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pamphletThe Scandal of Jesus
IVP Booklets
by Vinoth Ramachandra
There is something about Jesus that from the beginning has been distasteful, even scandalous, says Vinoth Ramachandra. In this booklet you'll join Ramachandra in an exploration of this Jesus, exploring what made him so outrageous when he walked on earth, what makes him unique today and why his scandalous claims must be true.
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paperbackMeeting Jesus
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Leighton Ford
Once you've met Jesus, you are never the same again. His teaching challenges your thinking. His compassion softens your heart. His love turns your life around. In this thirteen session LifeGuide® Bible Study, evangelist Leighton Ford leads you through thirteen studies from the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) that will open your eyes anew--or for the first time--to Jesus Christ.
Number of Studies: 13
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paperbackInsider Jesus
Theological Reflections on New Christian Movements
by William A. Dyrness
Missiologists today are considering the significance of insider movements, followers of Jesus who are emerging from within Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and other cultural contexts. Are these authentic expressions of Christian faith? If so, how should we understand them? William Dyrness brings a rare blend of cultural and theological engagement to his reflections on this important phenomenon.
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paperbackDepending on Jesus
Discovering the Sufficiency of Christ
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
Depending on Christ for everything in our lives is a scary—but also a profoundly biblical—idea. In this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you'll explore instances of biblical people learning that they could rely on Christ to see them through, even when all other avenues of help failed. Just as they discovered that Christ is sufficient for any and all circumstances, you will be encouraged to discover the same.
Number of Studies: 10
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paperbackJesus, Paul and the People of God
A Theological Dialogue with N. T. Wright
Wheaton Theology Conference Series
Edited by Nicholas Perrin and Richard B. Hays
At the 2010 Wheaton Theology Conference, leading New Testament scholar N. T. Wright and nine other prominent biblical scholars and theologians gathered to consider Wright's prolific body of work. Compiled from their presentations, this volume includes Wright's two main addresses plus nine other essays of critical response.
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paperbackEncountering Jesus
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Douglas Connelly
In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Douglas Connelly examines the stories of how eight people--among them a scholar, a failure, a blind man and an adulteress--found their lives changed forever when they met Jesus Christ. Looking at their lives can give you hope when you find yourself dealing failure or with an emptiness nothing in life seems to fill.
Number of Studies: 8
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paperbackJacob & the Prodigal
How Jesus Retold Israel's Story
by Kenneth E. Bailey
Drawing on a lifetime of study in both Middle Eastern culture and the Gospels, Kenneth E. Bailey compares the Old Testament saga of Jacob and the New Testament parable of the prodigal son, offering a fresh view of how Jesus interpreted Israel's past, his present, and their future.
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paperbackThe Paradox of Sonship
Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews
Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
by R. B. Jamieson
What does the epistle to the Hebrews mean when it calls Jesus "Son"? Pastor and New Testament scholar R. B. Jamieson probes the complexity of the Christology presented in the epistle to the Hebrews. Exploring the paradox of this key term, Jamieson argues that "Son" names both who Jesus is eternally and what he becomes at the climax of his incarnate, saving mission.
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paperbackWhat Jesus Started
Joining the Movement, Changing the World
by Steve Addison
Foreword by Ed StetzerSometimes we get so caught up in the power of Jesus shouting from the cross, "It is finished!" that we forget that Jesus started something too. Uncovering the inner dynamics of Jesus's work with the disciples, veteran church planter Steve Addison reminds us that Christianity is a movement with a unique design for expansion.
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paperbackEconomic Parables
The Monetary Teachings of Jesus Christ
by David Cowan
Financial expert David Cowan reflects on the economic parables of Jesus to understand life in an increasingly globalized economy. Jesus' words shed light on a broad range of fiscal issues from paying bills to wise investment to just socio-economic conditions.
