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Book SynopsisIn this six-session study (streaming video included), author and pastor Jay Kim guides small-group members through Paul''s letter to the believers in Colossae, revealing what his words meant to his original readers . . . and how they apply to us today. The letter to the believers in Colossae contains a message that''s urgent today—a message of unity among the followers of Christ; a message of thanksgiving and spiritual fullness in a broken world; a message that shows us how to live as the people who are made alive in the one true Christ.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself—a 40 Day reading plan through Colossians with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader''s guide. An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don''t need to buy a DVD!).

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Book Synopsis1,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible is a fun, informative, and entertaining way to see how well you know the Good Book. This trivia book is perfect for people of all ages and is a great resource for families or church groups.Designed to be a creative way to entertain and educate both kids and adults, this Bible trivia book will make learning a treat. Packed with facts and trivia from both the Old and New Testaments, it''s a perfect tool to build your own Bible trivia quizzes or keep the kids engaged during road trips.Inside this Bible trivia book you''ll discover questions such as:  Which king of Judah had Jeremiah thrown into a cistern? When I speak in the tongues of men and angels, I only sound like a resounding gong or a clanging symbol. What am I missing? David is fleeing from you when he writes “Lord, how many are my foes!” Who are you? Out of all th

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Book SynopsisWeaving her own story together with nine attributes of God''s character revealed from Scripture, Anna Meade Harris speaks to vulnerable single parents and to churches who want to love them well.After the death of her husband, Anna Meade Harris discovered that single-parent families don''t seem to have a place in the local church. Because she and her kids no longer fit into the Christian family mold, the body of Christ felt alien and strange when Anna''s family needed it the most. Belonging, even in the most loving church, was a challenge.God''s Grace for Every Family was born out of Anna''s desire to help other families avoid feeling the loneliness that hers felt. This gospel-centered work addresses the single parent who needs to know that God sees, loves, and cares for their family. The book also addresses the church at large, in the hopes that Christians will come to understand the unique needs of single-parent families and do a better job o

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Book SynopsisIntentional introduces you to the eight principles of disciple making and shows you how to apply them to everyday life. Drawing from decades of experience making disciples and training others in disciple making, pastor Guidon equips readers to practice what they learn through interactive discussion and reflection questions and practical exercises.Trade Review'Brandon Guindon has knocked it out of the park with this great book! Making disciples in today's world is not easy, and Brandon puts it all into perspective by sharing how to apply the eight practices of disciple making. We have a disciplined road map with Intentional. But ultimately, discipleship takes people who are trained and have the heart and desire to win people for Christ. So let's go make disciples as Jesus commands in Matthew 28:19-20 and how Brandon describes in this great book.' * Douglas J. Crozier, president and chief executive officer, the Solomon Foundation *'Brandon knows how to tell a story and speak to others in a way that just keeps you reading or listening. The reason the stories are so good is that they are based on something much more profound, the reality of Brandon's life and work on those around him. This is practical, yes, but it is more powerful than anything else. Intentional is a special testimony of God's work through a pastor and of his family.' * Bill Hull, author of No Longer a Bystander and I Will Not Bow Down *'I am grateful for how Brandon passionately explores disciple making in his book Intentional. Obviously, we need a return to disciple making in this generation. As you work through each page of inspiring story and practical guidance, you be refreshed by God's calling for the church to make disciples and see church multiplication accelerate through your ministry.' * Jason Stewart, executive director of mobilization at Exponential *'I have known Brandon Guindon for twenty years and paid witness to the lived-out principles that he puts forward. Brandon holds up a mirror to help show us who Jesus intends us to be. Take the Intentional journey, and you will be better for it. This book will challenge and encourage you, and in the cooperation with the Holy Spirit you will be changed by it.' * Mark "Moose" Bright, director of the Relational Discipleship Network *'Intentional is an extraordinary book that powerfully captures how to do the work of disciple making. Author Brandon Guindon does not give us a book of theory but a personal example of a multiplier and how he intentionally lives that out. In an era where church leaders are looking for resources to guide them in how to return to disciple making, Intentional should be at the top of your list!' * Dave Ferguson, author, president and cofounder of Exponential, lead pastor of Community Christian Church *'Intentional is the only book on discipleship that I am aware of that not only gives you biblically founded principles but also has the personal stories and illustrations to help the reader get a picture of what discipleship really looks like. The book makes a case for being an intentional disciple maker and what that looks like on a day-to-day basis. This explanation includes personal stories from other disciple makers as well as penetrating self-assessment. This book is what I needed to read to help me in growing as a disciple who helps make disciples!' * Matt Dabbs, church planter at Backyard Church *'Intentional simplifies the often-overwhelming subject of discipleship. Brandon Guindon artfully leads you through the practical process of unleashing your inner disciple maker! In reading Intentional, you'll discover that making disciples is more natural than you think. This is an enjoyable read and a must-have for every Christian. Frankly, the principles in this book apply to training leaders in business and any other arena that benefits from mentoring as well.' * Wes Beavis, PsyD, clinical psychologist, author of Let's Talk About Ministry Burnout *'Practical is the word I would use to describe Brandon Guindon's book Intentional. In a sea of books that offer theory, Guindon provides practical help with everyday discipleship, using snapshots from his own life and experience. It's a great guide for anyone looking for help with a hands-on approach. I highly recommend it!' * Jerry Harris, publisher of Christian Standard Media, teaching pastor at The Crossing *'This book, Intentional, is based on God's Word, and God always asks us to do things that work for real, regular people. Your life will become more intentional if you read and implement the practices in this book. Brandon Guindon is a disciple-making practitioner, not a theorist. Brandon and his wife, Amber, have personally discipled people for many years now. Brandon knows, without having to think about it, how to be intentional. Brandon began his ministry career on staff at Real Life Ministries, and his intentionality helped to increase our number of small groups exponentially. He helped develop training that has spanned the globe. He went on to plant a discipleship-based church that has grown and thrived. He raises up people from within to disciple others, to serve on staff, and to plant churches nationally and internationally. If you want to become more intentional in your life, this book should be your next read.' * Jim Putman, author and senior pastor of Real Life Ministries *Brandon Guindon shows us the practical elements of disciple making. For higher education to thrive today, we must help students equip local everyday disciples to trust and follow Jesus. I recommend his book Intentional to help us do this better. * Tony Twist, president and CEO of TCM International Institute *

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Book SynopsisFollow the Healer provides those in ministry with a practical theology of healing—helping you understand how Jesus heals and why we still need to participate.It''s easy to fall into one of two extremes when it comes to Christian healing: outright skepticism on one side and abuse on the other. Many of us have a lot of good and difficult questions: What is Christian healing ministry supposed to look like? How do we go about it? What forms and expressions should it take, and how do we evaluate it? How do we determine whether the healing ministry we are involved in is in keeping with what Jesus intended?  Starting from the assumption that Jesus does heal in our day and age, Follow the Healer seeks to answer these questions with a balanced, pastoral, and scriptural approach. This is a call to help you better understand and minister God&rsqTrade Review'Follow the Healer answers the questions you've been wondering about healing and healing ministry. Is it biblical, practical, and experiential and comes from Dr. Steve Seamands's thirty years of involvement in healing prayer ministry with wounded and broken people. This book provides a Christocentric manual for this vital priority of the Christian faith and is a must read for anyone desiring to understand and implement healing ministry from a biblical, balanced, and holistic approach. Seamands addresses our critical questions about healing and healing ministry from the perspective of a practitioner, pastor, and theologian. Follow the Healer is one of the best books I've read to both better understand the priority of healing in Jesus's ministry and our responsibility to live into this priority today.' * MATTHEW WHITEHEAD, bishop of the Free Methodist Church, USA *'Follow the Healer is a compelling and accessible exploration of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Christ healed those who were broken in body and soul and still heals today! It is the love and compassion of God then and now that moves his heart to heal. God longs to restore his image in a fractured humanity. This is the message of his kingdom. Dr. Seamands expounds on the various ways in which God still heals today that are both supernatural and natural. Christ invites the church to participate in his healing ministry through the power and authority of the Holy Spirit. Though he presents the case of healing in a clear, concise, and convincing way, Seamands recognizes the complexity and even mystery of healing. Why and how are some healed and others not? The author is not afraid to face the dilemma and offers honest and careful guidance and assurance for those grappling with this mystery. Overall, Follow the Healer is a balanced, approachable, compassionate, and scriptural call to better understand and minister God's healing to a hurting world that desperately needs it.' * PETER J. BELLINI, Professor of Church Renewal and Evangelization in the Heisel Chair, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio *'I highly recommend Stephen Seamands, Follow the Healer: Biblical and Theological Foundations for Healing Ministry. It is not only solid biblically and theologically, but it also offers wisdom pastorally. I enjoyed reading it and was encouraged by its wisdom and insight.' * DR. RANDY CLARK, president of Global Awakening Theological Seminary and creator of the Christian Healing Certification Program, author of Power to Heal; Authority to Heal; The Healing Breakthrough; The Essential Guide to Healing; and Anointed to Heal *'It's unfortunate that most books on divine healing gravitate to one extreme or the other. Some argue that believers are entitled to complete healing in the present age, while others are so skeptical of claims to healing that they virtually deny that any occur. This excellent and insightful book by Stephen Seamands is a much-needed corrective to both extremes. It is thoroughly biblical, pastorally sensitive, and does an excellent job of tethering the healing ministry of Jesus to the kingdom of God and the already/not yet of life in the present age. Seamands provides us with no easy, simplistic answers and does not avoid the mystery of why so many for whom we pray are not healed. And he does this in a way that fills the reader with expectancy each time hands are laid on the sick and prayer for their healing is taken to the throne of grace. If you're still looking for a book on healing, stop. Get this one. You won't be disappointed.' * SAM STORMS, PhD, Enjoying God Ministries *'Jesus is the Healer, follow him! Dr. Seamands writes a very accessible and helpful book on healing ministry. I appreciated his sound biblical approach to the topic and his stories. I was deeply touched by the love and humility that comes through the book and his chapters on suffering and mystery. I plan to use his book in my healing classes in the future.' * REV. CYNTHIA STRICKLER, director of Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International and director of PRMI’s courses on healing and deliverance ministry *'Knowing Steven Seamands and having read his previous books, I knew Follow the Healer would be biblically grounded, theologically sound, and completely balanced. What I did not anticipate was the degree to which I would be personally impacted by the Holy Spirit. I felt the presence of the living Christ as I read, and I was repeatedly enveloped in the compassionate love of the Father. I experienced an episodic awakening, not simply to the ministry of healing, as important as that may be, but to the movement of the kingdom of God. Read this book and you will find your faith in Christ ignited and sense a holy invitation to follow Jesus in his healing ministry of restoring broken people, all to the glory of God.' * TERRY WARDLE, president of Healing Care Ministries *'When Steve Seamands talks about healing, he is speaking from decades of Spirit-led reflection, academic rigor, hands-on practice, and convincing proof that Jesus is still in the healing business. That's why I knew, as soon as I opened to the table of contents, that this book would benefit not only me but my whole congregation. I want everyone to use this book to build a vital healing ministry rooted in the love of God. What a gift to the body of Christ.' * CAROLYN MOORE, lead pastor of Mosaic Church and author of When Women Lead *

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Book SynopsisDo you ever feel like you need to be qualified to effectively share the gospel and help build God''s kingdom? God is seeking and equipping ordinary men and women whose greatest qualification is that they make themselves available to him. In this video Bible study (streaming code included), bestselling author and long-time pastor Jim Cymbala inspires followers of Jesus to follow the call of the Holy Spirit and to carry the flame of our witness to this dark world.A rallying call and Bible study both, Cymbala draws on examples of ordinary people in the book of Acts—as well as modern-day testimonies—to show how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and obeys his call. As you go through this study, you will be challenged and empowered to take that first step of faith for God . . . and see where it leads.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:Th

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Book SynopsisPrayer is far more powerful than most of us realize or experience.Join pastor and author Tyler Staton in this five-session video Bible study (video streaming included) as he delves deeply into what prayer is and how to experience prayer as Jesus promised it.Prayer is an incredible gift, and it has incredible power. But for most of us, there''s an equally incredible gap between our own experiences of prayer and Jesus'' promises about it. Why is that? What are our roadblocks in praying as Jesus did? How can we discover the power of prayer in our own lives?In this Bible study, you''ll embark on a journey that will lead you from receiving Christ''s intercession to interceding with Christ. Staton will unpack the Lord''s Prayer into four core practices: adoration, confession, petition, and intercession. But it all starts with the profound realization that Jesus is interceding for us, by name, right now.This study guide includes:

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Book SynopsisIn Creation, Power and Truth, N. T. Wright invites readers to consider the crucial ways in which the Christian gospel challenges and subverts the intellectual, moral and political values that pervade contemporary culture.

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Book SynopsisKnowing Our Faith in Jesus Is TrueMark wrote his account of the life and ministry of Jesus during the time that first-century Christians were facing intense persecution because of their faith. The timing is important. Mark, in penning his Gospel, was proclaiming without apology that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and the Son of God—the fulfillment of Israel''s hopes who had indeed ushered in God''s reign. Although things looked bleak for Christ followers, they could be sure the foundation of their faith was secure. They would receive an eternal reward if they remained faithful to their Lord.Just like Mark''s readers, you need to know that your faith is built on a solid foundation. In this twelve-lesson study, you will explore the context of Mark''s Gospel and examine what you can glean from what he wrote and—just as importantly—what he didn''t write. This is an invitation for you to learn more about Jesus and life in his kingdom as you examine this unique Gospel from the perspectives of a first-century Christian and a twenty-first century Christian.Each study in the NIV Application Commentary series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you apply the author''s words and teachings to your own life and find meaning in them for what you are facing.

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *Table of ContentsTable of Contents Series Introduction General Editor’s Preface Abbreviations Introduction to 2 Peter and Jude Annotated Bibliography Text and Commentary on 2 Peter Text and Commentary on Jude Scripture Index

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *

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Book SynopsisOf all the books of the Bible, few are as fascinating or as intimidating as Revelation. Four grim horsemen, the Antichrist, the ten-horned beast, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, the mark of the beast. It''s no wonder that these images have griped the imagination of so many--and have been variously interpreted as symbolizing everything from Hitler and Gorbachev to credit cards and the Internet. Is the book of Revelation a blueprint for the future? A book of powerful symbolic imagery with warnings for the church? Is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century? Four Views on the Book of Revelation explores four interpretations of the book of the Apocalypse: Preterist – a historical interpretation, arguing that most of John’s prophecies occurred in the first century, soon after his writing of them. Idealist – a spiritual or symbolic interpretation, arguing that th

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Book SynopsisThis book serves the needs of serious students of the New Testament – whether teachers, pastors, scholars, or lay people – for both a brief theological orientation to each New Testament book and a theological overview of the New Testament as a whole.Table of ContentsContents Preface...9 Abbreviations...13 Introduction 1. The Theology of the New Testament: The Basic Questions...19 One The Gospels and Acts 2. The Persistence and Importance of a Fourfold Gospel...45 3. Mark: The Death of God’s Son as Good News...57 4. Matthew: New Wine in Old Skins...84 5. Luke–Acts: The Place of Christians in the Progress of Salvation History...111 6. John: Faith in Jesus as the Means to Eternal Life...150 7. Four Diverse Witnesses to the One Gospel of Jesus Christ...181 Two The Pauline Letters 8. The Coherence and Center of Paul’s Theology...219 9. First Thessalonians: Maintaining Faith, Love, and Hope in the Midst of Suffering...234 10. Second Thessalonians: Perseverance Despite Persecution and False Teaching...250 11. Galatians: The Grace of God and the Truth of the Gospel...262 12. First Corinthians: A Plea for Peace, Holiness, and Fidelity...276 13. Philippians: The Importance of the Gospel’s Progress...307 14. Second Corinthians: Power Perfected in Weakness...323 15. Romans: The Gospel of God’s Righteousness...342 16. Colossians: Christ Preeminent in Cosmos and History...375 17. Philemon: Reconciliation in Practice...387 18. Ephesians: The Unity of Church and Cosmos in Christ...393 19. First Timothy: The Church as Pillar and Foundation of Truth...408 20. Titus: Knowing God, Doing Good, and Making Salvation Attractive...423 21. Second Timothy: Faithfulness to the Gospel...430 22. The Common Emphases and Central Convictions of Paul’s Letters...438 Three The Non-Pauline Letters and the Revelation of John 23. Finding Unity in the Non-Pauline Letters and Revelation...483 24. James: The Wisdom of the Undivided Life...496 25. Jude: Contending for the Faith against a Perversion of God’s Grace...512 26. Second Peter: Ethics and Eschatology...522 27. First John: The Truth about Jesus, His Death, and His Love Command...536 28. Second John: Avoiding Those Who Have Abandoned Truth and Love...556 29. Third John: Working Together with the Truth...562 30. First Peter: On Suffering as a Christian...569 31. Hebrews: Jesus as Perfecter of the Faith and Leader of the Faithful...585 32. Revelation: Meaning amid Oppression...612 33. The Clash of World Views in Hebrews to Revelation...651 Conclusion 34. The Theological Unity of the New Testament...681 Works Cited...727 Scripture and Apocrypha Index...763 Other Ancient Literature Index...787 Subject Index...791 Modern Author Index...795

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Book SynopsisDr. Willem VanGemeren explains and interprets the prophetic voices of the Old Testament, concluding with an explanation of the relevance of the prophetic word today.

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Book SynopsisThe doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult and unsavory theological topics. In Four Views on Hell, leading biblical scholars meet this subject head-on, discussing the four primary views on what the Scriptures say about divine punishment. Is hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as conditional immortality, in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the scope of biblical interpretation?Here, scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture: Literal – defended by John F. Walvoord Metaphorical – defended by William Crockett Conditional – defended by Clark Pinnock Purgator

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Book SynopsisReligious pluralism is the greatest challenge facing Christianity in today''s Western culture. The belief that Christ is the only way to God is being challenged, and increasingly Christianity is seen as just one among many valid paths to God.In Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World, four perspectives are presented by their major proponents: Normative Pluralism: All ethical religions lead to God (John Hick) Inclusivism: Salvation is universally available, but is established by and leads to Christ (Clark Pinnock) Salvation in Christ: Agnosticism regarding those who haven''t heard the gospel (Alister McGrath) Salvation in Christ Alone: Salvation depends on explicit personal faith in Jesus Christ alone (R. Douglas Geivett and W. Gary Phillips) This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to c

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