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Book SynopsisKeeping Faith When All Feels Lost In Exploring Ezekiel, Amir Tsarfati uncovers Ezekiel?s astounding revelations about present-day Israel and the end times?and the amazing hope it offers for all God?s people today. This companion workbook invites you to uncover these themes in greater detail and discover how God is breathing life into His people once more?your life included. As you engage this study, you will be inspired by Ezekiel?s radical faith in the Lord, even when everything seems to be going wrong encouraged by the wonder-working power of God to conduct human history and guide His people to spiritual renewal emboldened to make each day count as you learn what will transpire in Earth?s last days As you dig deeper into the historical context and the extraordinary visions of this prophet living in exile, you will be amazed by the lengths God goes to fulfill every promise He makes. This study tool will equip you with practical takeaways for keeping watch as the end grows nearer and proclaiming God?s saving power to those around you.

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Book SynopsisIt's easy to think that emotional pain is a modern issue. But two thousand years ago, Jesus ministered to people who were also longing for peace and happiness. His answer? God's peace--his Shalom. In this uplifting book, Johnston provides a biblical perspective on living a life of Shalom so we can protect this perfect peace when troubles try to st

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Book SynopsisA Companion Devotional to Jentezen Franklin''s Overcoming When You Feel OverwhelmedYou Weren''t Created to Tread Water--You Were Created to WALK on ItWhen storms hit and the mess of life comes crashing down, it is easier to sink into the undertow than fight to stay above water. When you focus on the waves, you miss the hand reaching down to help you.With warmth and wisdom, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin reminds you that no storm is so fierce it can''t be calmed and no obstacle is too big it can''t be moved. In these forty inspiring and compelling devotionals, he not only creates daily opportunities for you to overcome what holds you back but also empowers you to· trust God no matter your circumstances or storms· conquer the four common tactics the enemy uses to pull you under· implement the five biblical keys to overcoming any difficulty in life

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Book SynopsisThis Catholic commentary on Luke interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students.

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Book SynopsisFor such a small book, Grace for the Moment© has had a major impact on countless lives. Each daily reading features devotional writings from Max Lucado's numerous bestsellers as well as a Scripture verse selected especially for that day's reading.

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Book SynopsisA translation that uses traditional English of the marriage service as celebrated in the Orthodox Church.

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Book SynopsisThrough a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions.Trade Review“The energy, organization, intelligence, and wisdom of the editor have borne fruit in this very splendid book. It deserves to be widely read and used.” (Reviews Religion & Theology, 7 April 2015) “The first comprehensive reference work to provide a survey, description and analysis of practical theology as an area of study.” (Native American Encyclopedia, 20 December 2013) “This Companion has wide scope … and is surely the most definitive definition of what practical theology entails to date … An important addition to the shelves of those who teach practical theology or ministers as well as those engaged in the ministry themselves ... [It] offers a new way of seeing the subject, with sets of essays that are informative, novel, and take theology in new directions.” (Regent's Reviews, 2012) “This edited collection is a showcase presenting how contemporary scholarship of practical theology has been developed into a wide concept of practical theology ... For those who are interested in teaching Christian theology from a practical theological perspective, this book will be a useful reference.” (Homiletic Journal, 2012) “Miller-McLemore, a leader in the field, has edited an excellent handbook on Christian practical theology. Though the essays are short, they provide excellent overviews of the various topics and, more important, helpful bibliographies for students who wish to explore certain topics further … Libraries supporting curricula in Christian theology and ministry should acquire this good introduction to the field. It is essential for acquisition for seminary libraries ... Recommended: upper-level undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 2012)Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors xi Introduction: The Contributions of Practical Theology 1 Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore Part I Way of Life: Shaping Faith among Believers in Home and Society 21 1 Suffering 23 Pamela Cooper-White 2 Healing 32 Susan J. Dunlap 3 Playing 42 Jaco Hamman 4 Eating 51 Dorothy C. Bass 5 Loving 61 Herbert Anderson 6 Consuming 70 Katherine Turpin 7 Blessing 80 Christian Scharen Part II Method: Studying Theology in Practice in Library and Field 89 8 Case Study Method 91 Daniel S. Schipani 9 Psychological Theory 102 Lee H. Butler, Jr. 10 Hermeneutical Theory 112 Sally A. Brown 11 Quantitative Method 123 Hans Schilderman 12 Congregational Studies 133 James R. Nieman 13 Ritual Theory 143 Edward Foley 14 Social Policy 153 Pamela D. Couture 15 The Use of Scripture 163 Paul Ballard 16 Poetics 173 Heather Walton 17 Emancipatory Theory and Method 183 Nancy J. Ramsay 18 Feminist Theory 193 Elaine Graham 19 Womanist Theory 204 Evelyn L. Parker 20 Narrative Approaches 214 R. Ruard Ganzevoort 21 Ethnography 224 Mary Clark Moschella 22 Participatory Action Research 234 Elizabeth Conde-Frazier 23 Theories of Practice 244 Ted A. Smith 24 Action Theories 255 Robert Mager Part III Curriculum: Educating for Ministry and Faith in Classroom, Congregation, and Community 267 25 Pastoral Care 269 Barbara McClure 26 Homiletics 279 John S. McClure 27 Worship 289 Don E. Saliers 28 Religious Education 299 Carol Lakey Hess 29 Religious Leadership 308 Michael Jinkins 30 Evangelism 318 Jeffery L. Tribble, Sr. 31 Spirituality 328 Claire E. Wolfteich 32 Ethics 337 Miguel A. De La Torre 33 Contextual Education 347 Emily Click 34 Systematic Theology 357 Mary McClintock Fulkerson 35 Historical Theology 367 James M. Brandt 36 Biblical Theology 377 Michael Joseph Brown 37 Integration in Theological Education 386 Kathleen A. Cahalan Part IV Discipline: Defining History and Context in Guild and Global Setting 397 Section 1: Issues, Contexts, and Perspectives 399 38 Race and Racism 401 Dale P. Andrews 39 Gender, Sexism, and Heterosexism 412 Jeanne Hoeft 40 Globalization, Colonialism, and Postcolonialism 422 Melinda McGarrah Sharp 41 Economics, Class, and Classism 432 Joyce Ann Mercer 42 Disability, Ableism, and Disablism 443 John Swinton 43 Religious Pluralism and Christian-Centrism 452 Kathleen J. Greider Section 2: Global Developments 463 44 Continental Europe 465 Friedrich Schweitzer 45 Britain 475 Zoë Bennett 46 French Canada 485 Solange Lefebvre 47 The United States 495 Richard R. Osmer 48 South Africa 505 Jaco S. Dreyer 49 West Africa 515 Daisy N. Nwachuku 50 Brazil 525 Valburga Schmiedt Streck 51 South Korea 534 Meerha Hahn 52 Australia and Oceania 544 Gerard V. Hall Section 3: Traditions 555 53 Mainline Protestantism 557 Gordon S. Mikoski 54 Roman Catholicism 567 Lynn Bridgers 55 Protestant Evangelicalism 577 Charles J. Scalise 56 Pentecostalism 587 Mark J. Cartledge Index of Subjects 596 Index of Names 619

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Book SynopsisI believe in one God,the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth...The Creed is the bones of our faith. In all our different ways, it makes us who we are. But when we stand up and recite the Creed in unison, we have no time to contemplate what it is that we are committing ourselves to. The words rush past, their meaning blurred by familiarity. If we could only slow them down and hear them properly, they would have the power to change worlds. That is what The Creed in Slow Motion aims to do. This is a book for people who like to think things through from first principles. It will not tell you what to believe. (It is for you to engage your mind and discover that for yourself. And for unbelievers to learn what exactly they disbelieve, and why.) In 40 short chapters, with clarity and wit, The Creed in Slow Motion draws examples from real-life stories, history and even science to uncover the core claims of Chri

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Book SynopsisEach moment that you''re given is a precious gift from God. You can choose to have a thankful attitude and live each moment full of joy, simply because God is good. In The Power of Thank You, renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer encourages us to take a look at ourselves and the importance of being thankful.Living life with a heart of gratitude for who God is and what He has done lifts your burdens and allows you to see everything in a different light. Regularly giving thanks to God not only helps you fully realize how He''s working in your life, it gives you a new perspective-your mind is renewed, your attitude is improved, and you''re filled with joy.Things will certainly happen to you that don''t seem fair, and it''s much easier to make excuses and feel sorry for yourself. Keep saying, I trust You, God, and I believe You will work it all out for my good. If you find The Power of Thank You in every situation, truly believing thTrade Review'Meyer uses heartfelt, personal examples and biblical stories to encourage choices that will result in a life lived to its fullest.' * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThis KJV Bible edition features the largest Comfort Print available while also including favorite Bible study features. KJV Comfort Print was commissioned by Thomas Nelson to be the easiest to read at any size.Super Giant Print is just the beginning of what you will enjoy in this King James Version Bible. Also included are over 43,000 cross-references, a concordance, an annual reading plan, and more!Features include: The Presentation page is a special place to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read End-of-page cross references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Miracles and parable

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Book SynopsisThe KJV Compact Reference Bible offers the literary beauty of the King James Version in a hand-sized volume that features Thomas Nelson’s KJV Comfort Print, an exclusive font that was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Enjoy the timeless and trusted King James Version in a classic design. This hand-sized edition places over 43,000 cross-references between the two columns of Scripture text. The traditional format utilizes Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, making it the small Bible that has everything you need to take along with you.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Over 43,000 center-column cross-references allow you to find related pa

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Book SynopsisIn times of suffering, simple answers often ring empty and hollow--so how can you find hope in hard times? Learn how to survive the difficult seasons with the comfort and of God''s constancy. With sensitive, practical advice, Henri Nouwen gently points you towards a life that is grounded in God’s companionship and rooted within eternal hope. In this newly formatted edition, Turn My Mourning into Dancing discusses five movements we experience during hard times:   From Our Little Selves to a Larger World  From Holding Tight to Letting Go  From Fatalism to Hope  From Manipulation to Love  From a Fearful Death to a Joyous Life  Nouwen has discovered that healing begins with taking our pain out of its toxic isolation and seeing our sufferings in communion with all humanity and all creation. He teaches us that our little lives participate i

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Book SynopsisCombining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, the ESV Study Bible is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published.

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Book SynopsisThis short book encourages doubt-filled Christians with the truths of Scriptureshifting their perspective to see themselves as God sees them, comforting their hearts with the abundant love initiated by God, and teaching them to receive this love through the gifts Christ has given them.

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Book SynopsisHow to bring more love into your life by the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of Stairways to Heaven and A Message of Hope from the Angels.Lorna Byrne has become a bestselling author around the world because she sees angels as clearly as the rest of us see human beings. Now she reveals that she also sees love as a physical force. What Lorna has seen has led her to develop a 7 day path to help us all change our lives. She says:''The more we love ourselves the more we can love others. If only we release a little more of the pure love we have locked away inside of us we will be much happier, less judgmental and feel much more fulfilled. Our lives and those of people around us would be transformed.''Trade ReviewReveals how to stir up the love within you leading to a more compassionate, happier and driven being. * Soul & Spirit Magazine *

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Book SynopsisNew edition of Terry Waite's seminal memoir, celebrating 25 years since his release - with a new foreword and final chapterTrade ReviewThere is an enviable directness, strength and even holiness about Terry Waite...He has added a new chapter, bringing his story up to date, and reflecting briefly on the current state of the Middle East. * The Telegraph *Mr Waite was held captive, mostly in solitary confinement, chained and often blindfolded, for 1,763 days before his release on 18 November 1991. Now aged 77, he returned to the former RAF base where his plane landed, and where he stayed for several weeks as he began to get his life back to normal. * BBC News *Fascinating account of a brave man...his experience gives him the right to be listened to when he pleads for the establishment of trust between ordinary people of different races, cultures and religions. * Reform Magazine *Waite's compelling autobiography...a moving account of Waite's 1,763 days in captivity. * The Church Newspaper *As powerful today as it was as it was when first read in the 1990s...The new introduction written for the updated version of his work perhaps offers the clearest insight into his motivation. * Life and Work Magazine – *Compelling reading. * Families First *Taken on Trust can be read as a historical document...but more interestingly, I think it can be read as a meditation on faith and an exploration of the mystery of God. * The Door *

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Book SynopsisA smart, funny novel of love, self-acceptance, second chances and blisters, from the author of The Rosie Project. Two misfits walk 2,000km along the Camino to find themselves and, perhaps, each other. ''Charming and absorbing'' Daily Mail''Sleepless in Seattle meets Wild . . . A beautifully crafted tale of love, self-acceptance, and blisters'' Sunday ExpressZoe, a sometime artist, is from California. Martin, an engineer, is from Yorkshire. Both have ended up in picturesque Cluny, in central France. Both are struggling to come to terms with their recent past - for Zoe, the death of her husband; for Martin, a messy divorce.Looking to make a new start, each sets out alone to walk two thousand kilometres from Cluny to Santiago de Compostela, in northwestern Spain, in the footsteps of pilgrims who have walked the Camino for centuries. The Camino changes you, it''s said. It''s aTrade ReviewSleepless in Seattle meets Wild as missed opportunities and misunderstandings keep the pair from getting together and a raucous supporting cast of fellow walkers keep the fun bubbling. A beautifully crafted tale of love, self-acceptance and blisters. * Sunday Express *Charming and absorbing * Daily Mail *The cast of quirky characters make this a diverting read * The Herald *The misunderstandings, blisters and bust ups make for a charming, uplifting journey * The People *An authentic and diverting read that will make you want to put on your walking boots and book a one-way ticket to southern France * Press Association *A charming tale of intrepid, later-life romance ... Much like the winding pilgrimage the book's characters take, their romance charts a bumpy course. The authors unpack their protagonists' insecurities and emotional issues with great skill and sensitivity. * iBooks *Entertaining and refreshingly unpredictable -- Frances Atkinson * Sydney Morning Herald *Intriguing * Sunday Post (Dundee) *A fun misadventure of misunderstandings * The New Daily *Incredibly powerful . . . An untraditional love story, a time to reflect and some fascinating characters; I was completely caught up in the magic of this book * Chloe Douglas blog *

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Book SynopsisDaily life is so busy that it''s hard to see the wood for the trees. Take a few minutes each day to ponder a nugget of wisdom chosen especially for you by singer and presenter Aled Jones.Aled''s faith in God has sustained him all his life -- it is a God that speaks and exists through all things, times and places. Drawing on spritual wisdom across the ages, from ancient times to the modern day, as well as across diverse cultures, Aled has compiled a daily reader that will help ground and inspire you each day of the year.The year is divided up into monthly themes, ranging from New Beginnings, to treasuring the little things in life and the power of a smile. Charming line drawing illustrations decorate the page and journalling space allows the reader to respond to what they are reading by either making notes or with a drawing of their own.A book that''s perfect as a gift for mum or dad, it is perfect to dip in and out of during the year and will be a favourite t

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Book SynopsisEven good things can become idols if we give them central importance in our lives. Having children changes everything, and as mothers, we risk looking for life, purpose and meaning in motherhood. While being a mother brings its unique set of challenges, these years of raising children and helping them grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord provide an opportunity to grow in our own Christlikeness as well. Writing from her own personal experience as a mom, Christina Fox encourages mothers to prayerfully and thoughtfully examine their own hearts, and to let God use motherhood as a means of sanctification. Split into three sections, the first chapter looks at the meaning motherhood; chapters 2–4 are about idolatry; chapters 5–9 focus on a few different idols that mothers might worship (not an exhaustive list, but a common few); and the final chapters are about facing idols, dethroning them, and turning our heart back to the One true God. Chapter titles include: Part I 1. The Sanctifying Work of Motherhood 2. Made for Worship 3. What is Idolatry? 4. Identifying Idols in Our Lives Part II 5. The Idol of Children 6. The Idol of Achievement and Success 7. The Idol of Comfort 8. The Idol of Control 9. The Idol of Approval Part III 10. Turning from Our Idols 11. Turning to ChristTrade Review… a wealth of wisdom and theological understanding. She exposes the idols we often battle in motherhood—control, comfort, achievement, and approval—and helps diagnose the problem in our own hearts. Most importantly, Christina points to the grace of God by encouraging mothers to turn from idolatry and find life in Christ alone. -- Melissa B. Kruger (author and director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition)Idolatry can be subtle or flagrant but either way what we need is heart surgery. Idols of a Mother’s Heart brings the gentle scalpel of the gospel to the divided hearts of women. Every page is Scripture saturated and theologically robust. -- Karen Hodge (PCA Coordinator of Women’s Ministry; Author of Transformed: Life–taker to Life–giver)Christina Fox’s heart is on every page as she longs for moms to have a right view of how God sees them. With the gentle nudge of a friend, Christina encourages women to enter into mothering from the only safe place—rest and fullness in Christ. -- Holly Mackle (Author of ‘Same Here, Sisterfriend: Mostly True Tales of Misadventure in Motherhood’ and ‘Little Hearts, Prepare Him Room’)With penetrating questions, humble honesty, and gospel freedom on every page, this book will not only stretch and challenge a mother, but point her to the joy and satisfaction found in her Savior alone. -- Laura Wifler (Co–Founder of Risen Motherhood)This book is a great resource for mothers who are eager to fulfill their calling to the glorify and enjoy God. -- Dr. Stephen Estock (Coordinator, PCA Discipleship Ministries)This book will not only make you a better mother, it will make you a better worshipper. I heartily commend Christina’s book to Christian mothers everywhere. -- David Murray (Senior Pastor, First Byron CRC, Byron Center, Michigan and author of ‘The StoryChanger’ and ‘Jesus on Every Page’)With gentle precision, Fox exposes the lesser gods that take up residence in our hearts. And, with wisdom born of personal experience, she helps readers tear them down—so that Christ might have his rightful place. Mothers, if you want to learn to hate sin and love Christ, this book is for you. -- Megan Hill (Author of ‘Contentment’ and ‘Praying Together’; Editor, The Gospel Coalition & mother of four (by birth and adoption))

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to making evangelism a natural part of everyday life The word ‘evangelism’ may conjure up a set of images – street preachers, tracts, boldly speaking to strangers on buses about Jesus. Things that, in other words, send many Christians into a panic. While all of these things have been used powerfully by God in spreading the gospel, not every Christian is an specifically gifted Evangelist. However, every Christian is called to evangelism. Andy Paterson begins by pointing readers to what evangelism has always been– declaring God’s glory among the nations. He then differentiates between those gifted to be Evangelists and those who have a different calling before getting into the practical details of what it means to be involved in the saving work of the gospel. If you long to see people saved by the power of the gospel, or feel guilty about not taking every chance to tell people about Jesus, this book will encourage and challenge you, and help you on your way.Trade ReviewThis book is a gift that will keep on giving, helping people to share the good news of the gospel to a world in need of God’s grace. -- Ed Stetzer (Dean, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, California)… the best book on evangelism I’ve read for a long time. Heart–warming, guilt–removing and very thought–provoking. -- Marcus Honeysett (Director of Living Leadership and author, Kent, England)This is the book for which I have long been waiting. Informative, inspirational and, at times, provocative. Quick fixes are exposed, and longstanding yet unquestioned evangelistic practices are winsomely critiqued. -- David Meredith (Mission Director, Free Church of Scotland, Inverness)

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Book SynopsisFrom the Heart brings together a rich selection of articles by Rob Parsons, one the UK's best-loved Christian authors. Most of these were written for his monthly column in Premier Christianity magazine where he shared his thoughts about some of the things that matter to him most. As far as possible, they have been kept exactly as they were when he wrote them.Rob's reflections on the joys, challenges, doubts and fears of everyday Christian life are layered with warmth, humour and messages of hope and encouragement. But it's not all sweetness and light: there are some things that not only make him sad, but angry.Topics include:- Nasty Christians- Dare to be Vulnerable- Deal or No Deal?- Disappointment with God- God's Will According to Cyril- Worry Wars- The Strugglers' Group'From the Heart is searingly honest and wonderfully encouraging. I absolutely loved it!' - Cathy Madavan, author of Irrepressible

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces Thomas Aquinas's moral, economic, and political thought, differentiating between philosophy (justice) and theology (charity) within each of the three branches of Aquinas's theory of human living. It shows how Aquinas's thought offers an integrated vision for Christian participation in the world, equipping readers to apply their faith to the complex moral, economic, and political problems of contemporary society. Written in an accessible style by an experienced educator, the book is well-suited for use in a variety of undergraduate courses and provides a foundation for understanding Catholic social teaching.Table of ContentsContentsChapter GuideIntroductionPart 1: Moral Theory1. The Natural Desire for Happiness (Moral Philosophy)2. Grace and Perfect Happiness (Moral Theology)Part 2: Economic Theory3. The Goods of the Earth and the Good Life (Economic Philosophy)4. The Goods of the Earth and Perfect Happiness (Economic Theology)Part 3: Political Theory5. The Common Good in the Earthly City (Political Philosophy)6. The Twofold Citizenship of the Christian Wayfarer (Political Theology)Part 4: The Perennial Teaching of the Angelic Doctor7. Aquinas's Moral, Economic, and Political Theory TodayPostscriptAppendix: Schema of the VirtuesIndex

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Book SynopsisUSA Today Bestseller Christianity Today 2022 Book Award Finalist (History & Biography) Foreword INDIES 2021 Finalist for Religion "A powerful work of skillful research and personal insight."--Publishers Weekly Biblical womanhood--the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers--pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, says Baylor University historian Beth Allison Barr. It arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments. This book moves the conversation about biblical womanhood beyond Greek grammar and into the realm of church history--ancient, medieval, and modern--to show that this belief is not divinely ordained but a product of human civilization that continues to creep into the church. Barr's historical insights provide context for contemporary teachings about women's roles in the church and help move the conversation forward. Interweaving her story as a Baptist pastor's wife, Barr sheds light on the #ChurchToo movement and abuse scandals in Southern Baptist circles and the broader evangelical world, helping readers understand why biblical womanhood is more about human power structures than the message of Christ.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. The Beginning of Patriarchy2. What If Biblical Womanhood Doesn't Come from Paul?3. Our Selective Medieval Memory4. The Cost of the Reformation for Evangelical Women5. Writing Women Out of the English Bible6. Sanctifying Subordination7. Making Biblical Womanhood Gospel Truth8. Isn't It Time to Set Women Free?

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Book SynopsisWhy then do bad things happen? Where does that leave 'free will'? Does God choose us or do we choose God? What's the point of praying if God already knows what he's going to do? Orlando Saer tackles these questions - and more - in a straightforward and engaging way. If you sometimes struggle to understand the way God works in the world, or to explain it to others, you will find light here. You'll also be left with a new appreciation of just how big the God of the Bible really is.Trade ReviewRead and discover how big God really is. -- Graham Beynon (Pastor, Grace Church, Cambridge and Director of Independent Ministry Training, Oak Hill College, London.)Cosmic practicality... he peels off the cultural shrink-wrap from this massive doctrine and thus gives wings to Christian living - and mission. Here is medicine for the soul! -- R. Kent Hughes (Visiting Professor of Pastoral Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Theologically rigorous, Biblically compelling, immensely pastoral and hugely practical... challenging, comforting, compelling and liberating. Such an important topic and such a good book! -- Paul Dale (Senior Pastor, Church by the Bridge, Sydney, Australia)Fresh and engaging. -- Paul Rees (Lead Pastor, Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, Scotland)This book is fresh, theologically acute and full of pastoral insight: I highly recommend it. -- Phil Campbell (Senior Minister, Mitchelton Presbyterian Church, Brisbane, Australia)If God has seemed absent, He might start appearing for you in surprising places if you take on board Saer's words here. Accurate, biblical, clear, short, serious and practical... thinking meets life. -- Mark Dever (Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President, 9Marks.org, Washington, DC)This is a very digestible read that covers quite meaty (and often head-scratching) questions. Misconceptions about the God of the bible - with one or two passages shoehorned to fit - are blown out of the water left right and centre, and God is see to be very big indeed. Although the 150 pages don't have all the answers (I came away with several new ones) the God of the bible is presented as utterly consistent with himself in the face of faiths big questions. Questions that interest the academy and the punter on the street. Particularly suffering and sovereignty, foreknowledge and control. It's the God of the whole bible we are presented with, rather than (what so often happens) the god of one isolated passage, which doesn't fit with the god of another isolated passage in the bible. Saer has done really well to cover such big topics in such short chapters and he is often very amusing in the process - especially if you come from a scientific background!For an broad sweep of issues with great depth we get a flavour of the profound reality that is God. -- Rutherford House

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Book Synopsis Dale Ralph Davis plunges right into the middle of King David’s hard times with a study that is resonant for our lives. King David’s faith brought him through the muddy parts of life. Will we find that depression is our final response to a hard path? Will faith carry us across? Find the encouragement that Psalms 13–24 hold for the Scripture–filled life. Trade ReviewThank you Dr. Davis, for "yielding to the temptation" to continue what you began with Psalm 1-12. -- Albert N. Martin (Served as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Montville, New Jersey for over forty years and taught Pastoral Theology at the Trinity Ministerial Academy )Sharp, personal and funny illustrations, a vital, earnest and readable style, deep, nourishing, practical application built on a foundation of passionately thorough biblical, theological and linguistic scholarship. -- Colin Buchanan (Christian Children's Recording artist and author, Sydney, Australia)Dale Ralph Davis has provided another faithful, lively and refreshing set of expositions. All Christians will benefit from this book and I hope it is read widely. -- Sam Allberry (Immanuel Church Nashville; author, ‘What God Has To Say About Our Bodies’)Always fresh, always insightful. Dale Ralph Davis shows you what's there and leaves you wondering why you didn't see it before! -- Colin S. Smith (Senior Pastor, The Orchard, Arlington Heights, Illinois and President, Unlocking the Bible)Awesome scholarship... together with a passion for hearing and passing on in a thoroughly down-to-earth style what God is saying to His church today. -- Michael Wilcock (Formerly Director of Pastoral Studies at Trinity College, Bristol & Vicar of St Nicholas, Durham)... another excellent book on a part of the Old Testament by Dale Ralph Davis... he has an easy, almost conversational style, in which he exegetes the text and deals with the translation of key words without getting bogged down. Five star! -- Grace MagazineDale Ralph Davis is among the finest expositors of the Old Testament alive today. His style is unique and his content infectious. A pastor at heart, his insights are always governed by an absolute loyalty to the text, a belief that the Bible was written for today as much as yesterday, and a desire to encourage his readers to fall in love with Scripture and to trust it. These expositions of Psalms 13-24 tantalizingly suggest there may be further volumes given the enormous success of the first set (Ps. 1-12). What a treasure that would be! In the meantime, these expositions are pure gold. -- Derek W. H. ThomasTrue worship is, as Dale Ralph Davis puts it in this brilliantly helpful book on Psalms 13-24, 'from the top down'. So the same has to be true of our devotional reading of God's word. Our true comfort, our deep encouragement to persevere, our solid growth in trust amidst the mayhem of life all start with God as he has spoken in his word. It's this capacity to draw fresh devotional truths from the deep well of the biblical text that is the author's great gift. Here is a fellow-traveller who is realistic and properly grounded on the same planet that the rest of us occupy, refreshing us along God's way with God's revealed and written truth. So the author's profound understanding of what the text of the Psalms means leads to profound help with what the Psalms really do mean for you. Dale Ralph Davis has these two things the right way round. This book is an absolute gem! -- Dominic Smart

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Book SynopsisWith typical wit and wisdom Dale Ralph Davis opens up chapters 12-25 of Genesis. These beautiful and insightful expositions guide you through some of the early chapters of the Bible and will deepen your understanding of this important area of Scripture which help shape our understanding. This is an ideal resource for pastors as well small groups and personal study. Trade ReviewWhat a pleasure it is to read Dale Ralph Davis on Abraham... He writes with clarity, insight and warmth as well as a lovely humility before God and his word. Read, enjoy and benefit. -- Graham Beynon (Pastor, Grace Church, Cambridge and Director of Independent Ministry Training, Oak Hill College, London.)Reading Faith of our Father was an edifying meditation. Moreover, behind each of these sermons there is much work in the text of Scripture including labor in the original language. -- Bryan D. Estelle (Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California)Ralph Davis is probably my favorite Old Testament expositor: he always unfolds the text with freshness, insight, and humor, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of what God is up to and the difference that should make in our lives. This volume on Abraham is a classic in the making! -- Iain Duguid (Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)... another example of the lively biblical exposition that readers of Dale Ralph Davis have come to know and love... Anyone wanting to study, preach, or teach Genesis 12-25 will want to have this book ready at hand. -- Scott R. Swain (Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)Ralph Davis writes with a pastor's heart. I have now read this book twice and each time the eyes of my understanding were opened to fresh insights and my soul was nourished. You can't ask for more. -- Jonathan Fletcher - Evangelicals Now

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Book SynopsisA thoughtful exploration of the seven sacraments of The Christian Community from an experienced priest, revealing how a stronger community connection can be formed through common worship.

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Book SynopsisTony Lane surveys a wide range of doctrines relating to our experience of God’s gracious salvation. He begins with our need as sinful and fallen people, moves on to consider what is involved in becoming a Christian – majoring on justification (being put right with God) – and concludes with sanctification (living the Christian life). As well as expounding various aspects of these doctrines, Lane introduces their historical roots in classical expositions. Lane warns that these doctrines are in danger of being lost by significant sectors of evangelicalism, and he explains them clearly. He encourages readers to hold firmly to an evangelical soteriology, having a greater understanding of it and a stronger conviction of its truth, with experience of its application to Christian discipleship.Trade ReviewThis excellent discussion is both thorough and accessible, seasoned with pithy analogies and illustrations, and tested over decades of teaching. One of the world’s leading Calvin scholars and an authority on the historical debates on justification, Lane has a remarkable depth and breadth of knowledge but uses it judiciously and unobtrusively. Operating clearly within biblical and evangelical parameters he displays independent judgement, cogently presented, but free from anything partisan. For a wide readership beyond the popular level, this is the best single book on sin and grace of which I am aware. * Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Union School of Theology *

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Book SynopsisMany Bible studies of the book of Ruth focus on the life and character of Ruth herself. Ruth takes a more comprehensive view of the book as a whole. While the book is named for Ruth, and she is prominent in the action, other significant players populate the drama: Naomi, Elimelek, Mahlon, Kilion, Orpah, Boaz, an unnamed guardian-redeemer, reapers, elders, neighbors. All have their share of importance in the historical narrative.What does the book of Ruth have to do with us today? Although Ruth and Boaz are mentioned in the New Testament only in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5), Christians have long seen in the book of Ruth a foreshadowing of our redemption through Christ. As Ruth and Naomi were destitute, with no status and no hope, we were in spiritual poverty and could not rescue ourselves. Like them, we were in need of a guardian-redeemer who would come to our aid. As Boaz in love intervened and took responsibility to save Ruth and Naomi, Christ in love has become our ultimate Redeemer who assumes the burden of our need and gives us a place in his kingdom.

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