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Baker Publishing Group Abbas Heart Finding Our Way Back to the Fathers
Book SynopsisYou are being invited into a deeper relationship with the Father; learn how to discover and embrace His extravagant, unconditional love for you.
£12.34
Baker Publishing Group Moving in the Apostolic How to Bring the Kingdom
Book SynopsisWeren't apostles special people long ago in the Bible? Is this still a gifting for today? Respected apostle and prophet John Eckhardt cuts through this misunderstood and vital topic to reveal the anointing on every believer to move in the apostolic. You, too, can witness true Kingdom transformation--in yourself, your family, your church, and your world.
£11.69
Baker Publishing Group The Lifestyle of a Watchman A 21Day Journey to
Book SynopsisJames W. Goll, the leader of several global prayer initiatives, offers in-depth teaching on what it means to be a watchman on the wall. Designed for mature intercessors and worshipers, this 21-day journey will thrill your heart as you learn to partner with the strategies of God for his church and take your place boldly on the front lines of prayer.
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group Hearing Gods Voice Today
Book SynopsisBestselling author James Goll takes you on an adventure into the heart of what it means to hear God, and how to do it. On this journey, both beginners and those who have been listening to God for years will explore biblical principles about prayer, starting from square one. Let this be the start of a lifestyle of hearing God in your daily life!
£10.79
Baker Publishing Group Praying with Gods Heart The Power and Purpose of
Book SynopsisThe key to effective prayer, says bestselling author James W. Goll, is to align our heart and prayers with God's heart. With wisdom and insight, he walks you through how to simply, humbly hold the needs of people before God, lean into His heart for them, and pray what you see and hear as empowered by the Holy Spirit.
£11.69
Baker Publishing Group Winning the Battle for Your Mind Will and
Book SynopsisThe most important battle you face is the battle for your mind, will, and emotions. It determines how much of God and His kingdom you'll experience here on earth. In these pages you will discover the secret of the incredible power of Christ in you. Learn how to access His ever-present power and goodness, and feelings and fears will no longer control you.
£10.79
Baker Publishing Group Love Like Youve Never Been Hurt Participants G
Book SynopsisIn this 6-session study, New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin shares his own story of personal pain and shows how to find the strength and courage to overcome betrayal and heartache. Ideal for small groups and church classes, this participant's guide will give you the tools and inspiration you need to love like you've never been hurt.
£8.54
Baker Publishing Group Overcoming Fear The Supernatural Strategy to
Book SynopsisWith practical and liberating steps from Scripture, this book gives you strategies to identify unhealthy fears and patterns, take ownership over your fears, and find healing through the power of the Holy Spirit.
£11.69
Baker Publishing Group The Power of the Decree Releasing the Authority
Book SynopsisThe spiritual exercise of making decrees is one of the most vital forms of intercession. Decreeing builds our faith and transforms our lives. In this powerful book, bestselling author Patricia King helps readers counter problems with God's Word, speak truth into reality, and more. Accept the challenge to pray the words of Scripture boldly!
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group The Power of Aligning Your Words to Gods Will
Book SynopsisWe all face obstacles or what seem to be dead ends, but God has given every follower the power to overcome through speaking His Word. Respected prophetic voice Hakeem Collins will help you unite your heart with God's will and speak His truth into the divine destiny for your life. You have the authority to move mountains, shake kingdoms and make hell tremble!
£11.99
Baker Publishing Group Your Highest Calling Discover the Secret
Book SynopsisFrom the beginning, God planned for mankind to live on the earth and fulfill a great purpose. Standing firmly on biblical truth, Bishop Hamon explores that great purpose, and tackles the hard issues believers face. It is only as we understand the process through which God conforms us to the likeness of his Son that we accomplish our highest calling.
£20.11
Baker Publishing Group Finding Our Muchness
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£14.39
Baker Publishing Group Resolving Everyday Conflict
Book SynopsisA practical, biblical, concise guide to peacemaking in everyday life that can turn tumultuous relationships into peaceful ones.
£10.44
Baker Publishing Group Luke 11950
Book SynopsisPastors, academics, and laypersons serious about understanding Scripture will delight in this understandable, yet thorough, exegesis that provides excellent insights into the third Gospel.
£43.19
Baker Publishing Group The God Who Is There
Book SynopsisIt can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don''t know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God''s story of redemption.In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small groups through the big story of Scripture. He helps readers to know what they believe and why they believe it. The companion leader''s guide helps evangelistic study groups, small groups, and Sunday school classes make the best use of this book in group settings.
£13.49
Baker Publishing Group Healing the Wounded Heart Workbook
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1989, Dan Allender''s The Wounded Heart has helped hundreds of thousands of people come to terms with sexual abuse in their past. Now, more than twenty-five years later, Allender has written a brand-new book on the subject that takes into account recent discoveries about the lasting physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual ramifications of sexual abuse.With great compassion Allender offers hope for victims of rape, date rape, incest, molestation, sexting, sexual bullying, unwanted advances, pornography, and more, exposing the raw wounds that are left behind and clearing the path toward wholeness and healing. Never minimizing victims'' pain or offering pat spiritual answers that don''t truly address the problem, he instead calls evil evil and lights the way to renewed joy.Counselors, pastors, and friends of those who have suffered sexual harm will find in this book the deep spiritual guidance they need to effectively minister to
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group 50 Women Every Christian Should Know Learning
Book SynopsisInspiring stories of fifty Christian women, from Julian of Norwich to Ruth Bell Graham, who made a difference in the lives of people around them and had an immeasurable impact on the kingdom of God.
£13.49
Baker Publishing Group Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job How the
Book SynopsisInternationally-known astrophysicist and Christian apologist explores the book of Job through the lens of science, offering time-transcending, apologetic answers to present-day issues of science and faith.
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group The Bibles Answers to 100 of Lifes Biggest
Book SynopsisOne of the premier apologists of our day gives clear and convincing answers to 100 of the biggest questions of life and faith, including science and the Bible, angels and demons, the end times, and many more.
£12.34
Baker Publishing Group Meet Generation Z Understanding and Reaching the
Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive overview of Generation Z, pastor and award-winning author of The Rise of the Nones offers ministry strategies for effectively reaching the first truly post-Christian generation.
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group Why Believe the Bible
Book SynopsisWith so many competing truth claims out there, esteemed Bible teacher John MacArthur asks--and definitively answers--the question Why believe the Bible?
£11.39
Baker Publishing Group SameSex Marriage A Thoughtful Approach to Gods
Book SynopsisThoughtful guidance for Christians wondering how to approach conversations about God's design for marriage in a culture rushing to embrace same-sex marriage.
£11.69
Baker Publishing Group The Invisible War What Every Believer Needs to
Book SynopsisBestselling author and popular speaker Chip Ingram explores what every Christian needs to know about Satan, demons, and the spiritual realm.
£12.34
Baker Publishing Group The 25 Biblical Laws of Success Powerful
Book SynopsisA dynamic writing team draws on years of biblical study and business experience to present the Bible as the best success manual ever written to help business people succeed in life and work.
£10.44
Baker Publishing Group Readings from the Ancient Near East Primary
Book SynopsisComprehensive, up-to-date collection of primary source documents (creation accounts, epic literature, etc.) gives insight into the Ancient Near East and the Old Testament.
£20.39
Baker Publishing Group Reformed Dogmatics God and Creation
Book SynopsisThis classic work of Reformed theology is the second of four volumes now available in English.
£37.59
Baker Publishing Group Reformed Dogmatics Sin and Salvation in Christ
Book SynopsisThis classic work of Reformed theology is the third of four volumes now available in English.
£37.59
Baker Publishing Group Colossians and Philemon
Book SynopsisA leading New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the award-winning BECNT series.
£33.59
Baker Publishing Group HoseaMicah
Book SynopsisA highly regarded Old Testament scholar offers a substantive and useful commentary on Hosea-Micah and explores the contemporary significance of these prophetic books.
£32.79
Baker Publishing Group Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking
Book SynopsisThis robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments. Part 2 helps students develop the intellectual virtues of the wise inquirer. The book includes helpful pedagogical features such as practice exercises and a concluding summary with definitions of key concepts for each chapter. Resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic''s Textbook eSources.Table of ContentsContentsPreface for InstructorsPart 1: The Skills of Reasoning1. Introduction to Arguments1.1 Arguments vs. NonargumentsExercise 1.11.2 Evaluating ArgumentsExercise 1.22. Deductive Logic2.1 Famous Forms MethodExercise 2.12.2 Counterexample MethodExercise 2.22.3 Venn Diagram MethodExercise 2.32.4 Proof MethodExercise 2.42.5 Expanded Proof Method with Predicates and QuantifiersExercise 2.53. Inductive Logic3.1 Statistical SyllogismExercise 3.13.2 Induction by EnumerationExercise 3.23.3 Arguments from AuthorityExercise 3.33.4 Arguments from AnalogyExercise 3.43.5 Inference to the Best ExplanationExercise 3.5Part 2: The Virtues of Inquiry4. Internal Virtues4.1 Love of Intellectual ExcellenceExercise 4.14.2 Intellectual Courage and CautionExercise 4.24.3 Introspective VigilanceExercise 4.35. Virtues of Intellectual Dependence5.1 TrustExercise 5.15.2 Interpretive CharityExercise 5.25.3 Intellectual EmpathyExercise 5.36. Virtues of Intellectual Dependability6.1 Intellectual GenerosityExercise 6.16.2 Communicative ClarityExercise 6.26.3 Audience SensitivityExercise 6.3Appendix: Argument Forms and Proof RulesGlossary of Key Terms
£19.79
Baker Publishing Group Christology A Global Introduction
Book SynopsisIn this updated edition, an internationally respected scholar explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in Christology, including global Christian diversity and views of other faith traditions.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: What Is Christology? Why Does It Matter?Part 1: Christ in Biblical Testimonies: Diversity in Unity1. The Gospel Silhouettes of Jesus2. Pauline Interpretations of ChristPart 2: Christ in Christian Tradition: Unity in Diversity3. The Patristic and Creedal Establishment of "Orthodoxy"4. Modern Christologies: The Quests of (the Historical) JesusPart 3: Christ in the Contemporary World: Diversity and Unity5. European-American Christologies6. Christologies from the Global South7. "Contextual" Christologies in the Global NorthPart 4: Jesus Christ among Religions: Diversity without Unity8. Jesus among Abrahamic Traditions9. Jesus among Asian TraditionsEpilogue: The Future of ChristologyIndexes
£20.39
Baker Publishing Group Proverbs
Book SynopsisVeteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman combines a careful reading of Proverbs with theological insights.
£32.79
Baker Publishing Group Everyday Theology How to Read Cultural Texts and
Book SynopsisThis first volume in the Cultural Exegesis series offers illustrative examples of how to read and understand cultural practices and social trends.Table of ContentsA Reader's Guide: How to Use This BookPart 1: Introduction: Toward a Theory of Cultural Interpretation1. What Is Everyday Theology? How and Why Christians Should Read CulturePart 2: Reading Cultural Texts2. The Gospel according to Safeway: The Checkout Line and the Good Life 3. Despair and Redemption: A Theological Account of Eminem 4. The High Price of Unity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 5. Between City and Steeple: Looking at Megachurch Architecture 6. Swords, Sandals, and Saviors: Visions of Hope in Ridley Scott's GladiatorPart 3: Interpreting Cultural Trends7. The Business of Busyness: Or, What Should We Make of Martha? 8. Welcome to the Blogosphere 9. Human 2.0: Transhumanism as a Cultural Trend10. Fantasy Funerals and Other Designer Ways of Going Out in StylePart 4: Concluding Untheoretical Postscript11. Putting It into Practice: Weddings for Everyday Theologians Glossary of Methodological Terms
£20.39
Baker Publishing Group Women in the World of the Earliest Christians
Book SynopsisProvides an accurate and fulsome picture of the earliest Christian women by examining a wide variety of first century Jewish and Greco-Roman documents.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. Women as Daughters2. Marriage and Matron Ideals3. Wives and the Realities of Marriage4. Motherhood5. Religious Activities of Gentile Women and God-Fearers6. Religious Activities and Informal Power of Jewish and Christian Women7. Women's Work8. Slaves and Prostitutes9. Benefactors and the Institution of PatronageConclusionIndexes
£22.94
Baker Publishing Group Mapping Modern Theology A Thematic and
Book SynopsisA team of international scholars assesses the field of modern theology thematically, covering classic topics in Christian theology over the last 200 years.Table of Contents1. Introduction: On "Modernity" as a Theological Concept Bruce L. McCormack2. The Trinity Fred Sanders3. Divine Attributes Stephen R. Holmes4. Scripture and Hermeneutics Daniel J. Treier5. Creation Katherine Sonderegger6. Anthropology Kelly M. Kapic7. The Person of Christ Bruce L. McCormack8. Atonement Kevin J. Vanhoozer9. Providence John Webster10. Pneumatology Telford Work11. Soteriology Richard Lints12. Christian Ethics Brian Brock13. Practical Theology Richard R. Osmer14. Ecclesiology Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen15. Eschatology Michael HortonIndex
£23.79
Baker Publishing Group Where Mortals Dwell A Christian View of Place
Book SynopsisProvides a biblical, theological, and philosophical grounding for the significance of place and articulates a hopeful Christian vision of placemaking for today's world.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Place in the Bible1. The Theology of Place in Genesis 1-32. Outside Eden: Building Cities3. The Nations, Abraham, and Journeying to the Land4. Place, Law, and Ritual5. Place in the Historical Books, the Prophets, and the Wisdom Literature6. Place in the Gospels7. Place in Paul8. Place in the General EpistlesPart II: Place in the Western Philosophical and Christian Traditions9. Place in the Western Philosophical Tradition10. Place in the Christian Tradition: Introduction11. Early Church Fathers12. The Middle Ages, The Reformers, and the Protestant Tradition13. The Modern Period14. Contemporary Theologies of PlacePart III: A Christian View of Place for Today15. Contours of a Christian View of Place16. Placemaking and the City17. Placemaking in Garden and Home18. Placemaking and Various Facets of LifeEpilogue: Spirituality and/of Place
£22.49
Baker Publishing Group Interpreting the Pauline Epistles
Book SynopsisLeading Pauline-studies expert Thomas Schreiner provides an updated guide to the exegesis of the New Testament epistles traditionally assigned to Paul. The first edition helped thousands of students dig deeper into studying the New Testament epistles. This new edition is revised throughout to account for changes in the field and to incorporate the author''s maturing judgments. The book helps readers understand the nature of first-century letters, do textual criticism, investigate historical and introductory issues, probe theological context, and much more.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionIntroduction1. Understanding the Nature of Letters2. Doing Textual Criticism3. Translating and Analyzing the Letter4. Investigating Historical and Introductory Issues5. Diagramming and Conducting a Grammatical Analysis6. Tracing the Argument7. Doing Lexical Studies8. Probing the Theological Context9. Delineating the Significance of Paul's LettersConclusionSelect Commentaries on the Pauline Epistles
£16.19
Baker Publishing Group Reading the Gospels Wisely
Book SynopsisShows how the gospels, read as scripture within the framework of the whole New Testament, yield material for theological reflection and faithful practice.
£18.89
Baker Publishing Group Christian Women in the Patristic World Their
Book SynopsisIlluminates the influence, authority, and legacy of women in the early Christian centuries, showing how they helped shape Christianity in its beliefs and practices.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. Thecla: Christian Female Protomartyr and Virgin of the Church2. Perpetua and Felicitas: Mothers and Martyrs3. Christian Women in Catacomb Art4. From Pagan to Christian, Martyr to Ascetic5. Helena Augusta, "Mother of the Empire"6. Egeria's Itinerary and Christian Pilgrimage7. Macrina the Ascetic Entrepreneur and the "Unlearned" Wisdom of Monica8. Paula, Marcella, and the Melanias: Ascetics, Scholars, and Compatriots in Controversy9. Aelia Pulcheria, "Protectress of the Empire," and Empress Eudocia, a Theological PoetConclusion: Responsibly RememberingIndexes
£23.79
Baker Publishing Group Paul Women and Wives Marriage and Womens
Book SynopsisKeener delves deeply into the world of Paul and the apostles, mining the historical, lexical, cultural, and exegetical details behind Paul's words about women in the home and ministry.
£22.49
Baker Publishing Group Jesus the Jewish Theologian
Book SynopsisEstablishes Jesus firmly within the context of first-century Judaism and shows how understanding Jesus' Jewishness is crucial for interpreting the New Testament and for understanding the nature of Christian faith.
£20.39
Baker Publishing Group Acts An Exegetical Commentary 2412831
Book SynopsisThis commentary, the last of four volumes on Acts, utilizes an unparalleled range of ancient sources and offers a wealth of fresh insights.
£47.19
Baker Publishing Group The Theology of Augustine An Introductory Guide
Book SynopsisA respected theologian introduces Augustine's theology through his most important works.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. On Christian Doctrine2. Answer to Faustus, a Manichean3. Homilies on the First Epistle of John4. On the Predestination of the Saints5. Confessions6. City of God7. On the TrinityConclusionFor Further ReadingIndexes
£17.99
Baker Publishing Group Christian Apologetics
Book SynopsisWorld-famous apologist Norman Geisler offers a new edition of his bestselling apologetics text, which has sold consistently for over thirty years (over 125,000 copies sold). This edition has been updated throughout and includes three new chapters. It offers readers a systematic approach that presents both the reasons and the methods for defending the claims of Christianity. Topics covered include deism, theism, Christ''s authority, and the inspiration of the Bible.Table of ContentsContentsPart 1: Methodology1. Agnosticism2. Rationalism3. Fideism4. Experientialism5. Evidentialism6. Pragmatism7. Combinationalism8. Formulating an Adequate Test for TruthPart 2: Theistic Apologetics9. Deism10. Finite Godism11. Pantheism12. Panentheism13. Polytheism14. Atheism15. TheismPart 3: Christian Apologetics16. Naturalism and the Supernatural17. Objectivism and History18. The Historical Reliability of the New Testament19. The Claim for the Deity and Authority of Jesus Christ20. The Evidence for the Deity and Authority of Jesus Christ21. The Inspiration and Authority of the BibleIndex
£24.64
Baker Publishing Group Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew
Book SynopsisIn this revised edition of a proven resource, a recognized expert in biblical Hebrew provides a readable, linguistically savvy guide to navigating basic grammatical concepts. Designed to complement any standard Hebrew grammar, the book revisits English grammar in order to teach concepts that are especially relevant to Hebrew. Each chapter focuses on an individual concept, first explaining how it works in English, then illustrating it in biblical Hebrew. Abundant English and Hebrew examples illustrate each concept, most of them visually analyzed. The book''s clear design and attractive layout will appeal to visual learners.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionPart 1: FoundationsLinguistic HierarchiesSound ProductionSyllableTranslationPart 2: Building BlocksGenderNumberArticleConjunctionNominalNounPronounAdjectiveAdverbParticipleInfinitiveGerundVerbTense and AspectMoodImperative/2nd Person VolitionJussiveVoicePart 3: The Clause and BeyondClauseSubjectPredicate/PredicationSemantics: Processes, Roles, and CircumstancesDiscourse AnalysisIndex
£17.99
Baker Publishing Group Revelation
Book SynopsisA practical commentary on Revelation that is conversant with contemporary scholarship, draws on ancient backgrounds, and attends to the theological nature of the texts.
£22.94
Baker Publishing Group Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker
Book SynopsisNamed a 2014 Jesus Creed Book of the Year (Biography)Best New Contribution to Bonhoeffer Studies & Best Youth Ministry Book for 2014, Hearts & Minds BooksThe youth ministry focus of Dietrich Bonhoeffer''s life is often forgotten or overlooked, even though he did much work with young people and wrote a number of papers, sermons, and addresses about or for the youth of the church. However, youth ministry expert Andrew Root explains that this focus is central to Bonhoeffer''s story and thought. Root presents Bonhoeffer as the forefather and model of the growing theological turn in youth ministry. By linking contemporary youth workers with this epic theologian, the author shows the depth of youth ministry work and underscores its importance in the church. He also shows how Bonhoeffer''s life and thought impact present-day youth ministry practice.Table of ContentsContents1. Youth Ministry and Bonhoeffer: Finding a ForefatherPart 1: The History of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Youth Worker2. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Youth Worker3. The Origins of the Youth Worker4. The Fracture of the Idyllic: The Death of Walter and the Adolescence of Dietrich Bonhoeffer5. From a Youth to Doing Youth Ministry: The Theological in Sanctorum Communio6. Tears for Mr. Wolf: Barcelona and After7. The Child as Eschatological: Back to Berlin and On to New York8. Back to Berlin--Again9. They Killed Their Last Teacher! The Wedding Confirmation Class10. The Younger Generation and the Führer: Into the Political11. "Eight Theses on Youth Work": In London Exile12. Finkenwalde: From Youth Ministry into Intentional Community13. Back to Youth Ministry14. Toward a Destiny: From Youth Pastor to SpyPart 2: A Youth Worker's Guide to Discipleship and Life Together15. Youth Ministry and Discipleship16. The Youth Worker and Life TogetherIndex
£16.19
Baker Publishing Group Pauline Christology An ExegeticalTheological
Book SynopsisAn exhaustive study of Pauline Christology by noted Pauline scholar Gordon Fee.
£31.99
