Jonathan Edwards is considered by many to be America’s greatest theologian. Many have lauded him as one of the great theologians in church history. This book brings together major Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant theologians to assess Edwards’s theological acumen. Each chapter places Edwards in conversation with a thinker or a tradition over a specific theological issue.
Developing a “culture of service” empowers the people in any church to minister to the church’s two key “customer groups”–the people already there, and guests. The message of Exodus Principle is that serving both groups well is critical to health. Church growth expert Gary McIntosh explores the critical need of churches to serve both members and visitors as valued, respected guests in God’s house. It is only by extending the hand of sincere Christian hospitality, both inside and outside the church, that congregations can continue to grow.
Against the backdrop of feminist critique, Karin Spiecker Stetina gives us a thorough study of John Calvin’s ideas on the fatherhood of God. After looking briefly at Calvin’s own experience of fatherhood, the author looks in depth at his epistemology and then his imagery for God as Father against the background of the biblical and historical doctrine. This intriguing study allows us, through the lens of the reformer’s theology, to look again at what we mean by God as Father and believers as sons and daughters of the living God.
Dive deeper with your small group and church into 6 key Bible stories and parables of forgiveness, healing, and restoration with The Forgiveness of Jesus DVD Bible Study. Instead of simply describing the background of these stories, this DVD study takes it a step further by beginning each teaching session in Israel—showing key places, such as the Sea of Galilee where Jesus (where Jesus told the story of the prodigal son)! Featuring solid overviews, incredible cultural insights, and practical applications from top Bible scholars, this all-inclusive DVD Bible study will deepen your understanding of forgiveness and compassion in the Bible.
This is the Participant Guide that accompanies the Parables of Jesus 6-Session DVD. This is the Participant Guide that accompanies the Forgiveness of Jesus 6-Session DVD. Easily follow along and dig even deeper into the Forgiveness of Jesus DVD study with this Forgiveness of Jesus Participant Guide. Packed with maps, pictures, outlines, key scripture verses, discussion questions, plenty of room for note taking, and a personal five-day Bible study for each session, this participant guide will help you get the most out of The Forgiveness of Jesus DVD study, both in your group and in applying what you learn to your life. Solidify learning experiences, draw out practical applications, and help cultivate a heart of compassion and forgiveness today!
In this revised and expanded edition of The God Conversation, veteran apologists and communicators J.P.Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff respond that the best way to win over others is through a good story. Stories have the ability to get behind our preconceptions and defenses, appealing to the whole person rather than just to the mind. Moreland and Muehlhoff offer illustrations that will resonate with your unbelieving friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family members, as well as rich examples, quotes, and stories that better communicate the Christian worldview and linger long after the conversation is over.
What does it take to live a meaningful life? Why are so many people in affluent nations so anxious and unhappy? What difference does believing in God really make? Does belief in the God of the Bible truly make sense today? In this revised edition of The God Question, philosopher J. P. Moreland invites us on a journey to a rich, _ourishing life. He digs into the causes of our cultural crisis of unhappiness and considers how the God revealed in Jesus provides the most rational solution to our deepest needs. With special sensitivity to skeptics, seekers, and Christians who are disenchanted with their faith, he helps us see the Christian story—its reasonableness and its relevance—in fresh ways.
Jesus has called you. Called you to be different. Called you to love. Called you to restore. Equip your small group to answer the call of God on their life with this incredible 12-session DVD. The Gospel of John: Finding Identity and Purpose DVD Bible Study covers 12 passages from the book of John that will deepen your understanding of identity, calling, and God’s purpose for you. Packed with leader tips, discussion questions, practical applications, and prayer points, this DVD study can be led by anyone! Sessions are taught by 6 professors with specialized areas of knowledge.
Designed to accompany the DVD study, The Gospel of John Participant Guide provides an outline of the video teaching with room for notes and includes photos, maps, additional information, and a five-day personal Bible study guide after each lesson. Jesus has called you. Called you to be different. Called you to love. Called you to restore. Equip your small group to answer the call of God on their life with this incredible 12-session DVD. The Gospel of John: Finding Identity and Purpose DVD Bible Study covers 12 passages from the book of John that will deepen your understanding of identity, calling, and God’s purpose for you. Packed with leader tips, discussion questions, practical applications, and prayer points, this DVD study can be led by anyone! Sessions are taught by 6 professors with specialized areas of knowledge. This includes the Participant Guide only. DVD sold separately.
In-depth commentary on the Gospels and Acts featuring analysis and exposition of biblical passages in which apologetics issues arise, with contributions from Michael J. Wilkins, Craig A. Evans, Darrell L. Bock, and Andreas J. Kostenberger.
Providing an overview of three key elements of learning Koine Greek, this teaching text is ideal for both first-year language students and seminary-trained pastors. You’ll find a grammar review; syntax summaries with case, article, and verb usage guides; and phrase diagramming explication for sermon and lesson outlines using the Greek text. 128 pages, softcover from Kregel.
This product will be released on 10/03/23
In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Fred Sanders teaches readers how to hold a proper understanding of both the person and power of the Holy Spirit, exploring his role in both the Old and New Testaments.
How do we best read Genesis 1 in its literary, historical, and cultural contexts? How should it be read theologically? How should we read Genesis 1 as a canonical text? This book charts a path through these disagreements by offering a dogmatically coherent and exegetically sound canonical interpretation of the image of God. Peterson argues that the fundamental claim of Genesis 1:26–28 is that humanity is created to image God actively in the world. “Made in the image of God” is an identity claim. As such, it tells us about humanity’s relationship with God and the rest of creation, what humanity does in the world, and what humanity is to become. Understanding the imago Dei as human identity has the further advantage of illuminating humanity’s ontology.
This book provides the information to help pastors learn new ministry methods, enrich their skills as preachers, teachers, and counselors, improve their abilities to manage church growth, and stay abreast of trends in ministry.
The kingdom of God is a very large biblical category indeed. Accordingly, a comprehensive understanding of the kingdom would illuminate many aspects of theology. With this in mind, Bruce Waltke, Robert Yarbrough, Gerald Bray, Clinton Arnold, Gregg Allison, Stephen Nichols, and Anthony Bradley have collaborated to articulate a full view of the kingdom of God across multiple disciplines. One of the most important books on the kingdom since G. E. Ladd, this volume offers a robust theology and is corroborated by the very series in which it stands. Fourth in the noted Theology in Community series, The Kingdom of God establishes the significance of the kingdom from the perspectives of biblical theology, systematic theology, history, pastoral application, missiology, and cultural analysis.
From Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to His glorious resurrection, The Last Days of Jesus DVD Bible study provides a fantastic overview of six major events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection! Each of the six sessions starts out in Israel, showing key locations such as the Garden of Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives. Taught by leading scholars and professors who offer excellent overviews along with historical and cultural context, this study will deepen your understanding of key Easter events. The DVD has six sessions (approximately 30 minutes each) and a downloadable leader guide. Also available: Participant Guides.
This is the Participant’s Guide that accompanies The Last Days of Jesus 6-Session DVD. From Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to His glorious resurrection, The Last Days of Jesus DVD Bible study provides a fantastic overview of 6 major events surrounding Jesus’ Death and Resurrection! It comes with a downloadable leader guide—so anyone can lead this study! Refresh your small group and church as you dig deeper into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus with The Last Days of Jesus DVD study. Instead of simply describing the last days and where they took place, this DVD study takes it a step further by beginning each teaching session in Israel—showing key places, such as the Garden of Gethsemane, a rolling stone tomb, Mount of Olives, and more.
See the historical truth behind key events of Jesus’ life with this 6-session Life of Jesus DVD study. Unlike most Bible studies available, each session begins in Israel, making it easier to experience and understand the cultural background of key events. This dynamic and easy-to-understand study is written and taught by biblical experts with specialized areas of knowledge. It comes with a downloadable leader guide—so anyone can lead this study!
This is the Participant Guide that accompanies the Life of Jesus 6-Session DVD. See the historical truth behind key events of Jesus’ life with this 6-session Life of Jesus DVD study. Unlike most Bible studies available, each session begins in Israel, making it easier to experience and understand the cultural background of key events. This dynamic and easy-to-understand study is written and taught by biblical experts with specialized areas of knowledge. It comes with a downloadable leader guide—so anyone can lead this study! The Participant Guide includes outlines, room for notes, photos, maps, additional information, and a five-day personal Bible study guide after each lesson.
Jung walks the reader through that much-neglected Puritan practice of “conference,” or focused conversations designed to promote spiritual transformation. An antidote to a privatized faith, “conference” calls believers into deeper biblical literacy and genuine soul care within a context of transparency and accountability.
