"This is a novel idea and an inspired one. These charts will be invaluable to anyone studying the book of Revelation in detail." --Richard Bauckham Professor of New Testament Studies and Bishop Wardlaw Professor, University of St. Andrews Author of The Theology of the Book of Revelation "Wilson's Charts on the Book of Revelation synthesizes an enormous amount of material relevant to the study of the Revelation of John and makes it available in a clear, useful, and unusual format for students of the Bible." --David E. Aune Professor of New Testament, University of Notre Dame Author of the three-volume Revelation in the Word Biblical Commentary series "A useful tool for teachers and a helpful guide for students to many complex and disputed issues. . . . Teachers and students from a great variety of cultural and theological backgrounds will all find that this book enhances their access to and communication of the book of Revelation." --Adela Yarbro Collins Buckingham Professor of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation, Yale Divinity School Author of The Apocalypse and Crisis & Catharsis: The Power of the Apocalypse "More than any book in the Bible, Revelation needs to be visualized to be understood. Charts on the Book of Revelation is a major step forward in doing just that. Every pastor and Bible teacher will benefit from using these charts in their study and as overheads when teaching and preaching through the book." --Grant R. Osborne Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Author of Revelation in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series "If you are looking for helpful maps and charts that are substantive and revealing in regard to the book of Revelation, look no further than Mark Wilson's excellent resources. I know of no better collection of materials that illuminates Revelation than these resources." --Ben Witherington III Professor of New Testament Interpretation Asbury Theological Seminary Author of Revelation in the New Cambridge Bible Commentary series "Charts on the Book of Revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the Book of Revelation in both the church and the academy. Wilson's charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. An excellent resource to use with today's visual learners as they approach this highly visual book for study. --Robert Walter Wall The Paul T. Walls Professor of Biblical and Wesleyan Studies Chair, Department of Christian Scriptures Seattle Pacific University Author of Revelation in the New International Biblical Commentary series "This is an enormously helpful book, bringing together in visual form extensive comparative data both from and about Revelation. Not to be confused with prophecy charts of a bygone era, here we find charts on everything from various views of authorship and date to extensive list of scriptural allusions and verbal parallels, from John's use of symbols and numbers to all references to angels and demons--and much else--79 in all. Each is carefully annotated with the source of the information. While the parallels are not always convincing, they always provide an interesting place to start and will save the reader much time in collecting data." --David L. Barr Brage Golding Distinguished Professor, Wright State University Editor, Reading the Book of Revelation
Preaching the Old Testament responsibly poses a challenge for busy pastors. With skill and realism, Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching provides a workable guide to unearthing its treasures. Wegner emphasizes the importance of using Hebrew in preparation for preaching and offers a detailed process for moving from text to exegesis to proclamation. Homiletics and Hebrew students will profit from the bibliographies and illustrations that reinforce the benefits-to both the preacher and the congregation-that come when using the Old Testament's original language for preaching. Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching will motivate professionals, pastors, and students to delve into the richness of the Hebrew Old Testament, and will equip them to probe new depths in preaching the Old Testament to contemporary believers. "Though designed for students and pastors, this eminently practical, solidly grounded work will assist even the seasoned scholar who knows and teaches the Hebrew language to put it to work in practical ways in both the church and the academy. Wegner has filled a glaring gap in the 'must have' literature for the pastor's shelf." -Eugene H. Merrill Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "What a wonderful book! Written in a winsome style, it should go a long way toward encouraging struggling seminarians to persevere in their Hebrew studies and showing them (and pastors currently in ministry) how to get the most out of the time they invested in studying Hebrew in the first place. It is chock-full of helpful hints and recommendations on everything, from the best commentaries and Bible software programs to how can one go "from text to sermon" using limited Hebrew skills in an informed way. I intend to recommend this highly to my students." -David M. Howard Jr. Professor of Old Testament, Bethel Seminary Paul D. Wegner is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary and is the author of three books, Bible Introduction: The Journey from Texts to Translations; A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible; and An Examination of Kingship and Messianic Expectation in Isaiah 1-35. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Institute for Biblical Research, Society of Biblical Literature, and Tyndale Fellowship. RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study
"Trained in the Fear of God" encourages the church and its leaders and pastors to shift away from the current "silos" paradigm of age-specific youth ministries to a more holistic approach rooted in ministry to and by families. Stinson and Jones draw upon the expertise of seventeen scholars and practitioners to provide the biblical and theological foundation for doing so, followed by practical steps in implementing foundational insights. Among the seventeen contributors are Albert Mohler, Robert Plummer, Bruce Ware, and James Hamilton.
An excellent summary of the biblical content on speaking in tongues, from a non-charismatic position. Includes a helpful bibliography.
Organized in an accessible FAQ format, 40 Questions About the End Times tackles common questions about the final period before Christ's second coming. In his clear, balanced style, Eckhard Schnabel cuts through the confusion and hype to offer meaningful answers through analysis of the relevant biblical texts as well as theological and practical conclusions. Questions include: Who are the 144,000 in Revelation 7? Will the Church disappear in a rapture to heaven? Does national Israel have a special destiny? What will happen to believers on the day of judgment?
"This book is an instant classic that deserves a wide readership." from the foreword by A. Andrew Das Professor, Religious Studies, Elmhurst College "Tom Schreiner condenses a career of scholarship into bite-sized chunks with clarity and care. Both the big picture and the detail come into sharp focus, making this an enormously valuable volume." Simon Gatherole Lecturer in New Testament Studies, Cambridge University "Thomas Schreiner's balance of scholarship and pastoral heart shines through brightly in this superb book on Christians and biblical law. . . . In concise explanations of the most difficult passages and issues, Tom provides perhaps the most helpful guide available." Michael J. Wilkins Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University Some of the 40 questions about biblical law and Christianity addressed by Dr. Schreiner are: - What Does the Word Law Mean in the Scriptures] - Does the Old Testament Teach That Salvation Is by Works] - Does Paul Teach That the Old Testament Law Is Now Abolished] - Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians] - Should Christians Tithe] Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Law and Its Fulfillment: A Pauline Theology of Law. Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of numerous journal articles and the book 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons.
Invitation to World Missions combines a strong biblical anchor with practical suggestions. This unique text is arranged in three parts according to the Trinity's roles, relationships, and activity. Tennent questions whether missions as currently conceptualized is adequate and he challenges the reader by building the book around key theological foundations such as "mission dei" and the "new creation" vision for the global church. This volume will call and enable the reader to understand how missions is biblically and theologically basic to Christianity, and how missions is essential to living out an abundant and impassioned life. Features and Benefits - Series: Invitation to Theological Studies - Author is president of well-known evangelical seminary and has written extensively - Author has missions experience as a professor and practitioner - Major introductory textbook - Biblically rooted and practically oriented
Author and speaker R. Larry Moyer shows pastors and speakers how to communicate the good news. In twenty-seven helpful chapters, he explains why expository evangelistic preaching is so important, lists different ways to give an evangelistic message, and defines key terms such as sin, belief, and repentance. Included in this comprehensive book on evangelistic preaching are many practical tips and two sample messages. Larry has spoken in my church, and I can attest to the way people respond to his relevancy and clarity in speaking. His commitment to the careful handling of Scripture, his giftedness in evangelism, as well as his experience in having spoken at more than one thousand outreaches, makes this book an equipping tool in evangelistic speaking.> Larry Moyer brings clarity and focus to the muddled and often confused world of evangelistic preaching. From initial attitudes to final actions, Larry gives hints and helps for preaching a message that is both evangelistic and expository. Nobody addresses the subject better!> There are many books about preaching published each year, but very few books on preaching deal with making the gospel clear. Larry Moyer is an evangelist who preaches the good news effectively, and this book tells the reader how to do that well.> Tremendous insights and practical help from a man who has done it long and well! --Don R. Sunukjian, Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership, Talbot School of Theology
This insightful study of the first book of the New Testament is not simply a verse-by-verse commentary, but a careful study of the thematic purpose and flow of thought of Matthew. Bible students, teachers, and pastors will appreciate the historical-grammatical hermeneutic applied to the Greek text, but Greek proficiency is not required to benefit from this work. Toussaint's major contribution is developing and tracing through the Gospel the twin themes of Jesus the Messiah and God's kingdom program.
Recent years have witnessed an array of changes in the way evangelicals should read, interpret, and apply Scripture's core teachings. In this volume the author, an accomplished scholar, carefully chronicles and evaluates the shifts in evangelical hermeneutics. The goal of the volume is fourfold: To discuss the recent changes in evangelical hermeneutics To show new meanings being attached to grammatical-historical interpretation To compare traditional grammatical-historical interpretation with new evangelical hermeneutics To identify the dominant principles of new evangelical hermeneutics "Historic hermeneutics is brilliantly and biblically defended in this book. And no one is better equipped for that defense than Dr. Robert Thomas who, throughout his life, has made this subject a priority for study." --John MacArthur Jr. Robert L. Thomas (Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament at The Master's Seminary in Sun Valley, California. He is the general editor of The Jesus Crisis (with F. David Farnell), The Master's Perspective on Contemporary Issues, and The Master's Perspective on Difficult Passages.
Three views on the origins of the synoptic gospels dominate the landscape of New Testament scholarship at the beginning of the twenty-first century. They are, in the order of their priority among scholars, the Two-/Four-Source View, the Two-Gospel View, and the Independence View. This presentation/response format features evangelical scholars and furnishes students of the Synoptic Gospels an abbreviated comparison of the issues at stake in advocating a particular view. Grant R. Osborne (professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) and Matthew C. Williams (associate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology) defend the Markan Hypothesis. John H. Niemelä (professor of Hebrew and Greek at Chafer Theological Seminary) defends the Two-Gospel View. F. David Farnell (associate professor of New Testament at The Master's Seminary) defends the Independence View. Robert L. Thomas (Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament at The Master's Seminary in Sun Valley, California.
(Foreword by R. K. Harrison; introduction by Warren W. Wiersbe) A valuable collection of notes on the first five books of the Bible. Each section begins with a helpful introduction followed by a chapter-by-chapter study of the text.
Considered the classic and comprehensive work in reckoning the accession of kings, calendars, and coregencies based upon the Old Testament text and other extra-biblical sources.
(Revised and expanded; 2nd edition) A step-by-step guide for pastors to prepare and present invitations to accept Christ. "There is no preacher on the earth but will be blessed by these pages." --W. A. Criswell
A collection of fourteen case studies that give church leaders practical and realistic preparation to handle tough issues like sexual harassment, pornography, divorce, and the effects of abortion. Includes discussion questions and a bibliography of additional resources.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." (Rom. 1:16 esv) Organized around the biblical mandate in Romans 1:16, To the Jew First is a comprehensive look at the biblical, theological, historical, and practical basis for Jewish evangelism. Featuring the scholarship of leading North American theologians--representing a range of theological views--it stands to become a widely used textbook and definitive resource for pastors, missionaries, and evangelists. Contributors Richard A. Averbeck Craig A. Blaising Darrell L. Bock J. Lanier Burns Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum Mitch Glaser Arthur F. Glasser Walter C. Kaiser Jr. Kai Kjaer-Hansen Barry R. Leventhal Richard L. Pratt Jr. Michael Rydelnik Mark A. Seifrid David L. Turner Topics Discussed Part I, Bible, explores the meaning of Paul's phrase "to the Jew first," the role of Israel in God's overarching plan of salvation, Jewish evangelism in the book of Acts, the relationship between evangelism and Jesus' arguments with Jewish leaders, the work of the Holy Spirit in evangelism, and more. Part II, Theology, examines the future of Israel, the church's stance toward Jewish evangelism in a post-Holocaust world, the gospel for the Jews from both a Dispensational and Reformed perspective, the theological implications of "to the Jew first," and more. Part III, Mission, first looks at the history of Jewish missions in the past century; it then treats the missiological dimensions and importance of Jewish evangelism, as well as the gospel's ramifications for both Jew and Gentile. Darrell L. Bock (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. A former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, he is the author of numerous works in New Testament studies, including notable commentaries on Luke and Acts. Mitch Glaser (Ph.D., Fuller Seminary) is the president of Chosen People Ministries. Mitch studied with the esteemed Charles Feinberg at Talbot School of Theology. A Messianic Jew, he has labored for more than thirty years in ministry among the Jewish people. His doctorate is in intercultural studies.
What does it mean to think and live Christianly in a world of competing worldviews? Christian Contours answers this question by inviting readers to consider the understanding of reality proposed by the Bible. Though it is easy to divide life into separate compartments (religious and secular, theological and practical), faith invites us to view all of life in the light of that Biblical understanding. Presenting a clear, compelling case for unity in essential Christian tenets, the authors of Christian Contours guide the reader through developing, internalizing, and articulating a biblical worldview. This robust worldview enables the Christian to be a critically-thinking participant in culture and to be a faithful disciple of Christ with both heart and mind.
"I have discovered that there is only one thing worse than sitting at your desk on Monday not knowing what to preach Sunday, and that's sitting at your desk on Saturday not knowing what to preach Sunday!" This practical book by an experienced pastor and preaching professor provides the solution to this all-too-common pastoral dilemma--and clearly shows the busy pastor how to move beyond week-to-week sermon preparation into long-term planning for a truly effective pulpit ministry. Planning Your Preaching helps every pastor address areas of special need within the congregation, ensure regular preaching on key doctrines, incorporate holidays, and integrate biblical themes into the ongoing education of the congregation. An indispensable resource, Planning Your Preaching offers a field-tested, easily adaptable method for developing a comprehensive preaching ministry. "Rummage's work . . . addresses one of the more neglected areas in the field of homiletics. In addition to its practical value for preaching practitioners, homileticians will welcome such a resource for use in the classroom." --Dr. Jim Shaddix Associate Professor of Preaching New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary "Rummage is the perfect person to write this book. He is a gifted preacher and by virtue of his pastoral experience he understands the struggles of pastors. He has produced a work that will be practical and helpful because his system of developing a plan works in the real world." --Drs. Bobby H. Welch and David W. Fleming Co-pastors, First Baptist Church Daytona Beach, Florida Stephen Nelson Rummage is associate professor of preaching and director of the doctor of ministry program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. A member of the Evangelical Homiletics Society, he has served for ten years as a pastor and an interim pastor.
For many years, "St. Paul the Traveler and Roman Citizen" has been one of themost useful works on Paul. This updated edition examines a variety of topics, including his nationality, the apostolic council, his voyage to Rome, and thechronology of early church history. Full-color illustrations.
The seven Old Testament feasts given to Israel are carefully examined to demonstrate how God deals with men and women in grace.
Essential guide for the church act as the agent of reconciliation between God and humanity and men and women to one another
"The publication of Recalling the Hope of Glory is a splendid addition to the growing number of works on biblical worship. Not only is this work a comprehensive theological vision of creation, incarnation, and re-creation, it is also a genuine work of praise." --ROBERT E. WEBBER, author of more than forty books on worship and the church "Stunning in scope, Recalling the Hope of Glory provides a historical-theological study of worship from creation to the new creation. The logic of Allen Ross's ranging exposition across the flow of biblical history will challenge every reader and grace every church, regardless of tradition. Here is dazzling substance for recovery of robust worship of our sovereign and holy triune God. Sure to be a standard work." --R. KENT HUGHES, pastor, College Church in Wheaton "This book deals expertly and thoroughly with worship in the Bible. What is most refreshing: it is not at all ideological. People of all persuasions will find it valuable as a reference work. It also gives us a large perspective on worship that is likely to moderate the current discussion." --JOHN M. FRAME, professor of systematic theology and philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary "Allen Ross takes his readers back to the Bible itself to paint a colorful picture of worship that is spiritually vibrant, theologically sound, and focused on Christ. His passion for worship that glorifies God and his thorough knowledge of Scripture are obvious throughout. For the western church, which needs desperately to recover its biblical and theological roots, this book will be an extremely helpful resource." --DANIEL I. BLOCK, professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College "It is remarkable that so many books about worship have so little to say about God. Recalling the Hope of Glory is a welcome exception. Through its patient reflection on specific biblical texts and themes, it evokes a vivid awareness of the God of glory. By developing the theme of glory, this book hones a vision of worship that is at once luminous, transcendent, and inexhaustible." --JOHN D. WITVLIET, director, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
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Books in the John Phillips Commentary Series are designed to provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the familiar King James Version, Dr. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God's Word in greater depth--for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching--will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Books in the John Phillips Commentary Series are designed to provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the familiar King James Version, Dr. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God's Word in greater depth--for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching--will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Books in the John Phillips Commentary Series are designed to provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the familiar King James Version, Dr. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God's Word in greater depth--for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching--will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Books in the John Phillips Commentary Series are designed to provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the familiar King James Version, Dr. Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God's Word in greater depth--for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching--will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
The experiences of other people are among the most powerful of all teaching tools. This is especially true with the lives of those who are part of the biblical narrative. Recorded and preserved by God, their stories offer timeless principles for living. Biographical preaching--preaching about biblical people with solid exegetical integrity--is becoming a lost art, depriving the modern pastor of its life-changing benefits. In this guide for pastors, Dr. Larry Overstreet offers practical advice on bringing to life the people of the Bible for the people in the pew. He presents a workable method to determine the principles that directed the life of a Bible character and shows contemporary pastor how to effectively apply those principles to the modern listener. Included are the philosophy and value of biographical preaching, the method and mechanics of biographical preaching, and a model demonstrating how to preach biographically. Each chapter features clear objectives, review questions, and practical exercises for application. R. Larry Overstreet (M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University; M.Div., San Francisco Baptist Theological Seminary) takes his passion for biographical preaching "on the road" through dramatic monologues he presents in churches, schools, and on mission fields. A former pastor, Larry currently teaches at Northwest Baptist Seminary in Washington, where he lives with Linda, his wife of thirty-eight years.
Foundations of Spiritual Formation takes a unique approach to its subject, arguing that we become like Christ in the context of authentic, Christian community. Without undermining individual Bible study, private prayer, and meditation, the authors emphasize these pursuits for the purpose of both personal and community enrichment-that the whole body, as well as the individual, may be built up. Part 1 lays the foundations of spiritual formation. Jonathan Morrow develops a distinctively evangelical theology, while Richard Averbeck writes about worship. Then Gordon Johnston and Darrell Bock delve into the text of Scripture, grounding the pursuit of spiritual formation in revealed truth. Part 2 focuses on functional aspects of spiritual formation. Klaus Issler emphasizes the importance of the heart in spiritual formation, while Reid Kisling illustrates the vital connection between character development and spiritual formation. Bill Miller explores love's role as the motivation for spiritual formation. Andrew Seidel examines servant leadership, and George Hillman extends the discussion to include the significance of calling. Gail Seidel discusses personal narrative as a catalyst for spiritual formation, and in closing, Harry Shields advocates the public preaching of the Word as a tool for spiritual formation. Paul Pettit (D.Min) is director of the spiritual formation program at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of Congratulations, You're Gonna Be a Dad; Congratulations, You've Got Tweens; and Dynamic Dads. Religion / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth Kregel A & P Logo
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