Biblical Theology

Is Christianity the White Man's Religion? affirms that ethnic diversity has played a powerful role in the formation of the Old and New Testaments and that the Bible is a book of justice, promoting equality for all people. Contrary to popular Eurocentric conceptions, biblical Christianity is not just for White Westerners. It's good news for all of us.

From award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing audiobook that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, and practices are often overlooked in the annuls of history. Bergsma reveals how this Jewish sect directly influenced the beliefs, sacraments, and practices of early Christianity and offers new information on how Christians lived their lives, worshiped, and eventually went on to influence the Roman Empire and Western civilization.

This volume in Biblical Theology for Life series dives deeply into the topic of human violence. Before exploring what the Bible says about violence, Old Testament scholar Helen Paynter sets out the contours for the study ahead by addressing the various definitions of violence and the theories of its origins, prevalence, and purpose.

CAST into the metal of the bell of my old school, The Phillips Exeter Academy, are these words: — “Huc venite pueri ut viri sitis” “Come here, boys, to become men.” Kant defined education as “the process by which man becomes man.” We are not born men; nor do we come to manhood automatically on reaching one and twenty. To become human we have to take up and fulfill our human relationships. Of these I have selected the dozen most important. Merely to describe them, however, would do little good. Instead, on each of these relations, or humanities, I shall ask three rather ...

In this updated edition of the popular textbook An Introduction to the Old Testament, Walter Brueggemann and Tod Linafelt introduce the listener to the broad theological scope of the Old Testament, treating some of the most important issues and methods in contemporary biblical interpretation. This clearly written textbook focuses on the literature of the Old Testament as it grew out of religious, political, and ideological contexts over many centuries in Israel's history.

If you have not read the Bible, consider this, that it is the best seller of all best sellers, the #1 most printed book every week of every month of every year. It is estimated that over five billion complete copies of the Bible have been printed in 349 languages and with partial copies additionally printed in another 2,123 languages (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction). Consider carefully that something inside the Bible must be profound and compelling since hundreds of millions if not billions of people have read it. Over the centuries, the ...

How did the Bible come to Be, and Why does it matter? This book tells the story of how the Bible came to be and makes a case for why this history matters. Beginning with the basic questions believers are often asked about the origins of the Bible, Spellman introduces strategic steps you can take to understand and explain how the biblical writings were written and then gathered together into a treasured collection of authoritative Scripture. Examining the story of canon formation is both challenging and rewarding. The gains from this historical and theological heavy-lifting will strengthen ...

When it comes to the Sabbath, Christians have different ideas on what it means and how to observe it. For many people, it is a day to go to church and have fellowship with other believers. What they often miss, though, is that the Sabbath is intricately tied to rest and worship―both of which ultimately point to the Lord as our creator and redeemer. In this addition to the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, Guy Prentiss Waters offers an introductory study of the Sabbath from the creation of the world to the consummation of all things when Jesus returns.

Highly regarded biblical scholar and speaker Christopher Wright shows us that how we read the Bible has a profound impact on how we understand what mission is. According to Wright, "People read (and preach) the Bible in tiny bits and pieces, for its promises or rules or doctrines, and fail to take it . . . as the true story of the universe, past, present, and future, within the plan and purposes of God—a story in which we are called to participate as coworkers with God." Wright encourages us to explore the Bible's grand narrative.

In Azusa Street Mission and Revival, Cecil M. Robeck Jr. brings to bear expertise from decades of focused study in church history to reveal the captivating story of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Los Angeles, which became known as the Azusa Street Mission. From humble beginnings with few resources, this small, uniquely diverse, and inclusive congregation led by William J. Seymour ignited a fire that quickly grew into a blaze and spread across the world, giving rise to the global Pentecostal movement.

After colliding with a semi-truck, Don Piper died and went to heaven. Ninety minutes later he returned to life on earth. After years of silence, he is now sharing his life-changing story.

The so-called ‘New Perspective on Paul’, herein called the New Pauline Perspective (NPP), has been significantly impacting and re-shaping Christian doctrine in earnest in varied ways for nearly fifty years, yet for a much longer period of time when the historical development of its central precepts, tenets, and philosophical assumptions and presuppositions is brought into consideration. It began its particularly modern rendition with the audacious claim that Western churches, especially Protestants since the Reformation, have gotten Paul all wrong for the past 2,000 years mainly because...

The interpretation of scripture has depended largely on the view of history held by theologians and exegetes. In Participatory Biblical Exegesis, Matthew Levering examines the changing views....

There are 7,487 promises in God’s word - unbending pledges he has made to his covenant people that are designed to give you victory in every circumstance. In this unique book, you will discover 25 primary promises that open the door to the supernatural power of God, miraculous breakthroughs and real spiritual transformation in your life.

‘How do we know which things in the Bible are types?’ ‘What does it mean to be made in God’s image?’ A fresh and unified approach to biblical typology and imagery that aims to be immediately understandable, compelling, and then subsequently helpful as a reference text. The Bible’s own teaching about typology is analysed in order to derive practical definitions of type and image. These definitions are then used to apply biblical typology to daily life. The wisdom of other writers including Pink, Fairbairn, and others is sampled and compared. Readers will be able to identify ...

Imagine a world where justice, peace, and righteousness reign supreme—a world where Christ Himself rules as King. The Millennial Kingdom is not just a vision of the future; it is the divine promise of a new era that will transform the earth as we know it. This groundbreaking book unveils the mysteries of Christ’s thousand-year reign, a time prophesied in the Bible where every tear will be wiped away, and the earth will flourish under the perfect governance of its Creator. Are you ready to explore the profound truths that the Bible has revealed about the Millennial Kingdom? This book is ...

Originally published in the 16th century, this is the classic history of the lives, sufferings, and deaths of the early Christian martyrs. As interesting as fiction, it is written with both passion and tenderness, telling the dramatic story of some of the most thrilling periods in Christian history.

An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of the Scriptures. Organized as 14 individual Bible commentaries, each useful for one hour of small group discussion or about 30 minutes of personal study. Table of Contents ________________________________________ 1 Timothy 1:1-20. Minister with Grace, Mercy, and Sound Doctrine 1 Timothy 2:1-15. Minister with Reverent Worship 1 Timothy 3:1-16. Minister with Servant-Leadership 1 Timothy 4:1-16. Minister with Submission to the Spirit 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2. Minister with Love and Respect 1 Timothy 6:3-21. Minister with Godly Integrity 2 Timothy 1:1-18. ...

The kingdom of God and the atonement are two of the most important themes in all of Scripture. Using a holistic approach that brings together the insights of biblical and systematic theology, this book demonstrates not only that the kingdom and the cross are inseparable, but how they are integrated in Scripture and theology.

John 1:3—“God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.” The concept that “all things were created through Him” can be understood as Christ being the One through whom the universe was made and the One whom the means of redemption was accomplished. Christ’s role extends to the type of world created. Creation must have a redeeming, grace-filled aspect.