Reclaiming The Old Testament

Author : Grenville J. R. Kent,Paul J. Kissling,Laurence A. Turner
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830884223

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Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching by Grenville J. R. Kent,Paul J. Kissling,Laurence A. Turner Pdf

2011 Preaching Today Magazine Book Award winner! The Old Testament is filled with intriguing characters, stories and themes. But preaching from its remote historical context wrapped in sometimes unfamiliar literary genres and narrative devices can be daunting. Based on the conviction that the Old Testament texts are a vital and dynamic part of the Christian canon and pertinent to Christian practice, this stimulating volume offers guidance for expository preaching and practical suggestions for understanding the message of its diverse literature. The chapters cover narrative, plot, characters, genre and preaching from difficult texts. The book concludes with a vital chapter on preaching Christ from the Old Testament, which offers a theological account of biblical interpretation without unnaturally forcing the texts. The contributors are internationally respected evangelical Old Testament scholars, from a wide range of church traditions and global regions, who are also active in preaching: Daniel I. Block, David G. Firth, Grenville J. R. Kent, Paul J. Kissling, Alison Lo, Tremper Longman III, Ernest C. Lucas, R. W. L. Moberly, Laurence A. Turner, Frederico G. Villanueva, Gordon Wenham, H. G. M. Williamson and Christopher J. H. Wright. Here is a book that will help you use all of the Bible's rich resources in preaching the good news of the global kindgom of God.

Author : Gordon Zerbe
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532658211

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Reclaiming the Old Testament by Gordon Zerbe Pdf

“This festschrift honors one of the most important Old Testament scholars in the modern Mennonite tradition, and the essays produced by colleagues and former students reflect Janzen's influence and productivity as both a scholar and a teacher.” —Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University

Author : Andy Stanley
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310536994

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Irresistible by Andy Stanley Pdf

A fresh look at the earliest Christian movement reveals what made the new faith so compelling...and what we need to change today to make it so again. Once upon a time there was a version of the Christian faith that was practically irresistible. After all, what could be more so than the gospel that Jesus ushered in? Why, then, isn't it the same with Christianity today? Author and pastor Andy Stanley is deeply concerned with the present-day church and its future. He believes that many of the solutions to our issues can be found by investigating our roots. In Irresistible, Andy chronicles what made the early Jesus Movement so compelling, resilient, and irresistible by answering these questions: What did first-century Christians know that we don't—about God's Word, about their lives, about love? What did they do that we're not doing? What makes Christianity so resistible in today's culture? What needs to change in order to repeat the growth our faith had at its beginning? Many people who leave or disparage the faith cite reasons that have less to do with Jesus than with the conduct of his followers. It's time to hit pause and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and little chance of survival. It's time to embrace the version of faith that initiated—against all human odds—a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen. This is a version of Christianity we must remember and re-embrace if we want to be salt and light in an increasingly savorless and dark world.

Author : George L. Klein
Publisher : Baptist Sunday School Board
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0805460209

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Reclaiming the Prophetic Mantle by George L. Klein Pdf

Author : Donald E. Gowan
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0804201668

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Reclaiming the Old Testament for the Christian Pulpit by Donald E. Gowan Pdf

Author : Carl E. Braaten,Robert W. Jenson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725238275

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Reclaiming the Bible for the Church by Carl E. Braaten,Robert W. Jenson Pdf

Front-ranking theologians speak out on the crisis of biblical authority and interpretation in the church, focusing in particular on the adequacy of the historical-critical method of hermeneutics. The essays in this volume address from various perspectives the notorious gap between the historical­ critical approach to the study of the Bible and the church's liturgical and dogmatic transmission of biblical faith. The authors, following the central theme suggested by Brevard S. Childs's "canonical method" of biblical interpretation, argue that the historical-critical method does not suffice of itself apart from faith and the church.

Author : Waldemar Janzen,Gordon M. Zerbe
Publisher : CMBC Publications
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0920718701

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Reclaiming the Old Testament by Waldemar Janzen,Gordon M. Zerbe Pdf

Author : John Shelby Spong
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781443407885

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Re-Claiming The Bible For A Non-Religious World by John Shelby Spong Pdf

For over 200 years, scholars have been debating, analyzing and exploring one of the most important books ever written—The Bible—and overturning much of what we know about this sacred library of books. However, a large group of people who actually use this book, mainly lay Christians, aren’t aware of this larger, deeper conversation. It is for these people that Spong writes Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World, a primer on the history and significance of the Bible. In this informal and accessible survey, Spong moves book by book through the Scriptures, introducing their themes and messages by examining the sweep of history in which these books were originally written. What has history taught us? How should we read these stories today? What does it mean for how we live our lives? And why do people tenaciously hold on to so many myths associated with The Bible? There is a vast audience of religiously hungry people eager to explore a meaningful journey into the Bible, and Spong is leading the way with this book.

Author : Barry L. Callen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1609470265

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Beneath the Surface by Barry L. Callen Pdf

The unusual approach of this book allows it to become an introduction to Biblical studies in general, to the "Old" Testament in particular, and to Christian theology that is a natural byproduct of quality biblical study. It is an attempt to build a bridge between a far away yesterday and the fast-coming tomorrow. The bridge is Yahweh (God) who was, is, and is yet to come. The approach found in these pages is not typical. Focusing on the significance of the Hebrew (Jewish) heritage for contemporary Christian faith introduces an integration of subjects not limited by yesterday's blind spots or today's sometimes arid and isolated academic specializations. This work intend to be particularly conscious of today as it ought to be, that is, based on the divine wisdom of yesterday and the divine being of every day.

Author : Doug McNaught
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781847536549

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Reclaiming the Bible from the Enlightened by Doug McNaught Pdf

Should Christians concede ground as far as the Bible is concerned? Do the "enlightened" experts have a mortgage on the truth or can Christians simply believe the Bible in confidence. Reclaiming the Bible from the Enlightened gives each Christian confidence to believe and obey the Bible knowing that they are remaining true to their own God and Saviour. We don't have to give ground to unbelievers or feel that our minds are inferior.

Author : J. Richard Middleton
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441241382

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A New Heaven and a New Earth by J. Richard Middleton Pdf

In recent years, more and more Christians have come to appreciate the Bible's teaching that the ultimate blessed hope for the believer is not an otherworldly heaven; instead, it is full-bodied participation in a new heaven and a new earth brought into fullness through the coming of God's kingdom. Drawing on the full sweep of the biblical narrative, J. Richard Middleton unpacks key Old Testament and New Testament texts to make a case for the new earth as the appropriate Christian hope. He suggests its ethical and ecclesial implications, exploring the difference a holistic eschatology can make for living in a broken world.

Author : Matthew T. Kimbrough
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666722093

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Reclaiming the Church Family by Matthew T. Kimbrough Pdf

Why bother with church? Can't I follow Jesus on my own? Christians young and old struggle to answer these questions, believing Scripture says little about church life. But the Bible is far from silent. The New Testament envisions a vibrant church of devoted brothers and sisters adopted into God's family. The biblical image of the church family has the power to reshape everything our local churches do--the ways pastors lead, how members engage one another, what worship leaders sing, and much more. Now is the time to reclaim a biblical vision of the church as a family and reject the prevailing corporate-church paradigm assumed by church growth gurus. The church that thinks of itself as a family will learn to build meaningful relationships and show the unbelieving world how good church life can be.

Author : Jon L. Berquist
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597525107

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Reclaiming Her Story by Jon L. Berquist Pdf

Their stories are as varied as the women who lived them--provocative, poignant, often painful. But they are not readily accessible to us. The voices are muted. The shapes and textures are blurred and easily distorted. Can the stories of Old Testament women of faith be reheard and reclaimed in an empowering way by women and men today? With remarkable sensitivity and a keen awareness of his own unavoidable male biases, Jon Berquist casts new light on Eve and Sarah, Lot's wife and Jephthah's daughter, Ruth and Esther, and others. This timely volume serves as a valuable resource for rediscovering the multiple witness of biblical women that has all too often gone unnoticed in the church's faith and life.

Author : Darrell L. Bock
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805464658

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Recovering the Real Lost Gospel by Darrell L. Bock Pdf

Darrell L. Bock suggests the real lost gospel is the one already found in the Bible and reminds everyone of what it means: good news. --from publisher description.

Author : Klyne R. Snodgrass
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493435043

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You Need a Better Gospel by Klyne R. Snodgrass Pdf

Too often, the church hasn't done justice to its own gospel because it has neglected how much the New Testament message is about deep involvement in life with God. Senior New Testament scholar Klyne Snodgrass offers a corrective, explaining that the church will never be what it is supposed to be without a recovery of the gospel. This brief, accessibly written, and timely book shows that the biblical message is about attachment to Christ, participation in his death and resurrection, and engagement in his purposes. Snodgrass demonstrates that understanding and appropriating the gospel of participation conforms with what the church's great thinkers have emphasized throughout history and enables the church to recover its true identity. This book brings the notion of participation in the gospel to a wider church audience. While other studies on this topic focus mostly on Paul's writings, You Need a Better Gospel shows that participation is the emphasis of the entire Bible, including the Old Testament. The real gospel, which offers participation in life with God, is astounding in its beauty and its power for life.