Romans And The Mission Of God

Author : Mark J. Keown
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666719444

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Romans and the Mission of God by Mark J. Keown Pdf

Romans is a missional document. Yet, strangely, while many recognize the missional aspects of Romans, few monographs are totally devoted to unpacking Romans from a missional perspective. Romans and the Mission of God does this very thing. Part one explores the background of the letter with an eye to positioning Romans in the story of the mission of God, the apostle, the Roman world, and the early church. Part two considers how Romans is a contextually shaped presentation of the gospel. A range of other aspects of the way in which Paul shapes his message for the Romans are explored including salvation history, metaphors and rhetorical techniques, and aspects of the letter including elements opposed to God, salvation ideas, human response, ethics and Christian living, and the eschaton. Part three delves into issues that arise in Romans that are important for contemporary mission. These include such things as the cosmic scope of the mission, the gospel as the power of salvation, who does evangelism, the miraculous, social justice, ecology, social transformation, generosity and hospitality, God’s sovereignty and human volition, prayer, the State, culture, Israel, apologetics, and theological thinking. This is a must-read for those serious about Paul, Romans, and God’s mission.

Author : Jared C. Wilson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433534447

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Romans by Jared C. Wilson Pdf

The Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word. Each 12-week study leads participants through one book of the Bible and is made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" showing how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from a wide array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on each and every page of the Bible. The book of Romans was Paul's greatest literary achievement, a majestic letter in which the apostle expounds on crucial doctrines such as original sin, election, substitutionary atonement, the role of the law, and justification by faith alone. Plumbing the theological depths, Jared Wilson writes with a pastor's eye toward understanding and application as he explains the biblical text with clarity and passion, helping readers follow along as Paul recounts the history of salvation and illuminates the glories of the cross of Christ.

Author : Brad Vaughn
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830873616

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Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes by Brad Vaughn Pdf

Christianity Today's 2020 Book of the Year Award of Merit - Biblical Studies Biblical Foundations Award Finalist What does it mean to “read Romans with Eastern eyes”? Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Brad Vaughn directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation. As readers, we bring our own cultural fluencies and values to the text. Our biases and background influence what we observe—and what we overlook. This book helps us consider ways we sometimes miss valuable insights because of widespread cultural blind spots. In Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, Vaughn demonstrates how paying attention to East Asian culture provides a helpful lens for interpreting Paul's most complex letter. When read this way, we see how honor and shame shape so much of Paul's message and mission.

Author : Sven K. Soderlund,N. T. Wright
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0802821294

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Romans and the People of God by Sven K. Soderlund,N. T. Wright Pdf

Nineteen New Testament scholars of international standing here offer fresh new insights to the ongoing interpretation of Romans. Including essays on various exegetical, theological, and pastoral aspects of Paul's epistle, this volume not only honors Gordon Fee's major contribution to New Testament scholarship but also presents the very best work available in a vital area of biblical research.

Author : Christopher J. H. Wright
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310291121

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The Mission of God's People by Christopher J. H. Wright Pdf

Author Chris Wright offers a sweeping biblical survey of the holistic mission of the church, providing practical insight for today's church leaders. Wright gives special emphasis to theological trajectories of the Old Testament that not only illuminate God's mission but also suggest priorities for Christians engaged in God's world-changing work.

Author : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310599067

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Romans by Michael F. Bird Pdf

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike. Each volume employs three main, easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story. EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting. LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students. —Romans— Romans is a letter that has had monumental impact in the history of Christian thought. Delving into Romans helps us see more clearly the biblical story of how God reveals his salvation to both Israel and the nations and compels us to read the Old Testament with a hermeneutical lens which identifies Jesus as the centerpiece of Israel's redemptive history. Edited by Scot McKnight and Tremper Longman III, and written by a number of top-notch theologians, The Story of God Bible Commentary series will bring relevant, balanced, and clear-minded theological insight to any biblical education or ministry.

Author : Subhro Sekhar Sircar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9351481379

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Paul's Theology of Mission to the Nations in Romans by Subhro Sekhar Sircar Pdf

The book is meant to investigate the preaching of the gospel of God as Paul's mission to the nations in the letter to the Romans. The work begins with an explanation of the topic and its importance in the mission context, which sets the stage for the main body of the book. As evidence to this purpose, this work first explores the epistolary frame of the letter and contends that Paul basically had a missionary purpose for writing the Romans. The letter opening and closing affirm this divine commission and authority for preaching the gospel to all the nations. Paul skillfully establishes the universal significance of the gospel he was called to preach. Then it further examines God's identity in Paul's mission to the nations. God is the foundation and starting point for Paul's mission to the nations. Paul frequently uses descriptive statements regarding God's acts. He has made it plain that God's true identity is bounded by his actions for his people. These statements clearly demonstrate that the biblical God is not only the divine being, who encompasses divine attributes and nature. He is additionally the one who acts, which forms the distinct Christian identity of God, revealed fully and only in Jesus. This scholarly work further considers Paul's mission in the context of his missionary function. Paul was commissioned to preach the gospel, and specifically, his call was to be an apostle to the Gentiles; he was set apart for "the gospel of God." The gospel's authority lies with God, who owns it and originated it. The preaching of the gospel concerns God's Son, a promise God made in the Old Testament, which is now fulfilled in the incarnate, crucified, risen Christ. Paul's missionary calling was bringing the nations, both Jews and Gentiles, together as one people of God by preaching the gospel. The ultimate goal of Paul's missionary task was joining the Jews and the Gentiles in praise and worship of God. It is evident from this research that Paul's calling and commission were serving as a missionary to the nations. This calling was an integral part of God's redemptive plan, which was marked by the promise of blessing for the nations. Thus, Paul's worldwide mission underscores the Romans' purpose. - Jacket flap.

Author : Harold L. Senkbeil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1683593014

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The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbeil Pdf

In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruiful advice-born out of his five decades as a pastor-that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral expeience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again.

Author : Steve Mosher
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532690983

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God's Power, Jesus' Faith, and World Mission by Steve Mosher Pdf

In writing to the Roman believers, Paul emphasizes God’s kingly power at work, beginning with Jesus’ faith. All who share that faith are to continue his mission. With new servant righteousness and God’s power, they challenge popular forms of piety that are comfortable with wealth, domination, and violence. The persecuted mission of Jesus brings together humble believers from diverse cultures under one Lord, the risen Jesus.

Author : Gordon Charles Cheng,Matthias Media
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1921068078

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Peace with God by Gordon Charles Cheng,Matthias Media Pdf

Author : A. Katherine Grieb
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611642186

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The Story of Romans by A. Katherine Grieb Pdf

A. Katherine Grieb insightfully traces the argument of Paul's letter to the Romans and shows how it is grounded in the story of God's faithfulness to Israel. She draws together a number of crucial insights: the narrative character of Paul's thought, the apocalyptic message of his gospel, the depth of his engagement with Israel's Scripture, and the practical and political impact of his theology. She demonstrates the letter's relevance today and invites contemporary readers to locate their own stories within Paul's account of God's righteousness. Informed by recent Pauline scholarship, this book will be useful to scholars, students, and pastors.

Author : Antoine XJ Fritz
Publisher : James Clarke & Company
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227902615

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To the Jew First or to the Jew at Last by Antoine XJ Fritz Pdf

Many missions to the Jewish people, such as Jews for Jesus, use Romans 1:16 as a proof text to encourage the evangelisation of the Jewish people as a priority: 'to the Jew first, and then to the Greek' (Jewish Missional Priority). Is this interpretation of the text legitimate? After considering when this priority first appeared, the author exposes and evaluates the arguments commonly used to promote it. His thorough exegesis of Romans 1:16-17 ultimately resolves the question. He takes the opportunity to explore some possible eschatological implications developed from Romans 9-11 and the parables of Jesus. Will the first also be the last?

Author : George R. Knight
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780828025034

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Exploring Romans by George R. Knight Pdf

Romans is one of the few books in the New Testament that was not composed as a pastoral response to specific, localized problems. Instead this letter was written primarily to challenge and ultimately correct widespread misunderstandings about Christianity held by mid-first-century believers. Some of these beliefs are embraced even now. Paul's central focus in Romans is the means of obtaining salvation. Point by point, he systematically builds his case by articulating who needs salvation and why, the role of the law, God's response to the sin problem, resolution of the legal issues presented by sin, and the effect each has on the Christian's life. This devotional commentary divides the entire text into short passages that are followed by a detailed, user-friendly exegetical explanation and practical application to everyday life. The lives of such men as Martin Luther and John Wesley, whose writings helped shape Western history, were changed by the study of Romans. It will change your life as well. Book jacket.

Author : William J. Larkin,Joel F. Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015047072627

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Mission in the New Testament by William J. Larkin,Joel F. Williams Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive articulation of New Testament teachings on mission from a contemporary American evangelical standpoint. Mission in the New Testament contributes a fresh statement of the biblical foundations of mission, serving as a catalyst for completion of the church's universal mission in this generation.After investigating the historical background of the idea of mission in the Hebrew Scriptures, inter-testamental Judaism, the life of Jesus and the beginnings of the church, the book proceeds in a roughly canonical order through the New Testament. Essays analyze the works of Paul, the Synoptic gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Well-versed in the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation, editors and contributors alike offer a cogent argument for recovering the "missional horizon" of the New Testament.

Author : Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496400697

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Insights on Romans by Charles R. Swindoll Pdf

The 15-volume Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary series continues with Insights on Romans. This newly revised and expanded edition draws on Gold Medallion Award–winner Chuck Swindoll’s 50 years of experience with studying and preaching God’s Word. His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Each volume combines verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. The newly updated volumes now include parallel presentations of the NLT and NASB before each section. This series is a must-have for pastors, teachers, and anyone else who is seeking a deeply practical resource for exploring God’s Word.