Providence in the Story of ScriptureThe doctrine of providence is often too abstract, complex, or detached from real life situations for introductory students. Drawing on years of experience in the classroom and the church, Adamson Co offers an introductory guide that uses the creation motif of the Bible to highlight the importance of providence for the Christian life. Co begins with a brief introduction to providence to give students the "state of the question." He then explores the
and careful study of the writings of ancient Israel
The author addresses laypeople and pastors with a concise explanation of the science of textual criticism and refutes the proposition that the King James Version is superior to contemporary translations
This paradigm-shifting study is the first book-length investigation into the compositional dates of the New Testament to be published in over forty years
Two experienced educators offer an up-to-date introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective that covers the four major areas of philosophical thought: epistemology
Geisler examines the common spiritual roots between Catholics and Protestants and the theological and moral bridges upon which they can both travel
They introduce readers to a wide range of background materials
he positively recast them as practices in the church
The description of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53 is a beloved biblical text with an unshakable place in the theology and self-understanding of the church
covers background issues
Wright encourages us to explore the Bible's grand narrative and to bring the whole counsel of God in Scripture to our understanding of who we are and what we must do as God's people
user-friendly design will appeal to students
This book offers a well-rounded public theology as an alternative to contemporary debates about politics