This fresh treatment of holistic ministry takes the role of reconciliation seriously, rethinking the meaning of the gospel, the nature of the church, and the practice of mission in a fractured world.
Presents Matthew as a scribe who wrote about Jesus's life in a rich, multilayered way and shows the unique contribution the First Gospel makes to understanding the connection between the Old and New T
A veteran missionary-scholar offers the global church biblical foundations, historical pathways, theoretical frameworks, and effective practices for communicating Christ through the arts.
Three media experts guide the serious Christian moviegoer into a theological conversation with movies in this up-to-date, readable introduction to Christian theology and film.
This comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament apocryphal books summarizes their context, message, and significance. Now substantially revised and updated throughout.
A world-renowned scholar examines the important Pauline theme of participation in Christ and explores its contemporary significance for Christian life and ministry.
An expert on American culture explores how Christians can most profitably and critically hear, read, and view popular culture through the lens of film.
A leading author and speaker presents Lesslie Newbigin's ecclesiology to a new generation, offering readers a better understanding of the mission of the church in the world.
Leading experts offer a substantive history of Israel textbook that values the historical contribution of the Bible without overlooking critical issues and challenges.
Combines the expertise of a health psychology researcher and a leading pastoral theologian to interpret groundbreaking data explaining why our pastors are in such poor health and what can be done abou
A noted theologian offers a historically informed study of the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, showing its relevance to Christian life and thought today.
A leading Barth interpreter provides an introduction to the essence of Barth's theology, emphasizing themes that speak to the concerns of the church, the pastorate, and Christian ministry.
In this new edition, a leading evangelical Old Testament scholar offers a guide to the Book of Psalms that is informed by current scholarship and written at an accessible level.
A leading biblical scholar provides a lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament that is critical yet faith-friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids. No
An internationally respected scholar offers a biblical, historical, and theological assessment of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the ecumenical and contextual experiences of the Spirit. Now substantiall
A leading New Testament theologian introduces Paul's understanding of the Christian life, which is grounded in the Apostle's theology of union with Christ.
A leading psychologist, seminary professor, and pastor offers a comprehensive textbook on twelve areas of pastoral ministry, articulating a biblical model for shepherding God's people.
An international team of experts guides readers through interpretations of the Genesis creation stories throughout history, inviting them to consider perspectives from the earliest times to the presen
Accomplished evangelical preachers and teachers help students and pastors understand the worlds--biblical, cultural, and personal--that influence and impact their preaching.
This primer demonstrates the significance of apocalyptic readings of the New Testament for systematic theology and highlights the ethical implications of the apocalyptic turn in biblical and theologic
A recognized expert on the Gospels provides a theological and literary commentary on the Sermon on the Mount, showing how this influential text offers insight into God's plan for human flourishing.
"This accessible supplementary textbook presents 30 illustrative exegetical insights from the Hebrew Bible, showing students how the grammatical concepts they are learning affect interpretation" --
This accessible supplementary textbook presents 35 illustrative exegetical insights from the Greek New Testament, showing students how the grammatical concepts they are learning affect interpretation.
This book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action, making it an important resource for Christian students of leadership