Inspires and instructs students and pastors to use the Hebrew Bible appropriately in their preaching and teaching. Includes sample sermons and lessons.
Introduces the individuals and groups who, through their opposition to Calvin's theology and politics, helped shape Calvin, his theology, and his historical and religious legacy.
This informed theology of communication and media analyzes how we consume new media and technologies and discusses the impact on our social and religious lives.
This classic text, written by a father-and-son team, looks at the nuclear family as a social institution and provides guidance for interaction and adjustment during dating, engagement, and early marr
A senior evangelical scholar and preacher helps preachers sharpen their sermon preparation, organization, and delivery skills. This bestselling resource is now updated and revised throughout.
This clearly written, informative, and fair critique of Roman Catholicism spells out the differences between Protestants and Catholics and offers recommendations for future ecumenical discussions.
Here are up-to-date arguments for God's existence and for Jesus' deity and resurrection, answers to objections to Christian theism, and discussions of four key issues.
Twenty-first-century society is diverse, and Christians must be able to understand other cultures and communicate effectively between and among them. Following up on the bestselling Hurt: Inside the
A highly respected author and scholar, John Goldingay brings his strong knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures and his deep appreciation of the New Testament to offer biblical and practical answers to tw
There are many general surveys of the Reformation available, and they all typically devote some space to how theologians such as Martin Luther and John Calvin understood the Lord's Supper and Christ'
A widely-respected theologian recaptures a Christian vision of reality--that all the world is full of divine signs--and shows how and where meaning can be found outside the church and special revelati
Theological interpretation of the Bible is key to the health and vitality as well as the belief and practice of the church. Just how it is done has been the subject of much discussion and debate over
Ross and Rachel had a baby, Britney and Justin broke up, and Time magazine asked if Bono could save the world. From the glittering tinsel of Hollywood to the advertising slogan you can't get out of y
Top-tier scholars offer critical engagements with Barth's exegesis and explore its implications for contemporary hermeneutics and biblical interpretation.
This introductory cultural anthropology textbook, now revised and updated throughout, helps readers understand and discern the role of culture in human experience.
Introduces students to Christian theology with sustained attention to the relationship between the church's doctrine and its worship, both historically and in practice.
Wood focuses on the prophets' daily circumstances to illuminate their message. Covers both the writing and non-writing prophets, including Miriam and Elijah.
An experienced preacher and teacher shows how cultural intelligence can help preachers build bridges to reach their varied listeners in the church and beyond.
This concise introduction to the church fathers connects evangelical students and readers to twelve key figures from the early church. Now updated and revised.
A dynamic look at multicultural America, this primer shows ministers and others how to honor ethnic differences and avoid pitfalls when presenting the gospel.
Helps Christian communities understand the benefits and challenges of new media, including social media, and enables them to address its use in constructive, pastoral ways.
Two experienced teachers and pastors offer a one-of-a-kind resource in professional ethics for today's clergy, addressing both current and perennial ethical issues.
This classic introduction to Old Testament textual criticism helps students understand the discipline and begin thinking through complex issues for themselves. Now expanded and updated.
A leading Old Testament scholar unpacks a biblical perspective on fundamental questions of what it means to be human and the implications for Christian thinking and practice.
The bestselling author of Christ-Centered Preaching provides a useful and accessible resource that traces the history of Christian worship and calls contemporary congregations to gospel faithfulness.
In this thorough update of a classic textbook, noted Christian thinker Norman Geisler evaluates contemporary ethical options (such as antinomianism, situation ethics, and legalism) and pressing issues
Addresses the key issues surrounding the exegesis of Galatians and the other Pauline Epistles, exploring how literary, historical, and theological factors impact interpretation. The first edition app
This book follows the standard progression of introductory psychology texts and adds a Christian perspective that contributes needed diversity to the study of the mind and behavior.
Argues that God's mission is broad and that all of us can live intentionally into this mission by understanding its many facets and focusing on a particular calling.
Through an abundance of examples, this book explores how pastors have both perpetuated and responded to our secular age, and provides a new vision for pastoral ministry today.
A survey of the kinds of literature found in Scripture combines the author's Words of Delight and Words of Life. The author clearly explains and offers numerous examples.
Noted theologian and bestselling author Ron Sider provides a career capstone biblical-theological case for the view that Jesus calls his disciples to love, and never kill, their enemies.
One of the leading voices in youth ministry today presents a comprehensive way of designing and implementing youth ministry that nurtures, empowers, and includes young people in God's household.
A renowned scholar examines the wisdom literature in the Old Testament and explores its theological influence on the intertestamental books, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and especially the New Testament.
Good, solid, contemporary introductions to patristic authors and writings are difficult to find in the English-speaking world, and European volumes are expensive. This volume, which is Siegfried Schat
Hurt provided a vivid and insightful view into the world of today's teenagers. Now leading youth ministry expert Chap Clark substantially updates and revises his groundbreaking bestseller (over 55,00
