Christianity started in Jerusalem. For many centuries it was concentrated in the West, in Europe and North America. But in the past century the church expanded rapidly across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Thus Christianity's geographic center of density is now in the West African country of Mali--in Timbuktu. What led to the church's vibrant growth throughout the Global South? Brian Stiller identifies five key factors that have shaped the church, from a renewed openness to the move of the Holy Spirit to the empowerment of indigenous leadership. While in some areas Christianity is embattled ... View More...
Scripture's greatest stories and most compelling characters come to life in this sweeping new novel by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett. Beginning with the creation of man and ending with the revelation of a new world, readers will revel in this epic saga of warriors, rebels, poets, and kings, all called upon by God to reveal His enduring love for mankind. Ultimately, God's plan is fulfilled in the story of Jesus the Messiah, whose life, death and resurrection brings salvation to one and all. A STORY OF GOD AND ALL OF US is a companion to The Bible, the epic ten-hour mini-series produced by the a... View More...
Helping Christians Understand the Power and Meaning of TVSince its inception, television has captured the cultural imagination. Outside of work and sleep, it is now the primary preoccupation of most Americans. Individuals consume upward of five hours of TV daily, even more when taking into account viewing done online and on mobile devices. TV is so ingrained in the fabric of everyday life that it can't help but function as one of the primary means through which we make sense of our lives and the world.This book shows that television--as a technology, a narrative art form, a commodity, and a po... View More...
For the past century, scholars have debated when and how a divine Christology emerged. This book considers the earliest evidence we have, the letters of Paul. David Capes, a veteran teacher and highly regarded scholar, examines Paul's letters to show how the apostle constructed his unique portrait of Jesus as divine through a rereading of Israel's Scriptures. This new addition to the Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology series is ideal for use in courses on Paul, Christology, biblical theology, and intertextuality. View More...
Do Christians overemphasize the hope of the future to the neglect of needs in the present?
Are discussions about the end times unimportant so long as we all "get to heaven" in the end?
In Coming Home, a team of eight leading Bible teachers offers us a vision of the new heaven and new earth that doesn't just impact our view of the future--it also has the potential to change how we live today. These eight essays will stir up within us a longing for our future home as we eagerly await Jesus's glorious return.
The author addresses Metatheology with a fair sense of academic honesty and a profound insight into religious reality. He approaches Christianity, the Bible, the ancient Near East, religion, theology and the Church as an Asian free of Western bias. It is significant to note that he has with enthusiasm studied all the subjects in original languages in the West. Interestingly enough, he realizes, confirms, restores and enlivens the traditional values of Christianity. Archaeology disclosed the huge magnitude of the cultures and civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt and Syro-Palestine as well as a l... View More...
Have you lost your joy? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Does your Christian life feel routine and performance oriented, driven by duty and obligation? The letter of Galatians was written to Christians who had lost their joy-- confronted with false messages about rules and regulations they needed to follow. Similar false messages provoked the start of the Protestant Reformation, and have continued to threaten the joy of Christians ever since. Exploring how the sixteenth-century Reformation was a return to the gospel joy originally preached to first-century Galatia, this book was w... View More...
This book offers a clearly written, informative, and fair critique of Roman Catholicism in defense of the catholic faith. Two leading evangelical thinkers in church history and philosophy summarize the major points of contention between Protestants and Catholics, honestly acknowledging real differences while conveying mutual respect and charity. The authors address key historical, theological, and philosophical issues as they consider what remains at stake five hundred years after the Reformation. They also present a hopeful way forward for future ecumenical relations, showing how Protestants ... View More...
To be successful in life, high school and college graduates need to stay in step with God. At each turn are new challenges. What better help than this small book of God's promises to bring guidance, comfort, and encouragement straight from the Word? This book shows God's promises on topics that will resonate with graduates such as character, integrity, loyalty, focus, respect, and perseverance.God's Promises for Graduates is a keepsake gift with: A beautiful ribbon markerSilver-gilded edges, rounded corners, and a leathersoft hardcover design that is perfect to accommodate personalization by i... View More...
To be successful in life, high school and college graduates need to stay in step with God. At each turn are new challenges. What better help than this small book of God's promises to bring guidance, comfort, and encouragement straight from the Word? This book shows God's promises on topics that will resonate with graduates such as character, integrity, loyalty, focus, respect, and perseverance.God's Promises for Graduates is a keepsake gift with: A beautiful ribbon markerSilver-gilded edges, rounded corners, and a hardcover leathersoft design that is perfect to accommodate personalization by i... View More...
The ESV Outreach New Testament allows individuals and churches to put a life-changing portion of God's Word into a multitude of hands at holiday events, neighborhood get-togethers, and other ministry functions. With its affordable price, readability, compact size, and helpful bonus features--such as How to Read the New Testament, Where to Find Help, and two different reading plans--this New Testament is a great choice for personal distribution or community outreaches. Features: Size: 5.625" x 8.4375" 160 pages 7-point Lexicon type Black letter text Double-column, paragraph format Articles en... View More...
The ESV Personal Reference Bible is a compact reference Bible in a single-column setting. Building on the original ESV Personal Size Reference Bible, this new edition has been completely redesigned. The layout now utilizes line matching, a design method which significantly improves readability on Bible paper. Also featuring a concordance and a full set of cross-references, the ESV Personal Reference Bible is the ideal portable reference Bible. Single-column format Cross-references Concordance Lifetime guarantee ... View More...
A Prominent Theologian Explores What It Means to Be HumanPreeminent scholar and theologian Ingolf Dalferth offers mature reflections on what it means to be human, a topic at the forefront of contemporary Christian thought. Dalferth argues that humans should be defined not as deficient beings--who must compensate for the weaknesses of their biological nature by means of technology, morals, media, religion, and culture--but as creatures of possibility. He understands human beings by reference to their capacity to live a truly humane life. Dalferth explores the sheer gratuitousness of God's agenc... View More...
