Religion

Donald Bloesch surveys the history of Christian thinking on the nature of the spiritual life. In his own charitable, ecumenical yet evangelical way he provides incisive guidance toward a genuine Christian spirituality that is firmly rooted in biblical faith and fully aware of the positive contributions ...

It is generally recognized that scholarly study of the Bible has taken a 'literary turn' over the past two decades. The contributors to this volume are united in their belief that a proper understanding of different aspects of literary theory can make a significant contribution to biblical interpretation.
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From cover to cover, key themes can be traced through the stories and teaching of Scripture. Creation, sin, salvation, sanctification and community - these are the themes that make up the essentials of our faith. As we understand the place of these doctrines in Scripture, we will better understand God's ...

What do we mean when we talk about small groups?
And more importantly: what do we expect to happen when people gather in this way? The small group that wrote this book-made up of current and former campus ministry professionals with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship-sees a small group as: a community ...

Roger Olson delves into many of the significant issues raised by the popular book The Shack, such as forgiving those who have done us great evil, how God acts in the world, how God is three persons in one and what difference this makes to us. While he offers his own criticisms of the book, he largely finds the truth about God in The Shack.

The Lord's Prayer is perhaps the best-known part of the Bible. Today, it is still widely taught and learned, even by people who seldom enter a church; and the familiar sixteenth-century version continues to be used, even in modern worship services.
The Lord's Prayer has undoubtedly been the most widely ...

Sure-footed, focussed Bible teaching from Keswick Convention's top preachers, broken into days and helpfully applied for today's busy reader

Why is everyone so angry online? Pastor and former radio host Douglas Bursch provides a spiritual examination of why social media divides us and how Christians can address polarization through a ministry of peacemaking. Unpacking how technology radically changes our communication, Bursch offers practical examples of how to handle online conflict in redemptive ways.

What is possibly the most exquisite single group of psalms - 120 - 134 - describe themselves as 'songs of ascents'. They recall the journeys of pilgrims from all over the land 'up' to Jerusalem to keep the feasts of the Lord. And as the people walked, they sang.
God's people today may not make quite ...

Activist Terence Lester knows it's hard to change the world. But mobilizing and using our gifts in collaboration with others empowers us to do more than we ever could on our own. Offering practical ways for us to get involved as groups, families, churches, and communities, Lester shows how the body of Christ can transform society when we stand together.

Bob practically sets out how you can make your faith come alive once you're back into the regular routine of school, homework and church on Sundays. Filled with positive feedback from young people who have tried Bob's methods, he challenges the idea that your faith life doesn't have to get worse once the conference is over - it can get better!

The Lankavatara Sutra is one of the most important sutras of Mahayana Buddhism, and it is influential in coming to terms with the doctrines of Mahayan Buddhism, and in bringing the general adoption of Buddhism to the Orient.

Discovering Luke is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to Luke's gospel, offering commentary on structure, content and interpretation that is ideal for students of theology.

World mission exists because the Father wants people to delight in his Son, and the Son wants people to delight in the Father. Mission matters. This book is for ordinary individuals willing to step out and be part of the most amazing, exciting venture in the history of the world.

For a new Christian, or even someone who has followed the Lord for years, the Lord's Supper can feel somewhat mysterious. In this short booklet, pastor Aubrey Sequeira unpacks what the Bible says about the Lord's Supper, exploring 5 ways the Lord's Supper is important for the local church.

Open up The Message of Numbers, part of the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, with Raymond Brown, and see how this complex book can speak clearly to God's people today.

full colour, graphically dynamic and interactive mag-book addressing cultural fears.

An astonishing claim about God and his Son which has major implications for your life today

Final volume in the Contours of Christian Theology series