Religion

Crossing the divide and embracing diversity is at the very heart of God's plan and purpose for his church. Owen Hylton defines sin as the greatest problem of humankind, separating us from God and setting us at odds with one another. As new creations in Jesus, we can confidently and joyfully celebrate ...

'What Do We Believe?', a new series from Granta Books, introduces different beliefs from across the world in lively, accessible and intelligent short books.

What guided English Baptist minister Charles H. Spurgeon's reading of Scripture? Tracing the development of Spurgeon's thought and his approach to biblical hermeneutics throughout his ministry, theologian and historian Thomas Breimaier argues that Spurgeon viewed the entire Bible through the lens of the cross of Christ.

A classic exposition of the Providence of God.

An exploration and re-examination of the significance of martyrdom for Christians today

Prominent authors call pastors to pursue gospel-saturated, preaching-centered ministries.

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.

Originating in the 12th century, Kabbalah is a mystical movement that arose within the Jewish faith and become one of the most beautiful and enigmatic of all the spiritual traditions. This book traces Kabbalah's most profound, thought provoking and imaginative themes, including: creation myths; the tree ...