Leads readers through the aspects of the Gospel of Matthew - sociological- historical- and theological - to help them better understand and explain this New Testament book. It also includes insights into the Jewish background of this Gospel.
In this new addition to the BECNT series- respected New Testament scholar Robert Stein offers a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on the Gospel of Mark. The commentary focuses primarily on the Markan understanding of the Jesus traditions as reflected in this key New Testament book. For each section in Mark- the author analyzes how it fits the immediate and larger context of the Gospe…
The 29th Pure Gold Classic- William Wilberforce presents the very best of this great man?s life and work. It includes his Practical View of Christianity- historic papers- and a wonderful biography of
The Westminster Confession is a worldwide foundational document. Churches of all sizes claim it as their confession- and hold to it with varying degrees of closeness. However- countless officeholders will have vowed to abide by it with only the most perfunctory of understanding of its relevance. Ligon Duncan has assembled an impressive array of contributors from a variety of ecclesiastical back…
In this two volume set Witsius exemplifies his own principle- that he alone is a true Theologian- who adds the practical to the theoretical part of Religion. A marriage of extraordinary intellect and spiritual passion- this phrase-by-phrase exposition of the Creed seeks always to apply Scripture to life. In both tone and substance Witsius draws the reader into a deeper understanding of and love…
An Eternity 1988 Book of the Year! Since its publication- the New Dictionary of Theology has rapidly established itself as a standard- authoritative reference work in systematic and historical theology. More than 630 articles cover a variety of theological themes- thinkers and movements: from creation to the millennium from Abelard to Zwingli from Third World liberation theology to South Africa…
An Eternity 1988 Book of the Year! Since its publication- the New Dictionary of Theology has rapidly established itself as a standard- authoritative reference work in systematic and historical theology. More than 630 articles cover a variety of theological themes- thinkers and movements: from creation to the millennium from Abelard to Zwingli from Third World liberation theology to South Africa…
insight into how the Israelite s story of covenant experience with God becomes our story today Leviticus and Numbers tell of an epic journey to freedom- while illuminating and challenging modern conceptions of God. Vivid imagery of rituals- laws addressing tough issues- and narratives ranging from exultant to gut-wrenching show what it means to interact with the Lord and how to live according t…
The 26th book in the best-selling Pure Gold Classics line. Based on Simpson's religious experiences- four points were crystallized and publicly conveyed as the distinctive doctrinal conviction of his movement. These four points- which comprise the fourfold gospel- focus on Christ as the Saviour- Sanctifier- Healer- and as the coming King. Concerning Christ as the Saviour- the simple way of f…
From the patristic period until today- John's Gospel has served as a major source for the church's knowledge- doctrine- and worship of the triune God. Among all New Testament documents the Fourth Gospel provides not only the most raw material for the doctrine of the Trinity- but also the most highly developed patterns of reflection on this material - particularly patterns that seek to account i…