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Arranged in a Q & A format, this volume tackles the major questions that pastors, church leaders, and students ask about congregational church government, a topic of much interest in the church today. It provides readers with a clear analysis of key biblical passages, succinct answers (4-8 pages each), and discussion questions. The unique format of the book allows the reader to pick and choose what issues are most pertinent to their interests and needs.

"This book is an instant classic that deserves a wide readership." from the foreword by A. Andrew Das Professor, Religious Studies, Elmhurst College "Tom Schreiner condenses a career of scholarship into bite-sized chunks with clarity and care. Both the big picture and the detail come into sharp focus, making this an enormously valuable volume." Simon Gatherole Lecturer in New Testament Studies, Cambridge University "Thomas Schreiner's balance of scholarship and pastoral heart shines through brightly in this superb book on Christians and biblical law. . . . In concise explanations of the most difficult passages and issues, Tom provides perhaps the most helpful guide available." Michael J. Wilkins Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University Some of the 40 questions about biblical law and Christianity addressed by Dr. Schreiner are: - What Does the Word Law Mean in the Scriptures] - Does the Old Testament Teach That Salvation Is by Works] - Does Paul Teach That the Old Testament Law Is Now Abolished] - Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians] - Should Christians Tithe] Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Law and Its Fulfillment: A Pauline Theology of Law. Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of numerous journal articles and the book 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons.