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Leading scholars provide an overview of current issues in Old Testament studies.

Provides a helpful overview of Radical Orthodoxy, highlights its areas of agreement with Reformed theology, and assesses its value as a truly postmodern theology.

How do the grand stories of Israel and her heroes, as well as the many seemingly mundane incidents found in these narrative stories, help guide today's readers in their daily behavior? Renowned scholar Gordon Wenham offers Story as Torah, a succinct monograph demonstrating how Old Testament narratives can indeed function as "Torah," informing one's ethical choices. He uses the books of Genesis and Judges as test cases, working with texts that offer clear moral guidance as well as those in which the ethical teaching is at first glance dubious. This accessible book will help seminarians, pastors, and other students of the Bible use Old Testament narratives responsibly.

A primer on living the Christian life that gives readers rich spiritual resources for facing the challenges of today's world.

Become a person God can use.Since The Hiding Place was first published in 1971, this story of courage, faith and survival has inspired and strengthened millions. But what makes Corrie ten Boom's story so special? And why has it become one of the best-known Holocaust survivor stories in the world?Pam Rosewell Moore invites you to get to know Corrie ten Boom better than ever before. As Corrie's constant companion for the last seven years of her life, Pam offers a penetrating glimpse into how Corrie's faith was formed and how she shared that faith with others before and after World War II.In these pages you will find intriguing personal letters among the Ten Boom family members, stories of selfless service as the war ravaged Europe and Corrie's reflections on a life lived in submission to God. You will learn important lessons of trust, hope, obedience, service and forgiveness, and what it means to walk as a child of the light. As you discover the heart of a woman who gave herself wholly to Jesus, you will find the strength and encouragement to live your own life with Corrie's brand of faith and love.

These themes of the Epistle to the Romans help readers understand the major components of Paul's vision of life, providing postmoderns with the big picture of his biblical worldview.

Copan and Craig offer a robust defense of the Christian doctrine of "creatio ex nihilo," focusing on the biblical, theological, extra-biblical, philosophical, and scientific supports for the doctrine.

A guide to preaching the parables that shows how to first interpret the parables, then proclaim their significance.

Look at Scripture in a new way--as a roadmap for missions. Includes practical advice on making God known in the postmodern world.

Is God still in the business of miracles? Does He still multiply food, send financial resources where there were none, heal the sick, even raise the dead?Always Enough shows that all of these things, and more, happen today as they did in biblical times. Even the most desperate poverty, the most devastating illness and the most heart-wrenching grief are not beyond His help. As you follow the adventures of missionaries Rolland and Heidi Baker in Mozambique-ravaged by civil war and famine to become one of the poorest places on earth-you'll be awed by God's limitless power and tender provision. The account of how He has enabled the Bakers to help many hundreds of Mozambique's throwaway children and start an astounding five thousand churches will warm your heart and move you to tears.The simple practice of "ministering to the one" and choosing to trust God daily unleashes great power to change any situation. So come along on the journey! Witness what God is doing in one of the poorest nations on earth, then invite Him to work His miracles in your own life.

Introduces readers to the theological contribution of each book of the Old Testament.

Bradshaw, Change across Cultures>"Bradshaw, equipped with field experience and academic rigor, tackles some knotty issues facing those who desire to transform the cultural narratives-worldviews and moral assumptions-of the peoples of the world through the narrative of God's redemptive relationship with creation. The book is comprehensive in the treatment of development sectors, biblically sound, diverse in the use of multidisciplinary sources, and masterfully written.">"[Bradshaw] challenges readers to come to terms with one's own cultural narratives, and points out the necessity of changing these narratives if real values-transformation is to take place in cross-cultural work. He includes fascinating stories throughout, drawing on his extensive grassroots experience. This is an important work that should leave a lasting mark in cross-cultural fields of study.>"It makes a valuable contribution to those seeking a better understanding of the relationship between gospel and culture. This requires that we understand other cultures and the values undergirding them, and storytelling plays a major role in bringing about cultural change.">"Christians face multiple challenges in our time of increasing fragmentation. These challenges represent a marvelous opportunity for Christ's disciples to be authentic witnesses of the gospel, while, at the same time, living fully in the societies and cultures where they find themselves. No one interested in Christian ethics across cultures can afford to ignore Change across Cultures.">"Whether or not you agree with the many nontraditional interpretations of familiar Bible passages you encounter in these pages, they will force you to reevaluate some of your own assumptions as well as those of the people of other cultures with whom you live and work.">Bruce Bradshaw was the director of transformation development research and training for World Vision International for more than twelve years and worked as a regional liaison officer in Somalia for the U.S. Agency for International Development. He is currently assistant professor of economics and business at Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas, and the author of Bridging the Gap: Evangelism, Development, and Shalom.

To communicate God's Word effectively in the twenty-first century, you need to know how to connect with and confront an audience of postmodern listeners. With this book, you'll learn how to change your style of preaching without compromising the substance, take advantage of new opportunities provided by the cultural shift, and show an inattentive society the relevance of God's truth."The world has gone through a major shift in thinking and communication into a postmodern mode, yet much preaching is still 'pre-modern' and very out of touch. Graham Johnston has made a significant contribution in his book, showing how preaching can be thoroughly biblical, opening up the text of the Bible but also concerned with the openings in the minds of contemporary people." Leighton Ford, president, Leighton Ford Ministries"Communicating God's Word is more than just speaking the truth; it's being heard and understood as well. This book is designed to help Christian leaders better understand their listeners, so they can communicate biblical truths with effectiveness and clarity." Josh McDowell, author of Evidence That Demands a Verdict"Graham Johnston describes the water in which we exist. . . . Better still, he provides some workable leads on how to communicate the life-giving Word to men and women swimming in the currents of the twenty-first century."Haddon W. Robinson, author of Biblical Preaching"Johnston not only brings a shrewd analysis of the present changes in our culture, he also contributes from the perspective of a skilled practitioner. Such a combination is both rare and valuable."Martin Robinson, director of mission and theology, British and Foreign Bible Society "For anyone desiring a ministry of impact in today's postmodern society, Graham Johnston has provided an understandable and useful focus."Howard G. Hendricks, chairman, Center for Christian Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary

Paints a picture of the evangelical faith's future by showing how early church tradition provides the resources for answering today's postmodern generation.

Ethics is approached as a study of a way of life that conforms to the will of God. Jones examines principles and casuistry in such matters as the sanctity of life, sexuality, economic justice, and truthfulness.

Following the standard progression of introductory study, the chapters of this book identify and discuss issues in tension between faith and psychology. Faw suggests that Christian perspectives bring needed diversity to the study of mind and behavior.