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Philippians defines pure, consistent living--a lifestyle characterized in this book, as centered in the death of Christ. Carson's overview of Paul's letter of joy stresses like-minded sharing with other believers, rejoicing, gentleness, contentment, gratitude and courtesy. Setting these qualities in the foreground of life goals helps Christians distinguish the essential from the perupheral.

A valuable insider perspective from two men who have been acclaimed for their sharp thinking and warm pastoral hearts. This book looks at the relationship between scholarship and pastoral ministry. Piper centres on the importance of scholarship and academic pursuits in his role as pastor. Carson, conversely, focuses on the importance of pastoral ministry in his career as a scholar. An interesting blend of testimony, insight and teaching, this ...

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In a world that views absolute truth and divine judgment asbeing either outdated or subject to one's own definition, the needfor Christians to read the Bible is critical.

An intense examination of the Apostle Paul's most passionate teaching on suffering, leadership and obedience, which continues to impact and challenge believers today.

This festschrift aims both to survey and advance research on the use of the Hebrew Scriptures within the Bible as a whole.

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him 'Immanuel'-which means, 'God with us.'"Matthew 1:23, NIVGod with Us. No phrase could better describe the life and ministry of Jesus as chronicled by the apostle Matthew. Through the pages of Matthew's Gospel we get a glimpse of Jesus-the Messiah, the promised Son of God.Read God with Us and encounter the living Christ face-to-face!To Follow Jesus from his humble...

A memorable firsthand account of not only the sacrifices andtriumphs of full-time ministry but of a brutal, little-known era inNorth American church history.

Using the Bible's own storyline and the categories of biblical theology, Carson attempts to work out the unifying vision of all Christians. More than theory, however, this work is designed to help Christians untangle current messy debates on living in the world.

Carson, one of today's most notable Bible scholars, introduces the irony, scandal, and greatness of the work done on the cross. "Scandalous" is the latest addition to the Re: Lit series, which highlights important theological truths in accessible and applicable ways.

Based on Pauls teaching in 2 Timothy 3, Don Carson gives wise council to the todays church to avoid false teaching and to seek good mentors, those who will lead us in truth. He shows that to rely on worldly wisdom is folly that the world is utterly sinful, but rather to cling to the Bible as the source of our council and guidance and help. But more than that he shows us that it is in holding the Bible out to a needy world we take its message t...

Abridgement of An Introduction to the New Testament. This abridged edition of an established major textbook brings the best of New Testament scholarship to the church and makes it accessible to the average reader. Focusing on historical questions dealing with authorship, date, sources, purpose, and destination of the New Testament books, this book will help a new generation of students and church leaders better grasp the message of the New Tes...

Essays and reviews from thirty years of a scholar'sreflection on the doctrine of Scripture. Carson defends theinspiration and authority of Scripture through a theologicallybalanced and confessional perspective.

RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General

The Gold Medallion Award-winning book that presents a persuasive case for Christ as the only way to God.Is Jesus the only way to God? This clear, critically-acclaimed, scholarly response to that question affirms the deep need for the Gospel's exclusive message in today's increasingly pluralistic global community. The Gagging of God offers an in-depth look at the big picture, shows how the many ramifications of pluralism are all parts of a whol...

All too often problems of biblical hermeneutics are too closely linked to technical biblical study rather than to the day-by-day issues confronting the church. Here, however, eight international scholars from seven countries show how such studies can have vital relevance to today's immediate problems and needs. The writers focus on the biblical doctrine of the church itself and how the church carries out its mission in various cultures. Origin...

A series of authors assert the premise that Sunday is "a new day of worship that was chosen to commemorate the unique, salvation-historical event of the death and resurrection of Christ, rather than merely being another day for celebrating the Sabbath.

A readable guide for helping Christians understand what biblicalforgiveness and biblical love really look like in the painfulsituations in life.

Both theology and philosophy wrestle with the tension that exists between the sovereignty of God and human response. In Christianity, this tension is particularly acute as God is understood to be both omnipotent and benevolent. This tension underlies numerous other questions: about the nature of God, the meaning of human freedom and choice, the concept of divine repentance, the reign of God and supremely, the significance of the incarnation. D...

Most of this book expounds the crucial passage, I Corinthians 12-14. But the concluding chapter integrates material from other portions of Scripture - especially the Book of Acts - so that the author's conclusions reflect all of the biblical evidence.