Encountering the Living God in Scripture

Encountering the Living God in ScriptureThis work gives a philosophical and theological account of the belief that Scripture enables people to encounter the life giving reality of God. The authors examine the biblical foundations for this belief as given in a variety of witnesses from both Testaments and explain the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Christian exegesis. The book sums up and makes accessible the teaching of revered senior scholar and teacher Francis Martin and is

when Israel's Messiah would deliver the nations from sin and death

The core of the book explores eleven practices that characterize giftive mission

Drawing on the cognitive sciences and examining key evidence in Luke-Acts

demonstrating that the ministry of Jesus gives believers access to the dwelling place of God himself

have assembled a respected team of international scholars to offer substantive treatment of important doctrines and key debates in modern theology

Williams is particularly concerned with Nietzsche's critique of Christianity

It presents key selections from the Summa along with accessible commentary designed to provide background

An author on the cutting edge of contemporary homiletics and theology offers a fresh approach to preaching that helps listeners see themselves as actors in God's grand drama

He provides critical analyses of various interpretations of the atonement and places New Testament teaching in its Old Testament and Greco-Roman contexts

Hellenic College

Series editors are Kent Eilers and Kyle C

Our understanding--and misunderstanding--of authority has significant implications for our individual and corporate flourishing