Corné J. Bekker

A Pentecostal Commentary on Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Menzies’s commentary on Paul’s Letter to Romans is a needed and welcome addition to the growing field of robust Pentecostal theological scholarship. This impressive commentary is marked by a careful and faithful engagement with the biblical text whilst honoring the work of the Holy Spirit in both the original construction of the text and its contemporary reception. The original contributions of this commentary will serve not only Pentecostal readers, but the entire Church.”

A Phenomenology of Pentecostal Leadership

Church Leadership & Ministry

“A Phenomenology of Pentecostal Leadership is the first robust research text on Norwegian Pentecostal leadership. The text not only demonstrates Åkerlund’s keen ability to employ contemporary methods of phenomenological research to explore the phenomena of Pentecostal leadership, but also contains a faithful, biblical, and theological description of how Pentecostal leaders lead. This book will benefit anyone who is interested in the study of organizational leadership, and especially those who find themselves in sacred contexts.”

Acts

Theology

“The book of Acts gives witness to the explosive power of the Holy Spirit in empowering the early church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus in words and miraculous acts. Menzies and Keener read and exegete the book of Acts in the acknowledgment that the same Spirit continues his glorious work in his church. This faithful and insightful commentary will become not only a standard text in Luke-Acts studies but a classic one.”

Called to Suffer

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

“Christian faith finds its deepest dimension in Christ-centered suffering. Frans-Johan Pienaar explores this Biblical truth and, through careful exegetical analysis and robust theological conversation, uncovers the clear message of 1 Peter for our time. His engaging and challenging book is a strong antidote to a Church beset by spiritual acedia and enamored by worldly promises of lust and greed.”

Emerging Leadership in the Pauline Mission

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"Jack Barentsen's Emerging Leadership in the Pauline Mission fills a large gap in our current understanding of the organizational arrangements and leadership models utilized by the first followers of Jesus. This impressive monograph is well researched, erudite in formulation, and provocative in its conclusions. I believe that it will become a standard text for students of organizational leadership in the early Church.”

Justification as the Speech of the Spirit

Theology

“Jeffrey Anderson’s riveting exploration of the work of the Holy Spirit in the event of justification not only grounds this doctrine solidly within the Word of God but also opens new avenues for its renewal in our age. I am confident that the Spirit of God will use this text in the renewal of his church.”

Manifesting the Spirit

Theology

“Mbanyane Mhango’s important work in the loving ministry of the Holy Spirit in the community of God is a groundbreaking text that revitalizes our understanding of the sacramentality of the church. This book should become a standard for faithful theological education.”

Predestination

Theology

“This book is a welcome addition to the growing recognition that theology works best when rooted in the biblical text. Kame’s inspiring exploration of predestination is thoroughly biblical and yet gives a clear witness to the faithful tradition of the church. Ministers, scholars, and students will drink from this well for years to come.”

Strengthening the Church and Its Leaders

Church Leadership & Ministry

“The apostle Paul models authentic Christ-centered leadership for the early church in his letters. His wisdom remains true and necessary for those leaders who desire to imitate and serve Christ. Benjamin Crisp’s erudite and brilliant books on Paul’s leadership principles in his first letter to the church in Corinth is essential reading for leaders focused on a biblical recovery of authentic Christian leadership.”

The Seed of Abraham

World Religions

“This timely volume gathers the best of Jewish and Christian theological voices to demonstrate how much the faith communities that claim Abraham as their spiritual father can glean from the wisdom of their respective traditions. At the same time, the gathering of these voices shows how essential the truths embodied in these faith traditions are for the flourishing of our world.”

Theology through Community

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The dissertation makes an original contribution in that it extends our understanding of how memory theory can be utilized to understand and reconstruct how the early church employed collective memory of sacred events to construct identity/ies. Not only does the work of Pruitt make an original contribution to the field, but it successfully evaluates and critiques the current research on this topic.”