D. A. Carson

Against the Darkness

Theology

“The structure of this book contributes to its appeal. The nine chapters cover the theological meat of the theme, the five excursuses address such sidebars as the meaning of Genesis 6:1–4 and how to test the spirits, and the three appendices survey adjacent but highly relevant themes (how these themes are treated in Islam on the one hand, and in various Christian creeds on the other). The book is comprehensive and edifying—and more important than one might initially think, in a culture that wants to be touched by an angel.”

Always Reforming

Theology

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Basic Introduction to the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“If I were returning to pastoral ministry in a local church, I would ensure that there were always copies available of John Stott's Basic Introduction to the New Testament. And every time I started a series of expositions of any New Testament book, Stott's Basic Introduction would be mentioned from the pulpit. Christians looking for introductory help in understanding the Bible simply cannot do better than to turn to this classic.”

Before I Forget

History & Biography

“Even if I had never met Murray and Jennifer Harris, this autobiography would have been a pleasure to read. It admirably tells the story of a Kiwi whose growth in grace, scholarship, and adversity has made him a beloved teacher of the New Testament in several countries, and whose books are widely read around the world.”

Biblical Spirituality

Theology

“For some, spirituality is driven by technique; for others, it is the pursuit of direct and unmediated connection with the divine; for still others, it is a label that covers experiences of the ill-defined numinous. Indeed, today’s ‘take’ on spirituality perfectly reflects the personal autonomy found in Judges: everyone does that which is right in his or her own eyes. To think clearly about spirituality as it emerges from serious Bible study, however, is to enter a world where one really does grow in knowledge of the living God, but by the means God has ordained, by the power of the Spirit, with transformed conduct the inevitable result. Christopher Morgan and his colleagues have enriched our grasp of biblical spirituality by their biblical, theological, and historical probings.”

Biblical Theology According to the Apostles

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“[The authors] set themselves the task of studying how the story of Israel is picked up in various ways in the New Testament, whether directly or allusively. . . . The journey. . . . is surprisingly interesting, and contributes mightily to a fresh understanding of some of the ways in which the biblical documents intertwine so as to flesh out the good news of Jesus the Messiah.”

Bound for the Promised Land

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Theologies of 'the land' of Israel have taken various forms. One thinks of earlier works, such as the magisterial tome by W. D. Davies that was descriptively rich but did not attempt a biblical synthesis. Of course, there have also been many contributions that attempt to tie the various 'land' promises to the re-founding of the nation of Israel more than half a century ago. Dr Martin paints his biblical theology of the land on a grander scale. He argues that the land promises constitute part of a trajectory that begins with the loss of 'land' at the expulsion from Eden and ends, finally, in the new heaven and the new earth. The resulting synthesis of the land promises, kingdom promises and eschatology is thought-provoking and sometimes moving.”

Communal Reading in the Time of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The last few decades have witnessed a substantial move away from picturing the early church studying texts to assuming that most Christians could not read: orality trumped written text. Various efforts to balance the evidence have collided with one another. Enter this ground-breaking work by Brian Wright, who demonstrates how common ‘communal reading events’ were in both Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts. Reading and hearing are suddenly not so far removed from each other as some have thought. Wright's richly supplied evidence from primary sources is convincing; one wonders why these things have not been brought to light before. Wright's results are important, indeed seminal, not only to those who work in this field, but to our knowledge of early Christians who give every sign of being book-driven believers.”

Conscience

Christian Living

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Contagious Holiness

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dr. Blomberg not only addresses current disputes about the 'table fellowship' practices of the historical Jesus, but also traces out the historical and theologically laden implications of table fellowship across the canon of Scripture, and issues a call to contemporary Christians to reform their habits in this matter.”

Covenant and Commandment

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For the Christian, to know Jesus, to confess him as Lord, entails obeying him. But how does this reality relate to a plethora of complementary themes? Dr Green addresses this question by soundings in an impressive diversity of topics. . . . Along the way Dr Green interacts with various writers in the Reformed tradition, and with contemporary thinkers (e.g. Henri Blocher, N. T. Wright). The canvas on which he paints is large enough to draw in a wide range of readers, all of whom will find themselves simulated to think about these issues more precisely.”

Dispatches from the Front

Christian Living

“Dispatches from the Front is a thoughtful, moving, understated, and ultimately convicting narrative depicting the work of the gospel in some of the most challenging corners of the world. It tells of brothers and sisters in Christ who in God’s grace display faithfulness and transcendent joy, unflagging zeal to share the gospel, and an unfettered allegiance to King Jesus. To read of the kingdom advance in the teeth of challenges is to learn humility and rekindle contrition, faith, and intercessory prayer.”

Dominion and Dynasty

Theology

“Dempster's reading of the story line of the Old Testament is fresh, provocative, helpful--and doubtless will prove to be the stuff of many sermons and lectures. His closing chapter points to some of the links that bind the Old and New Testaments together, an obviously urgent goal for the Christian preacher and teacher.”

Don't Call It a Comeback

Christian Living

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Encountering John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book is an admirable contribution to the Encountering series. Although he is a sure-footed specialist on John, Köstenberger nevertheless manages to write with the clarity and condensed simplicity expected of a college-level textbook. Students who study John's gospel with this guide in hand will emerge with a grasp of its content that will provide an anchor not only for the rest of their biblical studies but for the rest of their lives.”

Engaging with the Holy Spirit

Christian Living

“I cannot imagine that there are many pastors who have not heard each of the six questions that Graham Cole raises. Here are serious, careful, practical, theologically alert answers. This book deserves the widest circulation.”

Exalted Above the Heavens

Theology

“Instead of. . . . using the synthetic and analytic categories of systematic theology, Dr. Orr largely confines himself to the categories deployed by the biblical writers themselves. Written with verve and clarity, this book promises not only to bring sharper thinking to a rather confused domain of Christology, but also to invite us to deeper adoration as we contemplate overlooked characteristics of our triune God.”

Exodus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“There is a long history of informed, edifying Biblical expositions that have been mightily used of God to shape and strengthen the Church. These volumes admirably fit this tradition.”

Exodus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Within its constraints, this series includes some outstanding volumes.”

Ezekiel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Within its constraints, this series includes some outstanding volumes.”