Kelly M. Kapic
T. F. Torrance as Missional Theologian
Theology
“Throughout T. F. Torrance's corpus, he draws on the resources of systematic theology to inform the church's mission. Employing Torrance as a neglected conversation partner in missional theology, Joseph Sherrard encourages us to faithfully reconnect theology and mission, holding together the God who acts with the church's witness in this world. From the Trinity to the munus triplex of Christ, from the Lord's Supper to the church's relations to the state, Sherrard helps us see how Torrance's objective realism provides an abundance of fresh insight for the life and mission of the church. Since we are far too often tempted to reduce missional theology to mere sociological observation, this is a timely and needed work.”
Theology
“Very few theologians have shaped my thinking and life as much as Augustine. Growing out of a similar experience, Joey Sherrard has put together a fantastic book that serves as an extended pastoral reflection brimming with insight and clear counsel. Sometimes we need mentors from different times and contexts who can speak afresh into our suffocating present, helping us to look above the immediate challenges and lift our gaze to God’s faithfulness. As this happens in this book, we discover the kinds of practices that can help us remain faithful to the pastoral calling. If you feel like you were ‘supposed’ to read Augustine but have always been overwhelmed by the task, stop feeling guilty and start enjoying what you will learn from this book. It will be a balm to your soul and a gift to your ministry.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“As Christians, we too often pit divine grace against human agency, and the result is that we misunderstand both. Justin avoids this by framing the goodness of habits in a way that ensures they are cultivated in light of God’s favor rather than trying to make them the source of it. And now, in this wonderfully practical volume, he focuses on helping God’s people remember that our bodies are a gift from God. As such, he suggests ten practices that affirm our embodied existence in a way meant to cultivate love for God, neighbor, and even self. I’m delighted his practical wisdom can continue to help many of us put our theology into practice.”
Theology
“For a succinct introductory account of a classic evangelical view of Scripture that travels the path of B. B. Warfield while also drawing upon more recent voices—especially John Webster and Kevin Vanhoozer—look no further.”
Christian Living
“Everyday Life “The Christian tradition has long valued learning the ars moriendi (the art of dying), not because the faith is unduly negative or pessimistic but because it has understood the inseparable connection between one’s future death and one’s present life. In our contemporary Western world, we do all we can to ignore and downplay death—but living in this denial is hurting us in ways we don’t even realize. Todd Billings offers us the great gift of a contemporary ars moriendi, providing a textured narrative that weaves together personal stories and wise theological reflection. With Todd’s help we can learn to live in the shadow of death in a way that is painfully realistic, honestly liberating, and ultimately hopeful.”
Apologetics
“For many of us, the word apologetics started to leave a bad taste in our mouths, since it too often ref lected Enlightenment assumptions and sensibilities while also generating a tone and attitude that seemed more combative than loving, more arrogant than thoughtful. Our apologetics must be holistic (head, hands, and heart), culturally informed, and gospel saturated. Consequently, I am especially thankful for this volume, which is both substantive and generous in content and tone. There is much here for all of us as we seek to give a reason for the hope that lies within us.”
Theology
“Emotions and embodiment are two vital aspects of the human experience, and yet far too often Christian accounts have pitted them against one another in problematic ways. Thankfully, Matthew LaPine’s volume pushes us to avoid picking between a psychological account and a theological one, but instead aims to help us see them together in a fresh way.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“We live in a time when far too often partisan politics and catchy slogans replace thoughtful Christian engagement. Fiery rhetoric is often detached from fair-minded assessment of the past and present. It occurs on both sides of the aisle. Thankfully we have people like Daniel K. Williams, who offers both the nuance of a historian and the concerns of one committed to the fullness of ancient Christian concerns. This book will at times surprise, but also hopefully inform and encourage, those seeking to more faithfully navigate the debates of our age.”
Theology
“Stephen Holmes's book is brilliant in so many ways: provocative, timely, historically nuanced, theologically insightful, academically courageous and wonderfully sane. This book is must reading for all interested not only in the ongoing scholarly debate about trinitarian theology, but also for those concerned that their worship of the triune God echoes, in some meaningful ways, the voices of the saints throughout the ages.”
Theology
“Ours is a day when we again hear charges of ‘antinomianism’ and ‘legalism’ thrown back and forth, often between folks who share the same confessional background. During such times of tension, more light and less heat is generally needed. I believe Sinclair Ferguson’s The Whole Christ offers us timely perspective, helping us better understand grace, human agency, and gospel assurance. By taking us back to historical debates Ferguson also helps us better understand our own moment, even our own confusions.”
Theology
“For those who have been intrigued by the growing talk of the 'theatrical turn' in theology, this book allows you to enter the conversation. In these suggestive essays the 'performance of faith' is explored in such a way that the possibilities of this approach begin to surface. By the end of the book the reader knows that the conversation is not over, it is just beginning.”
Theology
“Here is a volume of warmth and wisdom on teaching theology. Drawing heavily on the insight of figures like Barth, Bonhoeffer, and Kierkegaard, Neder points us to lived theology that is personal and vibrant, honest and faithful. Encouragements—and warnings—bounce off the pages as Neder provides tried and tested counsel on good teaching and healthy classroom practices, all done with and before the triune God: we have much to learn from him!”
Theology
“Keith Johnson rightly understands that the practices of theology and discipleship are woven together; here he offers wise reflections on how to go about the task under the Word and Spirit and for the sake of the other. He ably points us in the right direction.”
Theology Questions Everyone Asks
Theology
“Don't we all have questions? I do. Not just the acceptable questions people feel comfortable asking, but the haunting questions that linger in your mind and heart--the kind of questions you may be afraid to verbalize because people will accuse you of doubt or irreverence. But these essays freely engage our questions and ask ones we have not even yet thought about. Thankfully, they also provide thoughtful answers, built on solid research and reflection, yet remaining always accessible and clear. This is a fantastic book for all who long to have their questions about the faith taken seriously.”
Theology
“Drawing upon the likes of Augustine, Calvin, Bavinck, and others, Todd Billings ably demonstrates why the biblical truth of union and communion with God has had such historical and theological significance. Thankfully, he doesn’t leave us out of the story. Along the way he highlights why union with Christ continues to matter for our understanding of the Christian life, making insightful connections between adoption and participation, incomprehensibility and accommodation, justice and Eucharist, grace and action. Let Billings take you into a deeper appreciation of what it means to be united to Christ—you won’t regret it.”
Union with Christ and the Life of Faith
Theology
“Moving smoothly from hymns to creeds, from exegetical observations to drawing from a wide variety of Christian thinkers through the ages, this is vintage Fred Sanders: clear in communication, generously catholic in spirit, biblically saturated, and pastorally sensitive. Yet again we have another helpful gem of a book from a trusted theologian.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“This is a hard book to read—like watching the news and learning about war, poverty, and famine. We would rather look away, ignore, and pretend. God doesn't pretend; he knows, he enters in, and he loves us. And God calls us to participate in his love and presence. So for those with family or friends walking through the confusion and challenges of dementia, this book is a real gift. Groothuis takes us from admissions of moments of rage to the sweet, tender mercy of Sunny the goldendoodle, from painful, honest reflections about the eeriness of the disease to signs of hope that only God can provide. He helps us begin to understand what is beyond our grasp. Many who try to make sense of their own journeys will find here an authentic voice to help along the way.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Jace Broadhurst's study of the Puritan John Lightfoot provides a stimulating example of a seventeenth-century divine wrestling through the Reformation principle of sensus literalis amid a growing knowledge of non-biblical resources. Lightfoot became an expert in Judaica, arguing . . . that classic Jewish commentaries can situate the reader to gain more accurate exegetical insight. . . . Lightfoot put forward guidelines in his particular view of sensus literalis, and in this way he serves as a bridge between precritical and critical biblical scholarship.”
Christian Living
“We live in an extremely politicized and polarized age with many big personalities out in front. But this isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. Tim Cooper’s wonderful little book gives us realistic historical reflections that then generate relevant practical advice for us. He encourages us to look back in order that we might learn from (flawed) heroes of the past even as we seek to navigate our own (flawed) engagement in the present. This is a genuinely helpful volume.”
Whitefield on the Christian Life
Christian Living
“If you want to understand early American views of Christian spirituality, you would do well to spend time reading Whitefield. He emphasized intimacy with Jesus, the vital importance of evangelism, and the practical side of a distinctive Calvinistic approach to the Protestant faith. This volume nicely captures all of that and so much more. Thankfully, the authors do not romanticize the man, especially as they dive into Whitefield’s complex relationship with slavery, but rather offer a nuanced and honest treatment. There is much for us to learn in this book.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
A Little Book for New Theologians
Theology
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You Were Never Meant to Do It All
Christian Living
Christian Living
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