Myk Habets

Sculptor Spirit

Theology

“In the winsome spirit we have come to expect from Sánchez, Sculptor Spirit is a gentle and timely corrective to a lot of anemic spirituality found on the market today. Using Spirit Christology as the lens through which to examine the sanctifying work of the Spirit, Sánchez puts holiness back on the agenda as he recommends five models of sanctification for Spirit-filled believers today. Listening to voices from the past, Sánchez places before the reader various complementary models on what the Christian life looks like and how we can be further conformed to the image of Christ. It wasn't too long ago that Spirit Christology was a promising area to explore; with Sculptor Spirit we have another example of how Spirit Christology is delivering on its early promises. The Spirit gives life and in this work Sánchez clearly shows how the Spirit is at work conforming people to Christ's image for the glory of God.”

Spiritual Complaint

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In a world torn apart by discrimination, greed, and the ubiquitous presence of anti-Christian forces, those who live for the kingdom of God find it increasingly difficult to understand the times, much less how to feel in such a world. . . . The contributors to this book have provided the church a timely and eloquent reminder of this ancient spiritual practice for faith in dark times; and they have reminded us we need not be afraid of the dark, for God dwells there.”

T. F. Torrance as Missional Theologian

Theology

“Reflecting upon the recent turn to missional theology, Sherrard brings to the discussion the resources of Christian dogmatics, mediated through the work of T. F. Torrance. The practical and evangelical aspects of Torrance's work have often been overlooked. Sherrard corrects this imbalance and shows how a well-considered systematic theology has a lot to offer the missional conversation. Theologians have always thought they had something worthwhile to offer the church, and Sherrard shows this to be the case by drawing out of Torrance's corpus the red thread of missional theology. This is a theological manifesto, of sorts, for missional theology, and one which retrieves Torrance as a missional theologian par excellence. This work will have wide appeal across denominational and theological divides.”

The Glory of the Ascension

Theology

“Doctrines seem to wax and wane in their popularity and the attention scholars give them. The ascension of Christ has been hidden out of sight in modern theological accounts of salvation, with a few significant exceptions, but of late this trend has been reversed, and Ross Hastings's work is the latest offering on the topic. We find in this work what we have come to expect from Hastings, a work attentive to Scripture, theologically rich, and pastorally thoughtful. Doctrine sings, and in Hastings's hands, the ascension of Christ strikes a rich and compelling note. If the rich expanse of a soteriology that includes Christ's ascension becomes more popular among our pastors and preachers, it will be in no small part due to the influence of this impressive work.”

The Hexagon of Heresy

Theology

“From time to time our theological shibboleths are shaken to the core, and after the immediate panic, we are better for the challenge. Gifford’s work is a shibboleth-shaking work. Believe him or not, accept his argument or reject it; either way, this work will make you think long and hard about the very foundations of your systematic theology.”

The Lion, the Dove, & the Lamb, Revised Edition

Theology

“As one reads this book they must do so with the following image in their mind: that of the author, Bryden Black, an Oxford trained theologian and Anglican priest, smiling gregariously, eyes twinkling mischievously as one who knows more than he often lets on, a heart aching for God’s people. . . . Black’s guide to that most marvelous and mysterious doctrine of all—the triune God—will warm the hearts and feed the intellect of all who take up and read it.”

Trinitarian Grace and Participation

Theology

“The work of Thomas F. Torrance is amongst the most profound and technical English language dogmatics one could wish to find and it has fueled an entire industry of scholarship. That in itself is a gift to the church. But often overlooked is the applied nature of Torrance’s theology. The practical implications of Torrance’s work are only now being unearthed and exposed; Ziegler’s work is one such project. With grace as its main theme, Ziegler shows how Torrance’s theology can be read as a resource for worship and Christian formation. This is a work of invitation to the theology of Thomas F. Torrance, but it is more than that, it is also an invitation to enter into a vision of the Christian life that is all of grace.”