T. Desmond Alexander
Biography
T. Desmond Alexander wrote Face to Face with God and co-wrote Salvation to the Ends of the Earth with Andreas J. Köstenberger.
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Christian Living
“Jesus Christ’s gift of salvation is free and cannot be earned, but the call to follow him is costly, demanding faithful obedience to his commands. With this in view, John Piper sets out with clarity the expectations that Jesus places upon his followers. Drawing from all four Gospels, he offers a challenging analysis of Jesus’s commands that promotes a balanced and robust view of what it is to be a Christian in the twenty-first century.”
Christ-Centered Biblical Theology
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Graeme Goldsworthy's contribution to the study of biblical theology has been enormous. In this informative study, he helpfully compares different evangelical approaches, explaining his own preference for the method advocated by Donald Robinson. Supporting a 'three-stage structure of revelation' (biblical history from creation to Solomon, prophetic eschatology, fulfillment in Christ), Goldsworthy gives an interesting insight into those influences which have inspired and shaped his passion for defending and expounding the theological unity of the Bible. For anyone fascinated by biblical theology, and especially Goldsworthy's contribution to this field of study, the present volume is essential reading.”
Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Few scholars are better equipped than Professor C. John Collins to provide a well-informed, up-to-date assessment of what may and may not be known about Adam and Eve. With clarity, Collins offers a balanced discussion of the relationship between Genesis 2–3 and current theories on the origins of the human race. Recognizing the limitations of human knowledge, he highlights the vital contribution made by the Genesis account for understanding the human predicament. Marked by both erudition and sanity, here is a book worth reading.”
Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God
Theology
“There can be no greater experience than to be blessed by God. Yet Christians often have little appreciation of what this means in practice. Thankfully, Osborne brings clarity to this subject by providing an excellent overview of the biblical teaching on blessing. He skillfully and accessibly navigates the topic, avoiding pitfalls and helpfully highlighting pastoral implications.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Old Testament General Editor New Testament General Editor Volumes now available: Old Testament Volumes Exodus”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Like a well-cut diamond, this collection of essays radiates light in many directions, helping readers to see the biblical concept of lament from different perspectives with greater clarity. . . . This timely volume offers a much needed rebalance to Christian theology that often appears to have lost sight of the pain and suffering caused by the reality of evil in our broken world.”
God’s Praise and God’s Presence
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In the intersection of biblical theology themes, God’s presence in the world and human praise of God merits careful consideration. Dr. Braun brings together these two important themes to enrich our understanding of the light the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, sheds on the relationship between God’s presence and God’s people’s praise. Her study, which engages with contemporary scholarship, offers a depth of treatment that is biblically grounded and theologically informed.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The Bible may be the divinely inspired Word of God, but it is misread and misinterpreted more than any other book. In response, Nicholas Piotrowski has written an exceptionally helpful guide to foster interpretations of the Bible that are 'legitimate and ethical.' This accessible, informative study is essential reading for anyone who wants to handle Scripture in a way that is both christocentric and God honoring.”
Jacob’s Story as Christian Scripture
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“As a narrative about twins with contrasting characteristics and ambitions, the biblical account of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25–35 is a compelling testimony to God’s grace and faithfulness. With great aptitude, Dr. Kern unpacks the intricacies of this divinely inspired story, enabling the reader to grasp clearly the many nuances of the original Hebrew text in a well-researched and easily accessible study.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Interpreting biblical narratives is always challenging, for often popular perceptions are misleading. Dr. Burlet’s detailed and informed analysis of the flood narrative in Genesis offers a helpful corrective, highlighting how the theme of divine salvation has not received sufficient attention. His analysis of the story using ‘rhetoric as persuasion’ casts fresh light on this important biblical narrative, revealing how it is a story about salvation as much as judgment.”
Return from Exile and the Renewal of God's People
Theology
“For most readers, grasping the overarching story of the Bible is challenging. How do we best understand the grand story that spans the Old and New Testaments? Through exploring the interrelated themes of exile and restoration, Nicholas Piotrowski offers a helpful and insightful way of comprehending the story that begins with exile from God’s presence in the garden of Eden and ends with humanity’s restoration to dwell with God in the end-time garden of Eden, the new Jerusalem. This is an excellent resource that incorporates the best recent research on the Bible yet is written in an accessible style.”
Sanctification as Set Apart and Growing in Christ
Christian Living
“In this informative study, Marny Köstenberger provides an accessible introduction to the important, but often neglected, biblical concept of sanctification. Through a careful analysis of the books of the New Testament, this study offers an engaging exposition of how Jesus Christ bestows on his followers a holy status (positional sanctification) and empowers them to grow in holiness (progressive sanctification). Köstenberger’s discussion is especially helpful in addressing the practical implications of holiness for everyday life.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Addressing highly relevant questions, especially in the area of ethics, Todd provides an exceptionally helpful guide to the complex issue of how Christians should view Old Testament law as authoritative Scripture. His approach, which is accessible to non-experts, draws on the best of modern scholarship, offering, among other things, an insightful discussion of the relevance of the Ten Commandments for twenty-first-century Christians. Anyone grappling with how to approach the laws of Exodus to Deuteronomy from a Christian perspective will find this book an invaluable introduction.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this concise introduction, Dr. Goh has written a most useful guide for understanding the Hebrew poetry of the Bible. Informed by recent scholarship, Dr. Goh skillfully explains the complexities of analyzing the different components that shape poetic texts, before illustrating from selected passages how such study may inform our reading. For anyone interested in understanding better the dynamics of biblical poetry, this book will prove exceptionally helpful.”
Theology
“In this accessible and reliable guide to how the Gospels present the early years of Jesus Christ’s life, Köstenberger and Stewart provide an exceptionally helpful study, informed by the best of modern scholarship. Drawing on what we know of the historical context, they expound with clarity both the meaning of the biblical text and its relevance for modern readers. In doing so, they enable us to grasp afresh how a detailed appreciation of Jesus’s first days contribute significantly to a deeper understanding of his whole life.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Middleton’s study of the Imago Dei represents biblical scholarship at its best. Here is a book that displays careful and meticulous research, balanced judgment, and insightful application, all of which are clearly and logically presented in a most readable fashion. By engaging meaningfully with current ethical debates that utilize the concept of Imago Dei, Middleton highlights the importance of his conclusions for contemporary discussion. Readers will find their horizons broadened and their preconceived ideas challenged by a work that contributes very positively to a better understanding of what Genesis 1 means when it states that human beings were made in the image of God.”
The New Creation and the Storyline of Scripture
Theology
“In this concise study, Frank Thielman helpfully explains how the Bible is framed by two acts of divine creation that are intimately connected. Moving judiciously from Genesis to Revelation, he shows how God’s blueprint of salvation for a world gone awry centers on Jesus Christ, the servant-king, who establishes God’s new society of love, justice, kindness, and peace in anticipation of a glorious new creation. For anyone wishing to understand better the overarching story of God’s plan for the whole creation, this is an excellent introduction.”
The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Drawing on his considerable expertise, Richard Averbeck provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the complex and challenging issue of how Christians should approach the Old Testament law associated with the covenant God made with the Israelites at Mount Sinai. Delving into passages, some initially striking modern readers of the Old Testament as largely irrelevant, Averbeck affirms the importance of the whole of Scripture as the living and transforming Word of God. For anyone grappling with how the Old Testament law might be best approached from a Christian perspective, this study offers insightful and compelling guidance.”
Theology
“A notable characteristic of the Bible is its emphasis on ‘wisdom’ rather than just ‘knowledge.’ Matthew Harmon’s The Wisdom of God offers an excellent and trustworthy introduction to this theme, underscoring its significance throughout the Scriptures. Significantly, his study elucidates how divine wisdom can positively influence all aspects of our lives. For those looking to understand the Bible better, this brief study is a worthwhile read.”
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