Thomas A. Noble
Biography
Thomas A. Noble wrote Holy Trinity and the foreword to The Theology of the Christian Life in J.I. Packer's Thought, and co-edited New Dictionary of Theology with others.
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Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“No area of Christian theology is more obscure, complex, confused, and convoluted than the doctrine of sin. It is therefore splendid to have such a clear, thorough, erudite, and comprehensive examination of the doctrine by Thomas McCall. Beginning with Scripture, McCall takes into account the varying approaches within the great central tradition of the church, not only on sin as action but also the knotty problems of original sin and fallenness, and helps us to wrestle with the issues in the light of the gospel. This is a tour de force.”
Faith Rising—Between the Lines
Arts & Literature
“Surely even our increasingly utilitarian culture in its frenetic search for satisfaction includes many reflective people who have rejected the simplistic banalities of so much ‘religion,’ . . . who will find food for thought in these chapters.”
Full and Present Salvation in Christ
History & Biography
“Klaus Arnold’s work is a clear and thorough, critical account of the theology of Jellinghaus seen in the context of his life. As a native German speaker with a fluent command of English he demonstrates his scholarly command of the literature in both languages. His clear and readable account will be of interest not only to academic church historians and theologians, but to the wider Christian reading public.”
Theology
“This readable, concise, and scholarly book on Christian sanctification is a 'three-in-one' approach, including contributions from biblical, historical, and systematic theology. The earlier chapters present a strong case that the Wesleyan approach to this doctrine has solid foundations in Scripture and the historic teachings of the church. The systematic chapters present an informative account of variations within the Wesleyan tradition. This is necessary reading for all within the tradition and a helpful primer for all pastors, teachers, and laity across the church.”
T. F. Torrance in Recollection and Reappraisal
Theology
“Bruce Ritchie gives a fascinating account of how he wrestled as an evangelical student with the impact of T. F. Torrance’s unforgettable lectures in the last decade of his teaching in the 1970s. (I too remember it well!) He tells of his dawning appreciation of Torrance’s comparison between the natural sciences and theological science. He explains how he came to the conclusion that, far from decentralizing the cross and resurrection, Torrance was exploring the depths of the gospel as he viewed the sacrifice of Christ in the light of the patristic doctrine of the incarnation. This book is a unique insight into how the author developed a critical appreciation in his understanding of one of the greatest theologians of our era.”
The Claim of Humanity in Christ
Theology
“The Scottish theologian Thomas F. Torrance (1913-2007) is reckoned to be one of the leading Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. But many find his work difficult to read. Dr. Alexandra Radcliff, working with the advice and guidance of Torrance's nephew, Alan Torrance, has produced a highly readable account that relates the theology of Torrance and his brother, James Torrance, to the life of the Church and the believer. She brings the Torrances' Christ-centered, Trinitarian theology to bear on contemporary spiritual life and renewal.”
The Ecclesiology of St. Basil the Great
Theology
“Basil the Great is recognized as one of the key thinkers in the development of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, and is also significant for his role as a bishop and founder of Christian communities. The originality of this book is in showing how the two are related in his theology. Dr. Druzhinina also draws our attention to the rich resources in the Eastern Fathers for Western evangelical Protestants to explore.”
The Father Who Redeems and the Son Who Obeys
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this timely book, Khobnya explores the way in which Paul draws on the faith of Israel to illuminate Christ's faithfulness and obedience as the fulfillment of the faith of Abraham and as God's answer to the disobedience of Adam. Here are rich resources for preaching the redemptive compassion of God explored in depth in the Epistle to the Romans.”
The God Who Loves and Is Loved
Theology
“Kettler wrestles in this book with the conundrums of love from a Christological perspective. How does love relate to choice? Can self-love be true love? How are love of God and love of neighbor alike and yet unalike? What about the love of those most intimate to us? Is love essential to being human? What are the fruits of love? This is a book to be savored.”
Theology
“This thorough study of the writings of James Arminius will be of great interest to all Christians who are unhappy with the Calvinist view of predestination, but it also suggests how wide of the mark some so-called "Arminians" have been. In this intellectual biography, Arminius emerges as a champion of Christian orthodoxy whose opponents were marginalizing the work and person of Christ and were portraying God as other than a God of love. This Christocentric interpretation of Arminius is a significant new development in historical theology.”
Theology
“balanced treatment rejects both the extreme that makes penal substitution the one and only model and the opposite extreme, which neglects the biblical theme of judgement. The scholarly command of the literature and clear argumentation make this a valuable resource for teachers, students, and pastors alike.”
Theology
“James B. Torrance was the professor with the pastor's heart. As his student at New College, Edinburgh, I particularly valued his emphasis on unconditional grace. 'The indicatives are prior to the imperatives,' he would often say. In other words, what God has already done for us in Christ must be proclaimed as gospel first before we talk about what our response should be. His focus was on teaching more than publishing, but this book will help continue his evangelical emphasis on worship, community, and the triune God of grace.”
Wesley and Whitefield? Wesley versus Whitefield?
History & Biography
“To this day, worldwide evangelical Christianity has two wings, one might say – Calvinist and Arminian. This can be traced back to two remarkable men who were passionate evangelists in the eighteenth century, cooperating in preaching the gospel, but espousing the two sides of this theological debate. Despite their disagreement, John Wesley and George Whitefield were notable examples of ‘evangelical ecumenicity.’ This collection of essays follows their example. Calvinists and Arminians cooperate here to paint a vivid portrait of two men who were at the forefront of the revival of evangelical life and theology, leading to the great nineteenth-century missionary movement and today’s notable demographic shift in world Christianity.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“For some, the book of Hebrews is ‘too difficult’. But unless they engage with it, they are likely to remain spiritual infants. In this superb seven-week guide, a leading Hebrews scholar takes us step by step through the book. Through its pastoral teaching, we can be shaped and formed into adult Christians. Highly recommended!”
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