The Gospel According to Moses: What my Jewish Friends Taught Me about Jesus

Christian Books & Bibles

Athol Dickson

Bible Study & Reference

Brazos Press

The second-century heretic Marcion believed it was impossible to reconcile the Old Testament message of Law and sacrifice with the New Testament message of grace and forgiveness. Even today, many believers struggle to find unifying themes in scripture that can make sense of its great diversity. Dauphinais and Levering suggest that holiness--that is, love as communion with God and neighbor--is the common thread that runs through scripture. Holiness, they say, manifests itself in profuse biblical language about a promised land and a holy people, all of which reveals a holy God desiring to recreate us in his image. The authors point out that this idea is as old as the church itself and as new as the work of contemporary biblical scholars. Holy People, Holy Land is a mind-expanding journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The authors reveal that the Old Testament themes of land and Law, temple and covenant, all begin and end with God's gracious salvific work in Christ, who fulfills the Law, establishes perfect justice, and is the true Temple. This book is intended for undergraduate students in theology and the Bible, both Catholic and Protestant, who seek to learn the story of how love--revealed most prominently in the sacrifice of Christ--creates a holy people equipped to serve God and one another.

Holy People, Holy Land: A Theological Introduction to the Bible

Michael Dauphinais, Matthew Levering

"My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side."--Abraham Lincoln Lincoln led America through one of the most tumultuous times in our nation's history. Reading his words today, it is clear we still have much to learn concerning what it means to be on God's side. Bestselling author, public theologian, and leading Christian activist Jim Wallis speaks directly into our current context, revealing the spiritual compass we need to effect lasting change in our society. He explains how the good news of Jesus transforms not only our individual lives but also our public lives. Jesus's gospel of the kingdom of God helps us recover a personal and social commitment to the common good and shows us--in concrete ways--how to be both personally responsible and socially just. Working together, we can reshape our churches, society, politics, and economy. In the midst of contentious national debates on gun control, immigration, budget deficits, and more, this book moves the conversations beyond current media and political warfare to bring together a divided country. Wallis explores how Jesus's agenda can serve the common good, what it takes to sustain a lifelong commitment to social justice, and how reading the Bible as well as the culture can shape our lives for genuine transformation.

On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good

History

Wallis, Jim

World

Kingdom Conspiracy: Returning to the Radical Mission of the Local Church

An Award-Winning Challenge to Popular Ideas of the Kingdom According to Scot McKnight, "kingdom" is the biblical term most misused by Christians today. It has taken on meanings that are completely at odds with what the Bible says and has become a buzzword for both social justice and redemption. In Kingdom Conspiracy, McKnight offers a sizzling biblical corrective and a fiercely radical vision for the role of the local church in the kingdom of God. Now in paper. Praise for Kingdom Conspiracy 2015 Outreach Resources of the Year Award Winner One of Leadership Journal's Best Books for Church Leaders in 2014 "This is a must-read for church leaders today."--Publishers Weekly "A timely resource for the missional church to reexamine some basic assumptions that impact church practice in the everyday."--Outreach

Scot McKnight

Religion & Spirituality

Educating All God's Children: What Christians Can--and Should--Do to Improve Public Education for Low-Income Kids

Baker Fulgham, Nicole

You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit

Smith, James K.A.

Sheltering Mercy: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms

Smith, Ryan Whitaker

Wilt, Dan

Longing. Hope. Love. Fear.\nThese are just some of the experiences embodied in the infinitely rich Christian life. In Under the Wings of God, seasoned author Cornelius Plantinga explores these facets and more, reflecting on the joys and challenges of a life following God.\nRooted in Scripture, this book offers wisdom about topics including the problem of suffering, the nature of Christian virtue, love of God and our neighbor, longing for redemption and reconciliation, humility, and hospitality. Plantinga delves into hard questions with a calm and pastoral authority that offers the perfect antidote for the unrest in the world and the church right now. Each reflection is presented with a Bible text and a brief prayer, useful for personal devotions or small group discussions. Readers will emerge with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Christian life, equipped with timeless insights into the ups and downs of a life lived in the presence of God.

Under the Wings of God

Cornelius Plantinga

Christian Living

Fourteen brief and accessible essays by key players in the intelligent design movement.

Signs of Intelligence: Understanding Intelligent Design

Theology

In Eyes Wide Open, William Romanowski offers a fascinating, easy-to-read guide for interpreting and evaluating popular culture as a Christian. His practical, analytical approaches to movies, music, and television programs provide tools for imaginatively and faithfully engaging the media that now saturate our lives. His illuminating examples range from Titanic to Casablanca, from ER to The Simpsons, and from Bruce Springsteen to Amy Grant. Eyes Wide Open is the road map to popular culture for parents, teenagers, teachers, and pastors.

Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture

Romanowski, William D.

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