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Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation
Av V. Philips Long, Tremper Longman III m. fl.
Häftad, 1996
428 kr
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Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation seeks to identify and clarify the basic problems of interpretation that affect our reading of the Bible today. This unique volume provides a comprehensive and systematic coverage of the field of general hermeneutics. Foundations of Contemporary …
Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives in Theology
Häftad, 2022
265 kr
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In the Beginning Was the Word
Language--A God-Centered Approach
Häftad, 2009
301 kr
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Language is not only the centerpiece of our everyday lives, but it gives significance to all that we do. It also reflects and reveals our all-sustaining Creator, whose providential governance extends to the intricacies of language. Writes Vern Poythress, "God controls and specifies the meaning of …
Redeeming Sociology
A God-Centered Approach
Häftad, 2011
370 kr
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In their pursuit of social welfare, sociologists and everyday citizens alike have adopted a worldview that fails to account for both the nature of God and the depravity of humankind. Ignoring God and sin has resulted in misguided analyses and ineffective solutions to societal issues. The time has …
Inerrancy and Worldview
Answering Modern Challenges to the Bible
Häftad, 2012
322 kr
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Though the Bible presents a personal and relational God, popular modern worldviews portray an impersonal divine force in a purely material world. Readers influenced by this competing worldview hold assumptions about fundamental issues—like the nature of humanity, evil, and the purpose of life—that …
Inerrancy and the Gospels
A God-Centered Approach to the Challenges of Harmonization
Häftad, 2012
322 kr
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All those who affirm the authority of Scripture will find in this volume great encouragement and insight as Poythress provides an arresting case for biblical inerrancy and stems the tide of skepticism.
Logic
A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought
Häftad, 2013
581 kr
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For Christians looking to improve critical thinking skills, here is an accessible introduction to the study of logic as well as an in-depth treatment of the discipline from a professor with six academic degrees and over 30 years experience teaching. Questions for further reflection are included at …
Chance and the Sovereignty of God
A God-Centered Approach to Probability and Random Events
Häftad, 2014
315 kr
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What if all events—big and small, good and bad—are governed by more than just blind chance? What if they are governed by God?In this theologically informed and philosophically nuanced introduction to the study of probability and chance, Vern Poythress argues that all events—including the seemingly …
Redeeming Philosophy
A God-Centered Approach to the Big Questions
Häftad, 2014
259 kr
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Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I find meaning?Life is full of big questions. The study of philosophy seeks to answer such questions. In his latest book, prolific author Vern Poythress investigates the foundations and limitations of Western philosophy, sketching a distinctly Christian approach to …
Redeeming Mathematics
A God-Centered Approach
Häftad, 2015
231 kr
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What does God have to do with mathematics?Everything.In this book, Vern Poythress argues that the harmony of abstract mathematical truths, the physical world of things, and the personal world of our thinking depends on the existence of the Christian God. Poythress shows that these distinct …
Reading the Word of God in the Presence of God
A Handbook for Biblical Interpretation
Häftad, 2016
324 kr
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Every time we read the Bible, we’re reading in the presence of God. How should this incredible truth shape how we read?Moving quickly from principle to practice, Vern Poythress helps us rethink how we interpret the Bible by showing us the implications of entering into God’s presence as we study. …
Miracles of Jesus
Häftad, 2016
322 kr
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Christians often view Jesus’s miracles simply as proofs of his divinity. However, as prolific author Vern Poythress shows in this new book, they also serve as "signs of redemption," foreshadowing the salvation that Christ accomplished through his cross and resurrection. This means that the stories …
Lordship of Christ
Serving Our Savior All of the Time, in All of Life, with All of Our Heart
Häftad, 2016
187 kr
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Jesus Christ was not merely a human being. He was not merely a famous religious teacher.Jesus Christ is Lord of all.This radical claim from the Bible has profound implications for every area of life—for every person and every facet of society. Drawing on key biblical texts, Vern Poythress explores …
Interpreting Eden
A Guide to Faithfully Reading and Understanding Genesis 1-3
Häftad, 2019
371 kr
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"No interpreter of the creation narratives can avoid interacting with this book."—Derek W. H. ThomasChristians have long discussed and debated the first three chapters of the Bible. How we interpret this crucial section of Scripture has massive implications for how we understand the rest of God’s …
Redeeming Our Thinking about History
A God-Centered Approach
Häftad, 2022
193 kr
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Why Is It Critical for Christians to Study the Past?How does knowledge of the past shape Christians’ views of God, Christ’s redemption, and humanity as a whole? In his new book, Vern S. Poythress teaches Christians how to study and write about the past by emphasizing God’s own command to remember …
Truth, Theology, and Perspective
An Approach to Understanding Biblical Doctrine
Häftad, 2022
231 kr
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Study Systematic Theology through the Lens of Truth There are many themes that flow through and unite the entirety of Scripture, and in his latest book, scholar Vern S. Poythress explores the relationship between God and truth. In Truth, Theology, and Perspective, Poythress explains how truth …
Redeeming Reason
A God-Centered Approach
Häftad, 2023
259 kr
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Vern S. Poythress Explains the Laws of Human Reasoning and How to Apply Them in Light of the GospelHumans use reasoning to understand and order the world around us. We apply this logic in a variety of contexts, from classifying simple objects to considering complex philosophies. But how should our …
Biblical Typology
How the Old Testament Points to Christ, His Church, and the Consummation
Häftad, 2024
259 kr
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How to Study the Old Testament for Signs of Christ Believers read Scripture to follow Christ and deepen their relationship with him. But since a majority of the Bible was written before Jesus’s life and death on the cross, many people rely on the Old Testament for historical context and moral …
Redeeming Science
A God-Centered Approach
Häftad, 2006
371 kr
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Many people think science is antagonistic to Christian belief. Science, it is said, shows that the universe is billions of years old, while the Bible says it is only thousands of years old. And some claim that science shows supernatural miracles are impossible. These and other points of contention …
Translating Truth
The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation
Av C. John Collins, Wayne Grudem m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
217 kr
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Which translation do I choose?In an age when there is a wide choice of English Bible translations, the issues involved in Bible translating are steadily gaining interest; consumers often wonder what separates one Bible version from another.The contributors to this book argue that there are …
Redimiendo la Filosofia
Un enfoque centrado en Dios sobre las grandes preguntas
Häftad, 2020
214 kr
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Mediator
A Biblical Theology
Häftad, 2026
217 kr
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From Animal Sacrifices to Kings: How Mediators in the Bible Point to Final Redemption Through JesusHow can immoral people approach a holy and just God? Humanity’s only hope of overcoming the barrier of sin is through Jesus, the “one mediator between God and men” (1 Timothy 2:5). This theme of …
Making Sense of Creation and Fall: How Themes in Genesis 1-3 Help Us Understand the Bible, God, and Ourselves
Inbunden, 2026
392 kr
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