Benjamin Merkle
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40 Questions About Divine Election
$24.99What is divine election? Who are the elect? And where does human will fit into all this?
The doctrine of election has been a major point of contention within the Church. Indeed, in the last 500 years since the Reformation, the doctrine of election has been a point of contention. So much so that many of the denominations that we see spread around the world are the consequence of differing understandings of what election means, and what implications it has on our lives. In 40 Questions About Divine Election, author Daniel Kirkpatrick guides the reader through the many facets of election by providing a robust description of the doctrine through the Biblical and historical witness. Through question and answer format, Kirkpatrick artfully defines election while simultaneously describing and navigating opposing views and their implications. These questions include:
*Is Election Rooted in the Divine or Human Will?
*Is Election Conditional or Unconditional?
*How Does Human Will Reconcile with Divine Will in Election?
*Does God Elect Some People to Hell?In this book, the reader is invited to wrestle with their own understanding of election and are encouraged to apply that understanding to their lives. In the end, election is about God’s sovereignty, and the question the author invites us to ask, is what that sovereignty means for humanity.
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40 Questions About Pentecostalism
$23.99How to understand the beliefs and practices of Pentecostalism
At just over a century old, the Pentecostal Movement accounts for over 500 million believers worldwide and continues to grow. Still, confusion abounds over what Pentecostals believe and teach about the Holy Spirit, worship, salvation, healing, and much more.
In 40 Questions About Pentecostalism, Jonathan Black provides an accessible overview of the historical, theological, biblical, and experiential factors that make Pentecostalism a vibrant and worldwide Christian movement. He answers questions such as these:
*How did Pentecostalism begin?
*How are Charismatics different from Pentecostals?
*Do Pentecostals affirm the prosperity gospel?
*What is the Pentecostal doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
*What do Pentecostals believe about healing?
*What ministries has Christ placed in his church according to Pentecostal theology?
*What is “speaking in tongues”?As with all the 40 Questions books, the question-andanswer format offers readers targeted guidance on the questions that matter most to them, and controversial issues are addressed with robust scholarship and in a spirit of grace.
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40 Questions About The Apostle Paul
$24.99What can we know about the apostle Paul, and what difference does it make?
Paul of Tarsus was an undeniably forceful presence in the early Christian church, instructing fledgling congregations of believers throughout the Mediterranean in person and by letter and authoring about half of the New Testament in the process. But who was this powerful personality? And how can students most benefit from the extensive studies on Paul available today?
New Testament scholars Miguel Echevarria and Benjamin Laird provide an invaluable foundation for students beginning their investigations into the apostle Paul, Paul’s theology, and Pauline studies, addressing orienting questions such as these: * What do we know about Paul’s family? * How did Paul’s companions assist in the composition and distribution of his letters? * Did Paul think his letters were authoritative Scripture? * Is there a center to Paul’s theology? * What is Paul’s Christology? * What are the strengths and weaknesses of the New Perspective on Paul? * Does Paul address slavery and racial division?
Through its question-and-answer format, 40 Questions about the Apostle Paul provides a succinct introduction and entryway to more advanced study of Paul and the Pauline letter corpus. Additional resources are available at 40questions.net.
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40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry
$23.99A veteran pastor answers the questions that today’s pastors are asking
In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories-such as development, practices, and preaching-Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including:
*Remaining spiritually healthy
*Strengthening your marriage
*Dealing with discouragement
*Avoiding pitfalls
*Leading elders’ meetings
*Mentoring future leaders
*Preaching through books of the Bible
*Conducting marriages and funerals
*Practicing church discipline
*Leading change and revitalization, and much moreBasing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.
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