The Christian Old Testament

The Christian Old Testament
Author: Lawrence R. Farley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2012
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781936270538

Many Christians see the Old Testament as "the other Testament": a source of exciting stories to tell the kids, but not very relevant to the Christian life. The Christian Old Testament reveals the Hebrew Scriptures as the essential context of Christianity, as well as a many-layered revelation of Christ Himself. Follow along as Fr. Lawrence Farley explores the Christian significance of every book of the Old Testament.

The Christian and the Old Testament

The Christian and the Old Testament
Author: Walter C. Kaiser
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-04-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532678002

Is the Old Testament relevant for today? Yes! Discover the unifying theme of the “Old” and “New” Testaments — and of history! — in God’s promise-plan first given to Abraham in Genesis 12. Cross-cultural workers and students of the Bible will discover valuable insights and new zeal for searching and communicating the Scriptures in this very readable book based on years of massive scholarship.

Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching

Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching
Author: Grenville J. R. Kent
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010-09-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830838872

Based on the conviction that the Old Testament texts are a vital and dynamic part of the Christian canon and pertinent to Christian practice, this stimulating volume offers guidance for expository preaching and practical suggestions for understanding the message of its diverse literature.

Christian Faith in the Old Testament

Christian Faith in the Old Testament
Author: Gareth Lee Cockerill
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2014-02-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1401677363

Sometimes it is easy to view the Old Testament as difficult to apply to our day-to-day lives. As contemporary Christians, we may even wonder whether it is possible for us to establish our apostolic roots in the Old Testament. Christian Faith in the Old Testament helps us complete this daunting task with ease. In this intriguing and informative study, Gareth Lee Cockerill helps us view the New Testament as a fulfillment of the Old Testament, giving us a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole. In language that is easily accessible to the layperson, Gareth explores the role of each major part of the Old Testament Canon and what part each plays in the total scope of biblical revelation. Additionally, Christian Faith in the Old Testament offers important guidance to contemporary believers about how each part of the Old Testament Canon applies today. This book is the perfect choice for intelligent modern Christians looking to discover their apostolic roots in the Old Testament. Features include: Understand how the Old Testament applies to life today Discover the contemporary Christian’s apostolic roots in the Old Testament Gain a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole

The Messiah in the Old Testament

The Messiah in the Old Testament
Author: Walter C. Kaiser
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1995
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031020030X

The Old Testament both tells the story of Israel and points to the coming Messiah. Kaiser distinguishes between Old Testament passages that describe national Israel's glorious future and those that point to Christ and his kingdom. Kaiser's chronological approach traces Israel's developing concept of Messiah through different time periods.

Key Questions about Christian Faith

Key Questions about Christian Faith
Author: John Goldingay
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801039541

A biblical theologian explores what the Old Testament says about twenty-five important questions of the Christian faith, drawing practical, sensible applications for today's church.

Revelation

Revelation
Author:
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0857861018

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Holy War in the Bible

Holy War in the Bible
Author: Heath A. Thomas
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2013-04-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 083083995X

The first of its kind, this collection offers a constructive response to the question of holy war and Christian morality from an interdisciplinary perspective. By combining biblical, ethical, philosophical and theological insights, the contributors offer a composite image of divine redemption that promises to take the discussion to another level.

Holy Bible (NIV)

Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 6793
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0310294142

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.