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'... you received the Spirit of adoption' (Romans 8:15)The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary. Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being 'adopted as son(s)'. It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor. Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented, or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, which discusses metaphor theory; explores the background to huiothesia; considers the roles of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; examines the moral implications of adoption, and its relationship with honour; and concludes with the consequences for Christian believers as they live in the tension between the 'now' and the 'not yet' of their adoption into God's new family.

An open exploration of real, honest and often difficult questions on God, his nature and existence, and the character that he shows toward his people.

A mix of theology, psychology and activity exercises; this book offers an alternative approach on achieving freedom and fulfilment away from the pressures of reaching perfection.

"At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD" (Genesis 4:26 ESV). From this first mention of prayer in the Bible, right through to the end, when the church prays "Come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20), prayer is intimately linked with the gospel?God's promised and provided solution to the problem of human rebellion against him and its consequences. After defining prayer simply as "calling on the name of the Lord," Gary Millar follows the contours of the Bible's teaching on prayer. His conviction is that even careful readers can often overlook significant material because it is deeply embedded in narrative or poetic passages where the main emphases lie elsewhere. Millar's initial focus is on how "calling on the name of the Lord" to deliver on his covenantal promises is the foundation for all that the Old Testament says about prayer. Moving to the New Testament, he shows how this is redefined by Jesus himself, and how, after his death and resurrection, the apostles understood "praying in the name of Jesus" to be the equivalent new covenant expression. Throughout the Bible, prayer is to be primarily understood as asking God to deliver on what he has already promised?as Calvin expressed it, "through the gospel our hearts are trained to call on God's name" (Institutes 3.20.1). This New Studies in Biblical Theology volume concludes his valuable study with an afterword offering pointers to application to the life of the church today. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.

A new collection of scholarly studies in a key subject area

John Wyatt looks at recent trends in dying, from both a medical and Christian perspective.

Following a narrow road which leads to abundant life

A fresh, comprehensive new study of a central Christian belief

A fresh, novel approach to introducing the message of the New Testament

How can we know God and be right with him? An accessible introduction to how the Reformation helps us grapple with vital questions today

An in-depth examination of the origins and development of the language and understanding of Christian mission

This book talks about the key message that James preached, that faith works if lived out knowing that God's grace is within us for every life's purpose.

Church worship should be inspired and informed by our everyday experiences. It should empower and send the congregation out to continue worshipping. The book provides patterns and resources to better connect gathered worship with the lives of the congregation beyond church meetings.

Jesus's final teaching to his troubled, confused, uncertain disciples

An investigative approach to God and the Christian faith in the midst of science's increasing importance and its relevance to contemporary society today.

Completes the five-volume A History of Evangelicalism series (edited by Mark Noll and David Bebbington).

An accessible resource on how to be wholly transformed and live transformed lives via Bible teachings, questions and prayers, and the Holy Spirit - to become more like God's Son.

When we have received grace, our natural disposition is joy in the Lord.

Studying the Bible in an academic institution can be very different from studying it in a church service or house group, but for all Christian readers the fundamental task is the same: to understand, and to live out, the meaning of the text as fully as possible.Nevertheless, formal courses in universities and theological colleges will require students to learn information and evaluate opinions that can appear to be of little consequence for most other readers of the Bible. Furthermore, Christians can be confronted with essentially non-Christian worldviews that conflict with their basic convictions; evangelicals will grapple with other Christian perspectives, or with tough questions within their own presuppositions about the nature and content of the Bible.This collection provides an introduction to academic study of the Bible, with the particular needs of evangelical students in mind. These essays are intended to complement standard texts and lecture courses, and offer accessible, up-to-date surveys of key issues, along with valuable orientation and advice.

This book takes a totally unique look at pregnancy.

Most people live or work among Muslim colleagues and neighbours, or mingle with Islamic people on trips overseas. But many Christians struggle to see beyond the stereotypes to connect in depth with the people they meet.In this winsome book Martin Goldsmith recounts colourful stories from a lifetime of conversations and friendships with Muslims in various countries around the world, including the UK. Part-travelogue, part-biography, readers are whisked from an English college garden to an Afghan market, from a London secondary school to a North African tourist destination, from Dubai airport to a home in Scotland, all the while becoming better equipped to make their own connections with Muslims - to the glory of God.

Chris Green asks what God intends to do through his inspired, life-transforming Word. He considers the Bible's relevance, how the Bible applies the Bible, and how it addresses hearts, engages our attention and applies to different kinds of people.

In this engaging study, Brent Sandy explores the language and imagery of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic, and offers guidelines for understanding their function and fulfilment within Scripture, and how to read them against the horizon of the future.

The Gospels record how Jesus approached an extraordinary collection of individuals and treated each with great dignity and respect. No-one loved like him or saw so deeply and clearly into the soul of each person he encountered. Thirty readings to help us learn who he is and how to share his good news. With contemporary meditations by Brian Draper.