Jesus
Jesus

Author: Bart D. Ehrman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1999-09-23

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0199839433

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In this highly accessible discussion, Bart Ehrman examines the most recent textual and archaeological sources for the life of Jesus, along with the history of first-century Palestine, drawing a fascinating portrait of the man and his teachings. Ehrman shows us what historians have long known about the Gospels and the man who stands behind them. Through a careful evaluation of the New Testament (and other surviving sources, including the more recently discovered Gospels of Thomas and Peter), Ehrman proposes that Jesus can be best understood as an apocalyptic prophet--a man convinced that the world would end dramatically within the lifetime of his apostles and that a new kingdom would be created on earth. According to Ehrman, Jesus' belief in a coming apocalypse and his expectation of an utter reversal in the world's social organization not only underscores the radicalism of his teachings but also sheds light on both the appeal of his message to society's outcasts and the threat he posed to Jerusalem's established leadership.

Preaching in the New Millennium
Preaching in the New Millennium

Author: Frederick J. Streets

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9780300100815

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Fifteen distinguished religious leaders reflect upon the moral, social, and political nature of our time. The sermons originated in the Tercentennial celebrations at Yale University, and they provide a vivid snapshot of the rich religious history of Yale and its contribution to the character of our nation.

Preaching the New Millennium
Preaching the New Millennium

Author: John Killinger

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780687087372

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Preaching the New Millennium will help preachers identify the basic questions and concerns that their congregations have as the turn of the millennium occurs. It outlines the basic biblical themes and texts that address these concerns and provides ideas for sermons and sermon series geared to preaching the new millennium. Written in the lively, engaging style characteristic of Killinger's work, this book will be a valuable resource for all who wish to speak the word of the gospel in a changing time.

Wisdom for the New Millennium
Wisdom for the New Millennium

Author: Ravi Shankar

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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Excerpts from Wisdom For The New Millennium The whole world is made up of love& you have heard this before. All is God and all is love. Then what is the purpose of life if everything is already God? Where is life heading to? Life is heading toward per

Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond
Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond

Author: Craig A. Blaising

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0310201438

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Are these the last days? Could Jesus return at any time to establish his thousand-year reign on earth? What is the nature of Christ's millennial kingdom referred to in the book of Revelation? What must happen before Jesus returns, and what part does the church play? Three predominant views held by evangelicals seek to answer these and related questions: premillennial, postmillennial, and amillennial. This book gives each view a forum for presentation, critique, and defense. Besides each contributor's personal perspective, various interpretations of the different positions are discussed in the essays. Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond lets you compare and contrast three important eschatological viewpoints to gain a better understanding of how Christianity's great hope, the return of Jesus, is understood by the church. The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

The Last Days According to Jesus
The Last Days According to Jesus

Author: R. C. Sproul

Publisher: Baker Book House Company

Published: 2000-10

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780801063404

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Analyzes what Jesus said about when he would return and the last days would arrive (as in Matthew 24:34). Defends the trustworthiness of Jesus' teachings.

Raising the Bar
Raising the Bar

Author: Alvin L. Reid

Publisher: Kregel Academic

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780825497520

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Two-thirds of today's teens are interested in having a meaningful relationship with God, yet less than one-third of them are active in a local church. These statistics indicate that it is time to change how the church does youth ministry, and this compelling book provides an impassioned plea for the church to set higher standards for ministry to teens and their families.

The Meaning of the Millennium
The Meaning of the Millennium

Author: Robert G. Clouse

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 1977-04-01

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780877847946

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Robert G. Clouse brings together four scholars to debate various views on the millennium: George Eldon Ladd, Herman A. Hoyt, Loraine Boettner and Anthony A. Hoekema.

Priests for a New Millennium
Priests for a New Millennium

Author: Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9781574553673

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"Publication no. 5-367, United States Catholic Conference, Washington, D.C."--Page 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references.

Fighting Satan
Fighting Satan

Author: Joel R. Beeke

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Published: 2015-06-23

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1601784120

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In a day when society has in many ways placed itself under Satan’s rule, when Satanism is flourishing in Western nations, when certain branches of the church are preoccupied with “deliverance ministries,” and when others deny the devil’s existence, Fighting Satan is a sober, practical perspective on this vital subject. Joel R. Beeke states, “We must know our enemy. We must know how to withstand him and what spiritual weapons to take up against him. We must defeat him by faith through lives that bear fruit and spread the truth.” With questions for reflection and discussion at the close of each chapter, Fighting Satan is ideal for group and individual Bible study. Table of Contents: Part One – Knowing the Enemy: The Personality and History of Satan 1. Satan in the Bible 2. Satan in Church History, Today, and the Future Part Two – Knowing Satan’s Weaknesses: Fighting Him Defensively and Offensively 3. Building an Unyielding Defense 4. Building an Attacking Offense Part Three – Knowing Satan’s Strategies: His Devices and Their Remedies 5. Satan’s Strategies and Skill 6. Confronting Four Major Strategies of Satan Part Four – Knowing Satan’s Defeat in Our Personal Lives, Churches, and Nations 7. Our Challenge as Believers 8. Our Challenge as Church Members 9. Our Challenge as Citizens