Introduction This book (Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eye) is a series of essays in which Bailey makes an effort to extract meaning from them that would have been understandable to both the initial readers (targeted audience and slightly beyond) of the gospels as well as those experiencing the events during … ∞
INTRODUCTION The book (New Testament in its World) is intended to introduce readers to the New Testament and Wright’s academic works in a new way, with the goal of introducing readers to Jesus, the early church, and the literature that evolved from that setting; “to cultivate a commitment to a … ∞
THE MISSION OF GOD’S PEOPLE: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH’S MISSION by CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT INTRODUCTION What can the entire Bible, including both testaments, teach us about the purpose of God’s people, who they are, and what they are to be and accomplish in the world? This is … ∞
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Boundaries “When to Say YES When to Say NO To Take Control of Your Life” Examples of Boundaries In summary of our definition in “Part 1”, we have seen that; boundaries are anything that helps to differentiate us from other people, or shows … ∞
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Boundaries “When to Say YES When to Say NO To Take Control of Your Life” What is a Boundary A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are … ∞
A good theology gives Christians a more clear and better understanding of what a God-centered life is and a tool to help Christians live a God-centered life with specific answers to “what’s”, “how’s” and “why’s”. Now, Scripture is the primary tool to use to construct and practice theology. One of … ∞
INSIGHT FROM “THE EPIC OF EDEN A CHRISTIAN ENTRY TO THE OLD TESTAMENT” It is very common among Christians to read the Old Testament as the story of the Jewish people. We only make reference to it when we are discussing the Gospel – we often interpret a given OT … ∞
Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God. By Kelly Brown Douglas. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2015. $24, Paper, xv+240 pps. At this spring’s Festival of Faith & Writing, Kelly Brown Douglas said she did not want to write this book but felt compelled to … ∞
It would be nice if a review on a book about the events in Ferguson Missouri, which unfolded over a year ago, would be not be needed. Sadly, it is obvious that the events of Ferguson were not exceptional events. In America today, there is a great need for changes … ∞
