Books
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Ahmadi and Christian Socio-Political Responses to Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws
ISBN: 9781783683017
£26.99
Even Muslims are threatened by the misuse of these laws, however a disproportionate number of victims targeted by these laws come from two minority groups, the Ahmadis and Christians. Julius focuses on how these groups have been affected by Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, their reactions to these laws, and why they respond differently. He provides a tool for Christians to understand what it means...
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Micah
ISBN: 9781783683253
£11.99
The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.
Micah contains a...
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Thinking Theologically about Language Teaching
ISBN: 9781783682881
£17.99
We can overlook bringing our work in line with the reality created, sustained, and purposed through Christ. This is much more than working with excellence. Language teachers are at a crossroads of linguistics, culture, and education. These essays establish pedagogy upon theology, providing guidance to glorify God specific to language teaching.
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African Voices
ISBN: 9781783683031
£19.99
This publication explores the significant presence of African Christianity in Britain. It is a unique expression of theology from African Christians, contextualizing the gospel for a multicultural British society. Under three key areas of missiology, contextual constructive theology and transformative practical theology the contributors interact with topics such as reverse missiology, African...
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Towards Vital Wholeness in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783682935
£15.99
Critics are increasingly bringing attention to flaws of theological education. This examination of the issue of holistic practices in theological schools provides sage and doable solutions where others have only observed systemic gaps. Jaison dissects issues, diagnoses symptoms and prescribes the way forward to stronger leaders practising ministry.
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Knowing God – The Trilogy
ISBN: 9781783688968
£29.99
This trilogy is now available in one volume for the first time. As the Godhead is indivisible, so should be our understanding and examination of the Trinity, therefore it is fitting for these three books on discovering God in the Old Testament Scriptures to be available as one coherent book. With a new preface and revised content, this book will be as valuable a resource for the church today...
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A Study of the Emergence and Early Development of Selected Protestant Chinese Churches in the Philippines
ISBN: 9781783682812
£34.99
Uayan weaves the story of six churches in the Philippines into the local history of their individual settings. Uayan presents a rich and previously unacknowledged heritage and support from US mission organisations from 1898–1946. The seeds sown in Chinese communities across the Philippines resulted in indigenous churches that are bearing fruit in missionary activity in China. This is an...
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Out of the Shadows of African Traditional Religion
ISBN: 9789966062291
£9.99
Francinah Baloyi was sixteen when the ancestors demanded that she continue the family tradition and be trained as a sangoma, one through whom the spirits would speak. She was twenty-three when Christ appeared to her in vision and cast out those spirits, showed her heaven and hell, brought her to repentance, and commissioned her to proclaim him. Today, she is a powerful preacher, who has led...
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Preaching the New Testament
ISBN: 9781783682669
£16.99
Mark Meynell skilfully brings the New Testament to life. Guiding the reader through the New Testament, using a host of worked examples, sample sermons and personal exercises, this book offers ideas and approaches to stretch even the most seasoned preachers. This resource makes an excellent companion to Christopher Wright’s Preaching the Old Testament.
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Matthew
ISBN: 9781783681716
£18.99
The Great Commission is yet to be fulfilled. Asian churches, like Matthew’s original audience, are encountering various challenges as they obey Jesus’ last command in the First Gospel. The promise of the presence of God accompanies Jesus’ command and in Matthew’s narrative God’s presence is seen powerfully in Jesus’ life. Believers today can hold to the same promise, and this promise should be...
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Strangers in the Kingdom
ISBN: 9781783682775
£11.99
This book asks why God cares for the displaced, presenting biblical, theological, and missiological foundations for ministries to those impacted this way. Addressing humanitarian and legal needs of the displaced is the starting point, but relief, repatriation, and resettlement programs need to help the stranger find a place to belong.
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Christian Generosity according to 2 Corinthians 8–9
ISBN: 9781783682607
£26.99
In this book, Dr Habarurema applies biblical scholarship, historical enquiry and contemporaneous analysis to generosity and financial reward in 2 Corinthians 8–9, as well as to the prosperity gospel movement. With a clear focus on the concepts of divine charis and autarkeia, this study provides insight into the apostle Paul’s exhortations to care for the poor and vulnerable in society as a...
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The Story of the Church in South Africa
ISBN: 9781783682485
£17.99
Roy provides comprehensive, succinct historical analysis with sympathy and honesty. He does not shy away from failures and sins of the participants in this story of South Africa. This book is a testimony of divine love and patience in the midst of human folly and frailty as well as successes and faithful service to God.
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Beginning from Man and Woman
ISBN: 9781783682706
£21.99
Engaging with contemporary thought on love and family, Wong argues our notion of love has been deeply influenced by modern technological culture and political ideologies, to the detriment of familial relationships. He presents a notion of Christ’s love bearing the characteristics of fraternal, incarnational, and unfolding love, pertinent to relationships between husbands and wives, parents and...
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The Perilous Sayings
ISBN: 9781783682409
£21.99
Dr Amos Winarto Oei brings fresh clarity and understanding of the antitheses of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Providing a thorough evaluation of key historical and contemporary interpretations of Matthew 5:21–48 from notable theologians, Oei illustrates the unity surrounding the teachings of Jesus, even among disparate denominational traditions.
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 1
ISBN: 9781783682188
£19.99
This book is the first of three publications to accompany and support the IPAL seminars and provide wider access to the principles required by academic leaders for institutional development. The contributing chapters are all aimed to share the expertise and understanding the authors have of leading evangelical academic institutions and are organised under four sections of foundations for...
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Partnership Theology in Creative Access Regions
ISBN: 9781783681082
£16.99
Partnerships in mission are grounded in relationships, relationships that flow from the Trinity and are manifested in the purpose of God, the body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the church. Through this book the body of Christ will be encouraged to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the accomplishment of the Great Commission, and achieve far more in partnership than could be...
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Preaching That Comes Alive
ISBN: 9781783682447
£17.99
Using real-life sermon examples from across Asia that reflect issues facing Asian Christians, Maggie Low builds a picture of a sermon as a body taking you step-by-step through guidelines for what this body needs to come alive. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced preacher, you will learn to preach more confidently and relevantly through this skilful integration of biblical theology,...
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Brother Bakht Singh
ISBN: 9781783682522
£21.99
Brother Bakht Singh, a Sikh convert was a foremost evangelist and Bible teacher in India, well known as a pioneer in gospel contextualization and proponent of indigenous churches. Nuthalapati analyzes how aspects of Indian religiosity, biblical and western Christianity were adopted, rejected, reinterpreted, or revolutionized.
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Pastoral Preaching
ISBN: 9781783681808
£13.99
Church congregations are not being given a comprehensive, biblical understanding of the faith. Drawing on his own experience as a pastor in Zambia, Conrad Mbewe tackles issues such as the content of pastoral preaching, how pastoral preaching relates to church life, finding the time to prepare pastoral sermons, and dealing with discouragement. Throughout the book, it is clear that the author’s...
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Live, Listen, Tell
ISBN: 9781783681624
£8.99
New guides readers through sermon preparation and hearing God through the Scriptures. By drawing on life and Scripture, especially the road to Emmaus narrative, he illustrates that preachers are living, listening and telling a story. New shows how to prayerfully listen to the Scriptures in preaching preparation and how the fruit of this leads to a sermon – and impacts the way we live, listen...
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Isesomo
ISBN: 9781783681747
£9.99
This biography tells the story of Bishop Muhindo Isesomo, DR Congo country coordinator for Langham Preaching. Following a radical conversion from a hedonistic life in his youth, Isesomo has dedicated himself to preaching the Gospel indiscriminately in a divided, war-torn nation, even to guerrilla soldiers in the jungle’s depths. Isesomo never sought high office in the Anglican church but his...
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Children’s Perceptions of the Role of Biblical Narratives in Their Spiritual Formation
ISBN: 9781783682362
£24.99
In the Bible, storytelling is an important means to pass on the revelation of God. God repeatedly commanded Israel to tell his mighty acts to the next generation. Churches follow this mandate and use biblical narratives as a means to transmit God’s self revelation to enable transformation. Dr George listens to the voices of children between the ages of 9–11 years to understand their...
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Global Kingdom, Global People
ISBN: 9781783681983
£11.99
This book gives a prophetic call to proclaim the good news and do justice in and towards every culture under the sun, while demystifying some of the major narratives that inform worldviews across the globe today. And it is the kingdom of God for every tribe, tongue, people and nation that brings true global unity not globalization.
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Taking Up the Mantle
ISBN: 9781783682065
£16.99
Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example of the godly men and women that came before them. From the Panama Congress of 1916 to the end of the millennium, this book introduces...
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Deuteronomy
ISBN: 9781783681228
£10.99
In this clear introduction to Deuteronomy aimed for preachers, pastors and Bible students, Barker covers the major themes and issues. Helpful study questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunity for discussion in groups. This integral Old Testament book comes alive in this very useful guide. In Deuteronomy we discover the rich theology of the God who keeps promises, for Deuteronomy...
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Relational Preaching
ISBN: 9781783682140
£16.99
Relational Preaching is a guide to help achieve greater depth in your preaching through developing a stronger relationship with the Lord, with Scripture, and with your listeners. Its message is direct and down to earth. Its style is devotional and prayerful. Preachers around the world will be blessed as they join the author in soaking themselves in Scripture and reflecting on what these...
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Let the Gospels Preach the Gospel
ISBN: 9781783681426
£10.99
Based on his own sermons preached over a number of years at All Souls Church in London, Christopher Wright explores the rich variety of the cross of Christ and lets the four Gospels preach the Gospel in their own way. An excellent resource for preachers, which is further enriched by the final chapter that provides a personal commentary on how Wright prepared each of the sermons.
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This Is True Grace
ISBN: 9781783681846
£21.99
Sun investigates the coherence between the social behavioural instructions and the theological teachings found in 1 Peter. Engaging with the Balch-Elliott debate, she argues that the core question should not be whether Christians should separate from, or accommodate to, wider society, but whether their behaviour is consistent with their ultimate allegiance to God. Sun convincingly demonstrates...
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The Spirit over the Earth
ISBN: 9781783682560
£14.99
The contributors to this volume reflect deeply on the role of the Holy Spirit in both the church and the world in dialogue with their respective contexts and cultures. Taking African, Asian, and Latin American cultural contexts into account gives rise to fresh questions and insights regarding the Spirit's work as witnessed in the world and demonstrates how the theological heritage of the West...
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The Motif of Hospitality in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783681211
£20.99
This book provides an integrated biblical, theological, and educational rationale to in- form theological educators of the place of hospitality in enhancing their quest to create more effective learning environments for the holistic formation of students. Dr Davina Soh explores key elements of hospitality such as inclusion, presence, care, and reciprocity, which when combined, can deliver the...
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No More Cheeks to Turn?
ISBN: 9789966003386
£9.99
When a Christian has “turned the other cheek” only to be slapped on the other, what options remain? How should Christians respond to violence against them? In this book Sunday Agang tells of his own journey from an angry young pastor to a peacemaker. The questions he asks throughout are intended to help Christians understand the practical implications of a Christ-centred theological response...
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Competencies for Leading in Diversity
ISBN: 9781783682102
£21.99
The patriarchal approach to leadership in the African context is indeed an enigma, judging from the unpredictable outcomes and the quest for effective leadership. The Lord Jesus calls his followers to servant leadership. The secular world has also established the efficacy of the servant leadership approach for cutting-edge leadership. This book looks at the nature of evangelical associations...
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Writing and Research
ISBN: 9781783688951
£20.99
Written in a simple yet engaging style, Dr Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work.
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Rethinking Missio Dei among Evangelical Churches in an Eastern European Orthodox Context
ISBN: 9781783681044
£24.99
This publication seeks to evaluate the various missionary approaches both from the Evangelical and Orthodox perspective. Reconciling each the author provides a platform to introduce a new missionary paradigm for Eastern European Evangelical churches.
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Mission through Diaspora
ISBN: 9781783681099
£19.99
Surveying 652 US Chinese churches about their mission activities, along with interviews of a sub-set of respondents, Dr Wu provides analysis and explanation of mission activities using diaspora theories. The trend for Chinese diaspora church mission to take a “Chinese first” approach capitalizes on shared language, culture and transnational networks to advance the gospel. In this era of...
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Excellence in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783682027
£14.99
Theological schools are often led by teachers with minimal administrative experience or training. Excellence in Theological Education is designed to help leaders of theological schools, especially within the Majority World, to affirm the excellence of their own training institutions, and where excellence may be lacking, to discover ideas that will strengthen the quality of administration and...
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The Dynamics of Biblical Preaching
ISBN: 9781907713774
£12.99
Jonathan Lamb illustrates the power of God’s Word by focusing our attention on the heart, task and purpose of preaching by leading us through Nehemiah 8:1-12. Reworked to benefit from the authors’ years of experience working alongside indigenous preaching movements around the world, this book includes excellent resources for group studies, preaching preparation and running a preachers’ group.
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The Preacher’s Portrait
ISBN: 9781783680467
£9.99
In this updated version of The Preacher’s Portrait John Stott presents a portrait of the ideal preacher; a portrait painted by the hand of God himself on the broad canvas of the New Testament. rough studying ve roles of a preacher – steward, herald, witness, father, and servant – Stott illustrates God’s ideal for a preacher’s character, message and purpose.
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Theological Models of the Doctrine of the Trinity
ISBN: 9781783689064
£13.99
Dr Kombo brings a unique and valuable contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language. He recognises and brings into focus God’s self-presentation in Scripture. Kombo interacts with how various traditions viewed God and their interpretation of the Trinity including a distinctly African view of God from the Luo language...
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Heralds and Community
ISBN: 9781783689019
£28.99
This book is part of an ongoing discussion in the scholarly community about Paul’s understanding of the relationship between his own mission and the church’s mission. While this study endorses some previous scholars who exegetically argue for Paul’s thorough silence about the church’s proactive evangelism in his letters, it argues that the explanations for such a silence cannot be adequately...
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Twin Cultures Separated by Centuries
ISBN: 9781783681181
£19.99
Spurgeon works from the Greek text of 1 Corinthians in a study of reverse-contextualisation, highlighting the commonalities between the contexts of Corinthian and Indian cultures and applying the principles to Indian Christians today. Spurgeon first presents Indian similarities to those in Corinth, moves on to biblical principles Paul raises for the Corinthian church’s attention–especially...
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1, 2, 3 John
ISBN: 9781783688685
£13.99
Today the Asian church ministers in a multi-religious and often multi-cultural environment and faces serious challenges. Thankfully we have a resource that offers guidance and encouragement – the ancient documents known as 1, 2 and 3 John. In this commentary Dr. Gilbert Soo Hoo provides careful textual analysis alongside contextual relevance in the hope that the reader will hear God’s voice,...
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Judges
ISBN: 9781783688678
£19.99
The book of Judges marks an important transition in the life of Israel. This commentary seeks to help readers navigate the many strange stories and characters of Judges by providing an overall framework for reading it and by explaining a way of entering its stories so that that they can be appropriated in an Asian context.
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Lamentations
ISBN: 9781783681914
£10.99
The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragic experiences. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experience of his fellow country men and women in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experience of the Jewish people after the destruction of Judah and the city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. By...
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Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?
ISBN: 9781783681075
£23.99
In this study, Dr Bobby Bose not only develops a solid biblical theology of death, he also reviews the teachings of contemporary and historical Christian theologians around the world, and examines the “state-after-death” beliefs of Hindus, Muslims and Secular Humanists.
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First Things First
ISBN: 9789966003829
£8.99
If you want to be a blessing to the kingdom, you have to get the basics right! First Things First deals with spiritual and practical issues you need to address in the early days of leadership, before the spotlight is on you.
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The Practice of Mission in Egypt
ISBN: 9781783681037
£26.99
Most of the historical mission studies focus on the work of Western missionaries going to Majority World countries. Few studies have examined the indigenous churches and their relationship with Western mission agencies in practising missions. This book is a historical study of the interaction between the American Presbyterian Mission and the Evangelical Church in Egypt.
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Becoming Like Jesus
ISBN: 9781783681068
£11.99
In this book, Chris Wright reflects on each of the nine qualities that the Apostle Paul includes in the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, showing how they are rooted in the character of God himself in the Old Testament, and modelled and taught by Jesus.
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The Church in the World
ISBN: 9781783681198
£29.99
Niringiye examines several formative periods for the Church of Uganda during concurrent chronological political eras characterized by varying degrees of socio-political turbulence, highlighting how the social context impacted the church’s self-expression. This is an excellent reflection on the Ugandan church bringing global attention to topics that hold great value to society, the church, and...
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Psalms 1–72
ISBN: 9781783688654
£20.99
This commentary provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. In addition the author provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include the likes of lament, praise, creation, meditation, depression and natural phenomena.
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Mission Drift?
ISBN: 9781783680955
£12.99
The author analyses several aspects that can cause “mission drift” and highlights some of the practical challenges related to combining social action and the proclamation of the gospel to avoid this with respect to the objectives of Christian integral mission. The viability of this new mission concept is tested with special reference to specific microfinance operations as a platform for social...
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Thinking Biblically about Islam
ISBN: 9781783689125
£20.99
This book seeks to ground the readers’ thinking about Islam and their relationships with Muslims on a biblical foundation by giving them a framework for thinking about religions and for seeing where the Bible can be applied to Islam and Muslims.
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Understanding and Developing Theological Education
ISBN: 9781907713880
£39.99
This handbook is about the leadership and curriculum development of theological education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this work intends to lay a theoretical foundation as well as give practical suggestions for the formation and design of theological education.
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Compassion and the Mission of God
ISBN: 9781783681143
£15.99
This book traces God’s compassion as it is revealed in the Old and New Testaments, exploring the expression and impact of compassion in the early church through its actions and teachings. Focusing on the church’s responsibility to be compassionate, Dr Rupen Das underlines the theological and missiological questions central to any discussion on the compassion of God. This book provides an...
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The Trinity among the Nations
ISBN: 9781783681051
£14.99
This publication focuses on Christian understandings of the character and work of God in various contexts. The contributors highlight global trends in trinitarian theology in relation to historic Christian confessions, especially the Nicene Creed, and draw out the rich implications of the doctrine of God for the church and Christian living today.
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Handbook for Supervisors of Doctoral Students in Evangelical Theological Institutions
ISBN: 9781783680962
£22.99
This book presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. It meets the need for a handbook that deals with supervision from the perspective of the supervisor who is an evangelical Christian and who teaches in an evangelical theological institution, although the principles set out here will also be of help to evangelical supervisors who work in a secular...
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Imaginative Preaching
ISBN: 9781783688999
£14.99
This book explores what is possible when the Scripture to be preached is prayed through the agency of two ancient prayer disciplines: lectio divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation. Through the experiences of eight vocational pastor-preachers this study tracks the difficulties, discoveries and delights as they commit to utilizing these prayer disciplines as part of their regular sermon...
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Best Practice Guidelines for Doctoral Programs
ISBN: 9781783680801
£9.99
Throughout the Majority World, evangelical theological education is experiencing unprecedented growth. As its impact reverberates through the Church, a central factor is the emergence of evangelical doctorate programs. This book includes resources for these programs emerging from ICETE’s Doctoral Initiative, including the Beirut Benchmarks for Research Doctoral Programs (2010), the Beirut...
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From Land to Lands, from Eden to the Renewed Earth
ISBN: 9781783680771
£28.99
The land is an important theme in the Bible. It is a theme through which the whole biblical history found in the Old and New Testaments can be studied and analyzed. Looking at the land in the Bible from its beginnings in the garden of Eden this publication approaches the theme from three distinct perspectives – holiness, the covenant, and the kingdom.
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Connecting Curriculum with Context
ISBN: 9781783680689
£10.99
Theological education doesn’t happen in isolation. Framed within all of the contexts emerging from today’s pluralistic world, its success must involve connecting curriculum to context. Graduates must engage effectively in specific ministry contexts. Engaging with various models of theological education, this book explores the challenge of context, as well as identifying steps in the logical...
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Serving Communities
ISBN: 9781783680849
£17.99
The contexts in which theological schools operate is changing rapidly, presenting CEOs, administrators, faculty, and governing bodies with new challenges. How can theological schools adapt to these changing contexts while maintaining missional clarity? What role do each of these groups of actors play in this process? This publication describes the experience of four theological schools and...
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Bible Translation in Suriname
ISBN: 9781783689040
£21.99
The Republic of Suriname, located in northern South America, has a long and rich history of Bible translation, going back to the middle of the eighteenth century. Missionaries learned the local languages and translated Scriptures into them. This book describes the difficult and sometimes complicated process of Bible translation in Suriname. It furnishes a brief biography of translators, both...
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Mission without Conquest
ISBN: 9781783689163
£18.99
Almost sixty years ago, the Mennonite missionary team working in the Argentine Chaco decided to look for ways to be effective in their ministry while being faithful to Jesus’ lifestyle and teaching. They found an alternative missionary style of walking alongside those they worked with, giving priority to the integrity of the local people. This is a historical narrative of how the Toba Qom...
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The Future of Humanity
ISBN: 9781907713835
£11.99
In this book, Murray Robertson breaks down Revelation 4 to 22 so that the concept, context, tone and contemporary message can be fully realised by those reading and preaching this apocalyptic text. Containing questions for discussion at the end of every chapter and a few sample sermon outlines, this is a very practical handbook for anyone committed to authentic biblical preaching.
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From Genocide to Generosity
ISBN: 9781783688838
£14.99
The stories of Rwandans transformed from haters to healers, bringers of violence to makers of peace.
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Every Believer a Disciple!
ISBN: 9781783688722
£16.99
The growth of Christianity in recent decades has been remarkable, but has it been growth with depth? This book was born out of the realization that churches throughout the world, despite their numerous evangelistic events and activities, are struggling to produce true disciples of Jesus. The author proposes an alternative ecclesial and missional paradigm, that will enable us to better equip...
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Responsibility, Chastisement and Restoration
ISBN: 9781783689026
£26.99
Many Old Testament scholars have focused their studies of justice on the eighth-century BC prophets Isaiah, Amos and Micah, giving little or no attention to Hosea. Neglect of Hosea in relation to justice arises from the common notion that he was a prophet of love, and although some studies concede that parts of the book deal with justice, it is often overlooked or given secondary importance to...
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Paul’s Viewpoint on God, Israel, and the Gentiles in Romans 9–11
ISBN: 9781783680474
£24.99
Over the years Romans 9–11 has been investigated from a variety of approaches, with one of the most prominent being an intertextual reading. However, most discussions of intertextual studies on this section of Romans fail to adequately address Paul’s discourse patterns and that of his Jewish contemporaries with regard to God, Israel, and the Gentiles.
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Mission Partnership in Creative Tension
ISBN: 9781783689316
£34.99
Cueva has refined his concept of ‘partnership in mission’ by advocating reciprocal contextual collaboration in this reflection on contemporary missiology. Referencing historical, theological and functional aspects of mission and analyzing its impact on the evangelical movement, he identifies that mission always develops with positive and negative tensions. Emphasizing an understanding of...
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Hermeneutics of Mission in Matthew
ISBN: 9781783689095
£21.99
Matthew’s Gospel is pivotal in scholarly discussion on the hermeneutical use of the Old Testament in the New. Sarma proposes that Matthew utilizes the Old Testament as a book of promise of God’s salvific plan and that Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. For Matthew, God’s purpose to save fallen humanity is the grand narrative of the Bible. Using promise-fulfillment as the interpretative...
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Preaching the Old Testament
ISBN: 9781783689347
£16.99
Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated and difficult to expound. Other preachers preach from the Old Testament frequently but fail to ‘handle’ it correctly, turning it into moralistic rules or symbolic lessons for our spiritual life. Wright proclaims preachers must not ignore the Old Testament. It is the Word of God! The Old Testament lays the...
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Reading Romans at Ground Level
ISBN: 9781783689200
£12.99
Many pastors in the provincial towns and rural villages of Malawi struggle to find practical relevance in the letter to the Romans. This book uses field research to characterize pastoral ministry and shows that Malawian pastors mostly use individual verses from Paul’s letter within inductive needs-driven sermons or gospel calls for conversion. A three-horizon contextual approach is used to...
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God’s Word for Today’s World
ISBN: 9781783689378
£7.99
Nothing is more important than hearing, understanding and obeying God’s Word. Our Christian lives and local churches depend on this for their life, health and growth. John Stott was well known worldwide for his commitment to the Bible, both in his preaching and in his living. In this brief but persuasive book, he demonstrates the power, authority and relevance of the Bible for every Christian...
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Jesus without Borders
ISBN: 9781783689170
£14.99
Offering an excellent glimpse of contemporary global, evangelical dialogue on the person and work of Jesus, this volume epitomizes the best Christian thinking from the Majority World in relation to Western Christian tradition and Scripture. The contributors engage throughout with historic Christian confessions — especially the Creed of Chalcedon — and unpack their continuing relevance for...
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Insights from the Lives of Olive Doke and Paul Kasonga for Pioneer Mission and Church Planting Today
ISBN: 9781783689248
£19.99
This publication addresses the most challenging phase in church-planting missions, the torch being passed from pioneering missionaries to indigenous leaders. Having observed a very different story in the relationship between Olive Doke and Paul Kasonga, Mbewe argues that the key is deep-rooted mutual respect and admiration. Following a biblical interpretation of missions and referencing...
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The Church
ISBN: 9781783689729
£14.99
Bishop Niringiye pleads as Jesus warned, we should not be in haste to conclude that any community who speaks the language of ‘Lord, Lord’ is authentic church. Taking his cue from Hebrews 11 and 12 he explores ‘the people of God’, looking at the people of Israel, beginning with Moses, then the new Israel and the covenant in Christ, born through the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the life of the...
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Exploring Parables in Luke
ISBN: 9781783689408
£19.99
It is difficult to move from English proficiency to navigating the English of theological resources. ESL theology students face difficult concepts and different ways of thinking. This book helps students effectively engage with literature of their field. As students work to interpret Jesus’ parables in light of his person and work, they will grow in their English and theological proficiency....
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The Theology of the Land in Amos 7-9
ISBN: 9781783689668
£21.99
In Amos the language about land is used extensively. However this subject of the land has never been studied as a topic in its own right, only as part of other themes. This work follows a synchronic reading of Amos and employing textual, literary and historical criticism the author carries out a careful analysis of the land. Although the findings are set in the context of the entire book, the...
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Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament
ISBN: 9781907713996
£16.99
Wright uncovers Jesus’ self-understanding as Son of Man and Son of God, following the path and fulfilling the call God placed before Israel. We discover the deeper we go into understanding the Old Testament, the closer we come to the heart of Jesus. This revised and updated edition digs deeper into the OT revealing the God Jesus embodied. Each chapter is followed with questions and exercises,...
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Seeing the Face of God
ISBN: 9781783689637
£21.99
Scrutinising previous scholarship and based on careful exegesis of several crucial passages in the Pentateuch, this publication presents the motif ”seeing the face of God” in an entirely new context of divine self-revelation.
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Can God Save My Village?
ISBN: 9781783689811
£26.99
The introduction of Christianity by missionaries in North-East India, without ignoring the positive contribution, failed to provide a sound theological foundation for the people of this region in their quest for identity and liberation. In this publication, the author, a native of the region, investigates the struggle for identity among the tribal people of North-East India and more...
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In Academia for the Church
ISBN: 9781783689460
£14.99
Tension between theory and practice in theological education is an unfortunate yet common occurrence, with educators sometimes finding themselves on one extreme or the other. Some academics can be so immersed in high-level theological discourse that they hardly interact with the main questions of the average church-goer, while others are so keen to be engaging and relevant they fail to be...
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Yahweh's Elegant Speeches of the Abrahamic Narratives
ISBN: 9781783689750
£24.99
This publication is a pioneering work in the contemporary study of stylistics, reminding the reader of the literary elegance and beauty of the speeches of Yahweh in the Abrahamic narratives. It studies the attribution, aesthetics and representations of these divine speeches.
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Missions amidst Pagodas
ISBN: 9781783689842
£15.99
For almost 200 years Protestant missionaries have endeavoured to communicate the gospel to Burmese Buddhists in Myanmar. However, Christianity among this people group is still regarded as a ‘potted plant’ with former Buddhists being separated from their community and culture. In this publication Peter Thein Nyunt, a former Buddhist monk, examines past and current approaches of the Protestant...
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Concrete Time and Concrete Eternity
ISBN: 9781783689781
£21.99
This publication investigates how Karl Barth’s doctrine of time and eternity can contribute to the continued understanding of the relationship of divine eternity to time or temporality. Examining from a theological, philosophical and physical perspective, with emphasis on the Trinity, as well as Barth’s Christology and pneumatology, Lui helps us understand Barth’s doctrine. Barth’s...
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Russian Baptists and Orthodoxy, 1960-1990
ISBN: 9781783689903
£34.99
Russian Baptists and the Orthodox Church have had a difficult and, on occasion, dramatic relationship over the past 150 years. Despite the evident dissimilarity,in theology, church practice and traditions, there is common ground, which has been largely unexplored. Focusing mainly on 1960 to 1990 the author investigates the differences and similarities between the two denominations, recognising...
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Theology of Work and Poverty Alleviation in Mozambique
ISBN: 9781907713651
£15.99
This publication seeks to determine the need, possibilities, and strategies, necessary to alleviate urban poverty in Mozambique through the tool of transformational business, understood out of a Contextual Theology of Work (CTOW). Focusing on the Maputo metropolitan area, but also wider contexts, the author examines the dynamic relationship of urban poverty, unemployment and work.
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A Theological Examination of Symbolism in Ezekiel with Emphasis on the Shepherd Metaphor
ISBN: 9781783689965
£24.99
Ezekiel holds true to the prophetic tradition in his use of symbolic sign-acts, particularly the shepherd metaphor found in chapter 34. Addressing the subject of failed leadership in secular and sacred domains, the author points to Ezekiel’s use of symbolism and the shepherd motif to show what society stands to lose under bad leadership and governance.
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Reading Psalm 145 with the Sages
ISBN: 9781907713354
£21.99
Traditionally, the Psalms have been read in reference to their historical context. This publication suggests reading a psalm in its literary context and with reference to the editorial intent of its placement in the Psalter. The study analyzes Psalm 145, a unique Davidic psalm, providing the reader with an in-depth understanding of the purpose of its placement.
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Our Politeuma Is in Heaven!
ISBN: 9781907713743
£21.99
In this work the author asks: who were these enemies Paul was speaking to? What did they do wrong? Why did they deserve destruction? In search of these questions the investigation looks to the early Christian communities and their formation within the socio-political realities of the urban centers of the Roman Empire.
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A Study of Current Leadership Styles in the North African Church
ISBN: 9781907713804
£28.99
Indigenous church leadership is a new phenomenon in North Africa. Until recently, non-Muslim background believers were the only leaders of churches in this region. With the current growth of national churches there are increasingly more leaders from a Muslim background leading to a diverse range of leadership styles. This publication explores church leadership in North Africa, investigates...
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Making Disciples in Africa
ISBN: 9781907713712
£16.99
With two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africa professing to be Christian it should be a concern to all Christians that the biblical worldview has had little impact on the shaping of contemporary African culture. In this book Jack Chalk analyses the belief systems of the worldviews that are based on Christianity and African Traditional Religion.
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A Time for Mission
ISBN: 9781907713026
£12.99
Drawing on his involvement in missionary work over many years, Samuel Escobar explores how the church spreads the Christian faith. God's Word forms the foundation for his reflections, while he uses insights from theological and historical studies as well as from the social sciences to gain a clearer understanding of the church's missionary calling.
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Development of Chinese Church Leaders
ISBN: 9781907713460
£24.99
Confucianism and its influence on culture in East Asia has profoundly impacted Chinese churches and the development of their leaders. This work seeks to build an indigenous approach to developing church leaders by understanding the theoretical, and the situational foundations, of relational leadership from both cultural and biblical perspectives. The research is further enriched through case...
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The African Christian and Islam
ISBN: 9781907713972
£31.99
During the summer of 2010 Ghana played host to the first ever conference held within Africa to focus solely on the relationship of the African Christian and Islam. This book is a collection of the papers presented by 22 of the delegates forming a historical survey and thematic assessment of the African Christian and Islam.
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Foundations for African Theological Ethics
ISBN: 9781907713163
£26.99
Morality is central to the life of every community or society. Our ethical decisions and choices are made based on our convictions about how we perceive God, the world and ourselves. At the core of these convictions are our biblical, religious, social, moral and cultural values that shape our character and behaviour. This book has integrated these values from three contexts - African,...
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The Human Condition
ISBN: 9781907713040
£11.99
Responding to the challenges of the human condition, Joe Kapolyo recognizes both the authority of the Bible, which teaches that people are created in the image of God but also corrupted by rebellion and sin, and the relevance of distinctly African perspectives on what it means to be human. Although he reads these perspectives critically, they lead him to reaffirm the biblical vision of...
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Ahmadi and Christian Socio-Political Responses to Pakistan’s Blasphemy LawsISBN: 9781783683017£26.99
Even Muslims are threatened by the misuse of these laws, however a disproportionate number of victims targeted by these laws come from two minority groups, the Ahmadis and Christians. Julius focuses on how these groups have been affected by Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, their reactions to these laws, and why they respond differently. He provides a tool for Christians to understand what it means...
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MicahISBN: 9781783683253£11.99
The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.
Micah contains a...
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Thinking Theologically about Language TeachingISBN: 9781783682881£17.99
We can overlook bringing our work in line with the reality created, sustained, and purposed through Christ. This is much more than working with excellence. Language teachers are at a crossroads of linguistics, culture, and education. These essays establish pedagogy upon theology, providing guidance to glorify God specific to language teaching.
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African VoicesISBN: 9781783683031£19.99
This publication explores the significant presence of African Christianity in Britain. It is a unique expression of theology from African Christians, contextualizing the gospel for a multicultural British society. Under three key areas of missiology, contextual constructive theology and transformative practical theology the contributors interact with topics such as reverse missiology, African...
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Towards Vital Wholeness in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783682935£15.99Critics are increasingly bringing attention to flaws of theological education. This examination of the issue of holistic practices in theological schools provides sage and doable solutions where others have only observed systemic gaps. Jaison dissects issues, diagnoses symptoms and prescribes the way forward to stronger leaders practising ministry.
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Knowing God – The TrilogyISBN: 9781783688968£29.99
This trilogy is now available in one volume for the first time. As the Godhead is indivisible, so should be our understanding and examination of the Trinity, therefore it is fitting for these three books on discovering God in the Old Testament Scriptures to be available as one coherent book. With a new preface and revised content, this book will be as valuable a resource for the church today...
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A Study of the Emergence and Early Development of Selected Protestant Chinese Churches in the PhilippinesISBN: 9781783682812£34.99
Uayan weaves the story of six churches in the Philippines into the local history of their individual settings. Uayan presents a rich and previously unacknowledged heritage and support from US mission organisations from 1898–1946. The seeds sown in Chinese communities across the Philippines resulted in indigenous churches that are bearing fruit in missionary activity in China. This is an...
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Out of the Shadows of African Traditional ReligionISBN: 9789966062291£9.99
Francinah Baloyi was sixteen when the ancestors demanded that she continue the family tradition and be trained as a sangoma, one through whom the spirits would speak. She was twenty-three when Christ appeared to her in vision and cast out those spirits, showed her heaven and hell, brought her to repentance, and commissioned her to proclaim him. Today, she is a powerful preacher, who has led...
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Preaching the New TestamentISBN: 9781783682669£16.99
Mark Meynell skilfully brings the New Testament to life. Guiding the reader through the New Testament, using a host of worked examples, sample sermons and personal exercises, this book offers ideas and approaches to stretch even the most seasoned preachers. This resource makes an excellent companion to Christopher Wright’s Preaching the Old Testament.
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MatthewISBN: 9781783681716£18.99
The Great Commission is yet to be fulfilled. Asian churches, like Matthew’s original audience, are encountering various challenges as they obey Jesus’ last command in the First Gospel. The promise of the presence of God accompanies Jesus’ command and in Matthew’s narrative God’s presence is seen powerfully in Jesus’ life. Believers today can hold to the same promise, and this promise should be...
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Strangers in the KingdomISBN: 9781783682775£11.99
This book asks why God cares for the displaced, presenting biblical, theological, and missiological foundations for ministries to those impacted this way. Addressing humanitarian and legal needs of the displaced is the starting point, but relief, repatriation, and resettlement programs need to help the stranger find a place to belong.
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Christian Generosity according to 2 Corinthians 8–9ISBN: 9781783682607£26.99
In this book, Dr Habarurema applies biblical scholarship, historical enquiry and contemporaneous analysis to generosity and financial reward in 2 Corinthians 8–9, as well as to the prosperity gospel movement. With a clear focus on the concepts of divine charis and autarkeia, this study provides insight into the apostle Paul’s exhortations to care for the poor and vulnerable in society as a...
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The Story of the Church in South AfricaISBN: 9781783682485£17.99
Roy provides comprehensive, succinct historical analysis with sympathy and honesty. He does not shy away from failures and sins of the participants in this story of South Africa. This book is a testimony of divine love and patience in the midst of human folly and frailty as well as successes and faithful service to God.
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Beginning from Man and WomanISBN: 9781783682706£21.99
Engaging with contemporary thought on love and family, Wong argues our notion of love has been deeply influenced by modern technological culture and political ideologies, to the detriment of familial relationships. He presents a notion of Christ’s love bearing the characteristics of fraternal, incarnational, and unfolding love, pertinent to relationships between husbands and wives, parents and...
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The Perilous SayingsISBN: 9781783682409£21.99
Dr Amos Winarto Oei brings fresh clarity and understanding of the antitheses of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Providing a thorough evaluation of key historical and contemporary interpretations of Matthew 5:21–48 from notable theologians, Oei illustrates the unity surrounding the teachings of Jesus, even among disparate denominational traditions.
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 1ISBN: 9781783682188£19.99
This book is the first of three publications to accompany and support the IPAL seminars and provide wider access to the principles required by academic leaders for institutional development. The contributing chapters are all aimed to share the expertise and understanding the authors have of leading evangelical academic institutions and are organised under four sections of foundations for...
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Partnership Theology in Creative Access RegionsISBN: 9781783681082£16.99
Partnerships in mission are grounded in relationships, relationships that flow from the Trinity and are manifested in the purpose of God, the body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the church. Through this book the body of Christ will be encouraged to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the accomplishment of the Great Commission, and achieve far more in partnership than could be...
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Preaching That Comes AliveISBN: 9781783682447£17.99
Using real-life sermon examples from across Asia that reflect issues facing Asian Christians, Maggie Low builds a picture of a sermon as a body taking you step-by-step through guidelines for what this body needs to come alive. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced preacher, you will learn to preach more confidently and relevantly through this skilful integration of biblical theology,...
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Brother Bakht SinghISBN: 9781783682522£21.99
Brother Bakht Singh, a Sikh convert was a foremost evangelist and Bible teacher in India, well known as a pioneer in gospel contextualization and proponent of indigenous churches. Nuthalapati analyzes how aspects of Indian religiosity, biblical and western Christianity were adopted, rejected, reinterpreted, or revolutionized.
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Pastoral PreachingISBN: 9781783681808£13.99
Church congregations are not being given a comprehensive, biblical understanding of the faith. Drawing on his own experience as a pastor in Zambia, Conrad Mbewe tackles issues such as the content of pastoral preaching, how pastoral preaching relates to church life, finding the time to prepare pastoral sermons, and dealing with discouragement. Throughout the book, it is clear that the author’s...
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Live, Listen, TellISBN: 9781783681624£8.99
New guides readers through sermon preparation and hearing God through the Scriptures. By drawing on life and Scripture, especially the road to Emmaus narrative, he illustrates that preachers are living, listening and telling a story. New shows how to prayerfully listen to the Scriptures in preaching preparation and how the fruit of this leads to a sermon – and impacts the way we live, listen...
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IsesomoISBN: 9781783681747£9.99
This biography tells the story of Bishop Muhindo Isesomo, DR Congo country coordinator for Langham Preaching. Following a radical conversion from a hedonistic life in his youth, Isesomo has dedicated himself to preaching the Gospel indiscriminately in a divided, war-torn nation, even to guerrilla soldiers in the jungle’s depths. Isesomo never sought high office in the Anglican church but his...
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Children’s Perceptions of the Role of Biblical Narratives in Their Spiritual FormationISBN: 9781783682362£24.99
In the Bible, storytelling is an important means to pass on the revelation of God. God repeatedly commanded Israel to tell his mighty acts to the next generation. Churches follow this mandate and use biblical narratives as a means to transmit God’s self revelation to enable transformation. Dr George listens to the voices of children between the ages of 9–11 years to understand their...
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Global Kingdom, Global PeopleISBN: 9781783681983£11.99
This book gives a prophetic call to proclaim the good news and do justice in and towards every culture under the sun, while demystifying some of the major narratives that inform worldviews across the globe today. And it is the kingdom of God for every tribe, tongue, people and nation that brings true global unity not globalization.
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Taking Up the MantleISBN: 9781783682065£16.99
Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example of the godly men and women that came before them. From the Panama Congress of 1916 to the end of the millennium, this book introduces...
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DeuteronomyISBN: 9781783681228£10.99
In this clear introduction to Deuteronomy aimed for preachers, pastors and Bible students, Barker covers the major themes and issues. Helpful study questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunity for discussion in groups. This integral Old Testament book comes alive in this very useful guide. In Deuteronomy we discover the rich theology of the God who keeps promises, for Deuteronomy...
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Relational PreachingISBN: 9781783682140£16.99
Relational Preaching is a guide to help achieve greater depth in your preaching through developing a stronger relationship with the Lord, with Scripture, and with your listeners. Its message is direct and down to earth. Its style is devotional and prayerful. Preachers around the world will be blessed as they join the author in soaking themselves in Scripture and reflecting on what these...
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Let the Gospels Preach the GospelISBN: 9781783681426£10.99
Based on his own sermons preached over a number of years at All Souls Church in London, Christopher Wright explores the rich variety of the cross of Christ and lets the four Gospels preach the Gospel in their own way. An excellent resource for preachers, which is further enriched by the final chapter that provides a personal commentary on how Wright prepared each of the sermons.
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This Is True GraceISBN: 9781783681846£21.99
Sun investigates the coherence between the social behavioural instructions and the theological teachings found in 1 Peter. Engaging with the Balch-Elliott debate, she argues that the core question should not be whether Christians should separate from, or accommodate to, wider society, but whether their behaviour is consistent with their ultimate allegiance to God. Sun convincingly demonstrates...
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The Spirit over the EarthISBN: 9781783682560£14.99
The contributors to this volume reflect deeply on the role of the Holy Spirit in both the church and the world in dialogue with their respective contexts and cultures. Taking African, Asian, and Latin American cultural contexts into account gives rise to fresh questions and insights regarding the Spirit's work as witnessed in the world and demonstrates how the theological heritage of the West...
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The Motif of Hospitality in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783681211£20.99
This book provides an integrated biblical, theological, and educational rationale to in- form theological educators of the place of hospitality in enhancing their quest to create more effective learning environments for the holistic formation of students. Dr Davina Soh explores key elements of hospitality such as inclusion, presence, care, and reciprocity, which when combined, can deliver the...
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No More Cheeks to Turn?ISBN: 9789966003386£9.99
When a Christian has “turned the other cheek” only to be slapped on the other, what options remain? How should Christians respond to violence against them? In this book Sunday Agang tells of his own journey from an angry young pastor to a peacemaker. The questions he asks throughout are intended to help Christians understand the practical implications of a Christ-centred theological response...
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Competencies for Leading in DiversityISBN: 9781783682102£21.99
The patriarchal approach to leadership in the African context is indeed an enigma, judging from the unpredictable outcomes and the quest for effective leadership. The Lord Jesus calls his followers to servant leadership. The secular world has also established the efficacy of the servant leadership approach for cutting-edge leadership. This book looks at the nature of evangelical associations...
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Writing and ResearchISBN: 9781783688951£20.99
Written in a simple yet engaging style, Dr Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work.
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Rethinking Missio Dei among Evangelical Churches in an Eastern European Orthodox ContextISBN: 9781783681044£24.99
This publication seeks to evaluate the various missionary approaches both from the Evangelical and Orthodox perspective. Reconciling each the author provides a platform to introduce a new missionary paradigm for Eastern European Evangelical churches.
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Mission through DiasporaISBN: 9781783681099£19.99
Surveying 652 US Chinese churches about their mission activities, along with interviews of a sub-set of respondents, Dr Wu provides analysis and explanation of mission activities using diaspora theories. The trend for Chinese diaspora church mission to take a “Chinese first” approach capitalizes on shared language, culture and transnational networks to advance the gospel. In this era of...
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Excellence in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783682027£14.99
Theological schools are often led by teachers with minimal administrative experience or training. Excellence in Theological Education is designed to help leaders of theological schools, especially within the Majority World, to affirm the excellence of their own training institutions, and where excellence may be lacking, to discover ideas that will strengthen the quality of administration and...
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The Dynamics of Biblical PreachingISBN: 9781907713774£12.99
Jonathan Lamb illustrates the power of God’s Word by focusing our attention on the heart, task and purpose of preaching by leading us through Nehemiah 8:1-12. Reworked to benefit from the authors’ years of experience working alongside indigenous preaching movements around the world, this book includes excellent resources for group studies, preaching preparation and running a preachers’ group.
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The Preacher’s PortraitISBN: 9781783680467£9.99
In this updated version of The Preacher’s Portrait John Stott presents a portrait of the ideal preacher; a portrait painted by the hand of God himself on the broad canvas of the New Testament. rough studying ve roles of a preacher – steward, herald, witness, father, and servant – Stott illustrates God’s ideal for a preacher’s character, message and purpose.
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Theological Models of the Doctrine of the TrinityISBN: 9781783689064£13.99
Dr Kombo brings a unique and valuable contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language. He recognises and brings into focus God’s self-presentation in Scripture. Kombo interacts with how various traditions viewed God and their interpretation of the Trinity including a distinctly African view of God from the Luo language...
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Heralds and CommunityISBN: 9781783689019£28.99
This book is part of an ongoing discussion in the scholarly community about Paul’s understanding of the relationship between his own mission and the church’s mission. While this study endorses some previous scholars who exegetically argue for Paul’s thorough silence about the church’s proactive evangelism in his letters, it argues that the explanations for such a silence cannot be adequately...
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Twin Cultures Separated by CenturiesISBN: 9781783681181£19.99
Spurgeon works from the Greek text of 1 Corinthians in a study of reverse-contextualisation, highlighting the commonalities between the contexts of Corinthian and Indian cultures and applying the principles to Indian Christians today. Spurgeon first presents Indian similarities to those in Corinth, moves on to biblical principles Paul raises for the Corinthian church’s attention–especially...
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1, 2, 3 JohnISBN: 9781783688685£13.99
Today the Asian church ministers in a multi-religious and often multi-cultural environment and faces serious challenges. Thankfully we have a resource that offers guidance and encouragement – the ancient documents known as 1, 2 and 3 John. In this commentary Dr. Gilbert Soo Hoo provides careful textual analysis alongside contextual relevance in the hope that the reader will hear God’s voice,...
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JudgesISBN: 9781783688678£19.99
The book of Judges marks an important transition in the life of Israel. This commentary seeks to help readers navigate the many strange stories and characters of Judges by providing an overall framework for reading it and by explaining a way of entering its stories so that that they can be appropriated in an Asian context.
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LamentationsISBN: 9781783681914£10.99
The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragic experiences. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experience of his fellow country men and women in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experience of the Jewish people after the destruction of Judah and the city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. By...
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Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?ISBN: 9781783681075£23.99
In this study, Dr Bobby Bose not only develops a solid biblical theology of death, he also reviews the teachings of contemporary and historical Christian theologians around the world, and examines the “state-after-death” beliefs of Hindus, Muslims and Secular Humanists.
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First Things FirstISBN: 9789966003829£8.99
If you want to be a blessing to the kingdom, you have to get the basics right! First Things First deals with spiritual and practical issues you need to address in the early days of leadership, before the spotlight is on you.
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The Practice of Mission in EgyptISBN: 9781783681037£26.99
Most of the historical mission studies focus on the work of Western missionaries going to Majority World countries. Few studies have examined the indigenous churches and their relationship with Western mission agencies in practising missions. This book is a historical study of the interaction between the American Presbyterian Mission and the Evangelical Church in Egypt.
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Becoming Like JesusISBN: 9781783681068£11.99
In this book, Chris Wright reflects on each of the nine qualities that the Apostle Paul includes in the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, showing how they are rooted in the character of God himself in the Old Testament, and modelled and taught by Jesus.
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The Church in the WorldISBN: 9781783681198£29.99
Niringiye examines several formative periods for the Church of Uganda during concurrent chronological political eras characterized by varying degrees of socio-political turbulence, highlighting how the social context impacted the church’s self-expression. This is an excellent reflection on the Ugandan church bringing global attention to topics that hold great value to society, the church, and...
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Psalms 1–72ISBN: 9781783688654£20.99
This commentary provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. In addition the author provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include the likes of lament, praise, creation, meditation, depression and natural phenomena.
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Mission Drift?ISBN: 9781783680955£12.99
The author analyses several aspects that can cause “mission drift” and highlights some of the practical challenges related to combining social action and the proclamation of the gospel to avoid this with respect to the objectives of Christian integral mission. The viability of this new mission concept is tested with special reference to specific microfinance operations as a platform for social...
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Thinking Biblically about IslamISBN: 9781783689125£20.99
This book seeks to ground the readers’ thinking about Islam and their relationships with Muslims on a biblical foundation by giving them a framework for thinking about religions and for seeing where the Bible can be applied to Islam and Muslims.
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Understanding and Developing Theological EducationISBN: 9781907713880£39.99
This handbook is about the leadership and curriculum development of theological education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this work intends to lay a theoretical foundation as well as give practical suggestions for the formation and design of theological education.
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Compassion and the Mission of GodISBN: 9781783681143£15.99
This book traces God’s compassion as it is revealed in the Old and New Testaments, exploring the expression and impact of compassion in the early church through its actions and teachings. Focusing on the church’s responsibility to be compassionate, Dr Rupen Das underlines the theological and missiological questions central to any discussion on the compassion of God. This book provides an...
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The Trinity among the NationsISBN: 9781783681051£14.99
This publication focuses on Christian understandings of the character and work of God in various contexts. The contributors highlight global trends in trinitarian theology in relation to historic Christian confessions, especially the Nicene Creed, and draw out the rich implications of the doctrine of God for the church and Christian living today.
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Handbook for Supervisors of Doctoral Students in Evangelical Theological InstitutionsISBN: 9781783680962£22.99
This book presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. It meets the need for a handbook that deals with supervision from the perspective of the supervisor who is an evangelical Christian and who teaches in an evangelical theological institution, although the principles set out here will also be of help to evangelical supervisors who work in a secular...
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Imaginative PreachingISBN: 9781783688999£14.99
This book explores what is possible when the Scripture to be preached is prayed through the agency of two ancient prayer disciplines: lectio divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation. Through the experiences of eight vocational pastor-preachers this study tracks the difficulties, discoveries and delights as they commit to utilizing these prayer disciplines as part of their regular sermon...
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Best Practice Guidelines for Doctoral ProgramsISBN: 9781783680801£9.99
Throughout the Majority World, evangelical theological education is experiencing unprecedented growth. As its impact reverberates through the Church, a central factor is the emergence of evangelical doctorate programs. This book includes resources for these programs emerging from ICETE’s Doctoral Initiative, including the Beirut Benchmarks for Research Doctoral Programs (2010), the Beirut...
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From Land to Lands, from Eden to the Renewed EarthISBN: 9781783680771£28.99
The land is an important theme in the Bible. It is a theme through which the whole biblical history found in the Old and New Testaments can be studied and analyzed. Looking at the land in the Bible from its beginnings in the garden of Eden this publication approaches the theme from three distinct perspectives – holiness, the covenant, and the kingdom.
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Connecting Curriculum with ContextISBN: 9781783680689£10.99
Theological education doesn’t happen in isolation. Framed within all of the contexts emerging from today’s pluralistic world, its success must involve connecting curriculum to context. Graduates must engage effectively in specific ministry contexts. Engaging with various models of theological education, this book explores the challenge of context, as well as identifying steps in the logical...
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Serving CommunitiesISBN: 9781783680849£17.99
The contexts in which theological schools operate is changing rapidly, presenting CEOs, administrators, faculty, and governing bodies with new challenges. How can theological schools adapt to these changing contexts while maintaining missional clarity? What role do each of these groups of actors play in this process? This publication describes the experience of four theological schools and...
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Bible Translation in SurinameISBN: 9781783689040£21.99
The Republic of Suriname, located in northern South America, has a long and rich history of Bible translation, going back to the middle of the eighteenth century. Missionaries learned the local languages and translated Scriptures into them. This book describes the difficult and sometimes complicated process of Bible translation in Suriname. It furnishes a brief biography of translators, both...
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Mission without ConquestISBN: 9781783689163£18.99
Almost sixty years ago, the Mennonite missionary team working in the Argentine Chaco decided to look for ways to be effective in their ministry while being faithful to Jesus’ lifestyle and teaching. They found an alternative missionary style of walking alongside those they worked with, giving priority to the integrity of the local people. This is a historical narrative of how the Toba Qom...
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The Future of HumanityISBN: 9781907713835£11.99
In this book, Murray Robertson breaks down Revelation 4 to 22 so that the concept, context, tone and contemporary message can be fully realised by those reading and preaching this apocalyptic text. Containing questions for discussion at the end of every chapter and a few sample sermon outlines, this is a very practical handbook for anyone committed to authentic biblical preaching.
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From Genocide to GenerosityISBN: 9781783688838£14.99
The stories of Rwandans transformed from haters to healers, bringers of violence to makers of peace.
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Every Believer a Disciple!ISBN: 9781783688722£16.99
The growth of Christianity in recent decades has been remarkable, but has it been growth with depth? This book was born out of the realization that churches throughout the world, despite their numerous evangelistic events and activities, are struggling to produce true disciples of Jesus. The author proposes an alternative ecclesial and missional paradigm, that will enable us to better equip...
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Responsibility, Chastisement and RestorationISBN: 9781783689026£26.99
Many Old Testament scholars have focused their studies of justice on the eighth-century BC prophets Isaiah, Amos and Micah, giving little or no attention to Hosea. Neglect of Hosea in relation to justice arises from the common notion that he was a prophet of love, and although some studies concede that parts of the book deal with justice, it is often overlooked or given secondary importance to...
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Paul’s Viewpoint on God, Israel, and the Gentiles in Romans 9–11ISBN: 9781783680474£24.99
Over the years Romans 9–11 has been investigated from a variety of approaches, with one of the most prominent being an intertextual reading. However, most discussions of intertextual studies on this section of Romans fail to adequately address Paul’s discourse patterns and that of his Jewish contemporaries with regard to God, Israel, and the Gentiles.
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Mission Partnership in Creative TensionISBN: 9781783689316£34.99
Cueva has refined his concept of ‘partnership in mission’ by advocating reciprocal contextual collaboration in this reflection on contemporary missiology. Referencing historical, theological and functional aspects of mission and analyzing its impact on the evangelical movement, he identifies that mission always develops with positive and negative tensions. Emphasizing an understanding of...
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Hermeneutics of Mission in MatthewISBN: 9781783689095£21.99
Matthew’s Gospel is pivotal in scholarly discussion on the hermeneutical use of the Old Testament in the New. Sarma proposes that Matthew utilizes the Old Testament as a book of promise of God’s salvific plan and that Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. For Matthew, God’s purpose to save fallen humanity is the grand narrative of the Bible. Using promise-fulfillment as the interpretative...
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Preaching the Old TestamentISBN: 9781783689347£16.99
Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated and difficult to expound. Other preachers preach from the Old Testament frequently but fail to ‘handle’ it correctly, turning it into moralistic rules or symbolic lessons for our spiritual life. Wright proclaims preachers must not ignore the Old Testament. It is the Word of God! The Old Testament lays the...
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Reading Romans at Ground LevelISBN: 9781783689200£12.99
Many pastors in the provincial towns and rural villages of Malawi struggle to find practical relevance in the letter to the Romans. This book uses field research to characterize pastoral ministry and shows that Malawian pastors mostly use individual verses from Paul’s letter within inductive needs-driven sermons or gospel calls for conversion. A three-horizon contextual approach is used to...
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God’s Word for Today’s WorldISBN: 9781783689378£7.99
Nothing is more important than hearing, understanding and obeying God’s Word. Our Christian lives and local churches depend on this for their life, health and growth. John Stott was well known worldwide for his commitment to the Bible, both in his preaching and in his living. In this brief but persuasive book, he demonstrates the power, authority and relevance of the Bible for every Christian...
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Jesus without BordersISBN: 9781783689170£14.99
Offering an excellent glimpse of contemporary global, evangelical dialogue on the person and work of Jesus, this volume epitomizes the best Christian thinking from the Majority World in relation to Western Christian tradition and Scripture. The contributors engage throughout with historic Christian confessions — especially the Creed of Chalcedon — and unpack their continuing relevance for...
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Insights from the Lives of Olive Doke and Paul Kasonga for Pioneer Mission and Church Planting TodayISBN: 9781783689248£19.99
This publication addresses the most challenging phase in church-planting missions, the torch being passed from pioneering missionaries to indigenous leaders. Having observed a very different story in the relationship between Olive Doke and Paul Kasonga, Mbewe argues that the key is deep-rooted mutual respect and admiration. Following a biblical interpretation of missions and referencing...
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The ChurchISBN: 9781783689729£14.99
Bishop Niringiye pleads as Jesus warned, we should not be in haste to conclude that any community who speaks the language of ‘Lord, Lord’ is authentic church. Taking his cue from Hebrews 11 and 12 he explores ‘the people of God’, looking at the people of Israel, beginning with Moses, then the new Israel and the covenant in Christ, born through the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the life of the...
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Exploring Parables in LukeISBN: 9781783689408£19.99
It is difficult to move from English proficiency to navigating the English of theological resources. ESL theology students face difficult concepts and different ways of thinking. This book helps students effectively engage with literature of their field. As students work to interpret Jesus’ parables in light of his person and work, they will grow in their English and theological proficiency....
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The Theology of the Land in Amos 7-9ISBN: 9781783689668£21.99
In Amos the language about land is used extensively. However this subject of the land has never been studied as a topic in its own right, only as part of other themes. This work follows a synchronic reading of Amos and employing textual, literary and historical criticism the author carries out a careful analysis of the land. Although the findings are set in the context of the entire book, the...
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Knowing Jesus Through the Old TestamentISBN: 9781907713996£16.99
Wright uncovers Jesus’ self-understanding as Son of Man and Son of God, following the path and fulfilling the call God placed before Israel. We discover the deeper we go into understanding the Old Testament, the closer we come to the heart of Jesus. This revised and updated edition digs deeper into the OT revealing the God Jesus embodied. Each chapter is followed with questions and exercises,...
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Seeing the Face of GodISBN: 9781783689637£21.99
Scrutinising previous scholarship and based on careful exegesis of several crucial passages in the Pentateuch, this publication presents the motif ”seeing the face of God” in an entirely new context of divine self-revelation.
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Can God Save My Village?ISBN: 9781783689811£26.99
The introduction of Christianity by missionaries in North-East India, without ignoring the positive contribution, failed to provide a sound theological foundation for the people of this region in their quest for identity and liberation. In this publication, the author, a native of the region, investigates the struggle for identity among the tribal people of North-East India and more...
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In Academia for the ChurchISBN: 9781783689460£14.99
Tension between theory and practice in theological education is an unfortunate yet common occurrence, with educators sometimes finding themselves on one extreme or the other. Some academics can be so immersed in high-level theological discourse that they hardly interact with the main questions of the average church-goer, while others are so keen to be engaging and relevant they fail to be...
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Yahweh's Elegant Speeches of the Abrahamic NarrativesISBN: 9781783689750£24.99
This publication is a pioneering work in the contemporary study of stylistics, reminding the reader of the literary elegance and beauty of the speeches of Yahweh in the Abrahamic narratives. It studies the attribution, aesthetics and representations of these divine speeches.
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Missions amidst PagodasISBN: 9781783689842£15.99
For almost 200 years Protestant missionaries have endeavoured to communicate the gospel to Burmese Buddhists in Myanmar. However, Christianity among this people group is still regarded as a ‘potted plant’ with former Buddhists being separated from their community and culture. In this publication Peter Thein Nyunt, a former Buddhist monk, examines past and current approaches of the Protestant...
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Concrete Time and Concrete EternityISBN: 9781783689781£21.99
This publication investigates how Karl Barth’s doctrine of time and eternity can contribute to the continued understanding of the relationship of divine eternity to time or temporality. Examining from a theological, philosophical and physical perspective, with emphasis on the Trinity, as well as Barth’s Christology and pneumatology, Lui helps us understand Barth’s doctrine. Barth’s...
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Russian Baptists and Orthodoxy, 1960-1990ISBN: 9781783689903£34.99
Russian Baptists and the Orthodox Church have had a difficult and, on occasion, dramatic relationship over the past 150 years. Despite the evident dissimilarity,in theology, church practice and traditions, there is common ground, which has been largely unexplored. Focusing mainly on 1960 to 1990 the author investigates the differences and similarities between the two denominations, recognising...
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Theology of Work and Poverty Alleviation in MozambiqueISBN: 9781907713651£15.99
This publication seeks to determine the need, possibilities, and strategies, necessary to alleviate urban poverty in Mozambique through the tool of transformational business, understood out of a Contextual Theology of Work (CTOW). Focusing on the Maputo metropolitan area, but also wider contexts, the author examines the dynamic relationship of urban poverty, unemployment and work.
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A Theological Examination of Symbolism in Ezekiel with Emphasis on the Shepherd MetaphorISBN: 9781783689965£24.99
Ezekiel holds true to the prophetic tradition in his use of symbolic sign-acts, particularly the shepherd metaphor found in chapter 34. Addressing the subject of failed leadership in secular and sacred domains, the author points to Ezekiel’s use of symbolism and the shepherd motif to show what society stands to lose under bad leadership and governance.
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Reading Psalm 145 with the SagesISBN: 9781907713354£21.99
Traditionally, the Psalms have been read in reference to their historical context. This publication suggests reading a psalm in its literary context and with reference to the editorial intent of its placement in the Psalter. The study analyzes Psalm 145, a unique Davidic psalm, providing the reader with an in-depth understanding of the purpose of its placement.
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Our Politeuma Is in Heaven!ISBN: 9781907713743£21.99
In this work the author asks: who were these enemies Paul was speaking to? What did they do wrong? Why did they deserve destruction? In search of these questions the investigation looks to the early Christian communities and their formation within the socio-political realities of the urban centers of the Roman Empire.
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A Study of Current Leadership Styles in the North African ChurchISBN: 9781907713804£28.99
Indigenous church leadership is a new phenomenon in North Africa. Until recently, non-Muslim background believers were the only leaders of churches in this region. With the current growth of national churches there are increasingly more leaders from a Muslim background leading to a diverse range of leadership styles. This publication explores church leadership in North Africa, investigates...
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Making Disciples in AfricaISBN: 9781907713712£16.99
With two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africa professing to be Christian it should be a concern to all Christians that the biblical worldview has had little impact on the shaping of contemporary African culture. In this book Jack Chalk analyses the belief systems of the worldviews that are based on Christianity and African Traditional Religion.
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A Time for MissionISBN: 9781907713026£12.99
Drawing on his involvement in missionary work over many years, Samuel Escobar explores how the church spreads the Christian faith. God's Word forms the foundation for his reflections, while he uses insights from theological and historical studies as well as from the social sciences to gain a clearer understanding of the church's missionary calling.
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Development of Chinese Church LeadersISBN: 9781907713460£24.99
Confucianism and its influence on culture in East Asia has profoundly impacted Chinese churches and the development of their leaders. This work seeks to build an indigenous approach to developing church leaders by understanding the theoretical, and the situational foundations, of relational leadership from both cultural and biblical perspectives. The research is further enriched through case...
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The African Christian and IslamISBN: 9781907713972£31.99
During the summer of 2010 Ghana played host to the first ever conference held within Africa to focus solely on the relationship of the African Christian and Islam. This book is a collection of the papers presented by 22 of the delegates forming a historical survey and thematic assessment of the African Christian and Islam.
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Foundations for African Theological EthicsISBN: 9781907713163£26.99
Morality is central to the life of every community or society. Our ethical decisions and choices are made based on our convictions about how we perceive God, the world and ourselves. At the core of these convictions are our biblical, religious, social, moral and cultural values that shape our character and behaviour. This book has integrated these values from three contexts - African,...
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The Human ConditionISBN: 9781907713040£11.99
Responding to the challenges of the human condition, Joe Kapolyo recognizes both the authority of the Bible, which teaches that people are created in the image of God but also corrupted by rebellion and sin, and the relevance of distinctly African perspectives on what it means to be human. Although he reads these perspectives critically, they lead him to reaffirm the biblical vision of...
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