John A. Broadus (1827-1895) was a founding faculty member and the second president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He preached to Robert E. Lee s army during the Civil War and later wrote the enduring classic, "A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons." A. T. Robertson called him "one of the finest fruits of modern Christianity." Charles Spurgeon deemed him the "greatest of living preachers." A. H. Newman described Broadus as "perhaps the greatest man the Baptists have produced."
Indeed, the legacy of Broadus lives on today, reflecting a model author, teacher,...
John A. Broadus (1827-1895) was a founding faculty member and the second president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He preached to Rob...
Are church denominations necessary; do they even have a future? Such questions are explored in Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the Future of Denominationalism, based on a conference of the same name held at Union University where Evangelical and Southern Baptist scholars addressed challenging issues of theology, polity, and practice. Contributors include:
Ed Stetzer ("Denominationalism: Is There a Future?")
James Patterson ("Reflections on 400 Years of the Baptist Movement")
Harry L. Poe ("The Gospel and Its Meaning")
Timothy George ("Baptists and...
Are church denominations necessary; do they even have a future? Such questions are explored in Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the Future of D...
Politics affect everyone everywhere. Yet most people do not know how to communicate or think methodically (much less unemotionally) about the issues at hand. What we need is for our thinking to be grounded in the basic framework of order, freedom, justice, and equality.
Award-winning professor Hunter Baker helps political amateurs gain a foundational understanding of the subject and encourages seasoned political observers to find a fresh perspective in this book. Learn how to fruitfully consider and discuss politics, and gain a greater capacity for evaluating political proposals and...
Politics affect everyone everywhere. Yet most people do not know how to communicate or think methodically (much less unemotionally) about the issue...
An excellent liberal arts education holds purpose-giving and society-shaping power. But how do we tap into that power and make the most of liberal learning for the glory of God?
Professor Gene Fant teaches how to maximize a liberal arts education by outlining its history, criticisms, purposes, and benefits. Ultimately, he shows that liberal learning equips us to become spiritually and intellectually empathetic people who are passionate about serving God, the church, and the world.
An excellent liberal arts education holds purpose-giving and society-shaping power. But how do we tap into that power and make the most of liberal ...
Enjoying poetry and novels can seem irrelevant and out of touch in a world of texting, tweeting, and blogging. But even in this technological age literature matters.
Seasoned professor Louis Markos invites us into the great literary conversation that has been taking place throughout the ages and illuminates the wisdom to be found therein. He offers both a guide to studying and understanding literature, especially poetry, and an inspiring look at what it means to think like poets and view the world through literary eyes. This book holds out a truth for all: that the understanding and...
Enjoying poetry and novels can seem irrelevant and out of touch in a world of texting, tweeting, and blogging. But even in this technological age l...
Description: Doctrine divides Not a few Christians dread doctrine, especially the doctrine of the church (ecclesiology) that allegedly causes much confusion, conflict, and controversy within the church. Many choose to avoid it, but James Leo Garrett Jr., Distinguished Professor of Theology Emeritus at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, is convinced that the much avoided and neglected ecclesiology is the place where the churches must begin to rediscover genuine unity, identity, and orthopraxy. Restore Unity, Recover Identity, Refine Orthopraxy examines Garrett's biblical notion of the...
Description: Doctrine divides Not a few Christians dread doctrine, especially the doctrine of the church (ecclesiology) that allegedly causes much co...
In the latest addition to the unique Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series, a New Testament scholar (Wilkins) and a theologian (Thoennes) team up to offer readers a robust introduction to biblical and theological studies. Designed to help Christian students delve into these disciplines, this readable guide outlines a distinctly evangelical approach to studying the Bible and theology. It succinctly defines a variety of sub-disciplines while highlighting key assumptions that are crucial for solid interpretation and application. The authors also explore important contemporary...
In the latest addition to the unique Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series, a New Testament scholar (Wilkins) and a theologian (Th...