This book is directed primarily at evangelical Christians, but will have a wider interest in general ecumenical Christian circles as well. Its primary aim is to challenge evangelical Christians to conceive of and live out the gospel in a manner that does justice to the full implications of the kingdom of God - the mission and message of Jesus. In today's global context, issues of social justice and compassion for the poor and oppressed are conceived of and responded to within the framework of human rights. The reader will discover that these two frameworks, the kingdom and human rights, have...

Hebrews must be the most encouraging book in the New Testament. We know this because the whole book is signed off as a "word of encouragement" (13:22). This is a special kind of encouragement linked to New Testament prophecy. The contents of Hebrews underlines its value. It constitutes the clearest and most worked out theology of the atonement, or the saving work of Christ, in scripture. It also provides the most explicit dual statement of the divinity and humanity of Christ. If you believe in Jesus and understand Hebrews, you should become profoundly assured of your salvation. To understand...