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"Seldom is a book published that reflects such bold independence of thought, such freedom from the fetters of tradition, and such complete objectivity in the study of the Scriptures. It is a book to be reckoned with by all serious students of the Bible."--from the Introduction by Dr. William W. Adams of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Internationally known among Bible scholars for his significant books in the field of biblical theology, Dr. Robert Shank here offers a penetrating study of all the pertinent New Testament Scriptures on the doctrine of perseverance. In doing so,...

-Through the years, I have read carefully every serious work on the question of election...I found no work that addressed itself to the question in this thorough, objective, competent manner or afforded such satisfactory, obviously Biblical constructions.... I have every confidence that time will prove this to be the definitive work on the difficult question of election.---from the Introduction by Dr. William W. Adams of the Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryIn this comprehensive treatment of all pertinent Scripture passages dealing with election, Dr. Shank demonstrates that Calvin's...

This seminal study of the Christian theory of the atonement examines the story of Christian violence. "Cross Purposes" offers a rich historical and theological overview of the evolution of various atonement theories, using literature, art and philosophy to provide a creative and provocative reading.

A deeply and passionately argued examination of the inextricably bound natures of personal identity and atonement.>

Does God suffer within himself? Does God suffer only in the humanity of Jesus Christ? Or does only the God-man Jesus Christ suffer? This book seeks to demonstrate that the suffering of God has an "ontological status" in Luther's Theologia Crucis. The discussion concentrates on three constituents of Luther's theology - Christology, soteriology, and Trinity - to see how each of them establishes the assertion that God suffers. It also places Luther within the modern discussions of Essential Apathy: Luther accepts the Old Church's Theopaschitism, but rejects Patripassianism, a heresy of the Old...

Popular television host and minister, Andrew Wommack shows that the power of God's grace brought complete redemption, allowing readers to release guilt and condemnation and receive the freedom of a life of peace, joy, and success. Andrew Wommack, seen nationwide on his television broadcast. The Gospel Truth, brings a remarkable revelation of God's grace for readers today! Digging deep into the book of Romans, Andrew shows that the Gospel, or "good news," is that despite our sins and the judgment we deserve, God has provided complete redemption for us. Complete redemption or salvation includes...

Beware of the grace escape.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound we sing
For by grace you have been saved by faith we recite
We live under grace we preach
But do we really "understand" grace?
Grace has become a part of the basic vocabulary of every Christian. Unfortunately, many believers are abusing God s amazing gift of grace. They have perverted God s undeserved gift of forgiveness, making it a license for immorality, self-indulgence, and minimal involvement in God s kingdom. In the process they are robbing themselves of the joy that comes from obedience to...

Are Christians merely forgiven, or do they possess the righteousness of Christ? Recently the time-honored understanding of the doctrine of justification has come under attack. Many question how-or if-we receive the full righteousness of Christ.

Martin Luther said that if we understand justification "we are in the clearest light; if we do not know it, we dwell in the densest darkness." And now, in this new and important book, John Piper accepts Luther's challenge. He points out that we need to see ourselves as having been recipients of the imputation of Christ's righteousness and...

The question of whether Paul teaches that Christ's righteousness is imputed to the believer has been debated for roughly four hundred years. Some of the questions that arise are: What is the connection between Adam and the rest of the human race? How did Christ fulfill the role of the second or new Adam? How can the "ungodly" stand before a righteous God?

In Jesus' Blood and Righteousness, Brian Vickers investigates the key Pauline texts linked historically to the topic of imputation. Though Vickers spends a good deal of time on the particulars of each text, he keeps one...

With America's confidence in the Bible at an all-time low and the strength of her spiritual convictions waning, it is essential for Christians--especially Christian leaders--to be well-grounded in biblical theology. To have a clear and comprehensive understanding of the key doctrines of evangelicalism.

In response, professor and award-winning author Bruce Demarest has made plain God's glorious plan of salvation, his provision for the human dilemma through Christ's work on the cross, and the application of saving grace to unbelievers. Demarest's unique approach defines each topic,...

Believers often take for granted the great act of salvation provided to us by the work of Jesus Christ. Beginning with the Old Testament sacrifices and the prophecies that foreshadowed Christ, authors Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington guide believers through the biblical overview of Christ's atonement. The Great Exchange helps believers see how the Old Testament practices tie in with the New Testament discussion of Christ's great work of salvation.

As believers work through these principles, they will begin to recognize that even though we deserve condemnation and punishment from a...

Forgiveness The word itself fills our hearts with peace and hope; yet, countless Christians are plagued by haunting feelings of inadequacy and guilt. While their heads tell them they are forgiven, their hearts cry out that they are guilty. This updated version of the previously published Forgiven Forever gets right to the heart of the questions that steal the joy God intends for our lives:

• Where does guilt come from?
• Why can't I stop feeling guilty?
• Why can't I believe God will forgive me?

As Beam gently unmasks our fears,...

His sensitive theological acumen and skill in judicious exposition is seen clearly in this book. You will find him devoted to Jesus Christ, and therefore seeking to bring glory to His name on every page. This extensive study is becoming known as a classic, having been reprinted many times. With 272 pages, you will find this book one of the most extensive expositions of those Scriptures which bear on the Atonement.

Christians trying to model their lives after Jesus may find that He gets buried under lists, rules, and formulas. Now bestselling author Randy Alcorn offers a simple two-point checklist for Christlikeness based on John 1:14. The test consists of balancing grace and truth, equally and unapologetically. Grace without truth deceives people, and ceases to be grace. Truth without grace crushes people, and ceases to be truth. Alcorn shows the reader how to show the world Jesus -- offering grace instead of the world's apathy and tolerance, offering truth instead of the world's relativism and...