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This book offers ways of theologizing intelligently about evil while at the same time putting it in its place. 'The underlying issues about the nature of evil ... are perennial and those who are believers in the God of Jesus Christ need to be well armed both intellectually and spiritually to address them ... this book is about how we are to think about evil, and by derivation how we are not to think.' Nigel Wright tries to steer a course between overestimating and underestimating the power of ev...

A Distinguished Theologian on the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Distinguished theologian Matthew Levering offers a historical examination of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, defending an Augustinian model against various contemporary theological views. A companion piece to Levering's Engaging the Doctrine of Revelation, this work critically engages contemporary and classical doctrines of the Holy Spirit in dialogue with Orthodox and Reformed interlocutors. Levering makes a strong dogmatic case fo...

"The name Hermann Gunkel is as familiar to biblical scholars as their own. Gunkel founded a 'school, ' fathered form-critical research, and taught most of the giants of the last generation. . ." --from the Introduction This little book, the first by Hermann Gunkel, shattered the reigning images of the New Testament idea of the Spirit. Gunkel's argument not only revolutionized the theology of his time but has continued to be foundational for most subsequent studies on the subject. As he did in so...

The Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy is the first complete English language history of the filioque written in over a century. Beginning with the biblical texts and ending with recent agreements on the place and meaning of the filioque, this book traces the history of the doctrine and the controversy that has surrounded it. From the Greek and Latin fathers, the ninth-century debates, and the Councils of Lyons and Ferrara-Florence, to the twentieth- and twenty-first century-theologian...

Two informative books concerning prophets, prophetic ministry, and prophetic operations! From the library of Abundant Truth Publishing: If They Be Prophets: This book brings clarity to the role of the prophet in the New Testament Church. In addition, it explores the prophetic person and the prophetic anointing. It is our prayer that believers will recognize the operation of the prophetic office and gift in the Church. The Prophetic Mantle: The gift of prophecy is an awesome gift. Paul instru...

The work of the influential Jesuit theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905–1988) has become a common point of reference in discussing the relationship of theology and the arts. However, the full significance of his theological aesthetics for both the emerging field of theology and the arts, as well as for interdisciplinary conversation with contemporary art and theory, remains to be unfolded. This book explores the ways in which Balthasar's theo-aesthetics, when taken together with his theologic...

With their extensive biblical knowledge and notable senses of humor, Bruce and Stan offer readers insightful truths to help them discover God and follow Him wholeheartedly. Acclaimed for their eye-catching layouts and easy-to-understand explanations, these guides encourage readers to become more knowledgeable and stronger in their Christian walk.The Holy Spirit often seems a most mysterious person. Bruce and Stan explore the many dimensions of the Spirit and His role in our lives, including: --...

The Triune God aims to secure our knowledge of the triune God by rightly ordering the theological language with which we praise him. It reaches its conclusions about how the doctrine should be handled on the basis of the way the Trinity was revealed. As such, it is a study that offers dogmatic principles for Trinitarian exegesis. Half of the volume establishes the biblical exposition and draws the doctrinal implications from it, showing that Trinitarianism is a gift of revelation before it is an...