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Paul & the Power PAUL of Grace John M.G. Barclay Distills the essence of Barclay’s much-acclaimed Paul and the Paul Gift, which was reviewed as Apostle of the Heart Set Free “brilliant, an opus from a senior F.F. Bruce scholar with which anyone in Bruce’s magnum opus! “An the field is obliged to interact. exposition of all the primary It is a model of surefooted use themes in Paul’s thought as of theory, devastating criticism these developed in the his- of previous interpretation, and torical context of his life and thorough command of travels. Convincing from sources,”—Review of Biblical Lit- every vantage point—histor- erature. 200 pages, softcover. Eerdmans. ical, theological, psycholog- UF874611 Retail $22.00 ...... ical, personal—it is a bal- RBC $15.99 anced and attractive book,”— Chris tian Century. 510 pages, Pauline Dogmatics softcover. Eerdmans. The Triumph of God’s Love UF47781 Retail $30.00 ...... Douglas A. Campbell RBC $20.99 The culmination of 30 years of research by one of our leading Who Created Pauline experts. Much indebted Christianity? to Barth, Campbell considers Fresh Approaches to the implications of Paul’s think- the Relationship ing on so many subjects, high- lighting Christ’s lordship, God’s Between Paul & Jesus love, and the Spirit’s ongoing Edited by Craig A. Evans work in the world. A magnifi- & Aaron W. White cent theological feast! 740 An all-star cast of contributors pages, hardcover. Eerdmans. on this perennial topic: Stanley Porter on when Paul met Jesus; UF875648 Retail $64.99 ...... RBC $47.99 Sarah Harris on female fol- lowers of Jesus and Paul; Rain- Perspectives on Paul er Riesner on four recent views Five Views of Paul and the Jesus tradition; Edited by Scot McKnight & Alister McGrath on Jesus and Paul concerning discipleship; B.J. Oropeza D.A. Carson on justification by faith in Jesus and Paul; Hear the Roman Catholic per- etc. 464 pages, hardcover. Hendrickson. spective as espoused by Brant UF072706 Retail $49.95 ...... RBC $31.99 Pitre, the traditional Protestant view by A. Andrew Das, the Paul and the Faithfulness new perspective view by James D.G. Dunn, the Paul-within- of God, 2 Volumes Judaism view by Magnus N.T. Wright Zetterholm, and the gift view The fourth volume (in two by John M.G. Barclay. Now you books) of this highly praised se- decide which is the most ac- ries. “The most important con- curate and compelling. 288 pages, softcover. Baker. tribution on New Testament stud- UF960757 Retail $29.99 ...... ies by a British scholar in recent RBC $21.99 times. Wright paints with a fine More Studies on Paul brush on a very large canvas. It is a remarkable achievement and UF876768 African Ameri can Readings of Paul, will demand detailed scholarly Lisa M. Bowens ...... 40.00 27.99 appraisal,”—Theology. 1700 pages UF099721 Apostle of Persuasion, total, two softcovers. Fortress. James W. Thompson ...... 36.99 28.99 UF812627 The Conversion of the Imagination, UF626831 Retail $89.00 ...... RBC $51.99 Richard B. Hays ...... 25.50 18.99 Also of interest: UF873439 Paul and the Language of Faith, UF421672 God and the Faithfulness of Paul, C. Heilig, Nijay K. Gupta ...... 34.99 24.99 J.T. Hewitt & M.F. Bird, eds...... 49.00 38.99 UF852704 Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ: UF730594 Paul: A Biography, N.T. Wright ...... 19.99 14.99 A Pauline Theology—Second Edition, Thomas R. Schreiner ...... 50.00 36.99 Paul, a New Covenant UF855261 Paul’s “Works of the Law” in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception, Jew Matthew J. Thomas ...... 36.00 25.99 Brant Pitre, Michael P. UF844235 The Theology of Paul the Apostle, Barber & John A. Kincaid James D.G. Dunn ...... 48.00 34.99 E.P. Sanders’s Paul and Palestin- UF852314 Voices and Views on Paul: Exploring Scholarly ian Judaism set off an earth- Trends, Ben Witherington III & quake in modern Pauline stud- Jason A. Myers ...... 30.00 21.99 ies. Previous simplistic, flawed UF871787 What Saint Paul Really Said, N.T. Wright 18.00 13.49 readings of ancient Judaism were swiftly overturned. But what should the new consensus look like? Here three Catholic thinkers outline what they feel Ask for a FREE copy is now the most fruitful model of our Bibles Catalog! for the self-understanding of the apostolic church. 304 pages, softcover. Eerdmans. UF873767 Retail $35.00 ...... RBC $24.99 22 On page 13—Bruce’s The Epistle to the Hebrews. pg2223_RBC Summer 2021 4/12/2021 12:29 PM Page 23

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THEOLOGY Jesus Unleashed John MacArthur Dorothy Sayers once com- The Very Good Gospel plained that modern believers Lisa Sharon Harper tend to “pare the claws of the “Harper, a Chris tian social ac- Lion of Judah, certifying him tivist and public speaker for So- ‘meek and mild.’” Not John journers, has released a salient, MacArthur, who gives you a full provocative look at Scripture 360-degree view of the Savior, through the lens of her own life. bold in his confrontations, When systematic theologian strong and assertive in his James W. McClendon coined the teaching like some Old Testa- phrase ‘biography as theology,’ ment prophet. 160 pages, hard- he was advocating for life stories cover. Nelson. like these, which remake the way we think,”—Publishers Weekly. UF242971 Retail $14.99 ...... RBC $9.99 240 pages, softcover. Waterbrook. MacArthur boldly confronts the claims of Christ! UF202970 The Jesus You Can’t Ignore ...... 15.99 11.99 UF428585 Retail $17.00 ...... RBC $12.99 Essential Chris tian Theology, Chris tian Doctrine Third Edition Edited by Millard J. Erickson John MacArthur Evangelical, conservative, Baptist, The chancellor emeritus of and Reformed, Erickson’s classic the Master’s Seminary and has become a standard in semi- Master’s University system- naries and colleges. “Destined to atizes the Calvinist views that be the major beginning text in have shaped his ministry for systematic theology for evangeli- 50 years. A detailed, robust cals in the twenty-first century,”— presentation of doctrine that Review & Expositor. New material can be pored over time and has been added on atonement, again. Logical, refreshingly lu- justification, and divine fore- cid; includes ample discus- knowledge. 1280 pages, hardcover. Baker. sion questions. 480 pages, UF036439 Retail $54.99 ...... RBC $42.99 hardcover. Crossway. The Holiness of God, UF571855 Retail $39.99 ...... RBC $28.99 Revised and Systematic Theology Expanded Edition SAVE An Introduction to R.C. Sproul 44% Biblical Doctrine When YHWH revealed himself Wayne Grudem on Mt. Sinai in a blazing fire, Keeping technical terms to darkness and gloom, a tempest, a minimum, Grudem serves and the sound of a trumpet, the up a thorough overview of Israelites were terrified. If even Chris tian beliefs. Blending an animal touched the moun- elements of intellectual and tain, it was to be stoned. Sproul spiritual formation, this best- revisits the awe and wonder we selling college and seminary all should feel before such a mys- text illuminates the knowing terium tremendum. 240 pages, softcover. Tyndale. and doing of theology in per- sonal and parish life. Fea- UF39655 Retail $17.99 ...... RBC $12.49 tures cross-referenced bibliogra- Seminal Sproul works: UF320016 Essential Truths of the Chris tian Faith . .17.99 13.49 phies. 1264 pages, hardcover. Zondervan. UF2347119 Now That’s a Good Question! ...... 17.99 13.49 UF28670 Retail $54.99 ...... RBC $30.99 UF075483 Enjoying God ...... 17.00 14.99 Also available: UF13354 Chosen by God ...... 17.99 12.99 UF278166 Hardcover and Laminated Study Sheet 64.98 31.49 UF531531 Video Lectures—5 DVDs ...... 49.99 44.99 Seven Churches, Four Horsemen, One Lord SAVE A mammoth monumental James Montgomery Boice, $21 study from MacArthur: edited by Biblical Doctrine Philip Graham Ryken Edited by John MacArthur This is the last series of sermons & Richard Mayhue Boice ever gave at Tenth Presby- Though much of the Bible is terian Church in Philadelphia. written in narrative, over the Throwing away elaborate charts centuries theologians have of prophecy predictions, he lifts gradually built up a doctrinal Jesus high as triumphant servant, framework to describe the na- victorious lamb, and king who ture of God, salvation, and the will reign forever. An expositor ongoing work of the Holy par excellence, Boice helped lead the resurgence of Re- Spirit in the church and world. formed theology in contemporary Amer i ca. 336 pages, This reliable, lucid overview is hardcover. P&R. eager to encourage growth in devout believers. 1152 UF957647 Retail $27.99 ...... RBC $22.99 pages, hardcover. Crossway. Build your theological house on the rock! UF545917 Retail $60.00 ...... RBC $38.99 UF852147 Foundations of the Chris tian Faith, Revised and Also available: Expanded, James Montgomery Boice . . .50.00 36.99 UF457401 Spanish Edition ...... 44.99 23.49

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A New Systematic Theology of the THEOLOGY Chris tian Faith Robert L. Reymond The Five Solas Series, Widely used in seminaries, this re- 5 Volumes SAVE source is a monumental presenta- $ tion of creedal Christianity from a Edited by 24 Reformed perspective. Reymond is Matthew Barrett particularly fond of analyzing Scrip- A rallying cry for the Refor ma - ture for every position he takes. Fur- tion was sola scriptura, soli Deo thermore, he interacts with the full gloria, solus Christus, sola fide, gamut of contemporary issues and and sola gratia. Now all five so- controversies. There are fine appendices covering special las are splendidly celebrated topics. 1248 pages, hardcover. Zondervan. in the Word by Matthew Bar- UF0108955 Retail $64.99 ...... RBC $36.49 rett; God’s glory by David Van- The definitive English-language translation: Drunen; Christ by Stephen UF22028 Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Volumes, Wellum; faith by Thomas Schreiner; and grace by Carl J.T. McNeill, ed.; F.L. Battles, trans. . . . .110.00 84.49 Trueman. 1200 pages total, five softcovers. Zondervan. UF533964 Retail $89.99 ...... RBC $65.99 Mysteries of the Messiah Rabbi Jason Sobel Reading with the Grain The New Testament writers see Jesus of Scripture as the Messiah who fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, prototypes, Richard B. Hays “Rich and provocative. By and allusions. Rabbi Sobel, raised penetrating and insightful Jewish but now a follower of Yeshua, analysis of so many texts and pulls back the curtain to let you see by encouraging so many crit- innumerable twining links and con- ical hermeneutical issues, nections, showcasing God’s hand in Hays makes an important the salvation of Israel and the world. contribution,”—Theological 208 pages, hardcover. Nelson. Studies. Hays’s most signifi- UF240059 Retail $24.99 ...... RBC $15.99 cant essays over the past 25 Also available: years collected into one keep- UF0133612 DVD and Study Guide ...... 42.99 27.99 sake volume. 448 pages, hard- UF0133605 DVD only ...... 29.99 18.99 cover. Eerdmans. UF0133582 Extra Study Guide ...... 13.99 9.49 UF878452 Retail $55.00 ...... RBC $36.99 Revelation and God, From the premier Volume 1: Reformed Reformed thinker: Systematic Theology A History of Western Joel R. Beeke & Paul M. Smalley Philosophy and Theology In this monumental undertaking, John M. Frame Beeke and Smalley offer a com- Is the human mind the arbiter prehensive overview of the dis- of values and wisdom, or tinctives of the Chris tian faith, should we rely more on the rev- drawing heavily from Puritan and elation of God’s Word? Frame Reformed sources. Unlike more castigates the great Western tra- dry, academ ic competitors, their dition of independent thought, aim is to combine the historical, theological, and spiritual, which puts man at the center in order to engage the entire person. 1309 pages, hardcover. and God on the periphery, be- Crossway. cause with that approach, even our best intentions and highest thoughts are decidedly warped. 864 pages, hard- UF3559839 Retail $60.00 ...... RBC $42.49 cover. P&R. Also in the series: UF3559877 Men and Christ, Volume 2 ...... 65.00 32.99 UF950846 Retail $59.99 ...... RBC $45.99 Also available by the author: The Doctrine of UF444746 John Frame’s Selected Shorter Writings, 3 Volumes ...... 59.97 29.99 the Word of God UF382170 Systematic Theology ...... 54.99 36.49 John M. Frame The concluding volume of Frame’s Never before translated SAVE magnificent Reformed vision. The into English! prologue of John’s Gospel featured $54 Christ as the Word of God who Reformed Dogmatics, took on our humanity and became 5 Volumes a lantern for the entire sin-filled Geerhardus Vos, translat- world. Frame demonstrates how familiar he is with the ins and outs ed by Richard B. Gaffin Born in the Netherlands, Vos of both historical and modern con- came to Amer ica in 1881, troversies. 684 pages, hardcover. P&R. where he became a famed UF522647 Retail $39.99 ...... RBC $31.99 member of the Princeton Also in the Theology of Lordship series: school of theology. He has UF22634 The Doctrine of God ...... 39.99 31.99 been singled out as being the UF60262 The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God 29.99 23.99 “father of Reformed biblical the- UF527963 The Doctrine of the Christian Life . . . . .49.99 32.49 ology.” This is the first time his magnum opus has ever UF383791 Buy all four and SAVE! ...... 151.99 119.99 fully been translated into English. 1344 pages total, five Also of interest by John Frame: hardcovers. Lexham. UF389380 Apologetics: A Justification of Christian Belief, Second Edition ...... 19.99 15.99 UF444819 Retail $174.75 ...... RBC $119.99 Christianbook.com • 1-800-CHRISTIAN (1-800-247-4784) 27 pg2829_RBC Summer 2021 4/12/2021 12:19 PM Page 28

Miracles, 2 Volumes THEOLOGY The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts Craig S. Keener The End of the “Belongs in the library of every per- Chris tian Life son who is seriously interested in J. Todd Billings whether or not events akin to the “Is both a comfort and a guide. New Testament miracle stories have You will benefit from reflection occurred at other times and places in the venerable tradition of and/or still occur today. This is ars moriendi (the art of dying). most likely the most extensive com- You, too, are traveling, not as pilation of ancient texts ever,”— prisoners under a grim sen- Denver Journal. Magisterial, meticulously researched. 1238 tence of death, but as pilgrims pages total, two hardcovers. Baker. making your way to the house UF039522 Retail $75.00 ...... RBC $58.99 of God in the undiscovered country singing the Psalms of The Covenant of Works ascent,”—Chris tianity Today. J.V. Fesko 224 pages, softcover. Brazos. “The covenant of works” became a UF434206 Retail $19.99 ...... RBC $14.99 regular feature of Reformed thought “A powerful testimony,”—Publishers Weekly: in the 16th century. It was believed UF433582 Rejoicing in Lament, J. Todd Billings . . .20.00 13.99 God had made an agreement with Adam—don’t eat from the tree of 50 Core Truths of knowledge; be fruitful; multiply; the Chris tian Faith subdue the earth. Obedience meant eternal life; disobedience meant Gregg R. Allison death. Fesko shows how this federal Succinct, carefully constructed es- theology arose and would evolve. says seek to cover all topics crucial 324 pages, hardcover. Oxford University. to Christian maturity. Sections deal with the big idea; key UF071363 Retail $99.00 ...... RBC $84.99 themes; relevant Scripture; un- Further your study with Fesko! derstanding each doctrine; major UF962591 The Need for Creeds Today ...... 21.99 15.99 errors; teaching each doctrine; ongoing questions and issues; The Mystery of the Trinity putting each doctrine into prac- Vern S. Poythress tice; and recommended resources. Something of a polymath, 432 pages, softcover. Baker. Poythress, by extensive research, UF019128 Retail $29.99 ...... RBC $21.99 has put together this amaz ing Arm yourself with Allison’s insights! compendium drawing on the rich- UF562464 The Church: An Introduction ...... 14.99 10.99 es of Chris tian theistic; Thomistic; monotheistic (e.g., Judaism, Is- The Devil’s Redemption, lam); and philosophical perspec- tives. Indeed, to meditate on God’s 2 Volumes attributes has been the life’s work A New History and for many a leading mystic. 704 Interpretation of pages, softcover. P&R. Chris tian Universalism UF956517 Retail $49.99 ...... RBC $33.99 Michael J. McClymond “Simply put, there is no other Theologians on the book like this. It is monumen- Chris tian Life Series tal—given the more than 150 A series of accessible introduc- thinkers spanning two millen- tions to the great influential teach- nia. It will serve as a welcome ers and leaders! After offering a resource to be consulted and brief biographical sketch, each re-consulted in future studies volume explores the faith, on universalism. These two thought, and insights of its subject sweeping volumes inform and in greater depth—and suggests challenge,”—Modern Theology. 1376 pages total, two soft- the practical applications of their covers. Baker. wisdom from the past for our UF963383 Retail $90.00 ...... RBC $76.99 lives in the present. Approx. 225 “Brilliant and impassioned,”—Reading Religion: pages each, softcovers. Crossway. UF246223 That All Shall Be Saved, UF540745 Bavinck: Following Jesus in Faithful Service, David Bentley Hart ...... 26.00 22.49 John Bolt ...... 19.99 12.49 UF511882 Bonhoeffer: From the Cross, for the World, The Holy Trinity Stephen J. Nichols ...... 19.99 14.99 UF539565 Calvin: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever, Robert Letham Michael Horton ...... 19.99 13.99 A former winner of the ECPA UF535055 Edwards: Alive to the Beauty of God, Gold Medallion Award! Letham Dane C. Ortlund ...... 19.99 14.99 is fully conversant with the Trin- UF539718 Newton: To Live Is Christ, Tony Reinke 21.99 15.99 ity’s biblical foundations, its his- UF537289 Owen: Living for the Glory of God in Christ, torical development, notable Matthew Barrett & Michael Haykin . . . . .21.99 15.99 modern studies, and recent con- UF539527 Packer: Knowing God in Christ, Walking troversies. He revels in every facet by the Spirit, Sam Storms ...... 18.99 13.99 of this doctrine that distinguishes UF531392 Schaeffer: Countercultural Spirituality, Chris tianity from the other William Edgar ...... 19.99 14.99 monotheistic faiths. 704 pages, UF543870 Spurgeon: Alive in Christ, softcover. P&R. Michael Reeves ...... 19.99 14.99 UF543197 Warfield: Living Life in the Light of the Gospel, UF953779 Retail $29.99 ...... RBC $19.99 Fred G. Zaspel ...... 19.99 14.99

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THEOLOGY Rejoice & Tremble Michael Reeves There is a tendency in modern evan- gelicalism to turn God into a pal SAVE who pats us on the back with each $ step in our Christian walk. We forget New International 134 that God is also holy and cannot Dic tion ary of Theology abide iniquity, hence should also be and Exegesis, 10 Volumes feared. Reeves wants us to embrace Good reference books are the backbone all of God’s attributes on the way to of any library. These are two of the best! They canvass happiness, wholeness, and beauty. thousands of words and offer semantic domain indices, 176 pages, hardcover. Crossway. up-to-date research, and English-language bibliographies. UF565328 Retail $19.99 ...... RBC $14.99 All Hebrew and Greek terms have been transliterated. “An amaz ing feat,”—Chris tianity Today: “Essential references,”—Christianity Today. Softcovers and UF839834 Delighting in the Trinity, hardcovers. Zondervan. Michael Reeves ...... 18.00 10.99 UF222768 Retail $449.98 ...... 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Liturgy of the Ordinary SPIRITUALITY Tish Harrison Warren “2018 Book of the Year,”— Chris tianity Today: “Warren has The Deeply beautifully ‘enfleshed’ the Formed Life concepts and doctrines of faith into quotidian moments Rich Villodas showing how every hour can How can one discover bal- become an occasion for grace ance and focus in today’s and renewal. She will train storm-tossed seas? Villodas your eyes to see holy beauty points to five proven paths all around.” Turning mun- of monastic, multiracial, dane routines into mini emotional, sexual, and mis- epiphanies. 184 pages, soft- sional values that produce cover. InterVarsity. enduring growth. Putting these all into practice, your UF846788 Retail $20.00 ...... RBC $8.99 chances for spiritual matu- rity improve immensely. God Ever Greater 256 pages, hardcover. Wa- Brian O’Leary terbrook. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Ex- UF5654384 Retail $24.00 ...... RBC $14.49 ercises is a series of meditations designed to help people over- Echoing Hope come their passions, so as to de- How the Humanity of Jesus vote themselves more fully to Redeems Our Pain God. The will is activated in its pursuit of perfection. O’Leary Kurt Willems concurs with the soundness of Are you burdened with a Ignatius’s ascetic advice, finding heavy load of care? Rest as- his spiritual direction indispens- sured, Jesus was there before able. 152 pages, softcover. Litur- you and has undergone gical Press. equally severe trials and temptations. Combining UF688137 Retail $19.95 ...... RBC $16.49 deep theological insight with “Studious, powerful,”—Midwest Book Review: personal tales and practical UF435771 The Ignatian Adventure, Kevin O’Brien 14.95 11.99 suggestions, Willems, host of Theology Curator podcast, Two bestsellers combined knows how to lift your spirits into one volume! with a valiant, hope-filled vi- sion. 224 pages, softcover. Waterbrook. Fearfully and UF193508 Retail $16.00 ...... RBC $11.99 Wonderfully The Marvel of Bearing Beautiful Resistance God’s Image The Joy of Conviction in Dr. Paul Brand & a Culture of Compromise Philip Yancey Jon Tyson Two Gold Medallion Award Drawing alarming parallels winners, revised and com- with Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s ex - bined! “The reader comes peri ence in Nazi Germany, away in awe of the fearful and Tyson sees Amer ica adrift. Cul- wonderful construction of the ture’s views on sexuality, ethics, body God has given to each politics, technology, poverty, of us, an appreciation for the spiritual realm this illus- and race are a far cry from what trates, and reverence for the God in whom both find Jesus taught. Maybe it’s time their source,”—Chris tianity Today. 272 pages, hardcover. to mount an underground InterVarsity. movement of discipleship and UF845700 Retail $25.00 ...... RBC $17.49 resistance in our own day! 224 The authors describe pain as God’s warning signal to pages, softcover. Mult no mah. the body: UF290693 Retail $17.00 ...... RBC $12.99 UF25523 The Gift of Pain ...... 16.99 12.99 On the Road with The Road Back to You Ian Morgan Cron & Saint Augustine Suzanne Stabile James K.A. Smith “Cron and Stabile walk “Exploring Confessions, through the Enneagram’s Smith asserts that Augus- nine diferent personality tine’s insights into freedom, types and their distinct ways ambition, sex, friendship, of seeing the world, showing parenting, justice, and how each one has a poten- death have much to say to tially infinite number of ex- seekers today. Christians are pressions, strengths, and migrants searching for weaknesses,”—Foreword Re- home, aware of their de- views. “The beauty of the En- pendence, vulnerability, neagram is its clarity,”—Pub- and need of a faith com- lishers Weekly. 238 pages, munity to help them ‘nour- hardcover. InterVarsity. ish new habits,’”—Publishers Weekly. 256 pages, hardcover. Brazos. UF846191 Retail $24.00 ...... RBC $12.49 Also available: UF433895 Retail $24.99 ...... RBC $18.49 UF846207 Study Guide ...... 10.00 6.99

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