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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 . new releases 35 . biblical studies 39 . .theology and doctrine 41 . .apologetics and worldview 43 . .philosophy and ethics 44 . church history 45 . baptist studies 46 . .hermeneutics 47 . .homiletics 49 . church leadership and ministry 52 . .bibles 63 . reference 67 . .evangelism and missions 69 . .christian higher education NEW RELEASES The Christ-Centered Expositor A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers TONY MERIDA The Christ-Centered Expositor by pastor and preaching professor Tony Merida provides a comprehensive overview of e ective expository preaching that begins with the inner life of the expositor, and then moves to the essential elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Ideal for pastors and students, The Christ-Centered Expositor will equip you for greater faithfulness to God, his Word, and his mission. TONY MERIDA is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C. He also serves as Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He is the author of several books including Ordinary and eight volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series, of which he also serves as a general editor, along with Danny Akin and David Platt. CONTENTS Foreword by Bryan Chapell Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Making of an E ective Expositor Part 1: The Expositor's Heart 2. Watch Your Life and Doctrine 3. Love the Christ-Centered Scriptures 4. Proclaim Christ from the Scriptures 978-1-4336- 8574-3 • $29.99 5. Rely on the Spirit’s Power Paperback • 320 pages 6. Cultivate a Vibrant Prayer Life 7. Preach and Teach for God’s Glory Part 2: The Expositor's Message 8. Step 1: Study the Text 9. Step 2: Unify the Redemptive Theme 10. Step 3: Construct an Outline 11. Step 4: Develop the Functional Elements 12. Step 5: Add an Introduction and Conclusion 13. Deliver the Word 14. Contextualize the Message Conclusion Appendices 1. A Historical Sketch of Preaching 2. Advice on Doing Exposition in Non-Pulpit Contexts 3. Sermon Outline Sheet 4. Sermon Evaluation Form Selected Bibliography 2 NEW RELEASES First Freedom The Beginning and End of Religious Liberty, Second Edition EDITED BY JASON G. DUESING, THOMAS WHITE, AND MALCOLM B. YARNELL III Challenges to religious liberty are increasingly common today as historical Christianity comes into confl ict with a new, secular orthodoxy. In this thoroughly revised second edition of First Freedom, leading evangelical scholars present the biblical and historical foundations for religious freedom in America, and address pressing topics such as: • Religious freedom and the exclusivity of the gospel • The Christian doctrine of religious liberty • Religious liberty and the public square • Religious freedom and the sexual revolution • Baptist contributions to religious freedom, and more The contributors equip churches, pastors, and Christian citizens to uphold this “fi rst freedom” given by God and defended by Christians throughout our nation’s history. JASON G. DUESING is Provost and Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. THOMAS WHITE is President of Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. MALCOLM B. YARNELL III is Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Director of the Center for Theological Research, and Director of the 978-1-4336- 4437-5 • $24.99 Oxford Study Program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Paperback • 288 pages Fort Worth, TX. CONTENTS Preface to the Second Edition Part 3: Contemporary Challenges to Religious Liberty Acknowledgments 7. Russell D. Moore, Conservative Christians in an Era of Introduction: Jason G. Duesing Christian Conservatives: Reclaiming the Struggle for Religious Part 1: Religious Liberty in History Liberty from Cultural Captivity 1. Paige Patterson, Mutually Exclusive or Biblically Harmonious: 8. Albert Mohler, The Gathering Storm: Religious Liberty in the Religious Liberty and Exclusivity of Salvation in Jesus Christ Wake of the Sexual Revolution 2. Thomas White, The Defense of Religious Liberty by the 9. Thomas White, Religious Liberty and Anabaptists and the English Baptists the Christian University 3. Malcolm B. Yarnell III, Early American Political Theology 10. Travis Wussow, International Law, Religious Freedom, Part 2: Religious Liberty 101 and Apostasy Laws in Majority-Muslim Countries 4. Barrett Duke, The Christian Doctrine of Religious Liberty 5. Evan Lenow, Religious Liberty and the Gospel Conclusion: Jason G. Duesing, The End of Religious Liberty 6. Andrew Walker, Religious Liberty and the Public Square Appendix 3 NEW RELEASES The Extent of the Atonement A Historical and Critical Review DAVID L. ALLEN The extent of Christ’s atoning work on the cross is one of the most divisive issues in evangelical Christianity. In The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review, David L. Allen makes a biblical, historical, theological, and practical case for a universal atonement. Through a comprehensive historical survey, Allen contends that universal atonement has always been the majority view of Christians, and that even among Calvinist theologians there is a considerable range of views. Marshalling evidence from Scripture and history, and critiquing arguments for a limited atonement, Allen a¨ rms that an unlimited atonement is the best understanding of Christ’s saving work. He concludes by contending that an unlimited atonement provides the best foundation for evangelism, missions, and preaching. DAVID L. ALLEN is the Dean of the School of Preaching, Distinguished Professor of Preaching, George W. Truett Chair of Pastoral Ministry, and Director of the Center for Expository Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. 978-1-4336-4392-7 • $59.99 Hardcover • 848 pages CONTENTS Introduction Part 1: The Extent of the Atonement in Church History 1. The Early and Medieval Era and the Extent of the Atonement 2. The Reformation Era and the Extent of the Atonement 3. The Post-Reformation Era and the Extent of the Atonement 4. The Modern Era and the Extent of the Atonement Part 2: The Extent of the Atonement in the Baptist Tradition 1. English General and Particular Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement 2. North American Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement 3. Southern Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement Part 3: The Extent of the Atonement: A Critical Review 1. A Critical Review of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her 2. Why Belief in Unlimited Atonement Matters 4 NEW RELEASES The Essence of the New Testament A Survey, Second Edition EDITED BY ELMER L. TOWNS AND BEN GUTIERREZ The Essence of the New Testament, Second Edition surveys the books of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation. Drawing on decades of scholarly research and classroom teaching, the authors provide a practical, readable, and insightful introduction to the second major division of the Christian biblical canon. This new edition contains new information about the emergence of an early Christian canon, the signifi cance of Second Temple Judaism for New Testament study, an overview of tools for New Testament research, an introduction to Jesus studies, and a synopsis of the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament. Other benefi cial features for students and instructors include: • More than 150 full-color photographs, maps, illustrations, and charts • Introductions to each New Testament book, including background, outline, message, and theological signifi cance. • Introductory chapters on how we got the New Testament, principles of interpretation, the intertestamental period, and the Synoptic problem. • Sidebars focusing on signifi cant topics and Greek word studies for English readers. • Study questions and recommended further reading. Editors Elmer L. Towns and Ben Gutierrez draw from their years of teaching experience to provide a time-tested New Testament overview written at the college level, yet also appropriate for pastors, scholars, and laypeople. They combine the fi nest evangelical scholarship with a passion to open 978-1-4336-4490-0 • $39.99 windows of spiritual and practical insight into the biblical text. Hardcover • 400 pages CONTENTS 16. Colossians: ELMER L. TOWNS is President of Elmer L. Towns Ministries and Co-founder 1. How We Got the Preeminence of Christ of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. New Testament 17. 1 Thessalonians: 2. Interpreting the The Return of Christ BEN GUTIERREZ is Co-Provost and Vice President for Academic A airs and New Testament 18. 2 Thessalonians: Professor of Divinity at Liberty University School of Divinity in 3. The History Between The Day of the Lord Lynchburg, Virginia. the Testaments 19. 1 Timothy: Pastoral 4. The Essence of the Principles Synoptic Problem and 20. 2 Timothy: Final Words Jesus Studies 21. Titus: Good Works 5. Matthew: The Kingdom of 22. Philemon: Social Dynamics Heaven of the Gospel 6. Mark: The Divine Servant 23. Hebrews: Jesus Our 7. Luke: The Son of Man Great High Priest 8. John: Believe and Live 24. James: Faith That Works 9. Acts: Taking the Message 25. 1 Peter: Holy Living to the World 26. 2 Peter: Growing 10. Romans: Righteousness in Grace by Faith 27. 1 John: Blessed Assurance 11. 1 Corinthians: The 28. 2 John: Avoid False Supremacy of Love Teachers 12. 2 Corinthians: Power 29. 3 John: Accept True in Weakness Teachers 13. Galatians: By Grace 30. Jude: Final Warnings through Faith 31. Revelation: The King 14. Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, Is Coming and Warfare 32. Epilogue: The Promise 15. Philippians: The Mind Fulfi lled of Christ 5 NEW RELEASES The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs CRAIG L. BLOMBERG Questions about the reliability of the New Testament come from many directions today. This volume addresses all of the most common ones, including the transmission of the text, the choice of books for the canon, the formation of the Gospels, the supposed contradictions among parallels, a comparison of Jesus and Paul and another of Acts and Paul, proposals of pseudonymity for various letters, and even the value of the book of Revelation.
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