In one systematic volume, James Montgomery Boice provides a readable overview of Christian theology. With scholarly rigor and a pastor's heart, Boice carefully opens the topics of the nature of God, the person and work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit in justification and sanctification, and ecclesiology and eschatology. This updated edition includes a foreword by Philip Ryken and a section-by-section study guide.

'I found myself praying from Christian Foundations in new ways. Of course, like most academics, I had heard it all before. But I haven't- not this way, at least. It was truly an experience of talking to God while thinking about God- not a bad way to do theology...Needless to say, I will use it with my undergraduates.' -Dr. Thomas Groome, Boston College

Here is a practical Systematic Theology written in a non-technical and easy-to-read style so that the major doctrines of the Christian Faith are made plain to the ordinary reader.It is written from a Reformed and Baptistic perspective.

A dramatic tension confronts every Christian believer and interpreter of Scripture: on the one hand, we encounter images of God commanding and engaging in horrendous violence: one the other hand, we encounter the non-violent teachings and example of Jesus, whose loving, self-sacrificial death and resurrection is held up as the supreme revelation of God’s character in the New Testament. How do we reconcile the tension between these seemingly disparate depictions? Are they even capable of reconciliation? Throughout Christian history, many different answers have been proposed, ranging from the long-rejected explanation that these contrasting depictions are of two entirely different ‘gods’ to recent social and cultural theories of metaphor and narrative representation. The Crucifixion of the Warrior God takes up this dramatic tension and the range of proposed answers in an epic constructive investigation. Over two volumes, renowned theologian and biblical scholar Gregory A. Boyd argues that we must take seriously the full range of Scripture as inspired, including its violent depictions of God. At the same time, we must take just as seriously the absolute centrality of the crucified and risen Christ as the supreme revelation of God. Developing a theological interpretation of Scripture that he labels a “cruciform hermeneutic,” Boyd demonstrates how Scripture’s violent images of God are completely reframed and their violence subverted when they are interpreted through the lens of the cross and resurrection. Indeed, when read through this lens, Boyd argues that these violent depictions can be shown to bear witness to the same self-sacrificial character of God that was supremely revealed on the cross.

Have you read a lot of books but still don't feel you have a Solid Christian Foundation?Prepare yourself to learn a lot in a short amount of time. This book, "A FOUNDATION FOR YOUR CHRISTIAN FAITH," will help you do that.A building needs a strong, stable and secure foundation or it will tumble and fall. Your faith also needs a Foundation that is solid and strong or you might never reach the heights God intends for you to reach. This book will give you this solid foundation .You will find answers to such questions as: - What is Salvation?- What is the Trinity - How can I grow faster as a christian?- Is the Bible reliable?- What is the chronological order of the Bible?- How does the Bible fit together - What is God's plans for my life - How did God make me?- and much more.So much of what you've been looking for and searching for and reading in lots and lots of books are all here right between the covers of this one.This book is good for individuals and churches. The charts and facts in the WORKBOOK are invaluable to have in your possession. Share them.It's exciting being a Christian and my prayer for all of us is that as we study and learn more and more about God we will fall in love with Him over and over, deeper and deeper, each and every day. Holly Stepanian has been in ministry for 30 years. She has taught Bible studies, Woman's groups, Youth groups and Foundations Classes. She was an assistant pastor in Hawaii for 13 years. Currently she is living with her family in Kaneohe, Hawaii and is still involved with ministry at her church, Hope Chapel. She has a heart for God and teaching God's Truths.

You Need a Foundation That You Can Build Your Life Upon! Many Christians have a limited understanding of basic Bible doctrine, and this lack of knowledge breeds frustration and robs them of many blessings that belong to them as believers. Often they find themselves stumbling in the same areas over and over, missing out on the vibrant Christian life they know they should be experiencing. In this book, Rick Renner puts these frustrations to rest as he guides the reader through the six basic doctrines every believer should know so that he can build his life in Christ on a solid foundation of Scripture and sound doctrine. Rick teaches: Repentance what it is, what it isnt, and how to do it. What is saving faith? Three baptisms in the New Testament. What is the laying on of hands? The doctrines of resurrection and eternal judgment. A transplant that will save your life. The missing link in many churches today and how it is affecting the whole Body of Christ. What you will learn in these pages will help lay a foundation underneath your life or fortify the foundation that has already been laid so that you can live the life of fulfillment and contentment in Christ that God intends for you.

Each action-packed story in this engaging Bible comes with a prompt to invite discussion and leaves kids begging for you to read "just one more." The most comprehensive and Scripture-based children's storybook Bible available, The Spark Story Bible includes 100 easy-to-read stories with more than 60 stories from the New Testament. The Spark Story Bible provides a true Gospel-centric resource for kids and families to enjoy. This engaging resource touches on Old Testament stories but focuses on the life and times of Jesus, Paul, and the early church. The rich retellings found within The Spark Story Bible will have children discovering powerful truth found in God's Word. Designed for read-aloud use, the child-friendly illustrations and captivating storytelling make this story Bible perfect for home, school, or church. Fun activities and brief interactive questions help children apply what they have read to their own lives while enjoying Squiggles, an expressive caterpillar who responds to each story. The 100 stories give kids an excellent foundation for a journey through God's message and trigger an interest in more study that your whole family can explore. With thousands in print, The Spark Story Bible is a perfect kids' Bible beloved by parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. This highly recommended illustrated Bible is meant for personal use and does not work in tandem with Spark Sunday School.

God has told us His story. Do we know it? Anne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. In God's Story you will thrill to the beauty, majesty, and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator's infinite power at work in your life as well.

New believers of Jesus often struggle with understanding the various aspects of Christianity. There are also more seasoned Christians who are looking to refresh or gain a deeper insight into the Bible. Whether a new believer, or an individual who has been walking with the Lord for many years, "Biblical Foundations for the Christian Life", by Shon-Mark Henry will serve to bring new knowledge or fresh and insightful biblical perspective to any believer's library of resources.

A comprehensive and readable survey of the central issues of Christianity that will help Christians to stand firm in a changing world.