The Essence of the New Testament

by Ben Gutierrez, Elmer Towns

The Essence of the New Testament, eBook

by Ben Gutierrez, Elmer Towns

eBook
$39.99
The Essence of the New Testament surveys all of the books in the New Testament, from Matthew to Revelation.

Overview

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 significance 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 beneficial 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 significance
· Introductory chapters on how we got the New Testament, principles of interpretation, the intertestamental period, and the Synoptic problem
· Sidebars focusing on significant 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 finest evangelical scholarship with a passion to open windows of spiritual and practical insight into the biblical text.

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1: How We Got the New Testament
Chapter 2: Interpreting the New Testament
Chapter 3: The History between the Testaments
Chapter 4: The Essence of the Synoptic Problem
Chapter 5: Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven
Chapter 6: Mark: The Divine Servant
Chapter 7: Luke: The Son of Man
Chapter 8: John: Believe and Live
Chapter 9: Acts: Taking the Message to the World
Chapter 10: Romans: Righteousness by Faith
Chapter 11: 1 Corinthians: The Supremacy of Love
Chapter 12: 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness
Chapter 13: Galatians: By Grace through Faith
Chapter 14: Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, and Warfare
Chapter 15: Philippians: The Mind of Christ
Chapter 16: Colossians: Preeminence of Christ
Chapter 17: I Thessalonians: The Return of Christ
Chapter 18: II Thessalonians: The Day of the Lord
Chapter 19: I Timothy: Pastoral Principles
Chapter 20: II Timothy: Final Words
Chapter 21: Titus: Good Works
Chapter 22: Philemon: Social Dynamics of the Gospel
Chapter 23: Hebrews: Jesus our Great High Priest
Chapter 24: James: Faith that Works
Chapter 25: I Peter: Holy Living
Chapter 26: II Peter: Growing in Grace
Chapter 27: I John: Blessed Assurance
Chapter 28: II John: Avoid False Teachers
Chapter 29: III John: Accept True Teachers
Chapter 30: Jude: Final Warnings
Chapter 31: Revelation: The King is Coming

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Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9781433644917
  • Status:
    Active
  • Release Date:
    08/01/2016