Philippians 1:1-2:18In his epistle to the Philippians, Paul addresses internal struggles and external pressures that the church faced. In the letter he presents the sacrificial life of Christ as the ultimate example, "the ethical foundation for all of life," and then calls believers to imitate Christ in their own lives. In this volume, Mark J. Keown scrupulously examines Philippians with a clear eye on the original text and a fine tuned ear to first century culture while
" Daniel Gurtner demonstrates the rich indebtedness these works exhibit to the traditions and scriptures of Israel's past
this timely volume shows us how to forge a future shaped by Christlike acceptance
● Understand a foundational Reformed catechism
our culture is rife with division and polarization
Wright--invite us to find resources for faithful
so God is related to the world
the Bible continues to fascinate and guide readers today
and fail to take it
pointing out how it influences our interpretation of the canon of Scripture
This book opens a window into the Christology of the first century by helping readers understand the eleven most significant titles for Jesus in the New Testament: Lord
· fresh readings of Scripture from diverse theological perspectives
providing theological rationale and strategies of action for evangelicals passionate about justice
