Creation Theology

What does it mean to be human? This timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our purpose, identity, and significance. Amidst the many voices clamoring to shape our understanding of humanity, the Bible reveals important truths related to our human identity and vocation that are critical to the flourishing of all of creation. Carmen Joy Imes seeks to recover the theologically rich message of the creation narratives starting in the book of Genesis as they illuminate what it means to be human.

Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing...

This is the first book ever written with the title A Systematic Theology of Love. That this book is the first should puzzle those who consider love central, if not primary, to God. And yet systematic theologians typically orient their theologies around other concerns, such as divine sovereignty, freedom, scripture, trinity, or mystery,Thomas Jay Oord not only puts love first, but he also offers an experience-informed and rationally-coherent theology. He argues that the universal Spirit always loves creation in uncontrolling and others-empowering ways.

A theological exposition of the Old Testament book of GenesisEighteen select biblical passages are organized into sequential Bible studies that are each appropriate for about one hour of small-group discussion or about 30 minutes of personal devotion. The passages are presented with an emphasis on the history and context of the writings, and its application both in the early church and in the church today. Table of Contents ________________________________________ Genesis 1:1-25. God as Creator Genesis 1:26-2:25. Created in God’s Image Genesis 3:1-13. The Ultimate Temptation Genesis 3:14-...

Christianity has revealed the secret that psychologists have long sought—the “inward soul,” the re-created spirit, the focus of God’s great redemptive work on earth. The four Gospels give us a wonderful picture of the lonely man of Galilee, the humble Messiah who ends His earthly walk on Calvary. But Paul’s Epistles give us the risen triumphant One, the conqueror of death, sin, and Satan. He provides the revelation of what happened on the cross and in the tomb, and how that affects who and what we are in Christ today.

What if everything you were taught about your body was wrong? For generations, the church has preached a gospel that rescues the soul while leaving the body behind — a faith that treats sickness as a teacher, death as a promotion, and heaven as an escape from the embarrassment of flesh. Sacred Biology is a bold, pastoral, and theologically grounded challenge to that inherited framework. Bestselling author Tommy Miller argues that the gospel has never been about getting out of your body. From Genesis to Revelation, God's plan moves through bodies — forming them, entering one, redeeming ...

Genesis 1-3: Creation (Book 1 of the Invisible Touch Series) is adapted from sixteen sermons preached at the Reformed Baptist Church of Northern Colorado. This is the first volume in a multi-part series on Genesis. Douglas Van Dorn invites readers to approach the opening chapters of the Bible with fresh humility and awe. Genesis 1–3 is far more than an ancient origin account or a battleground for science debates. It is a breathtaking temple liturgy, a supernatural declaration of Yahweh’s unchallenged kingship over creation, and the opening act of redemptive history. Through careful ...

Union with Christ is an important theological and practical concept that has received considerable attention in recent years. But not much consideration has been given to this union and its benefits in light of Jesus's resurrection and ascension. In this follow-up to his monumental A New Testament Biblical Theology, G. K. Beale summarizes and expands on that work with an eye to fleshing out the theological implications of the resurrection and ascension.

Why are you drawn to Kabbalah? Are you a beginner trying to understand what Kabbalah can do for you? Are you trying to understand Jewish mysticism? Are you confused about what Kabbalah is and is not? Are you looking for answers to some of life’s deepest questions? Are you seeking a deeper connection with the Divine? Explore the mystical teachings of Kabbalah in this book designed to guide the beginner or the confused. Whether you seek personal growth or a deeper understanding of the universe, this book is your gateway to the life-changing secrets of Kabbalah. Start your journey now.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Creation Care: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points...

Legendary and Humble Bible teacher E. W. Kenyon delves deeply into Paul’s teaching to give us a living picture of the entire substitutionary work of Christ on the cross and His Resurrection and Ascension.

Tad may have had to put his dream of owning a shop on hold, but his drive to understand what he's destined to become has only grown. This means finally seeking out his family for answers, and a perilous journey to the heart of the Fey Courts. But before he can claim his birthright, Tad must meet the challenges of both courts—the Summer Court, chaotic and calculating, and the Void Court, stoic and pragmatic. If he's going to succeed, he'll need more than allies... he'll need an army.

All Things Restored: A Story of Kingdom, Hope, and New Creation Endorsed by respected theologians and church leaders, including Daniel Juster, Gerald McDermott, and Joel Richardson. What if the gospel is bigger than we’ve been told? From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells one unified story: of restoration, not replacement. Yet much of modern theology has lost sight of that story. All Things Restored offers a fresh, biblically grounded vision of the Kingdom of God, one that takes seriously the ongoing place of Israel, the calling of the Church, drawn from the nations, and the ultimate ...

What If Being Human Isn’t the Problem―but the Point? Many Christians have been taught to see themselves as fundamentally broken―with a human nature defined by sin, separated from God, and constantly striving to be worthy. They have been taught that being human is something to...

A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure—in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal’s original manuscript—Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world. Cyrus Spitama, grandson of the prophet Zoroaster and lifelong...

Based upon the course Dr. Cottrell taught throughout his entire 49-year tenure as a seminary professor entitled "The Doctrine of God", this book is the third volume of "The Collected Writings of Jack Cottrell." For this present volume Dr. Cottrell has selected thirty studies, most of which have been produced in the twenty-first century, some as late as 2018. The first seventeen studies are grouped around the topic of the nature of God, and the next twelve studies around the works of God, especially creation and providence.

We are suffering from a case of mistaken identity. For centuries, we have been handed a script that tells us we are flawed, isolated fragments drifting in a cold universe—or worse, sinners in the hands of an angry God. But what if the ache of separation you feel is not a mark of your brokenness, but a trick of your perception? In The Luminous Body, Daniel Payne invites you on a journey of the "Great Remembering." Drawing on ancient mystical traditions, modern science, and the wisdom of non-dual Christianity, this book offers a radical diagnosis: we are not separate from the Divine; we are...

Stories are powerful. Few things on earth rival the power of stories. Humans are captured by stories, we are entertained by stories, and we live in stories. But it's not enough to simply recognize that stories are powerful. We have to recognize that the power of stories can orient us to what is...

The Trinity is one of the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith. The eternal God existing as three distinct persons―Father, Son, and Spirit―can be difficult to comprehend. While Christians often struggle to find the right words to describe this union, the Bible gives clarity...

Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus? But are you neglecting its implications? I had preached about the cross many times, but I was shocked to discover that the Apostles instead emphasized the resurrection. None of the sermons I had heard or preached fully explained the meaning and implications of this miracle. Join me on my journey and discover: Why the cross alone could never save us Compelling evidence that the tomb really was empty How the resurrection can change fear into love, despair into joy, guilt and shame into forgiveness and freedom. A renewed hope for our own physical ...