Biblical Creation

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.

The modern world is held captive by a brilliantly designed house of cards. For generations, the secular scientific establishment has presented the theory of evolution, the Big Bang, and the timeline of "deep time" not as theories, but as undeniable, absolute facts. From the television screens of The Cosmos to the halls of academia, humanity is taught that the universe is a godless accident and that biological life crawled out of the mud through a brutal, random lottery of death and time. In The Logic of Creation, David Michael Curtis brings this secular narrative into the cold, silent ...

Newly Revised! The Book of Jasher: A Clear Text Edition - The Lost Book Mentioned in the Bible Experience the mysterious book referenced in Joshua and 2 Samuel—now in modern, accessible English. What if there were ancient records that filled in the gaps of Genesis and Exodus? The Book of Jasher—also known as the Book of the Upright or Sefer HaYashar—takes you beyond familiar biblical accounts with expanded narratives of the patriarchs, judges, and heroes of Israel's early history. This is one of the lost books actually mentioned in Scripture itself. This ancient text reveals: Expanded...

Eschatology is defined as the “doctrine of last things.” Today, this subject often produces heated debates about the millennium, the second coming, and the end of history. But we won’t see the full significance of how God’s story ends if we start reading at the last chapter. A truly...

In the early books of the Old Testament, the mysterious "Angel of the Lord" repeatedly appears—visibly, audibly, even physically—to the Patriarchs, to Moses, to the Prophets. Who is this Angel? Exploring the biblical texts, the testimony of church history, and the insights of Systematic Theology, Matt Foreman and Doug Van Dorn argue that the answer is beyond doubt: the Angel of the Lord is a manifestation of God the Son. Even more, they argue that this Angel appears more often than people realize, because he appears under different titles, including: the Word, the Name, the Glory, the ...

Over 1 Million Copies Sold! Have you ever wondered . . . ? What is Heaven really going to be like? What will we look like? What will we do every day? Won’t Heaven get boring after a while? We all have questions about what Heaven will be like, and after twenty-five years of extensive research...

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-...

Long before Richard Owen coined the word "dinosaur" in 1841, the book of Job described two creatures of overwhelming size and power: Behemoth, a beast with bones like bars of iron, and Leviathan, a creature whose scales no weapon could pierce. What were the biblical authors actually describing? And how did those ancient verses come to sit at the center of one of the sharpest disagreements in modern American religious life? Dinosaurs in the Bible is a thorough, even-handed exploration of every major position in this debate. Readers will discover: What the Hebrew text of Job 40 and 41 ...

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...

A new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned Translated and interpreted by the author of the...

Before Eden Before the manger… before the cross… before Israel became a nation… Heaven already had a plan. Before Eden is a sweeping biblical historical fiction epic that journeys through the foundations of humanity’s story—from creation and the Garden of Eden to Noah’s flood, Abraham’s covenant, Joseph’s rise in Egypt, Moses and the Exodus, and finally the promise of the coming Redeemer. Blending rich narrative storytelling with deep spiritual themes, this faith-based epic brings Scripture to life through dramatic, emotionally powerful scenes written in immersive full-...

In Creation, Power and Truth, N. T. Wright invites readers to consider the crucial ways in which the Christian gospel challenges and subverts the intellectual, moral, and political values that pervade contemporary culture. In doing so, he asks searching questions about three defining...

This book is poised to captivate the minds of both believers and skeptics alike. As the pages unfurl, it will not only inspire but also unveil the captivating beauty of the divine narrative behind the universe's creation and the emergence of humanity. Yet, its purpose goes beyond mere contemplation of the Almighty's existence; it embarks on an exploration that intricately weaves the astounding tapestry of redemption for every individual. Within its pages lies the promise of an existence surpassing imagination – an eternal communion with the Creator in a realm beyond comprehension.

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...

Read by the authors. From the creators of The Lord's Prayer film and the forthcoming global television series The Sacred Thread comes a transformative exploration of how the Lord's Prayer unlocks the power of God to guide, heal, and renew our lives and the world around us. The Lord's Prayer is...

Where did life come from? Did the first living cell arise through blind chance? Can information create itself? Why is the universe so remarkably suited for life? Why does DNA function like a sophisticated information system? And why are human beings uniquely capable of reason, morality, creativity, and the search for meaning? These are among the greatest questions ever asked—and they deserve careful, honest investigation. In The Origin of Life, bestselling researcher Frederick Amakom takes readers on a compelling journey through science, philosophy, and Scripture to examine the evidence ...

Before the birth of Christ… before Bethlehem… before the cross… A WAR BEGAN IN HEAVEN. In this sweeping cinematic epic, this story will take readers on a breathtaking journey across the entire Old Testament—the story of humanity’s fall and the divine promise that would one day bring redemption to the world. The battle begins beyond the stars. Lucifer, the most magnificent of angels, rebels against the throne of heaven. Cast down from glory, he brings corruption and darkness into the newly created world of mankind. From the Garden of Eden to the Flood of Noah… from the covenant ...

Earth Before Adam What really happened before the creation of Adam? Was Earth a desolate void, or did it have a rich history long before mankind? Earth Before Adam explores the mysteries of pre-Adamic history, unveiling hidden truths that challenge conventional narratives. Drawing from ancient texts, biblical accounts, and scientific insights, this book delves into the possibility of an earlier civilization—one that existed before humanity as we know it. Could the Earth have been inhabited by other beings before Adam’s arrival? Were there great catastrophes that reshaped the world? ...

Conventional wisdom teaches that biblical and scientific teachings are incompatible; that each must exist at opposing ends of reality. This idea is preached from church pulpits and taught in learning institutions from the lowest to the highest levels, polarizing people worldwide. Yet, when looked at objectively and with a genuine desire to glean the truth, the two forms of knowledge are found to be not only compatible, but mutually supportive in deep and meaningful ways. Together, they reveal such realities as; The appearance of the universe from absolutely nothing; The great age, inner ...

“In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in His cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could speak. God leaned close to mud as man sat up, looked around, and spoke. Man blinked. "What is the purpose of all this?" he asked politely. "Everything must have a purpose?" asked God. "Certainly," said man. "Then I leave it to you to think of one for all this," said God. And He went away.” –Kurt Vonnegut, ...