The Gospel of John and Christian Theology

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Ronald G. Ehrenberg and Charlotte V. Kuh

"In Doctoral Education and the Faculty of the Future, scientists, social scientists, academic administrators, and policymakers describe their efforts to increase and improve the supply of future faculty. They cover topics ranging from increasing undergraduate interest in doctoral study to improving the doctoral experience and the participation of under-represented groups in doctoral education." --Book Jacket.

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Victor (Sung-Yul) Rhee

"Victor (Sung-Yul) Rhee argues that faith in Hebrews is both Christologically and eschatologically oriented. In response to the assertion that faith in Hebrews is removed from Christ, he contends that the author of Hebrews portrays Jesus as both the model and object of faith. Rhee also maintains that the eschatological outlook in Hebrews is not the Hellenistic concept of visible and invisible reality, but the temporal orientation of present and future. The ethical aspects of faith must be interpreted within the context of Christology and eschatology to have a proper understanding of faith in Hebrews."--BOOK JACKET.

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David Fisher

The third millennium. Its a time of tremendous opportunity for the church - and tremendous challenge. More than ever, pastors need a model for ministry that can equip them for the rigors of a restless, increasingly secularized culture. In The 21st Century Pastor, David Fisher explores the apostle Paul's concept of ministry to offer a paradigm that is both biblical and relevant. Paul's view is fleshed out with examples from Fisher's own twenty-five years of pastoral experience, presenting a roadmap for today's pastor that is scholarly, practical, dynamic, and inspiring. The 21st Century Pastor first addresses crucial issues of pastoral identity, the significance of geography, time and ecclesiology. It then explores Paul's metaphors for ministry (jars of clay, farmers and builders, servants and stewards, and others) to reveal an accurate portrait of an effective, biblical pastor - the kind who will speak to the heart of modern culture rather than languish on its fringes. Filling the rare role of a pastor to pastors, Fisher's sage insights help pastors answer their own identity questions, empowering them to minister to a deeply needy society. Says Fisher, "Pastors who know what time it is will, in the name and power of God, create communities of faith where the values of the Gospel are embraced, taught, and lived out."

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Mark Link

Discusses the evidence revealed by modern archaeological discoveries that supports the accuracy of the Old Testament in historical particulars. THESE STONES WILL SHOUT tries to present the Jewish Scriptures in a way that not only remains faithful to them, but in a way, also, that relates them to what people today are doing and thinking. More importantly, it tries to present the Jewish Scriptures in a way that leads to a prayerful reflection of them. The author, Mark Link, says that his method and approach grew out of a classroom teaching situation. (back cover) CONTENTS: Biblical Prehistory Folk History/Peoplehood Peoplehood/Nationhood Nationhood/Exile Exile/Remnant Community Remnant Community.