Summary Part One This book is divided into two sections. Part one, which includes three chapters, deals with “Key Issues in Studying the Life of Christ.” In chapter one, Stein argues that any investigation of the life of Christ is doomed to an outcome which is directly related to the presuppositions held by the investigator…
GENESIS 9:20-27 “Noah became a tiller of the ground and planted a vineyard. He drank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself inside her tent. Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it upon…
CHAPTER 1: AN HONORABLE AMBITION Summary In chapter one of this book, the author introduces the notion that the ambition to lead can be either noble or self-serving and that one should guard against the latter (pp. 14-15). Motives in leadership can either limit or enhance the results to be produced in ministry. Ultimately, the…
Primary Thesis of the Book The primary thesis of the book is the defense of the doctrine of salvation through faith alone, solo fide. A secondary thesis is the attack on the false doctrine of salvation through faith and works. The book is presented as something of a commentary on Martin Luther’s Heidelberg Disputation, though…
CHAPTER 1: PREPARING TO THINK AND ACT Summary Chapter one of this book lays a foundation for developing a strategic plan for the life of a church with emphasis on guiding a church through a major change in direction. The first step in developing a strategic plan for a church is assessing whether or not…
Bonaventure’s Early Life There is little information concerning the early life of Saint Bonaventure. Though accounts differ on the exact year, he was born Giovanni di Fidanza in Bagnoregio, Italy, near Rome, probably around 1217. [1] His father, Giovanni di Fidanza, was a physician. [2] His mother was Maria Ritella. [3] Bonaventure received the cognomen…
INTRODUCTION Saint Augustine, in his book, The Confessions, presents to God the confession of his life of sins, and in so doing, also presents to the reader his profound insights into biblical doctrine, creation, human nature, divine nature and the relationship between man and his Creator. Though written around A. D. 397, the book is…
INTRODUCTION Stephen R. Holmes in his book, Listening to the Past: The Place of Tradition in Theology, seeks to convince the reader of his proposition that tradition (more or less defined by him as the generally accepted theological declarations, arguments, conclusions, and creeds of earlier Christian intellectuals) should be considered authoritative in some way. He…
Relationship with the Family Spouse – The pastor’s relationship with his wife is his primary earthly relationship and should take precedence over all other earthly relationships. He should love his wife sacrificially, as Christ loved the church. Their marriage relationship should be nurtured and guarded vigorously. The pastor must remember that he and his wife…
INTRODUCTION The Purpose of This Article This article will present a critical review of William P. Brown’s Seeing the Psalms: A Theology of Metaphor. In addressing its subject, this article will provide biographical information about the author and a summary of the book’s text. The article will conclude with a critical analysis of the book’s…