Great Themes of the Bible, Volumen2Westminster John Knox Press, 2007 M06 5 - 143 páginas In this second volume of an exciting new series for laity, Sarah Henrich traces the understanding of important themes of the Bible and demonstrates their importance for Christian life today. Key themes such as faith, justice, love, prayer, and resurrection are discussed as they emerge in the Old and New Testaments. Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter, making this book an ideal resource for individual and group study. |
Términos y frases comunes
Abraham Acts behavior believers Bible biblical blessing called Christ Christians claim clear comes confidence connection covenant covenantal create creation dead describe Deuteronomy disciples discipleship eternal Exod Exodus gathered Genesis Gentiles gift God’s God's commands God's covenant God's faithfulness God's future God's love God's presence God's promise God's word Greek hear heaven Hebrew Holy Spirit hope human humankind important Isaiah Israel Jesus Jesus of Nazareth Jewish Jews John John's Gospel justice justice/righteousness king Leviticus Lord Lord's Prayer Luke Luke's Gospel Maccabees Mark Matt Matthew means mercy mercy seat Messiah Moses neighbor ness NRSV Old Testament parable Paul Paul's peace pray prayer proclaims prophets Psalm psalmist punishment Questions for Discussion reconciliation rejoice relationship reminds restoration resurrection resurrection of Jesus righteousness Romans salvation Scripture seek shalom Sirach speaks steadfast love story teacher teaching temple theme tion translated trust understand verses wisdom worship Zechariah
Pasajes populares
Página 122 - When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground.
Página 123 - And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.
Página 40 - Take, eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Página 5 - And I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive; but better than both is he who has not yet been, and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.
Página 71 - He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Página 110 - All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
Página 141 - For while gentle silence enveloped all things, and night in its swift course was now half gone, thy all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from the royal throne, into the midst of the land that was doomed, a stern warrior carrying the sharp sword of thy authentic command, and stood and filled all things with death, and touched heaven while standing on the earth.