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Gerald Bray

Renowned evangelical theologian Gerald Bray provides a clear and coherent account of the church in biblical, historical, and theological perspective. He tells the story of the church in its many manifestations through time, starting with its appearance in the New Testament, moving through centuries of persecution and triumph, and discussing how and why the ancient church broke up at the Reformation. Along the way, Bray looks at the four classic marks of the church--its oneness, holiness, c...

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Gerald Bray, Stephen J. Nichols, Justin Taylor

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Theologians on the Christian Life

Augustine is widely considered to be one of the most influential theologians of all time and stands as a giant among giants in the history of the Christian faith. However, while many Christians are familiar with the broad strokes of his theology, few readers today have explored the riches of his spiritual life. In this addition to Crossway's growing Theologians on the Christian Life series, renowned scholar Gerald Bray seeks to show us that Augustine is just as relevant today as it was in ...

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Gerald Bray

A journey through the tangled history of philosophy and theology· Trace the history of Western thought· Engage in modern theological debates· Grasp the influence of philosophy on theologyIs theology incomprehensible without philosophy? Is philosophy merely human folly? Most take a middle ground, believing that the two can be reconciled.In Athens and Jerusalem, Gerald Bray shows how history has been shaped by a myriad of attemp...

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Ancient Christian Doctrine Series

"We believe in one God, the Father." The opening clause of the Nicene Creed can be summed up in a single word— monotheism. In the early centuries of the church, this striking doctrine stood starkly against a cultural background of multiple deities and spiritual powers. While it clearly builds on its Jewish heritage, calling God "Father" anticipates the Father-Son relationship in the Godhead that early Christians knew and robustly upheld.The first article o...

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Gerald L. Bray

How has the church understood the Bible across the centuries, and why does that matter today?In this fully revised and updated edition of Biblical Interpretation, Gerald Bray traces the rich history of how Christians have read Scripture, from the early church to the modern era. Clear, accessible and deeply rooted in theology, this award-winning survey shows how doctrine and biblical interpretation have always gone hand in hand.Perfect for students, pastors ...

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Gerald Bray

"How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church. With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation. Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading today. With Bray as your guide, you can reclaim the rich insights of the fathers with reverenc...

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Gerald Bray

The history of Britain and Ireland cannot be understood apart from the Christian faith that has shaped their identity. Introduced when these nations were still in their infancy, Christianity provided the framework for their moral, cultural, and social development from the very beginning.In this comprehensive and engaging overview, Gerald Bray traces the remarkable creativity and resilience of Christianity across the centuries. He shows how the faith has continually...

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Gerald Bray, Graham A. Cole, Oren R. Martin

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Short Studies in Systematic Theology

How can we (created beings) know God (the Creator)?Throughout history, the church has recognized the importance of studying and understanding God's attributes. As the Creator of all things, God is unique and cannot be compared to any of his creatures, so to know him, believers turn to the pages of Scripture. In The Attributes of God, renowned theologian Gerald Bray leads us on an exploration of God's being, his essential attributes, his relational attribut...

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Gerald Bray

While there is no substitute for personal, faithful, and careful Bible reading and prayer, the Bible’s vast size and diversity can make distilling its truth a daunting task. Thus most Christians benefit from supplemental resources to help learn and apply what Scripture teaches.Renowned theologian, Gerald Bray has produced just such a resource in his new systematic theology. Though packed with robust content, he writes about this volume: “the aim . . . is to reach those who would no...

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Gerald Bray

How 10 Church Fathers Interpreted, Taught, and Preached the Bible· Explore the lives and writings of those who shaped the practices of Christianity as we know it today· Discover a spiritual legacy that still resonates today· A unique look at shared vision and purpose amidst remarkable diversity of perspectiveBy AD 100, all the original disciples had died and a new generation of preachers, teachers, and scholars had taken on the responsibility t...

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Gerald Bray, Robert Cara, Chris Castaldo, Brandon Crowe, Leonardo De Chirico, J. V. Fesko, Korey Maas, Jason C. Meyer, Sam Storms, Mark D. Thompson, David VanDrunen, Willem A. VanGemeren, Stephen J. Wellum, Matthew Barrett, Brian Vickers, Stephen G. Dempster, Allan Harman, Timo Laato, Dan McCartney, R. Lucas Stamps, David Shaw, Nick Needham, Bruce Baugus, Andrew David Naselli

Many factors contributed to the Protestant Reformation, but one of the most significant was the debate over the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In fact, Martin Luther argued that justification is the doctrine on which the church stands or falls. This comprehensive volume of 26 essays from a host of scholars explores the doctrine of justification from the lenses of history, the Bible, theology, and pastoral practice—revealing the enduring significance of this pillar of Protestant ...

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Ambrosiaster

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Gerald L. Bray

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Ancient Christian Texts

Ambrosiaster ("Star of Ambrose") is the name given to the anonymous author of the earliest complete Latin commentary on the thirteen epistles of Paul. The commentaries were thought to have been written by Ambrose throughout the Middle Ages, but their authorship was challenged by Erasmus, whose arguments have proved decisive.Here for the first time Ambrosiaster's commentaries on Romans and the Corinthian correspondence are made available in English translation, ably translated and e...