Poderes das trevas é um livro raro que desenvolve uma teologia bíblica equilibrada sobre demônios, principados e potestades. Clinton Arnold procura focar nas cartas de Paulo, especificamente no que elas ensinam sobre esse tema. Ademais, visando ampliar o quadro sobre esse assunto, ele investiga as crenças gregas, romanas e judaicas do século 1 e também a perspectiva de Jesus sobre magia, feitiçaria e adivinhação. Arnold não compactua com as diversas interpretações recentes que acreditam qu...

Knowledgeable, accessible answers to these provocative questions: What is spiritual warfare? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? Are we called to engage territorial spirits?

This accessible reference offers short and to-the-point answers to fifty pressing questions people have about God, the Bible, and Christianity, including- Are there errors or contradictions in the Bible?- Do science and faith conflict?- Is hell a real place?- What will heaven be like?- Is it possible to prove God exists?- Why did Jesus have to die?- Does God hate sex?- Do Christians have to go to church?- and many more...

The role of women in the church is a debate that has raged within the church for much of the twentieth century. On one side are those who say there is no difference between men and women. On the other side are those who severely limit women who want to offer ministry to the church. Judith TenElshof and Robert Saucy take the middle approach. Believing that the modern views have denied the distinctions between men and women, the authors adopt a view called complementarianism. TenElshof and S...

Satan worship. Witches. New Age channelers.The last two decades of the twentieth century witnessed a vast upsurge in occult activity. Scores of popular books have warned Christians of the dangers and urged them to do battle against these spiritual forces. Few books, however, have developed a careful biblical theology on demons, principalities and powers.Clinton Arnold seeks to fill this gap, providing an in-depth look at Paul's letters and what they teach on the subject. Fo...

En este volumen, Clinton Arnold resalta cuatro temas que surgen de la epístola de Pablo a los efesios: (1) el poder superior de Dios sobre los poderes espirituales enemigos; (2) la unidad de judíos y gentiles por medio de Jesucristo; (3) la exhortación a los creyentes gentiles a vivir vidas santas ante Dios; y (4) la necesidad de los creyentes de comprender en profundidad su nueva identidad en Cristo Jesús. Entretejido entre la teología de Pablo encontramos una constante alabanza y ad...

Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament features today's top New Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. With careful analysis and interpretation of the Greek text, the authors trace the flow of argument in each New Testament book, giving readers the tools they need to properly understand and communicate the meaning of the text.Commentary on each passage follows a ...

How did the Bible come to be? How has it been passed down to us through the ages? Is it still trustworthy and relevant after all these years? The Bible is the bestselling book of all time and the basis of faith for billions of people around the world. Encompassing the fields of archaeology, biblical studies, and history, the story of how the Bible has come to us today is a fascinating one. It is told here, accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs and illustrations. You’ll marvel at ...

An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates relevant historical and cultural insights, providing a deeper dimension of perspective to the words of the New TestamentDiscoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into new focus. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. With the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, you'll:...

Concentrate on the biblical author's message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God's Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks:The key m...

The kingdom of God is a very large biblical category indeed. Accordingly, a comprehensive understanding of the kingdom would illuminate many aspects of theology. With this in mind, Bruce Waltke, Robert Yarbrough, Gerald Bray, Clinton Arnold, Gregg Allison, Stephen Nichols, and Anthony Bradley have collaborated to articulate a full view of the kingdom of God across multiple disciplines. One of the most important books on the kingdom since G. E. Ladd, this volume offers a robust theology and...

Over 2 million copies sold in The Word Biblical Commentary series.This commentary series delivers the best in biblical scholarship from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation.It emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence, resulting in judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These wide...