In what manner are governments to obtain knowledge of the eternal principles presented to us in God?s Word? Three answers are conceivable. Theocracy First, one might say: The task of the church is to show in what manner. This is the answer given by Rome. Rome has never denied that government has a right to
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Flash Sale: Six Bible Study Resources for $0.99 Each!
Broaden your Bible study with these six Kindle resources from Lexham Press?on sale for just 99?! I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible?by Michael S. Heiser Bible Word Studies: A How-to Guide?edited by John D. Barry and Rebecca Van Noord The Bible in Its Ancient Context: 23 Fresh Insights?edited by John D.
Read moreHappy Birthday, Michael Bird! (Save up to 50% on his books!)
Michael Bird is the editor of our Snapshots series, which engages significant issues in contemporary biblical scholarship and makes them accessible and applicable in the life of the church. And he, along with Brian Rosner, has also edited our upcoming Mending a Fractured Church, which explores how Christians who differ can maintain unity without compromise.
Read moreAbraham Kuyper on a Church That Is Both Organism and Institution
Over here people want the church to flow out into society, while over there they want the church revamped in line with Rome, and over yonder they want to make the church expand into the free church of our time. The one cries out: ?Away with the church, as institution or organization! Christian living must
Read moreGet Free Previews of Forthcoming Works from Abraham Kuyper
Last week, we announced a new series of translations of Abraham Kuyper?s writings in public theology. This monumental series is comprised of 8 key works across 12 volumes. While most of the translation has already been completed, producing these volumes will take some time. The first volume,?Our Program, will be released on November 10 and
Read moreQ&A Roundup with Bob Pritchett
Since launching his new book (Start Next Now), Bob Pritchett hosted two ?Ask Me Anything? (AMA) sessions on Twitter and Reddit. In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights: — immortalone23 (Reddit): ?What tips can you give to an aspiring entrepreneur? I have some ideas but I’m looking for people to bring
Read moreAnnouncing New Translations of Key Works from Abraham Kuyper
Lexham Press is pleased to announce the publication of a major series of new translations of Abraham Kuyper?s writings in public theology. Created in partnership with the Acton Institute and the Kuyper Translation Society, Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology marks a historic moment in Kuyper studies, and we hope it will deepen and
Read moreMichael Bird on Church Schisms and the Imperative of Love
We have to start with the ecclesiastical vision of the Johannine letters, since that shapes the theological context in which church life exists. Love is foundational to John?s vision for the church, its theology and practice. Love is absolutely central to the ethical vision of the Johannine letters. The exhortations are replete with commands to
Read moreWhat do you really want to do?
Start a small group? Go back to school for your masters or PhD? Write a book? Lead a missions trip? Plant a church? So what?s holding you back? What?s between you and that goal? Is it time? Self-confidence? Knowledge? Money? In Bob Pritchett?s new book?Start Next Now?he writes: ?many people set their goals so far
Read moreMichael Heiser on Our Fascination with the Supernatural
People are fascinated by the supernatural and the superhuman. Just think about the entertainment industry in recent years. Thousands of books, television shows, and movies in the past decade have been about angels, aliens, monsters, demons, ghosts, witches, magic, vampires, werewolves, and superheroes. Many of Hollywood?s blockbuster franchises feature the supernatural: the X-Men, the Avengers,
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