June 13, 2018 by Faithlife Staff 1 Comment

Book Review: Geerhardus Vos’ Renowned Reformed Dogmatics

Lexham Press editor Elliot Ritzema reviews Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics (:10), and Dr. Darrell Bock discusses his work on the Gospels (1:50).

The first and only English translation of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics

Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics (5 vols.) represents the early theological thought of one of the premier Reformed thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Originally self-published in five volumes in 1896 under the title Gereformeerde Dogmatiek (also known as Dogmatiek), this important piece of Reformed theology has never been available to an English audience.

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In NT211: Introducing the Gospels and Acts: Their Background, Nature, and Purpose, Dr. Bock walks you through the pivotal events of history that shaped the social, religious, and political environment of Jesus and the early church. Find out why the religious leaders wanted Jesus crucified and how the resurrection demonstrated God’s approval of Jesus as Messiah. Discover how the early church remembered, shared, and recorded the events of Jesus’ life, and how those events became the catalyst for ministry in the book of Acts. Learn about the literary features of the gospel genre and why some “gospels” were not included in the New Testament.

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June 5, 2018 by Staff Writer 5 Comments

How Modern Christians Can Honor the Sabbath

Dr. Rebekah Josberger dives into the Sabbath, explaining why it matters and how her family honors it today (0:10). The Logos Pros show you how to search everything in your Logos library at once (8:25).

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Are Christians bound by the Sabbath-keeping rules prescribed in the Old Testament? What of Paul’s injunction against Sabbath keeping in Colossians 2:16? If you want to learn more about the Sabbath, the Andrews University Press Sabbath Studies Collection will help you answer these questions. Geared for both the scholar and the layperson, these books examine the issues surrounding Sabbath keeping from biblical and theological perspectives. Whether you are a pastor or a parishioner, this collection is a must.

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The commentaries in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series are both scholarly and readable, presenting a theological, historical, and applicable survey of the riches of Wisdom literature. In the Logos edition, each Scripture passage links to your favorite translation and is easy to study side-by-side with your other commentaries. You can search by topic or Scripture with split-second results!

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Why the Doctrine of Atonement Matters Greatly Today

Dr. Tim Clinton recommends essential resources for those interested in Christian counseling (0:10), and Dr. Ronn Johnson discusses the doctrine of atonement (2:20).

Dr. Clinton’s top Christian Counseling resources

Take a look at these three counseling books recommended by the president of the American Association of Christian Counselors:

Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

This proven guide in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS, eating disorders, homosexuality, and violence. Written with clarity and sensitivity, this volume builds on biblical foundations and the best resources of professional psychology. It reflects the insights the author has gained from many years of Christian counseling. Dr. Bob Kellemen says, “the text now stands as a classic and one historical researchers will cull for years to come.”

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Hurting people need help. But sometimes those who are faced with helping the hurting could use a little more information about the problems people bring to them. The Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling provides the answers.

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Learn more about atonement

In Introducing Bible Doctrine III: Humanity, Sin, and Salvation, Dr. Carl Sanders and Dr. Ronn Johnson discuss the theological importance of humanity’s creation in the image of God, separation from a relationship with God because of sin, biblical concepts of atonement and justification, and the ultimate destiny of believers. The course also considers theological approaches to related issues such as corporate human relationships, gender, race, and the value of work.

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Be familiar with how theology informs our understanding of humanity and human relationships
Grasp the impact of sin on the relationship between God and humankind
Be able to think theologically about humanity’s estranged relationship to God
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Understand the consistency between the OT and NT concepts of salvation
Be familiar with various views of the atonement
Understand God’s goal in glorification of those humans who embrace his salvation

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