Download or read book Thematic Dictionary of Matthew written by Rev. Prof. PETER PRYCE and published by Rev. Dr. Peter Pryce. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problems that we set out to solve were: 1. How do I understand the Book of Matthew? 2. Since the Scriptures testify that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a mystery, how do I know what the real message is in the Book of Matthew? 3. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is written in parables. Therefore, what technique can I use to find the real meanings and messages in the Book of Matthew? 4. How can I know that I have found the right message? 5. What are the spiritual themes, topics, and doctrines in the Book of Matthew, how do I locate them, and how do I understand them? 6. How many doctrines altogether did Jesus Christ teach in His 3-year Ministry? Those were the questions that prompted this book – Thematic Dictionary of Matthew – Intralingual Translation of Spiritual Themes. In the process, we developed 188 chapters in answers to all those questions. The first five chapters were devoted to academic and theoretical fundamentals that support the research carried out in this book, and they were mostly reproduced from my other published books as referenced at the beginning of each chapter. This has been a qualitative research in as much as it aligns with a Biblical constructivist paradigm of re-interpreting Scripture in a way that impacts spiritual and redemptive thought. We approached this research with methodical data collection from the Book of Matthew. In fact, we did a verse by verse reading and analysis of Matthew followed by an in-depth critical analyses of Scripture and hypotheses, using both inductive and deductive reasoning in the process whereby, if Christians will verify and yield to the teachings contained in this book, their spiritual life would greatly advance to the acknowledgment of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Book of Matthew. The research in this book also draws from two research methods: (1) Constructive Research methods, using the Perfect Harmony Theory of Translation and Interpreting (Pryce, 2011), by which we developed solutions to some 1,774 Scripture questions on multiple platforms, producing some 7,000 plus pages of Scripture Research, Bible Commentary, and other Christian books in the process. The full list of all my 99 books are listed at the end of this book. The second research method used in this book is the Empirical Research by which we tested the feasibility of the Perfect Harmony Theory for Translation and Interpreting (Pryce, 2011) to discover scriptural solutions to relevant questions.

Download or read book Metanoia Repentance A Major Theme of the Gospel of Matthew written by ChoongJae Lee and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew describes the beginning of Jesus’s ministry with the summary words, “μετανοεῖτε (repent/turn), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (3:2; 4:17). Why does Matthew use this command, μετανοεῖτε, at the beginning of his ministry, and how does it relate to the rest of the Gospel? What do μετανοέω and μετάνοια mean? Scholars have stated that μετανοέω in 4:17 has critical value for understanding Matthew because the verse functions as a summary statement (or key phrase) of Jesus’s public ministry and teaching. This book argues the thematic significance of μετάνοια (turning/repentance) in the Gospel of Matthew. The lexical idea of μετανοέω and μετάνοια involves a turning of mind (or heart, will, thinking) and behavior, and so in turn of one’s whole being and life. This opening commandment of turning (μετανοέω), especially the concept, the essence, and the contents is fully revealed throughout the body of Matthew in various ways. Discipleship, the language of righteousness, doing the will of God, changing one’s heart and mind, the Great Commission, and Matthean soteriological theme convey the essence of μετάνοια and the contents of the fruit worthy of μετάνοια(3:2, 8; 4:17). The five major teaching blocks (5–7; 10; 13; 18; 23–25) teach the theme and the content of μετάνοια.

Download or read book Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes written by Martin H. Manser and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999 with total page 1308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes contains over 2,000 thematic articles with an explanation of the theme, key Bible references, and cross-references to related themes. --From publisher's description.

Download or read book ACCREDITATION AND CURRICULUM FOR BIBLE UNIVERSITIES written by Rev. Prof. PETER PRYCE and published by Rev. Prof. Peter Pryce. This book was released on 2019-07-14 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the Student of Theology in The Bible University, there are three sources of information to help you succeed: 1. This detailed Accreditation and Curriculum book. 2. The website WWW.THEBIBLEUNIVERSITY.ORG 3. The Course books mentioned from chapter 13 of this book. In this book, you will find the Bible questions. In the Course book, you will find the actual answers to the Bible questions. WHAT DID WE SET OUT TO ACCOMPLISH IN THIS BOOK? In other words, what was the problem that necessitated this book? 1. We set out to educate the Student of Theology, the reader, on the proper definition and understanding of “Accreditation” in terms of Bible Colleges and Universities. 2. We wanted to provide a one-stop-shop where the prospective Theological Student will be able to take this book, read it, and possess a thorough understanding of the legal instrument that establishes The Bible University, its accreditation status, mission and vision, what courses are available, how to enroll, what to pay, what theological degree to expect, etc. WHAT DID WE ACCOMPLISH? So far, we have been able to accomplish, and even exceed, the set goals as stated above. WHAT METHOD DID WE USE TO PRODUCE THE BOOKS? We used the Perfect Harmony Theory for Translation and Interpreting (Pryce, 2011) that compels us to attain perfection in scriptural instruction by searching the Scriptures for supporting evidence of doctrinal position, not from only a section of the Bible, but from all Scripture as the Word of God commands: 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:17 (KJV) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. ANY OPINIONS SO FAR? We discovered and formed the opinion that many highly-placed members of the Clergy have erred in theology and in doctrine, not knowing the Scriptures, even as Jesus Christ revealed in Mark 12:26-27 (KJV), and the main reason is that they are ignorant of the correct Bible teaching and interpretation methodology that Jesus Christ revealed to us in Matthew 22:41-46 (KJV)! A WORD FOR THE FUTURE? As stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV), the perfection of a true Man of God, and whether that Man of God will become thoroughly furnished unto every good work to the Glory of God, depends solely of his depth of the knowledge of God and his daily obedience to the Word of God!

Download or read book Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels written by Joel B. Green and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1992-02-18 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by Joel B. Green, Scot McKnight and I. Howard Marshall, this reference work encompasses everything relating to Jesus and the Gospels.

Download or read book Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation written by Stanley E. Porter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2007. Compiling the results from contemporary and exciting areas of research into one single important volume, this book stands ahead of its field in providing a comprehensive one-stop Handbook reference of biblical interpretation. Examining a wide range of articles on many of the recognized interpreters including Augustine, Luther and Calvin, up to the modern figures of Martin Hengel and T.W. Manson, Porter expertly combines the study of biblical interpretation with the examination of the theological and philosophical preconceptions that have influenced it, and surveys the history of interpretation from different perspectives. Key perspectives studied include: the historical dimension; addressing how interpretation has developed at various periods of time; from early Jewish exegesis to the historical-critical method; the conceptual approach; looks at the various schools of thought that have generated biblical interpretation, and compares and contrasts competing conceptual models of interpretation; the personal perspective; addresses the reality of biblical interpretation by individuals who have helped plot the course of theological development; With relevant bibliographies and a guide to further reading, this Dictionary will be an extremely important reference held for many years, not only by libraries, but also by students, scholars, clergy and teachers of this fascinating and high-profile subject.

Download or read book O Woman Great is Your Faith written by Douglas Sean O'Donnell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of "faith" holds a central position in New Testament and early Christian thought, yet this concept has not received the careful attention it deserves in the Synoptic Gospels. The present study offers a comprehensive analysis of "faith" as a key motif in the Gospel of Matthew, where it plays a major role in communicating this Gospel's vision for how readers should respond to the person and message of Jesus. The argument propounded is that Matthew's unique narrative portrayal of the Canaanite woman's faith (15:21-28) is used for pedagogical purposes, namely, that by comparing and contrasting her "great faith" with those characters expressing "no faith" and "little faith," Matthew uses Jesus's quantitative πίστ-terms to teach on the nature of true faith. She embodies Matthew's theological vision of faith! Even though she is a gentile outsider/enemy, she comprehends the universal scope and abundant blessings of Jesus's mission. Moreover, she acknowledges Jesus's messianic identity, correctly perceiving him to be both David's royal heir and David's Lord. Finally, based on who she perceives Jesus to be and the purpose of his mission, she demonstrates faith as trust manifested in action.

Download or read book The Gospel of Matthew written by Matt Woodley and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say the Bible is true, but does it ring true? Does it resonate? In this journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Matt Woodley considers the audacious idea of a God with us--confronting us in the midst of all we've invested ourselves in and dedicated ourselves to, and encouraging us with the promise that the God who made us has a better life in mind for us. The Resonate series recovers the ancient wisdom of Scripture for a complex world. The stories and insights of each book of the Bible are brought into conversation with contemporary voices of hope and lament--the cultural messages we interact with on a daily basis. The Scriptures become a meeting ground where God is confronted with the pressing concerns of our day, and we are confronted in turn with a fresh experience of God's truth.

Download or read book A Thematic Access Oriented Bibliography of Jesus s Resurrection written by Michael J. Alter and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The keystone of Christianity is Jesus’s physical, bodily resurrection. Present-day scholars can be significantly challenged as they forage through voluminous documents on the resurrection of Jesus. The literature measures well over seven thousand sources in English-language books alone. This makes finding specific sources that are most relevant for specific scholarly purposes an arduous task. Even when a specific book is relevant, finding the parts of the book that are most relevant to the resurrection rather than other topics often requires additional effort. A Thematic Access-Oriented Bibliography of Jesus’s Resurrection addresses these challenges in several ways. First, the bibliography organizes more than seven thousand English sources into twelve main categories and then thirty-four subcategories, which are designed to help you find the most relevant literature quickly and efficiently. Embedded are pro and con arguments which support efficient access through brief annotations and then annotate the diversity and complexity of the field of religion by including sources that represent a diverse range of views: theistic (e.g., Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc.), agnostic, and nontheistic. The objective of this bibliography is to provide convenient access to relevant sources from a variety of perspectives, allowing you to browse or find the one source accurately and with ease.

Download or read book The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary written by Tremper III Longman and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 2972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pages of the Bible, we come to know God through Jesus Christ. Thus the importance of the Bible for our spiritual formation cannot be overstated. If we are honest, though, the Bible is not always easy to understand. For example, the places named in the Bible can seem strange, and the number of people mentioned is virtually countless. This comprehensive dictionary intends to help people read the Bible with increased understanding and confidence. It contains articles on major topics as well as places and people, even if they just appear in a single verse in the Bible. Its articles cover theological topics, biblical words, biblical imagery, and historical topics. This A to Z dictionary includes more than •1,700 full-color pages •400 color illustrations, maps, and photos •5,000 articles by leading evangelical scholars The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary is an informative, colorful, and easy-to-understand resource that will be an indispensable reference for your own personal study or in preparation for teaching.

Download or read book Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament written by G. K. Beale and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 2261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the torrent of publications on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, the time is ripe for a dictionary dedicated to this incredibly rich yet diverse field. This companion volume to the well-received Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (CNTUOT) brings together leading evangelical biblical scholars to explore and explain the many facets of how the New Testament writers appropriated the Old Testament. This definitive resource covers a range of interpretive topics and includes summary articles on each biblical book and numerous themes. It also unpacks concepts mentioned in the CNTUOT, demonstrates how the Old Testament uses the Old Testament, and addresses a wide range of biblical-theological, hermeneutical, and exegetical topics. This handy reference book is for all serious students of the Bible as they study how and why Old Testament texts reappear and are reappropriated throughout the Bible.

Download or read book The Westminster Dictionary of New Testament and Early Christian Literature and Rhetoric written by David Edward Aune and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Westminster Dictionary of New Testament and Early Christian Literature and Rhetoric details the variety of literary and rhetorical forms found in the New Testament and in the literature of the early Christian church. This authoritative reference source is a treasury for understanding the methods employed by New Testament and early Christian writers. Aune's extensive study will be of immense value to scholars and all those interested in the ways literary and rhetorical forms were used and how they functioned in the early Christian world. This unique and encyclopedic study will serve generations of scholars and students by illuminating the ways words shaped the consciousness of those who encountered Christian teachings.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Biblical Tradition in English Literature written by David Lyle Jeffrey and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 15 years in the making, an unprecedented one-volume reference work. Many of today's students and teachers of literature, lacking a familiarity with the Bible, are largely ignorant of how Biblical tradition has influenced and infused English literature through the centuries. An invaluable research tool. Contains nearly 800 encyclopedic articles written by a distinguished international roster of 190 contributors. Three detailed annotated bibliographies. Cross-references throughout.

Download or read book Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible written by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the pastor or serious layperson, the realm of biblical interpretation can be a confusing maze of personalities, communities, methods, and theories. This maze can often result in obscuring the main goal of interpreting Scripture: hearing and knowing God better. The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is a groundbreaking reference tool that introduces readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It discusses these approaches and evaluates their helpfulness in enabling Christians to hear what God is saying to the church through Scripture. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, and the dictionary covers a broad range of topics with both clarity and depth.

Download or read book Dictionary of New Testament Background written by Craig A. Evans and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 1364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by known experts and edited by Craig A. Evans and Stanley E. Porter, this reference work with its full bibliographies and cross-references to other volumes in the series is the best for researching the New Testament in its ancient setting.

Download or read book Defining the New Testament Logia on Divorce and Remarriage in a Pluralistic Context written by Yordan Kalev Zhekov and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian marriage is a permanent union which requires the commitment of both spouses for its maintenance through fulfillment of its stipulations. The failure of the fulfillment of the latter provides legitimate grounds for divorce and remarriage of the innocent party. This work employs a fourfold approach for the development of NT ethical argumentation based on Richard B. Hays' Moral Vision of the New Testament. The author establishes the proper contextual grounds for the NT study through formulation of the Old Testament perspective on marriage as covenant. The relevant NT passages are examined through historical-critical and narrative-critical methods. A critical study of the main Christian traditions leads to an ecumenical formulation of the theological conclusions. Pragmatic implementation of the thesis follows an examination of the contemporary pluralistic context and applications in both Christian communities and the larger society within its legislative system.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Writing Well written by Laurie Rozakis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all elements of effective and grammatically-correct writing, including electronic formats, for any type of situation from research papers to business memos.