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This narrative commentary explores Paul's letter to the Galatians by placing it in the larger context of Paul's life and ministry. Combining cultural and archeological research, Rev. Dr. Johannes W. H. van der Bijl draws together details from the book of Acts and the Pauline Epistles to offer us a unique glimpse into the real-life issues facing Paul, Barnabas, and the first-century church. While centred on the writing of Paul's letter to the church in Galatia, the author follows Paul's story and theological development through his early life and conversion to his ministry in Antioch and first missionary journey. By presenting Paul as a tangible, flesh and blood human, readers will better understand the message of Galatians - that there is unity and freedom to be had in Christ.

This remarkable collection of essays explores the role of African Christianity in God's mission around the world. Featuring the contributions of African scholars and mission practitioners from throughout sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora - including both men and women, veteran scholars, and fresh new voices - this volume provides a diverse perspective on missiology as understood and practised by African Christians. Engaging such wide-ranging topics as gender violence, globalization, Westernization, peacebuilding, development, Pentecostalism, urban missiology, theological education, and African Christianity in Europe, this volume ambitiously bridges the gap between academic and practitioner perspectives, engaging both theological discourse and the hands-on reality of how God's mission is taking shape in Africa and beyond. This book offers an empowering look at the work God is accomplishing in and through the African church.

Las bibliotecas y los bibliotecarios son vitales para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y la formación de investigadores a nivel de doctorado.Este libro identifica cinco áreas y dieciséis principios que las instituciones de educación teológica deben considerar a fin de optimizar las operaciones de su biblioteca para servir a los programas de doctorado. Como ilustración de estos principios, el libro relata las historias de cuatro bibliotecas teológicas -en Nairobi, Hong Kong, Bangalore y Ámsterdam- que han navegado con éxito la transición a servir a los programas de doctorado. Los contribuyentes presentan las mejores prácticas comprobadas y comparten sus experiencias exitosas desarrollando bibliotecas al servicio de programas de doctorado en situaciones difíciles. Este tomo, invaluable como recurso para bibliotecarios y bibliotecarias del mundo mayoritario, también ofrece recomendaciones sobre lineamientos de calidad para agencias de acreditación que buscan apoyar a las instituciones de educación teológica en el desarrollo de programas robustos y fructíferos.

In the beginning, God declared that it was not good for human beings to be alone. Yet the ache of loneliness is rampant in our societies, knowing no boundaries of age, sex, geography, culture, or religion.This book offers the reader a robust theological understanding of loneliness as a multifaceted phenomenon impacting the lives of believers. It identifies five different types of loneliness - emotional, social, cultural, existential, and spiritual - and illustrates each type through well-known biblical narratives, exploring what each narrative reveals about the relational nature of God and the humans created in his likeness. Yet beyond a theological framework, this book also provides practical and effective strategies for understanding and combating loneliness in the contexts of our contemporary lives. It pays particular attention to the historic and contemporary challenges of singleness and celibacy, especially as experienced in collectivist cultures and evangelical contexts.Chornobai and Hrytsenko aim to equip all those suffering from loneliness - as well as those walking alongside them, whether pastors, counselors, or social workers - to better understand the inner and outer factors impacting their experience and to find more effective strategies for coping and thriving.

"What must I do to be saved?" That question, raised in the book of Acts by the Philippian jailer, is a question for the ages. Yet what, even, does it mean to be saved? Is salvation for this life or the next? Is it purely spiritual or does it have physical and material implications? Can salvation be lost? Do we determine who will be saved or does God? What role does Christ play in salvation? Such are the seemingly unending questions soteriology strives to answer.In this eighth volume from the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, African theologians articulate their understanding of salvation - and its widespread implications for life and practice - in conversation with Scripture and the rich diversity of an African cultural context. Salvation is examined from historical, philosophical, and theological lenses, and scholars address topics as wide-ranging as conversion, ethnicity, fertility, poverty, prosperity, the Trinity, exclusivism, African Pentecostalism, rural community, eschatology, wholeness, and atonement. It is a powerful exploration of the holistic nature of salvation as articulated in Scripture and understood by the African church.

L'ICETE Programme for Academic Leadership (IPAL) a été officiellement créé en 2010, né de la nécessité de fournir une formation aux institutions théologiques dans différentes régions du monde. L'IPAL propose des outils de développement professionnel pour les responsables académiques évangéliques et les administrateurs afin d'aider les institutions théologiques dans leur recherche de qualité et d'excellence.Cet ouvrage est le troisième et dernier volume d'une trilogie issue des formations proposées par l'IPAL. Il vise à présenter des pratiques utiles aux responsables académiques en vue du développement professionnel du corps enseignant.Le développement professionnel du corps enseignant est au coeur de la formation théologique. Ce livre pose les bases permettant aux responsables académiques d'accompagner, de former et de soutenir leurs enseignants afin d'améliorer leur enseignement et leur recherche. Les auteurs de ce volume partagent les résultats de recherches menées dans des institutions académiques évangéliques dans divers contextes à travers le monde afin que d'autres responsables académiques puissent améliorer la qualité de la formation théologique dans leurs propres institutions.

Les bibliothèques et les bibliothécaires sont indispensables à l'apprentissage des étudiants et à la formation des chercheurs au niveau du doctorat.Ce livre identifie cinq domaines et seize principes à prendre en compte par les écoles de théologie lors de l'optimisation des opérations de la bibliothèque afin de servir les programmes doctoraux. Pour illustrer ces principes, l'ouvrage présente les cas de quatre bibliothèques de théologie - à Nairobi, Hong-Kong, Bangalore et Amsterdam - qui ont réussi leur transition vers des programmes de doctorat. Les auteurs présentent de bonnes pratiques éprouvées ainsi que leurs expériences en tant que pionniers de bibliothèques au service de programmes de doctorat dans des situations difficiles. Une ressource de formation précieuse pour les bibliothécaires des pays du Sud, ce livre offre également un aperçu de directives pour les agences d'accréditation qui aident les institutions théologiques à développer des programmes solides et florissants.

Drawing on Jesus's example in the Gospel of Mark, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the nature of discipleship. A tool to help readers draw close to Jesus, it presents discipleship as a way of life centred on the journey back to God - a journey that integrates the quest for salvation, wholeness, and human fulfilment. Ultimately, the invitation to discipleship is an invitation to live in obedience to God and commitment to our fellow human beings, as Christ calls his followers not only to their own transformation but to participate in the transformation of others.At a time when secular culture is rediscovering the benefits of discipleship, this book invites readers into a powerful experience of identity formation based on the values of Christ and his kingdom.

In this in-depth study of the legacy of Byang Kato, Dr. Foday-Khabenje traces his extraordinary life from a boyhood immersed in African traditional religion to his conversion to Christianity as a young man, his education in Nigeria and abroad, his global leadership within the evangelical church, his tragic, untimely death, and the long-lasting impact of his prophetic voice. In the realm of African theology, Kato is often remembered for the oppositional stance he took towards many of his contemporaries, arguing passionately for the dangers of universalism and syncretism and urging the church to place the Bible at the heart of African Christianity. Foday-Khabenje engages these debates while demonstrating that Kato's contributions to the African church cannot be reduced to polemics. His biblical hermeneutics, perspectives on African Christian identity, and tireless work for the expansion of theological education in Africa are each explored and celebrated, along with their implications for the contemporary church in Africa and beyond.While nearly fifty years have passed since Kato's death, his legacy is still as relevant as ever for a church facing the challenges of secularism and pluralism in the twenty-first century. In an age that seeks to de-emphasize the uniqueness of Christ, Kato's testimony of the radical transformation offered by authentic biblical Christianity is good news for us all.

As the church grows ever larger in areas once considered impervious to the gospel, theological training is failing to keep up with the needs of local congregations. This lack of missional capacity, alongside an overwhelming shortage of trained leadership, indicates a pressing need to revisit the aims and approaches of theological education globally.Engaging qualitative research from South Asia, Dr. Jessy Jaison demonstrates that both formal and non-formal approaches to theological training can support the church's missional calling. However, she challenges the growing normalization that theological education is an end in itself, distant from those it was meant to serve. Dr. Jaison calls for a church-centered paradigm in which all forms of training would collaborate with and for the body of Christ. Not only will readers be introduced to theological education in the the South Asian context, they will also benefit from the practical and collaborative model demonstrated and how they can revitalize the process in supporting the church in its mission.

S'appuyant sur des archives et des témoignages de première main, cet ouvrage explore l'histoire, la théologie et la missiologie de l'International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), aussi connue sous le nom d'Union Internationale des Groupes Bibliques Universitaires. L'auteur examine comment l'engagement de l'IFES, en faveur de l'immédiateté, de la médiation et de la participation, est fondé sur une croyance ferme dans le sacerdoce de tous les croyants et sur une ecclésiologie missionnaire qui présuppose l'implication de Dieu dans tous les aspects de la vie, y compris dans l'université. Il retrace l'impact des diverses cultures et théologies sur les multiples expressions de la mission de l'IFES, et le rôle de l'IFES dans l'extension de la présence du peuple de Dieu à des lieux, et des sphères idéologiques, auxquelles les structures traditionnelles de l'Église ont un accès limité.Ce livre est un rappel puissant de l'impact possible lorsque des croyants ordinaires, qu'ils soient étudiants ou non, participent à la missio Dei en tant que témoins humbles, fidèles et créatifs dans leurs propres contextes. Il s'adresse à tous ceux qui s'intéressent à une perspective chrétienne sur l'université ou aux implications théologiques du ministère étudiant. Il offre également un cadre théologique solide pour comprendre la légitimité des organisations paraecclésiales et du ministère des laïcs.

Este libro explora la historia, la teología y la misiología de IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students) a partir de materiales históricos y documentos testimoniales. Examina su compromiso con la inmediatez, la mediación y la participación, y su arraigo en una firme creencia en el sacerdocio de todos los creyentes y una eclesiología misional que presupone que Dios está involucrado en todos los aspectos de la vida, incluyendo la universidad. Traza el impacto de diversas culturas y teologías sobre la multiplicidad de expresiones misioneras que refleja el accionar de IFES, y describe el papel desempeñado por IFES en la extensión de la presencia del pueblo de Dios en lugares, y entre ideologías, donde las estructuras eclesiásticas tradicionales tienen acceso limitado.Este libro es un potente recordatorio del impacto que puede desatarse cuando creyentes comunes y silvestres, sean estudiantes o no, participan en la missio Dei como testigos creativos y fieles en sus propios contextos. Está cargado de relevancia para quienes se interesan por una perspectiva cristiana acerca de la universidad o por las repercusiones teológicas del ministerio estudiantil. Además, ofrece un sólido marco teológico en donde encuadrar la legitimidad de las organizaciones paraeclesiásticas y los ministerios laicos.

Drawing on archival records and firsthand accounts, this work explores the history, theology, and missiology of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). It examines how IFES's commitment to immediacy, mediation, and participation are grounded upon a firm belief in the priesthood of all believers and a missional ecclesiology that presupposes God's involvement in all aspects of life, including the university. It traces the impact of diverse cultures and theologies upon the manifold expressions of mission IFES has engaged, and the role of IFES in extending the presence of God's people in places, and among ideologies, where traditional church structures have limited access.This book is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact created when believers, whether students or otherwise, participate in the missio Dei as faithful and creative witnesses in their own contexts. Bearing relevance for all those interested in a Christian perspective on the university or the theological reverberations of student ministry, it also offers a robust theological framework for understanding the legitimacy of parachurch organizations and lay ministry.

1 Timothy shows how Christians can live in harmony and with integrity in a society of people with differing religious and cultural beliefs and values. This commentary provides an exposition of 1 Timothy's message, which is relevant to many theological and pastoral situations faced by Asian church communities today. Along with the detailed commentary, the authors provide cultural reflections on various topics surrounding church, government, and society.The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the body of Christ in Asia by providing a pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

There are many books about the cross of Christ, but few are written from an African perspective or with an African context in mind. In this book, Dr. Robert Falconer offers the reader a holistic understanding of Jesus's atoning work that powerfully addresses African realities and concerns. Grounded in Scripture and Christian theology, this book gives careful attention to the implications of the atonement for African traditional spirituality. Presenting a biblical perspective of the cross - one rooted in penal substitution and Christus Victor theology - Falconer demonstrates Christ's power in all aspects of our lives, including over ancestors, evil spirits, witchcraft, and sin. This book provides a deeper understanding of contextual issues facing the African church, while also demonstrating the role of the atonement in addressing our cultural concerns and restoring the hope of liberty, reconciliation, redemption, and resurrection.

How are we to sustain activism and compassion amidst the never-ending crises of the twenty-first century? While the concern for social justice is deeply biblical, cynicism, burnout, and despair are all too common side effects when action is divorced from contemplation. To effectively serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, the church must attend to the revitalization of its inner life through the spiritual practices which feed, support, and sustain the work of the kingdom. Rather than the fragmentation and dualism that have led denominations to choose between prayer and service, evangelization and justice, the church must integrate heart, mind, and body in order to fulfil its calling to transform the world from within. Drawing from Scripture and a wide range of Christian traditions - from the monastic to the evangelical - this book inspires its readers to integrate spiritual renewal and prophetic witness for the glory of God and the good of his creation.

Trauma is a universal phenomenon that can be caused by international catastrophes or individual, personal tragedy. Trauma is also a severely neglected topic in Christian literature, and while it can challenge someone's faith in Christ, God and the ministry of his Word is central to dealing with the emotional and psychological impact of trauma. By his Spirit, through his Word, and through his church, God is available to minister to people suffering from trauma and bring transformation to their lives.In this book, a team of experienced and informed Christian professionals from around the world promote a deep biblical response to trauma through clinical and theological wisdom and their first-hand experience of witnessing and experiencing trauma. The contributions provide practical responses to people's trauma, rather than mere descriptions of the problems, making it an ideal resource for pastors, counsellors, humanitarian workers and students.

This collection of essays draws together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners as they pay loving tribute to Dr. Tetsunao (Ted) Yamamori, one of the great leaders of global mission and mentor to a generation.From dean, professor, and author to CEO of Food for the Hungry and international director of the Lausanne Movement, Dr. Yamamori has contributed to world evangelization over a lifetime of faithful service. In this book, his students, friends, and colleagues explore the far-reaching impact of his engagement on questions relevant to a new generation of church mobilizers. Touching on topics of hospitality, diaspora, entrepreneurship, poverty, theological education, Bible translation, collaboration, leadership, student ministry, the digital age, and church growth, this collection honors one of the great leaders of integral mission while exploring how the church must continue to grapple with the changing landscape of a changing world. Far from a reflection on the past, this is a book that looks to the future, drawing on the life and ministry of Dr. Yamamori to cast a vision for how we can meet the challenges and opportunities of global mission in the twenty-first century.

The Lord's Prayer unites Christians throughout history, speaking across the divides of language, place, and tradition. The oldest prayer of the church, it continues to speak to the lived reality of believers around the world, while inviting the body of Christ into a deeper understanding of the nature of God, discipleship, and the calling to holistic mission.Ama Namin brings together the voices of Filipino evangelical scholars in a profound work of contextual and biblical theology. Each chapter explores a portion of the Lord's Prayer against the backdrop of Scripture and the foreground of Philippine life and spirituality. Contributors examine the rich history of the Lord's Prayer in the Philippines - a history dating back to the first printed translation in 1593 - as well as its implications for the Philippines' future, providing the church a foundation for public engagement and social transformation.Ama Namin provides a valuable teaching resource for the Philippine church and for all those longing to deepen their understanding of prayer, the contextualization of Scripture, and the love of the heavenly Father.

From the monastic devotion of the church fathers and mothers to the spiritual disciplines we espouse today, the church has always searched for ways to deepen discipleship and to grow in Christ. In the book that this discussion guide complements, In Quest of the Rock, the author delves into the source material, exploring Peter's transformation from fisherman to apostle through the power of relational encounter.As readers are empowered to see their own journeys in the light of Peter's, they will recognize their disappointments and unfulfilled aspirations as invitations into the reshaping and healing of their own hearts. This is a powerful resource for all who desire to grow in Christ, as well as those involved in the discipling of others.Intended for small group settings, this accompanying discussion guide journeys through each chapter of the book, to deepen the reader's understanding and encourage fruitful, challenging conversation.

The church in Africa is thriving, both numerically and in its boldness and fervour. Yet the challenge of African folk Christianity - a Christianity shaped more by traditional beliefs than the Bible - continues to loom large, and there remains an acute need for life and faith to be biblically informed.In this introduction to biblical theology, Prof. Peter Nyende draws from nearly two decades of experience teaching the next generation of African church leaders. Maintaining the vital importance of a holistic understanding of Scripture and its unified nature, he presents the central story of both Old and New Testaments as the restoration of God's dwelling and kingdom in the world. He traces this narrative through its many stages of development - creation and fall, God's covenants with Israel, exile - to its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus, the church and the new Jerusalem.Though written with pastors and theological students in mind, this book is accessible to any who desire to increase their biblical literacy and partner more fully with the work of God and his kingdom.

Though called to partner in God's holy work of transformation, the church has often responded with resignation rather than hope in the face of a broken, hurting, and violent world.In Authentic Engagement, Dieumeme and Mirlenda Noëlliste remind us that the church was never meant to content itself with faith in the hereafter. However, to fulfill its God-given role in society, it must know what and whose it is, and situate itself accordingly. The authors explore questions of ecclesiology and establish the theological foundations for social engagement as they examine what it means to be a people defined by relationship with the triune God. Arguing that the church has a mandate to see the world transformed, they suggest a model of engagement that would empower believers to act as agents of transformation in all realms of society, while remaining deeply rooted in their calling as ambassadors of a heavenly kingdom.This book brings hope and conviction in equal measures as it reawakens the church to a consciousness of its identity, its calling, and its powerful potential to bring change in the here and now.

Is it a sin for Christians to be angry? After all, didn't Jesus teach his disciples to forgive unconditionally?Rev. Dr. Maggie Low answers both of these questions with a resounding "No!" Debunking unhealthy assumptions about anger and forgiveness, God, I'm Angry! lays the groundwork for a biblical understanding of righteous anger, conditional forgiveness, and unconditional love. Low thoroughly engages both Old Testament and New Testament texts to demonstrate that biblical forgiveness is always reliant upon repentance. Examining the psalms of vengeance in their original context, she also establishes that there is such a thing as a healthy, and holy, expression of anger - a way to "do anger" with God that makes space for healing and restored relationship.Alongside profound theological insight, this book provides a step-by-step guide for application in pastoral counseling contexts and includes real-life examples from Low's extensive ministry experience. It is a source of practical wisdom for spiritual and emotional growth towards freedom, wholeness, and fullness of life.

The identity and nature of the Holy Spirit has long been a critical - and often divisive - topic among Christians. Yet it is one with which we must continue to grapple if we are to grow in our understanding of the personhood of God, the calling of the church and the life of the believer.The seventh volume drawn from the annual conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, this collection of essays addresses questions of pneumatology against the rich background of African church history. African theologians explore centuries of Christian understanding, from the writings of Augustine to the doctrine of African Instituted Churches, and examine the impact of pneumatological belief upon the life and worship of the believer. Serving as a corrective on pneumatological heterodoxies while making space for both the diversity and unity of the African church, this volume provides a powerful reminder of the centrality of the Holy Spirit to Christian doctrine and praxis.