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Steward of God's Mysteries

Paul and Early Church Tradition

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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Steward of God's Mysteries

Paul and Early Church Tradition

By: Jerry L. Sumney

One view that perennially springs up among biblical scholars is that Paul was the inventor of Christianity, or that Paul introduced the idea of a divine Christ to a church that earlier had simply followed the ethical teaching of a human Jesus. In this book Jerry Sumney responds to that claim by examining how, in reality, Paul drew on what the church already believed and confessed about Jesus. As he explores how Paul's theology relates to that of the broader early church, Sumney identifies where in the Christian tradition distinctive theological claims about Christ, his death, the nature of salvation, and eschatology first seem to appear. Without diminishing significant differences, Sumney describes what common traditions and beliefs various branches of the early church shared and compares them to Paul's thought. Sumney interacts directly with arguments made by those who claim Paul as the inventor of Christianity and approaches the questions raised by that claim in a fresh way.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802873618

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9780802873613

A Study Companion to the Bible

An Introduction

By: Anthony Le Donne,Jerry L. Sumney

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A Study Companion to the Bible

An Introduction

By: Anthony Le Donne,Jerry L. Sumney

Jerry L. Sumneys The Bible: An Introduction offers clear answers to the most basic questions that first-time students and curious inquirers bring to the Bible. The Study Companion is a handy complement to the textbook, providing primary readings and a running glossary of terms keyed to the textbook along with exercises for further reflection.

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Augsburg Fortress Publishers

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1451483627

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Servants of Satan, False Brothers, and Other Opponents of Paul

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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Servants of Satan, False Brothers, and Other Opponents of Paul

By: Jerry L. Sumney

This book sets out a method for identifying the opponents in view in Paul's letters, and then applies it to the relevant writings of the Pauline corpus. The method limits the use of parallels or prior constructions as a basis for identification, dealing with each letter on an individual basis and taking full acount of the historical and social context. Sumney concludes that the Pauline letters address different kinds of opposition in different places, including two distinct anti-Paul movements. Here is a fundamental study for research into a basic problem of the Pauline correspondence.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0567404935

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Paul

Apostle and Fellow Traveler

By: Prof. Jerry L. Sumney

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Paul

Apostle and Fellow Traveler

By: Prof. Jerry L. Sumney

Covering the entire Pauline corpus the reader finds a man who was adept at persuasive arguments and providing theological answers to real and, often, thorny congregational issues. Readers have a keen understanding of Paul’s place in the early church, the relationship between church and synagogue, and the relationship between the teaching of Paul and that of Jesus. These discussions set Paul firmly within the church that existed before he joined, finding that he became an adherent to much that preceded him.

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Abingdon Press

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1426796315

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The Bible

An Introduction, Third Edition

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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The Bible

An Introduction, Third Edition

By: Jerry L. Sumney

What is the Bible? How did it get to us? Why are translations so different? And what influence has the Bible had on culture? From its very first pages, The Bible: An Introduction, Third Edition, offers clear answers to the most basic questions that first-time students and curious inquirers bring to the Bible. Without presuming either prior knowledge of the Bible or a particular attitude toward it, Jerry L. Sumney uses straightforward language to lead the reader on an exploration of the Bible's contents and the history of its writings, showing how critical methods help readers understand what they find in the Bible. Filled with maps, charts, illustrations, and color photographs to enhance the student's experience with the text. This third edition offers a number of revisions and a new section on the deuterocanonical books. Neither polemical nor apologetic, The Bible presents the biblical writings as the efforts of men and women in the past to understand their lives and their world in light of the ways they understood the divine.

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Fortress Press

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1506466796

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9781506466798

Colossians

A Commentary

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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Colossians

A Commentary

By: Jerry L. Sumney

The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary of every book and major aspect of the New Testament, providing fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, careful attention to their literary design, and a theologically perceptive exposition of the biblical text. C. Clifton Black, M. Eugene Boring, and John T. Carroll are series editors. The letter to the Colossians offers great insight into the faith, life, and problems of an early Christian church. Understanding this letter to be one of Pauls prison epistles but aware of the differences between this and his other writings, Jerry Sumney shows how the church struggled with expressing its new faith in the diverse settings of the Greco-Roman world. Paying special attention to the ways of forgiveness and salvation through the power of Christ, this fine commentary offers compelling new insights into Colossians expansive Christology and expectant eschatology.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664221424

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Apocalypse When?

A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic Texts

By: Leah D. Schade,Jerry L. Sumney

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Apocalypse When?

A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic Texts

By: Leah D. Schade,Jerry L. Sumney

Apocalyptic texts are often seen as either frightening or irrelevant, a tool for fearmongering and manipulation or for the lucrative doomsday industry. But Apocalypse When?: Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic Texts equips readers to understand these texts as sources of encouragement and strength for the church. As the world faces threats of war, poverty, climate and environmental crises, and political upheaval, churches can draw on the wisdom and courage of our biblical ancestors who faced their own calamities and persecutions. Their struggles against powerful economic, militaristic, cultural, and social forces drew them closer to God. We have much to learn from their faith, ethical integrity, and dedication to the promises of God that engender hope in the midst of turmoil and terror. With solid historical exegesis, thought-provoking ideas for preaching, and examples of sermons that creatively and compellingly proclaim God’s word, this book provides much-needed guidance for the church in tumultuous times.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1725262479

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9781725262478

Identifying Paul's Opponents

The Question of Method in 2 Corinthians

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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Identifying Paul's Opponents

The Question of Method in 2 Corinthians

By: Jerry L. Sumney

To develop a method for identifying Paul's opponents it is first necessary to analyse procedures used by previous scholars. Too little attention has been paid in the past to issues of method, and many procedures have been used which violate the canons of historical research. In the first place, limits should be set upon the use of historical reconstructions and of external sources, and the determinative source for identifying the opponents of any letter must be that letter itself. Secondly, a satisfactory method will analyse passages within the primary text according to the nature of the section (e.g. polemical or didactic) and the types of statements they contain (e.g. explicit statements about opponents or allusions to them). Then each combination of context and statement type is evaluated to determine (1) how certain we can be about whether the passage refers to opponents and (2) how much distortion is likely to be present. The application of the proposed method to the two letters within 2 Corinthians indicates that Paul faced the same group of opponents in both letters. These opponents were pneumatics who demanded a particular manner of life as evidence that a person possesses the measure of the spirit which makes one an apostle.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474230911

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Introduction to Preaching

Scripture, Theology, and Sermon Preparation

By: Leah D. Schade,Jerry L. Sumney,Emily Askew

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Introduction to Preaching

Scripture, Theology, and Sermon Preparation

By: Leah D. Schade,Jerry L. Sumney,Emily Askew

Coauthored by a homiletician, a theologian, and a biblical scholar, this book is a preaching primer that provides tools for crafting effective, engaging, and inspiring sermons. Using a unique workbook-style format, Introduction to Preaching equips seminarians and preachers to use appropriate theological claims informed by solid biblical interpretation while providing several sample sermons from the authors. Readers will learn how to use a three-part schema—the Central Question, the Central Claim, and the Central Purpose—to provide the drive, direction, and destination for the sermon. Offering guidelines for using appropriate sermon forms, imagery, metaphors, and creativity, together with advice on how to deliver contextually relevant sermons using our bodies, presence, and voice make this a staple for both new and experienced preachers. Introduction to Preaching includes a chapter on exploring the space of preaching, including onsite and online sermons. In addition, it features charts and worksheets to help organize the sermon-writing process, as well as exercises for the preacher’s voice and body and tips for advice for guest preachers and supply preachers. A glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography make this a handy reference guide for students and all preachers.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538138611

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9781538138618

The New International Lesson Annual 2016-2017

September 2016 - August 2017

By: David Kalas,Jerry L. Sumney,Jerome F.D. Creach,John Indermark

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The New International Lesson Annual 2016-2017

September 2016 - August 2017

By: David Kalas,Jerry L. Sumney,Jerome F.D. Creach,John Indermark

The New International Lesson Annual is designed for teachers who seek a solid biblical basis for each session and a step-by-step teaching plan that will help them lead their classes. It can be used with any student curriculum based on the Uniform Lesson Series. In many classes, both the students and teacher rely on the Annual as their companion to the Bible. Includes the CEB and NRSV translations. Over the four quarters of the 2016-2017 Sunday school year we will explore the themes of God’s sovereignty, creation, love, and call. During the fall quarter we examine Isaiah, Hebrews, and Revelation to see how these books reveal the Sovereignty of God. Luke’s Gospel, selected psalms, and Galatians will help us understand Creation: A Divine Cycle, our study for the winter. In the spring we will survey both the Old and New Testaments to discover that God Loves Us. We conclude during the summer with God’s Urgent Call, a study of the way God spoke to certain judges, prophets, and people of the New Testament. Inside discover: Weekly Scripture reading and reflection questions to enhance the teacher's personal spiritual growth. Weekly activities that the learners can do beyond the classroom to live out what they have learned. In-depth background article for each quarter. Quarterly pronunciation guide. Additional quarterly reference material, such as maps, charts, or timelines. Quarterly ideas for putting one's faith into action. Annual teacher enrichment article. Annual index to background Scriptures.

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Abingdon Press

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1630885258

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The Politics of Faith

The Bible, Government, and Public Policy

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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The Politics of Faith

The Bible, Government, and Public Policy

By: Jerry L. Sumney

The Politics of Faith addresses key biblical texts and their intersection with questions of good government, social policy, and societal leadership. It speaks to Christians and others who seek to ponder and discuss the role of faith and Bible in their decisions about civic politics and faithful citizenship. This book aims to enable readers to see more clearly that the Bible does speak about the kinds of economic and social policies a nation should adopt. It will empower them to claim the message of Scripture in favor of policies that promote the good of those who are disadvantaged and the good of the community. It will help them make the argument that the Bible calls for laws and policies that expect the wealthy to contribute to the good of all, including policies and laws that are not always to their personal financial advantage. The author explores ways the Old Testament shows God's concern for social structures, the ideal early church community in Acts, and how the Gospel of Matthew shows concern for social structures in the ministry of Jesus. The final section looks at the writings of Paul, showing how they demand certain kinds of political commitments. This book will help readers talk about how a deeper understanding of Scripture can affect how one votes and the kinds of policies one supports. Each chapter ends with a set of questions for discussion that both review what is in the chapter and provoke discussion about faithful action.

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Fortress Press

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1506467008

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9781506467009

Colossians

A Commentary

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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Colossians

A Commentary

By: Jerry L. Sumney

The letter to the Colossians offers great insight into the faith, life, and problems of an early Christian church. Understanding this letter to be one of Paul's prison epistles but aware of the differences between this and his other writings, Jerry Sumney shows how the church struggled with expressing its new faith in the diverse settings of the Greco-Roman world. Paying special attention to the ways of forgiveness and salvation through the power of Christ, this fine commentary shows Colossians' expansive Christology and expectant eschatology. The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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1611644917

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The Politics of Faith: The Bible, Government, and Public Policy

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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The Politics of Faith: The Bible, Government, and Public Policy

By: Jerry L. Sumney

The Politics of Faith addresses key biblical texts and their intersection with questions of good government, social policy, and societal leadership. It speaks to Christians and others who seek to ponder and discuss the role of faith and Bible in their decisions about civic politics and faithful citizenship. This book aims to enable readers to see more clearly that the Bible does speak about the kinds of economic and social policies a nation should adopt. It will empower them to claim the message of Scripture in favor of policies that promote the good of those who are disadvantaged and the good of the community. It will help them make the argument that the Bible calls for laws and policies that expect the wealthy to contribute to the good of all, including policies and laws that are not always to their personal financial advantage. The author explores ways the Old Testament shows God's concern for social structures, the ideal early church community in Acts, and how the Gospel of Matthew shows concern for social structures in the ministry of Jesus. The final section looks at the writings of Paul, showing how they demand certain kinds of political commitments.This book will help readers talk about how a deeper understanding of Scripture can affect how one votes and the kinds of policies one supports. Each chapter ends with a set of questions for discussion that both review what is in the chapter and provoke discussion about faithful action.

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Paul

Apostle and Fellow Traveler

By: Prof. Jerry L. Sumney

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Apostle and Fellow Traveler

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Steward of God's Mysteries

Paul and Early Church Tradition

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Paul and Early Church Tradition

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'Servants of Satan', 'false Brothers' and Other Opponents of Paul

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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'Servants of Satan', 'false Brothers' and Other Opponents of Paul

By: Jerry L. Sumney

This book sets out a method for identifying the opponents in view in Paul's letters, and then applies it to the relevant writings of the Pauline corpus. The method limits the use of parallels or prior constructions as a basis for identification, dealing with each letter on an individual basis and taking full account of the historical and social context. Sumney concludes that the Pauline letters address different kinds of opposition in different places, including two distinct anti-Pauline movements. Here is a fundamental study for research into a basic problem of Pauline correspondence."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Steward of God's Mysteries

Steward of God's Mysteries

A Study Companion to the Bible

A Study Companion to the Bible

Servants of Satan, False Brothers, and Other Opponents of Paul

Servants of Satan, False Brothers, and Other Opponents of Paul

Paul

Paul

The Bible

The Bible

Colossians

Colossians

Apocalypse When?

Apocalypse When?

Identifying Paul's Opponents

Identifying Paul's Opponents

Introduction to Preaching

Introduction to Preaching

The New International Lesson Annual 2016-2017

The New International Lesson Annual 2016-2017

The Politics of Faith

The Politics of Faith

Colossians

Colossians

The Politics of Faith: The Bible, Government, and Public Policy

The Politics of Faith: The Bible, Government, and Public Policy

Paul

Paul

Steward of God's Mysteries

Steward of God's Mysteries

'Servants of Satan', 'false Brothers' and Other Opponents of Paul

'Servants of Satan', 'false Brothers' and Other Opponents of Paul

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