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Sacred Word, Broken Word: Biblical Authority and the Dark Side of ScriptureThe Bible is a religious masterpiece. Its authors cast a profound vision for the healing of humanity through the power of divine love, grace and forgiveness. But the Bible also contains dark texts that challenge our ethical imagination. How can one book teach us to love our enemies and also teach us to slaughter Canaanites? Why does a book that preaches the equality of all people male and female, slave and free, Greek and Jew also include laws that
The Bible is a religious masterpiece. Its authors cast a profound vision for the healing of humanity through the power of divine love, grace and forgiveness. But the Bible also contains dark texts that challenge our ethical imagination. How can one book teach us to love our enemies and also teach us to slaughter Canaanites? Why does a book that preaches the equality of all people -- male and female, slave and free, Greek and Jew -- also include laws that permit God's people to trade in slaves and to persecute those of a different faiths or ethnicities? In Sacred Word, Broken Word Kenton Sparks argues that the dark side of Scripture is not an illusion. Rather, these dark texts remind us that all human beings, including the biblical authors, stand in need of God's redemptive solution in Jesus Christ.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 04/04/2012
ISBN: 9780802867186
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Christian Century 10/17/2012 pg. 31
Choice 11/01/2012
Christian Century 05/01/2013 pg. 26
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Wayne Grudem’s Christian Ethics is a thorough guide for thinking through real life moral questions from a clear biblical perspective. I originally bought this book because I thought it would look good for a display of books. I was pleasantly surprised as I began to read it. The book is detailed and the chapters are laid out in a way that makes it easy to dip into specific topics as needed, which is helpful for pastors, teachers, and laypeople alike. I especially appreciate how Grudem consistently grounds his arguments in Scripture and explains how he reaches his conclusions. His writing is clear, practical, and often pastoral in tone, rather than academic. If you are looking for a comprehensive, conservative evangelical resource on Christian ethics that takes the authority of the Bible seriously and applies it to a wide range of modern issues, this book is a valuable addition to your library...not just a decoration piece.
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A Must-Read for Today’s Christian!
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Absolutely LOVE this book. So useful when considering Christian Ethics, and I feel he presents multiple arguments as fairly as one can expect. Pleased with how many sources and Biblical references were included as well. Will forever recommend reading this book!
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Christian Ethics: Living a Life That Is Pleasing God
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This is the best book 📕 ever I’m not finished but I love this book it will help you get to know God and your Bible a lot better this is a great book
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This Book Will Strengthen Your Faith and Answer Hard Questions
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This book is a must read for all Christians. You don’t have to be a student of theology to appreciate the lessons inside. It’s actually strengthened my faith and answered many questions when it comes to how a Christian should apply the Scriptures to living an ethical life. It is a large textbook but it reads very well and if you want to truly dive deeper to live a more Christ like life I would highly encourage you to read it.
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