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SCIENCE AND THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION: THE APPROACHES OF TEN MODERN THEOLOGIANS. Edited by Geoffrey H.Fulkerson and Joel ThomasChopp. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021. Pp. 256. N.p. ISBN 978‐0‐8308‐5280‐2.

Religious Studies ReviewVolume 48, Issue 3 p. 381-381 Short Reviews of Recent Publications: Religion and Science SCIENCE AND THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION: THE APPROACHES OF TEN MODERN THEOLOGIANS. Edited by Geoffrey H. Fulkerson and Joel Thomas Chopp. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021. Pp. 256. N.p. ISBN 978-0-8308-5280-2. First published: 16 November 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/rsr.16114Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume48, Issue3September 2022Pages 381-381 RelatedInformation

REIMAGINING APOLOGETICS: THE BEAUTY OF FAITH IN A SECULAR AGE. By, Justin ArielBailey. P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515‐1426: InterVarsity Press, 2020. Pp. 268. Paper, $28.

Religious Studies ReviewVolume 48, Issue 3 p. 386-386 Short Reviews of Recent Publications: Theology REIMAGINING APOLOGETICS: THE BEAUTY OF FAITH IN A SECULAR AGE. By, Justin Ariel Bailey. P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426: InterVarsity Press, 2020. Pp. 268. Paper, $28. First published: 16 November 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/rsr.15981Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume48, Issue3September 2022Pages 386-386 RelatedInformation

A Short History of Christian Zionism: From the Reformation to the Twenty-First Century. By Donald M. Lewis. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021. 384 pages. $36.00 paper.

A Short History of Christian Zionism: From the Reformation to the Twenty-First Century. By Donald M. Lewis. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021. 384 pages. $36.00 paper.

Veli‐MattiKärkkäinen. An Introduction to Ecclesiology. Revised and expanded edition. Historical, Global, and Interreligious Perspectives. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2021. 269 pages.

International Review of MissionVolume 111, Issue 1 p. 184-186 Book Review Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti. An Introduction to Ecclesiology. Revised and expanded edition. Historical, Global, and Interreligious Perspectives. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2021. 269 pages. Risto Jukko, Risto Jukko WCC, GenevaSearch for more papers by this author Risto Jukko, Risto Jukko WCC, GenevaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 May 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/irom.12412Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume111, Issue1May 2022Pages 184-186 RelatedInformation

Joseph H. Sherrard, T. F. Torrance as Missional Theologian: The Ascended Christ and the Ministry of the Church (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021), pp. xiii + 239. $40.00

Joseph H. Sherrard, T. F. Torrance as Missional Theologian: The Ascended Christ and the Ministry of the Church (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021), pp. xiii + 239. $40.00

Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics. By Mark R. Glanville and Luke Glanville. InterVarsity Press, 2021. pp. 258.

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PAUL’S “WORKS OF THE LAW” IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF SECOND‐CENTURY RECEPTION. By Matthew J.Thomas. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2020. Pp. xxi + 328. Paper, $36.00.

Religious Studies ReviewVolume 47, Issue 4 p. 533-534 Short Reviews of Recent Publications: Christian Origins PAUL’S “WORKS OF THE LAW” IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF SECOND-CENTURY RECEPTION. By Thomas, Matthew J.. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2020. Pp. xxi + 328. Paper, $36.00. First published: 19 January 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/rsr.15555Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume47, Issue4New Religious Movements and Documentary FilmsDecember 2021Pages 533-534 RelatedInformation

Masters or Slaves? AI and the Future of Humanity

Masters or Slaves? AI and the Future of Humanity

LETTERS FOR THE CHURCH: READING JAMES, 1‐2 PETER, 1‐3 JOHN, AND JUDE AS CANON. By Darian R.Lockett. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021. Pp. 248. Paperback, $30.00.

Religious Studies ReviewVolume 47, Issue 4 p. 534-534 Short Reviews of Recent Publications: Christian Origins LETTERS FOR THE CHURCH: READING JAMES, 1-2 PETER, 1-3 JOHN, AND JUDE AS CANON. By Lockett, Darian R.. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021. Pp. 248. Paperback, $30.00. First published: 19 January 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/rsr.15557Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume47, Issue4New Religious Movements and Documentary FilmsDecember 2021Pages 534-534 RelatedInformation

Matthew S.Harmon:Rebels and Exiles: A Biblical Theology of Sin and Restoration. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2020; p. xiii + 164.

Journal of Religious HistoryVolume 45, Issue 3 p. 489-490 BOOK REVIEWS Harmon, Matthew S.: Rebels and Exiles: A Biblical Theology of Sin and Restoration. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2020; p. xiii + 164. John A. Moses, Corresponding Author John A. Moses jamoses@bigpond.com St Mark's National Theological Centrejamoses@bigpond.comSearch for more papers by this author John A. Moses, Corresponding Author John A. Moses jamoses@bigpond.com St Mark's National Theological Centrejamoses@bigpond.comSearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 June 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9809.12766Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume45, Issue3September 2021Pages 489-490 RelatedInformation

The Making of Stanley Hauerwas: Bridging Barth and Postliberalism by David B.Hunsicker (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2019), xiv + 234 pp.

The Making of Stanley Hauerwas: Bridging Barth and Postliberalism by David B.Hunsicker (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2019), xiv + 234 pp.

A Little Book for New Preachers: Why and How to Study Homiletics. By Matthew D. Kim. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2020. 127 pages. $12.00 (paper).

A Little Book for New Preachers: Why and How to Study Homiletics. By Matthew D. Kim. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2020. 127 pages. $12.00 (paper).

Understanding Holiness in Exodus 3 from the Lens of Biblical Spirituality

Holiness is studied from the lens of Biblical Spirituality. Situated in the Divine-Huma relational process, the movement from being un-holy to holy; from being unclean to Divine Purity is given close attention. God as the רק קדוש, draws his people into Himself through purification and in intimacy with Him. The human reality responds with respect and reverence not only to God but to his people as well. However, God has a special preference for the poor and helpless for the clothes them with Himself like a soldier wears his armor. Through a spiritual reading of Exodus 3 and other related Scriptural narratives, these understanding of holiness is surfaced specifically, in the lived experience of Holiness, its nearness in day-to-day life.
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 Aquinas, Thomas. Summa Theologica, Prima Pars.
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 Carmody, Denise and John Carmody. Mysticism, Holiness East and West. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996.
 Ciorra, Anthony. Everyday Mysticism. Cherishing the Holy. Spring Valley: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1995.
 Christian Spirituality. Five Views of Sanctification. ed. Donald Alexander. Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1988.
 Sheldrake, Philip. Images of Holiness, Exploration in Contemporary Spirituality. US: Ave Maria Press, 1988. Sproul, R. C. The Holiness of God. Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1998.
 The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. UK: Bible Society Resources Ltd., 2011.
 Waaijman, Kees. Spirituality: Forms, Foundations, Methods. Leuven: Peeters, 2002.
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 Welzen Huub. Contours of Biblical Spirituality as a Discipline, Acta Theologica, 15 (2011), 37-60.

Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places and Things in the Digital Age

Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places and Things in the Digital Age

God’s Ultimate Purpose to His People: To be blessed and to be a blessing

When God called Abraham in Genesis chapter 12:1-3, He blessed Abraham with a promise. The promise of God is fulfilled and as he departs from the land. From this passage, the promise has spiritual aspect and temporal blessing, particularly the latter. God says, “I will bless you.” It is an assurance of the Creator to His creation and through him, the nations will be blessed. In the context of the local church in Tondano, Indonesia, there are causes that hinder the development of God’s mission such as the false assumption of what mission is, the lack of responsibility in doing the mission, challenges that come from inside and outside, lack of faith, and many others. If they know what the mission of God is as what is written in the Bible, they will realize that they are the people of mission, people who are chosen for a blessing because the mission of God is to bless his creation. As God selected Abraham as His messenger through whom to communicate the light to the world, he had no doubt and had confidence that the source of blessing was leading him. The local church in Tondano, Indonesia will have the same blessing as what Abraham had before and the servants of God in like manner must go forth to sow. Keywords: Mission, blessing References Akin, Daniel L., David P. Nelson, and Peter R. Schemm, eds. A Theology for the Church. Nashville , Tenn: B & H Academic, 2007. Ashford, Bruce. Theology and Practice of Mission: God, the Church, and the Nations. Nashville, Tenn: B&H Publishing Group, 2011. Barnett, Tommy. Multiplication: Unlock the Biblical Factors to Multiply Your Effectiveness in Leadership & Ministry. Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 1997. DeYoung, Kevin, and Greg Gilbert. What Is the Mission of the Church? Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission. Wheaton, Ill: Crossway, 2011. Gelder, Craig Van. The Ministry of the Missional Church: A Community Led by the Spirit. Baker Books, 2007. Goheen, Michael W. A Light to the Nations: The Missional Church and the Biblical Story. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2011. Accessed October 17, 2018. http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=3117127. Hale, Tom, and Steve Thorson. Applied OT Bible Commentary. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2012. Accessed October 18, 2018. http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=4067707. Hoke, Steve, and Bill Taylor. Global Mission Handbook: A Guide for Crosscultural Service. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 2012. Martin, Robin, and Mike Barnett. Discovering the Mission of God: Best Missional Practices for the 21st Century. Westmont: InterVarsity Press, 2012. Accessed October 16, 2018. http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=3316400. Nichol, Francis D. (Ed). Seventh-Day Adventist Bible Commentary. Vol. 1. Hagerstown, MD: Washington, 1953. Patricia King. 31 Decrees of Blessing for Your Life. Place of publication not identified: Broadstreet Publishing Gr, 2016. Plummer, Minnie Knox. Basic Bible Foundations: A Literacy Textbook and Study Guide of Old Testament Events. Author House, 2006. Westermann, Claus. Blessing in the Bible and the Life of the Church. Overtures to Biblical theology 3. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1978. Wright, Christopher J. H. Knowing the Holy Spirit through the Old Testament. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP Academic, 2006. Wright, Christopher J. H. Salvation Belongs to Our God: Celebrating the Bible’s Central Story. Carlisle: Langham Creative Projects, 2013. Accessed October 16, 2018. http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=5198257. ———. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Westmont: InterVarsity Press, 2013. Accessed October 15, 2018. http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=2033595. Yoder, John Howard. Theology of Mission: A Believers Church Perspective. InterVarsity Press, 2014. “Definition of RELATIONAL.” Accessed October 17, 2018. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relational. Four Views on the Church’s Mission. Zondervan, 2017.

Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary by I. Paul

Reviewed by: Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary by I. Paul Izaak J. L. Connoway Paul, I. 2018. Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0830843008. Pp. 387. $20.11. Ian Paul, a freelance theologian and adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, authored the Revelation volume for the new series of Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. This series has been the flagship of evangelical commentaries for over 60 years, and the starting point for those who want more than a one-volume commentary for Bible studies (vii). It is exegetical in focus (vii) with a homiletical aim, and while it solves no critical issues, it informs readers on major scholarly debates (viii). It has a relative lengthy Introduction (1–51) for its size, with twelve sections. In section 1, "Approaching Revelation," Paul notes that many well-known phrases were borrowed from paganism (4). He comments that Revelation has the most developed Trinitarian theology, but since its authorship was questioned early on, it was excluded from early Trinitarian debates (4). Paul ends with his fourfold approach to Revelation (5–7). In section 2, "Who was John?" (7–11), Paul observes that in antiquity John the apostle was considered to be the author and proceeds to survey views for (8–9) and against (9–11) it. In section 3, "The date of Revelation" (11–16), he acknowledges its importance for the context but gives three warnings against overemphasising this (11–13). In section 4, "The social and historical context" (16–22), Paul notes that Christians came from all strata of society and that this is important for interpreting Revelation (18). He also notes that the imperial cult was a prominent [End Page 532] feature in Asia Minor (20), that cities competed in their show of allegiance to the imperial cult (20), and that persecution might be the context of chapter two and three, although the evidence does not require this (22). Paul seeks to answer the question (section 5), "Did John actually have a vision?" (22–25). He also asks (section 6), "What kind of text is Revelation?" (25–30) and offers three challenges to arriving at a genre for Revelation (27–30) but shows that the text claims to be an apocalypse, a letter and a prophecy (30). He explores (section 7) "Reading Revelation’s imagery" (30–34) and posits that calling Revelation a "symbolic" text" is careless (30). Modern humans prefer literal descriptive language and do not realise the importance of metaphor (31–34). In section 8, "Revelation’s use of numbers" (34–39), Paul identifies, inter alia, the mathematical significance of certain shapes (36–37) and Revelation’s use of isopsephism or gematria (37–39). On "Revelation’s use of the Old Testament" (section 9, 39–41) he notes a profusion of references, at 676 allusions in only 405 verses (39). Regarding "The structure of Revelation" (section 10, 41–45), he observes four features that complicate determining the structure (41–45). On "Revelation’s main theological themes" (section 11, 45–48) Paul notes that the implicit theology contains both the Christus victor motif and an exemplary focus (46) in which atonement is not really emphasised (63). He ends with "Approaches to its interpretation" (section 12, 48–51), summarising four interpretive approaches (48–49) and four approaches to the millennium (49–50). He finds some elements from all four interpretive approaches useful (51). Some features of the commentary should be noted. After this lengthy "Introduction," Paul has an "Analysis" section (53–56) in which he argues for a structural breakdown of the fourteen main sections into which he divides the book. Each of these fourteen sections starts with its own introduction and is further broken down into subsections, most of which have a standard structure. The subsections start with a "Context" section that includes, for example, an indication of how the section relates to the OT (e.g., 71), a historical note, like the rivalry between major cities in Asia Minor (77, 83, 88), a discussion of how the seven trumpets relate (169), or a note on identifying the pivotal chapter in the book (213). Each subsection has a "Comment" section that contains the...

Old-Earth or Evolutionary Creation? Discussing Origins with Reasons to Believe and BioLogos

Old-Earth or Evolutionary Creation? Discussing Origins with Reasons to Believe and BioLogos

THE ARTS AS WITNESS IN MULTIFAITH CONTEXTS. Edited by Roberta R.King and William A.Dyrness. Missiological Engagements Series. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2019. Pp. 240. Paper, $35.00.

Religious Studies ReviewVolume 46, Issue 3 p. 383-383 Short Reviews of Recent Publications: Theology THE ARTS AS WITNESS IN MULTIFAITH CONTEXTS. Edited by King, Roberta R. and Dyrness, William A.. Missiological Engagements Series. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2019. Pp. 240. Paper, $35.00. First published: 11 November 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/rsr.14735Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume46, Issue3Special Issue: Religion and SexualitySeptember 2020Pages 383-383 RelatedInformation

God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology by Steven J.Duby (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2019), xviii + 334 pp.

God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology by Steven J.Duby (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2019), xviii + 334 pp.

BECOMING A PASTOR THEOLOGIAN: NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP. Edited by ToddWilson and GeraldHiestand. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2016. Pp. x + 221. Paper, $25.

BECOMING A PASTOR THEOLOGIAN: NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP. Edited by ToddWilson and GeraldHiestand. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2016. Pp. x + 221. Paper, $25.