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N E W S T U D I E S in B I B L I C A L T H E O L O G Y
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BiBlical theology
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Who Shall
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BiBlical theology
Identity and
Idolatry
The image of God and its inversion
A biblical theology of
the book of Leviticus
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WITH LEONARDO DE CHIRICO
Leonardo speaks his mind about the papacy and why
Italy needs gospel churches today.
Leonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di
Roma, a church that he helped plant in Rome in
2009. Previously, Leonardo planted and pastored
an evangelical church in Ferrara, Italy, from 1997
to 2009. He earned degrees in History (University
of Bologna), Theology (ETCW, Bridgend, Wales)
and Bioethics (University of Padova). His PhD is
from Kings College (London); it was published
as Evangelical Theological Perspectives on
Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicism. In 2015, he
published A Christian Pocket Guide to the Papacy
(Christian Focus). He is a lecturer of Historical
Theology at Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e
Documentazione in Padova, Italy. Additionally,
Leonardo is the Director of the Reformanda
Initiative, which aims to equip evangelical leaders
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James l is succeeded
by Charles l .
1643
1642
Owen is awarded an
MA; begins a seven-nyear BD program.
1640
1637
1635
Owen leaves
Oxford University.
1644
Laud is executed;
the decisive
Battle of Naseby
is fought.
1645
Owen preaches
before Parliament
(April 29).
He is inducted as vicar
of Coggeshall, Essex.
Owen becomes a
Congregationalist.
1647
1633
Laud is appointed
archbishop of
Canterbury.
Charles I is executed;
England is declared a
commonwealth.
As Oliver Cromwells
chaplain, Owen
travels to Ireland.
The Westminster
Confession of Faith
is completed.
1646
William Laud
becomes
chancellor of
Oxford.
Puritans leave
for New England
and are led by
John Winthrop.
1632
Parliamentarians gain
an important
victory at
the Battle of
Marston
Moor.
Charles I
dissolves
Parliament.
Owen begins
grammar school.
1648
The First Civil War
comes to an end.
1649
Owen graduates
with a BA.
Owen is appointed
vice-chancellor of
Oxford.
1651
1650
1652
1669-1670
Owen
discusses
Nonconformist unity with
Richard
Baxter.
Cromwell dissolves
Parliament and is
appointed Lord Protector.
Owen is awarded an
honorary DD from Oxford.
1665
1664
Owen takes a
leading role at
the Savoy
Assembly.
Cromwell dies
(September 3).
1660
1662
Limited religious
freedom is granted by
the Declaration of
Indulgence.
1672
The monarchy is
restored under
Charles II.
Owen leaves Christ
Church and Oxford
(March); he lives at
Stadhampton.
1666
1657
1658
Owen is appointed
dean of Christ
Church, Oxford
University.
1653
1673
Owens church unites
with that of Joseph Caryl;
the congregation now
meets in Leadenhall
Street, London.
1675
1676
Owen marries
Dorothy DOyley.
1683
1689
The Toleration Act
receives royal assent.
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IT IS PRECISELY BECAUSE OF
GODS JEALOUSY FOR HIS
OWN GLORY, WHICH IS BEING
OPPOSED BY PHARAOH, THAT
GOD USING HIS SOVEREIGNTY
TO ACCOMPLISH MIGHTY ACTS
IS JUSTIFIED.
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Owen iPad?
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Killing Sin
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4. The Spirit
Calvary
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of our sanctification
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of the
Spirit
for
Prayer
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The Work
of
Christ
in
The Issue
of the
Prayer Book
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of
Christs Gifts
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FIRTH
Joshua
T HE M ESSAGE OF
WORSHIP
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DAVID G. FIRTH
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The Message of
Joshua
DEREK TIDBALL
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Available
December
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THE BIBLE
SPEAKS TODAY
Available
November
2015
J. A. MOTYER
The book of Joshua is action-packed but also troubling for contemporary readers: Isnt there too much violence, and isnt this
inconsistent with the rest of Scripture and the gospel? David
Firths exposition contends that we must read Joshua as part of
Gods mission, which for much of the Old Testament centered
on Israel but finds its ultimate focus in Jesus Christ.
Christians have often been divided over the theology and practice of worship, with differing views about spiritual gifts, the
place of liturgy, the weight given to whole-life worship, and the
role and style of music. John Risbridgers exposition seeks to
establish common ground, following a loosely trinitarian structure and showcasing a variety of voices in the Psalms.
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WHAT IS T HE PURPOSE OF
E VANGELICAL T HEOLOGY ?
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20 % OF F
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What do you understand by mere evangelicalism
and how do you see this series fitting into the
current landscape in evangelicalism?
VA N H O OZ E R : Mere evangelicalism refers to what is
central or of first importance to evangelical theology: the
gospel. Unlike other discussions that treat evangelicalism
as a sociological movement requiring sociological descripA U TH OR
tion, mere evangelicalism names an approach to theology
KEVIN J.
requiring theological descriptiondoctrine. We believe
VA N H O O Z E R
that focusing on the theological core can serve as a rallying
point to a movement that is presently politicized and polarized, where differences over
secondary matters have become the bane of evangelical existence. Accordingly, we propose
a third way, which is a common way, a way for traditionalist and progressive evangelicals to
find common (catholic) ground, anchored in the gospel.
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NO COOL
RATIONALISM
JOHN OWENS
PURSUIT OF GOD
by Matthew Claridge
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NEW BOOKS ON
JOHN OWEN
Owens Biblical Theology might be a difficult
place to start catching Owens vision of theology as spiritual wisdom. Thankfully, a growing
stream of publications are making Owens vision accessible and digestible. I think of two recent volumes in particular, Ryan McGraws The
Foundation of Communion with God (Reformed
Heritage Books), and Sinclair Fergusons The
Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen (Reformation Trust). If Owens Communion with God
(Crossway) is still a bit to daunting (and Owen
is always daunting), these shorter volumes
might offer great benefit and an easy inroad.
McGraws volume is a short compendium of
Owens words, divided into short chapters.
Each chapter provides manageable chucks of
Owens dense and deep prose, with a particular focus on Owens Trinitarian piety and theology of corporate worship. Fergusons volume
provides a wonderfully accessible analysis of
Owens Communion with God. Both books
seek to explain and capture for the modern reader the sweetness Owen sought his whole life
through rigorous thinking and feeling: what am
I the better if I can dispute that Christ is God,
but have no sense or sweetness in my heart from
hence that He is a God in covenant with my
soul?
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1. He Had
Big View
of
God
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2. He Took Holiness
God Seriously
Living
and
Communion
with
the
Reformation
of the
for the
Glory
of
God
in
Christ
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