Desiring the KingdomMalls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans as Augustine noted are "desiring agents," full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love. James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom, the first book in what will be a three volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest
such as the structure of each prophetic book
But many fail to deliver because they fall into the trap of the self
The book also surveys current "hot topics" in evangelical atonement theology and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of competing understandings of atonement
and compassion of God in the Old Testament and shows how Jesus in the New Testament reveals not only divine kindness but also divine severity
The Bondage of the Will is fundamental to an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Reformation
The author shows that out of this upheaval came a remarkable set of creative
Leading scholar Daniel Block helps students of the Bible understand the big picture of God's covenants with humanity as they play out in both the First and the New Testaments
and updated ancillary support materials and teaching aids are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources
It is the turning point of history
Theologians
Bullock's mature reflections and guidance on understanding and applying the Psalms' theological message will complement any traditional introduction to the Psalms
The Psalms are examples of applying wisdom and Scriptures to personal and national issues and of how God interacts and intervenes in real-life situations
