From Pentecost to Patmos, 2nd Edition : An Introduction to Acts Through Revelation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blomberg, Craig L.

Contributor:

Seal, Darlene M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Acts--Introductions.

Bible.

Bible. Epistles of Paul--Introductions.

Bible. Catholic Epistles--Introductions.

Bible. Revelation--Introductions.

Bible. Acts.

Bible. Catholic Epistles.

Bible. Epistles of Paul.

Bible. Revelation.

Bible. Epistles.

Genre:

Introductions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (860 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

From Pentecost to Patmos, 2nd Edition

Place of Publication:

Nashville : B&H Publishing Group, 2021.

Summary:

In From Pentecost to Patmos, 2nd edition, Craig L. Blomberg and Darlene M. Seal provide the context and clarity that readers need to better understand Acts through Revelation.

Contents:

Intro

Abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1 The Acts of the Apostles

1. Acts: The Gospel Moves Out

Part 2 Paul and His Letters

The Epistles and Revelation

2. Paul: Life and Ministry

3. Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty

4. The Thessalonian Correspondence: A Balanced View of Christ's Return

1 Thessalonians: Christ Is Coming Soon

2 Thessalonians: But Not That Soon!

5. The Corinthian Correspondence: Countering Compromise with the Culture

1 Corinthians: Internal Immaturity and External Hellenizing Threats

2 Corinthians: Increasing Maturity but Infiltrating Judaizing Threats

6. Romans: The Most Systematic Exposition of Paul's Gospel

7. The Prison Epistles: General Introduction

Philemon: A Christian Response to an Estranged Slave

Colossians: Christ as Lord of the Cosmos and the Church

Ephesians: Unity in Diversity of Messiah's New Creation as a Witness to the "Powers"

Philippians: Joyful Imitation of Christ's Humility

8. The Pastoral Epistles: General Introduction

Titus: Doing Good in the Church and Society

1 Timothy: How to Pastor a Church and Turn It Away from Error

2 Timothy: Pass It On

Part 3 Other New Testament Writings

9. The Epistle of James: "Faith without Works Is Dead"

10. The Epistle to the Hebrews: Hold Fast to Jesus, God's Son and High Priest

11. 1 Peter: Perseverance despite Persecution

12. The Epistle of Jude: "Contend for the Faith"

13. 2 Peter: "Where Is the Promise of His Coming?"

14. The Epistles of John: The Tests of Life

1 John: Countering the Secessionists

2 John: The Secessionists Attack from Outside

3 John: The Secessionists Take Over Inside?

15. The Book of Revelation: God's Plans for Cosmic History

Subject Index

Name Index

Scripture Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781535940429

1535940425

OCLC:

1259594024