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Description: Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine by Michael S. Heiser Short, accessible, and easy-to-understand, 60 Second Scholar books distill key insights of biblical scholars for the average reader. In Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine, author Michael Heiser provides tips for unlocking the main teachings of the Bible. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Clear comprehension of what the events in the Bible mean isnt a lost cause and doesnt require a PhD. This book is your guide to quickly deciphering key doctrines, providing expert observations so that you can comprehend more of Scripture than you ever have before.Theres a lot to think about in the Bible. We believe things on the basis of what it says, but Scripture doesnt spell everything out with equal clarity. For instance:How should we really understand the idea of the Trinity or the concept of HellCan unbelievers still please GodDo the first chapters of Genesis allow for more than one interpretation of the creationWhat the Bible says requires deep thought in order to come to conclusions about our Heavenly Father. If all you know of Scripture is Bible characters and stories, youre missing its life-changing teachings. But you dont have to become a theologian yourself to participate in mature reflections on its messages.In Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine (part of the 60 Second Scholar series), Michael S. Heiser distills the research of biblical scholars down to 80 easy-to-grasp key teachings of Scripture that:Help readers learn how to think carefully and theologically about what the Bible says.Clear up common misconceptions about the Bibles truths.Cover the spectrum of Christian doctrine, succinctly drawing meaning from the Bible independent of denominational or political traditions.With topics ranging from how the modern Bible came about to what Gods Word tells us about the end times, this introdoctrine will give you the insights you need to hold your own in even the most animated biblical discussions. Author Biography Michael S. Heiser (PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is scholar-in-residence at Logos Bible Software. An adjunct professor at a couple of seminaries, hes written numerous articles and books, including The Unseen Realm and I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible. Table of Contents THE BIBLE AND REVELATION1.Are you a splitter or a joiner?2.Dont worry about which tradition has the right canon.3.Minimizing the Bibles human authorship undermines the doctrine of inspiration.4.Canonicity is about Gods providence, not voting.5.Its bad theology to alter the Bible through our traditions.6.Your Bible is and isnt inspired.7.General revelation is important, but imprecise.8.You cant write about what you cant know.9.Any doctrine of biblical inerrancy depends upon defining what "error" means.10.The doctrine of illumination isnt a promise that well understand Scripture by osmosis.THE SPIRITUAL WORLD11.There was no rebellion of angels before the Fall.12.Cosmic geography is a biblical concept.13.All isnt one.14.Angels image God, too.15."God of gods" means exactly what it says.16.Israelites knew that the gods of the nations were real.17.Angels dont have wings.18.Sometimes "satan" is not the Devil.19.The heavenly host does more than sing around Gods throne like it was a camp fire.20.Jesus believed in guardian angels.THE CHURCH21.John 6 is not about the Lords Supper.22.The communion table isnt a confessional booth.23.What was Paul thinking when he compared baptism and circumcision?24.Motion or meaning (in baptism)---whats more important?25.Lets not confuse the eternal state with the canon.26.Sacraments or ordinances---a distinction without a difference?27.Are spiritual gifts natural abilities or divine dispensations?28.When the twelve apostles died, apostolic authority died with them.29.The baptism of the Holy Spirit isnt about speaking in tongues.ISRAEL30.The historic covenants God made with Israel were conditionally unconditional.31.The Tower of Babel is the backdrop for the Old Testament teaching on election.32.The Church is a new Israel.33.The Promised Land---forfeited, fulfilled or yet future?34.Israelite circumcision had theological meaning for women.35.Israelites were forgiven through animal sacrifice in the Old Testament, but those sacrifices did not atone for ?many kinds of sin.GOD36.The presence of the Holy Spirit with believers in the Old Testament was occasional and temporary.37.Jesus wasnt Gods only son.38.The firstborn of all creation didnt have a beginning.39.The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force.40.God came to people as a man before Jesus.41.God neither causes nor needs evil.42.The humanity of Jesus is as important as his deity.43.Jesus is and isnt God.44.Just as Jesus is and isnt God, the Spirit is and isnt Jesus.45.Just because you cant grasp a doctrine doesnt justify denying that doctrine.46.There are two ways to think about the three Persons of the Godhead.47.Dont assume the doctrine of the incarnation is easy to grasp.48.God was never dumb.49.God wont allow human evil or ineptitude to overturn his plans.50.Jesus as God and man---addition or subtraction?51.Even Trinitarians ght over the Trinity.52.Gods decrees and his intentions are not synonymous.HUMAN NATURE53.You arent a body, a soul, and a spirit.54.Scripture is silent on the origin of the soul.55.The image of God refers to what we are, not something put into us.56.God is unlike anything that exists on earth---except for us.57.Youre a sinner because youre not God.58.Can unbelievers ever please God?SALVATION59.For by grace you are saved through faith without works is dead.60.No one can merit Gods favor.61.We cannot avoid sinning, and we contribute nothing to our salvation.62.Without sin there is innocence before God---and eternal life through the resurrection of Christ.63.What isnt gained by moral perfection cant be lost by moral imperfection.64.If you believe, you are eternally secure; if you dont, you arent.65.You should think twice about being more offended by the cross than God.66.Dont fall for the false dile Long Description Bible doctrine gets a bad rap. Its anything but boring. The Bible is to doctrine what a recipe is to the delicious results. What satisfies is the outcome - the mouth-watering morsel - not the lifeless list of ingredients. If all you know of Scripture is Bible characters and stories, youre missing its life-changing teachings. The crucifixion was an event. What it means is doctrine. In Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine, Michael S. Heiser shows readers how to think carefully, analytically - theologically - about what the Bible says. He also covers the spectrum of Christian doctrine, succinctly drawing meaning from the Bible independent of denominational traditions. Details ISBN0310566525 Author Michael S. Heiser Publisher Zondervan Series 60-Second Scholar Series Year 2018 ISBN-10 0310566525 ISBN-13 9780310566526 Format Paperback Imprint Zondervan Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States DEWEY 220.071 Pages 208 Media Book Subtitle 80 Expert Insights, Explained in a Single Minute Short Title Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine Language English Publication Date 2018-06-14 US Release Date 2018-06-14 UK Release Date 2018-06-14 Illustrator Jim Paillot Birth 1949 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications M.D. Alternative 9780310566533 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-10-31 NZ Release Date 2018-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127257299;

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