Bible Geek Gone Wild’s 12 Days Before Christmas – Day 4

(sung to the tune of 12 Days of Christmas)

On the 4th day before Christmas, Bible Geek Gone Wild gave to me 4 new books to help me learn theology……

Welcome to day 4 of Bible Geek Gone Wild’s 12 Days Before Christmas.  Many thanks to Rosemary Parkinson at Concordia Publishing House, India Cannon at B & H Publishing Group, and Kathryn McIntier at P & R Publishing for providing the prizes for today’s contest.  In honor of day 4, we elected for a prize pack of 4 great books.

Author Anthony Steinbronn examines the postmodern perspective that views the Christian church as only one of many brands in the ideological supermarket. He critiques the position that Christianity no longer has ultimate truth but must take its place alongside numerous other religions. How should Christians respond in this pluralistic age? Steinbronn advocates that we need to know how different religions view the world, humanity’s reason for existence, sin and its consequences, and eternal life.

Armed with this knowledge, Christians can communicate the truth of God’s Word to a world searching for truth and meaning.

Because it is conspicuously absent from more than one early Greek manuscript, the final section of the gospel of Mark (16:9-20) that details Christ’s resurrection remains a constant source of debate among serious students of the New Testament.

Perspectives on the Ending of Mark presents in counterpoint form the split opinions about this difficult passage with a goal of determining which is more likely. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary professors Maurice Robinson and David Alan Black argue for the verses’ authenticity. Keith Elliott (University of Leeds) and Daniel Wallace (Dallas Theological Seminary) contend that they are not original to Mark’s gospel. Darrell Bock (Dallas Theological Seminary) responds to each view and summarizes the state of current research on the entire issue.

The devotional writings of noted Swedish pastor, bishop, and author Bo Giertz offer what foreword writer John Pless calls “sturdy confessional Lutheranism with warm piety born of confidence in the Gospel.”

To Live With Christ translates a collection of Giertz’s classic devotions for those who want to explore their Christian faith and to connect God’s Word in their daily lives. The devotional readings embrace the church-year calendar, just as Giertz did, preparing you for Sunday worship service.

Each Christ-centered devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation, and a prayer. The collection points readers to the cross of Christ, offering the assurance of God’s grace, love, and forgiveness, helping them draw closer to their Lord.

A full treatment of Reformed systematic theology that is accessible to church officers and interested lay readers, as well as teachers and students of theology. Formatted in two visually distinct levels of discussion for use as an introduction or for more in-depth study.

“The appearance of this work in English is most welcome. Written from a confessionally Reformed perspective, with a special affinity for the work of Calvin and Herman Bavinck, it is alert to contemporary issues and problems without obscuring its primary concern to show the biblical basis of doctrines. Without sacrificing depth, it succeeds admirably with the wider circle of readers it has in view—other theologically interested persons as well as pastors, and teachers and students of theology.”-Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Contest For Day 4

Today’s contest will consist of 5 questions from the new testament.  The winner for the day 4 contest will be announced on Wednesday.  After the winner is announced, I’ll contact him or her via e-mail and get their shipping information.   Good luck!

Terms and Conditions

• This contest will be limited to residents of the 48 state continental United States.
• Contestants may submit one entry per contest per day.
• The winner or winners will be announced following the close of each contest.
• Prizes will be shipped within several days of the close of each contest.