"I welcome Chris Bruno’s readable and thoroughly biblical exploration of faith and works. He sets the matter in both its wider biblical context at the same time as he makes clear its relevance and importance to faithful Christian living today." –Douglas J. Moo from the Foreword Everything you never knew about the men behind the controversy. Put James and Paul next to each other and some tough-to-answer questions come up. Paul says we’re saved by faith alone, not works—and James seems to say the opposite. If you’ve been around the church for a while, you probably know enough to say "the right thing" if someone asked about these verses. But would your answers hold up to scrutiny? If pressed, would you know what to say? Dive into the life stories of both apostles, learn more about the context of their letters, and discover the truth about the shared message they both proclaimed. No more canned answers or lingering questions, gain confidence and go deeper in Paul vs. James.

How to Work Together for the Sake of the Gospel Most churches in the U. S. have less than 75 members. Many of these congregations barely have enough money to pay their pastor’s salary, much less launch a movement or host a conference. How can they hope to make an impact beyond their own walls? In Churches Partnering Together, Chris Bruno and Matt Dirks show how all churches—big andsmall—can do more together than they can do apart. Looking to the New Testament for guidance, this practical book will help pastors, church leaders, and laypeople alike think creatively about gospel-driven church partnerships in their own communities and around the world.

An Introduction to the Theology and Themes of Philippians "To live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). This bold and countercultural statement captures the central message of Philippians. In this New Testament letter, Paul offers practical advice for godly living and encourages believers to stay connected to the gospel amid hardship. Because the church shares in the sufferings of Christ, believers can experience joy even in suffering as they wait for the Lord to make all things new. In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, author Chris Bruno explores the theology and themes of Philippians and highlights how this letter fits into broader biblical theology. Through clear and engaging examinations, Bruno expounds on predominant themes—the church's union with Christ, the church as ambassadors of the kingdom, the gospel proclaimed and opposed, the hope of life with Christ, and suffering with joy. For Those Interested in Biblical Theology: Ideal for college and seminary students, pastors, and professors Helpful Bible Study Resource: A great companion to commentaries on Philippians Part of the New Testament Theology Series: Other volumes include Ministry in the New Realm; United to Christ, Walking in the Spirit; and more

The works of J.R.R. Tolkien have not only redefined a genre of literature but also had a far-reaching impact on culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Tolkien’s name has joined the ranks of authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, Dostoevsky, Donne, and Dickens who make us think differently about the world. In Theology and Tolkien: Practical Theology, an international group of scholars consider what Tolkien’s works (and Jackson’s film interpretations) can teach us about living out our theology in the world. From essays on Tolkien’s insights into community, what we can learn about our spiritual senses from encounters with the Nazgûl, the pastoral wisdom of Treebeard, to the theological value of food—including second breakfasts—we invite you to journey with us through Middle-earth as we engage the applicability of Tolkien’s works for theology and our world.

Filled with helpful charts, appendixes, and study aids, this essential guide explores the detailed and often perplexing conversations concerning Paul's view of the divinity of Christ, bringing guidance and clarity to scholars' various articulations, including Larry Hurtado, Chris Tilling, N. T. Wright, and more.

"In discussions of Paul's letters, much attention has been devoted to statements that closely identify Christ with Israel's God (i.e., 1 Cor 8:6). However, in Rom 3:30 and Gal 3:20, Paul uses the phrase 'God is one' to link Israel's monotheistic confession and the inclusion of the Gentiles in the people of God. Therefore, this study traces the OT and early Jewish backgrounds of the phrase 'God is one' and their possible links to Gentile inclusion. Following this, Christopher Bruno examines the two key Pauline texts that link the confession of God as one with the inclusion of the Gentiles. Bruno observes a significant discontinuity between the consistent OT and Jewish interpretations of the phrase and Paul's use of 'God is one' in relation to the Gentiles. In the both the OT and early Jewish literature, the phrase functions as a boundary marker of sorts, distinguishing the covenant people and the Gentiles. The key exception to this pattern is Zech 14:9, which anticipates the confession of God as one expanding to the nations. Similarly, in Romans and Galatians, the phrase is not a boundary marker, but rather grounds the unity of Jew and Gentile. The context and arguments in Rom 3:30 and Gal 3:20 lead to the conclusion that Paul's monotheism must now be understood in light of the Christ event; moreover, Zech 14:9 may play a significant role in the link between Paul's eschatological monotheism and his argument for the inclusion of the Gentiles in Romans and Galatians."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Um estudo teológico e inspirador acerca do que a Bíblia realmente ensina sobre fé, obras e justificação. Ao longo da história da igreja, cristãos têm debatido a aparente contradição entre Paulo e Tiago sobre a temática da fé e das obras, e sua relação com a questão da justificação. Eles eram partidários de grupos opostos? Tinham visões e objetivos diferentes sobre a missão da igreja? Em Paulo x Tiago: Como conciliar suas (aparentes) diferenças no debate sobre fé e obras, Chris Bruno apresenta um estudo abrangente para o leitor que deseja identificar, interpretar e explicar pontos de aparente contradição no texto bíblico. O livro, além de ser uma excelente fonte de lições práticas da vida cristã, é um manual de apologética e um recurso para o estudo teológico. Dividido em três partes, o livro conduz o leitor por uma viagem histórica e biográfica, a fim de compreender a unidade de Tiago e Paulo em sua mensagem e missão. Também aborda os ensinamentos destes apóstolos sobre justificação, começando o roteiro de estudos pelo Antigo Testamento, porque tanto Tiago quanto Paulo construíram seu entendimento da justificação com base na história de Abraão e, principalmente, da proclamação da fé do patriarca em Gênesis 15.6. E, por fim, aplica essas verdades a nossa vida e a nossas igrejas, resume o que Tiago e Paulo nos ensinam sobre fé e obras e elucida aprendizados obtidos ao longo da história da igreja. Assim, a partir desse arcabouço histórico e teológico, Chris Bruno convida cada leitor a examinar como deve ensinar e pregar sobre fé e obras hoje em dia e a refletir sobre o que Tiago e Paulo podem nos dizer sobre algumas prementes questões pastorais que muitas vezes enfrentamos. Paulo x Tiago é um livro indicado a todo leitor que deseja se aprofundar no estudo de um dos assuntos mais polêmicos do Novo Testamento. Pastoral, apresenta uma discussão atualíssima e não menos importante para balizar a ação da igreja hoje. Um verdadeiro convite para a unidade do Corpo!

Como professores especialistas no Exame de Ordem, sabemos que a prova exige cada vez mais do candidato, com um volume muito grande de disciplinas na 1a fase. Por isso, decidimos preparar uma obra especial para tratar dos principais pontos de todas as disciplinas necessárias para sua aprovação! Com linguagem clara e descomplicada, esperamos te ajudar nesse momento da sua preparação. Ainda, comentamos, ao fim de cada capítulo, questões objetivas que já foram cobradas no Exame, para que você conheça o nível da prova e revise pontos importantes. Rumo a sua aprovação!!!

Sobre a obra Vade Mecum Doutrina da OAB - 5a ED – 2023 Como professores especialistas no Exame de Ordem, sabemos que a prova exige cada vez mais do candidato, com um volume muito grande de disciplinas na 1a fase. Por isso, decidimos preparar uma obra especial para tratar dos principais pontos de todas as disciplinas necessárias para sua aprovação! Com linguagem clara e descomplicada, esperamos te ajudar nesse momento da sua preparação. Ainda, comentamos, ao fim de cada capítulo, questões objetivas que já foram cobradas no Exame, para que você conheça o nível da prova e revise pontos importantes. Rumo a sua aprovação!!! Flávia Campos

Father is a verb, and fathering is the highest calling of God on men. This book is a guide for fathers to intentionally usher their sons into godly manhood. Now more than ever, the reality of unfinished men confronts us at every turn. Without intentional fathering, a boy's core question--Am I a man?--forever echoes in his soul. MAN MAKER PROJECT offers a practical roadmap that equips fathers to create a unique, modern-day masculine initiation experience for their sons. Rather than a single event or ceremony, fathers can guide their boys through a yearlong process, with the support of a cadre of hand-selected men. This book challenges fathers to investigate their own stories, as God's mutually redemptive design is for us to be fathered ourselves as we father our sons. Through this modern-day rites of passage process, fathers fulfill their calling, sons find their footing, and society receives solid men ready to strongly and kindly restore the world.