Since biblical times, covenants have been a part of everyday life. Simply put, they are promises, agreements, or contracts. But how do they translate into faith and the reading of Scripture? Are covenants merely elements of a narrative? Or do they represent something more? And what are the eternal implications of “cutting” a covenant with God? In Introducing Covenant Theology, author Michael Horton unwinds the intricacies of crucial covenant concepts, showing how they provide a significant organizational structure for all of Scripture. They give us a context in which to understand the voices and message of the biblical narrative. They provide life with a goal and history with a meaning. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or layperson, Introducing Covenant Theology will give you a new understanding of covenants and covenant theology, providing a framework for an important theological concept.

Michael Horton’s highly anticipated The Christian Faith represents his magnum opus and will be viewed as one of—if not—the most important systematic theologies since Louis Berkhof wrote his in 1932. A prolific, award-winning author and theologian, Professor Horton views this volume as “doctrine that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as understood, clarified, and articulated.”

This two-volume collection contains award-winning author Michael Horton’s For Calvinism which takes you beyond the caricatures of Calvinism and immersing you into the true, Biblical teachings it offers, and Roger Olson’s Against Calvinism, which offers objections to so-called “new Calvinism”—a movement being embraced by the “young, restless, Reformed” generation.

The Ten Commandments. No other document has done more to shape the values of Western civilization. And yet, God's rules remain no less controversial today than when Moses presented his infamous stone tablets to the nation of Israel. Even now, their role in our courts and schools is under scrutiny and has sparked heated debate. But just as important as this public discussion is a more private question: How well do I live by the Ten Commandments?

'Five Views on the Gospel' presents five different perspectives on the question “What is the gospel?” Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel. The CounterPoints format provides a unique opportunity for each contributor to set forth their own understanding of the gospel, to interact with competing perspectives, and for the editors to sum up points of agreement and disagreement and a path forward in the debate.

Michael Horton, a preeminent voice for reformation in the Church, has drawn together a group of leaders in the Reformed and Lutheran traditions to weigh in on the free grace and Lordship positions on salvation. Offering a “Reformation response” to these controversies, the writers draw on Scripture, theology, and Church history to address the issue from a mainly historical perspective. They explain their positions clearly, finding a path between legalism and antinomian feelings.

Does the Bible support the concept of "once saved, always saved," or can a person lose his or her salvation? How do the Scriptures portray the complex interplay between grace and free will? These and related questions are explored from different angles in this thought-provoking Counterpoints volume.

Reseña ¿Cuántas veces has soñado con disponer de una biblioteca completa de estudios teológicos a tan solo un clic de distancia y a un precio realmente accesible? Ya es posible gracias a la publicación de la mega serie titulada «Colección Teológica Contemporánea», una colección ideal para potenciar tu preparación académica y facilitar tu desempeño ministerial. Los 28 libros que componen esta aclamada colección cuentan con el aporte de teólogos contemporáneos de la talla y el prestigio de F.F. Bruce, Millard Erickson, George E. Ladd, N.T. Wright, León Morris, John Bright, Gordon Fee, Richard Bauckham.

For the past several decades, professor, minister, radio host, author, and editor Michael S. Horton has delivered sound biblical doctrine to national audiences. In six clear and concise volumes, Horton provides key insight into the

Explore the most important contemporary topics in theology with the greatest theological minds of the past decade! The Zondervan Theology Collection (7 vols.) provides the best of scholarship from contributors such as Michael S. Horton, Wayne Grudem, and D. A. Carson, among others. The works in this collection analyze basic and particular Christian doctrines, past and current theologies, and hermeneutical issues raised by postmodernity. The collection also includes volumes on the ramifications of pluralism, contrasting perspectives of Calvinistic (Reformed) theology, biblical perspectives on hell, and the theology of John.

The 2011 award-winning publication The Christian Faith garnered wide praise as a thorough, well-informed treatment of the philosophical foundations of Christian theology, the classical elements of systematic theology, and exegesis of relevant biblical texts. Pilgrim Theology distills the distinctive benefits of this approach into a more accessible introduction designed for classroom and group study.

For whom did Christ die? Who may be saved? are questions of perennial interest and importance for the Christian faith. In a familiar Counterpoints format, this book explores the question of the extent of Christ’s atonement, going beyond simple Reformed vs non-Reformed understandings. This volume elevates the conversation to a broader plane, including contributors who represent the breadth of Christian tradition.

The doctrine of justification stands at the center of our systematic reflection on the meaning of salvation as well as our piety, mission, and life together. In his two-volume work on the doctrine of justification, Michael Horton seeks not simply to repeat noble doctrinal formulas and traditional proof texts, but to encounter the remarkable biblical justification texts in conversation with the provocative proposals that, despite a wide range of differences, have reignited the contemporary debates around justification.

Both a best-selling author and a popular preacher, Tim Keller’s success as a pastor has led many to ask him, “What’s your secret?” How do you do ministry that is both faithful to the Gospel and fruitful to the lives of individuals and the surrounding community? Rather than provide another “how to” book or simply lay down the biblical foundations for ministry, Keller seeks to provide the often missed middle layer. In these books, he explains the importance of developing a “theological vision” to connect a church’s biblical and doctrinal foundations with the concrete programs and ministries they offer. Armed with this vision, life-changing ministry becomes possible in any cultural context.

Michael Horton calls evangelicals back to faith and truth. He believes that there is a “crisis of truth in our time. . . . And it is due at least in part to our cultural accommodation.” Horton looks at the relationship between biblical teaching and what it means to be popular and accepted in America today, and he challenges his brothers and sisters in Christ to put aside hypocrisy and superficial success and return to a more humble, apostolic church.

Miracles, biblical inerrancy, hell, women in church leadership, creation, and the rapture—these are some key areas of concern for many in the church. With dozens of contributing authors from various theological backgrounds, the Zondervan Counterpoints series is an invaluable set of resources for Christians today, focusing on these topics and more. Each volume lays out multiple views on a particular theological matter, letting you draw your own conclusions on these contested issues. Respected biblical scholars and theologians present their views based on years of extensive research—so you know you’re hearing the strongest possible case for each perspective. Whether you are a student, pastor, teacher, youth worker, or layperson, these volumes are a fantastic tool for understanding contemporary Christian issues in the light of solid scriptural truth.

The system of theology known as Calvinism has been immensely influential for the past five hundred years, but it is often encountered negatively as a fatalistic belief system that confines human freedom and renders human action and choice irrelevant.

The texts in this collection introduce theological perspectives, interpretive processes, and various ecclesiastical traditions and practices to prepare the reader for more advanced theological studies, while still offering intense, focused studies of particular topics for experienced scholars. The collection takes the reader through Old Testament criticism, Messianic Judaism, the theology of Luke and Acts, apologetics, exegetical and theological studies of Paul, the spiritual process of conversion from one denomination to another, looking at the whole picture of biblical theology, and more.

The church in America has willingly been taken captive. The captors are American culture and ideals: consumerism, pragmatism, self-sufficiency, individualism, positive thinking, personal prosperity, and nationalism. These are antithetical to the Gospel, but we have nevertheless made them part and parcel of it. We are well on our way to a Christless Christianity.

Operating from the conviction that the content of theology should shape and determine the method for doing theology, Michael S. Horton proposes a redemptive-historical method, an analogical mode, a dramatic model, and the covenant context for reintegrating the discipline of theology. Drawing on the metaphor of performance, Horton brings together theory and praxis. He dialogues constructively with Protestant scholasticism as well as with contemporary speech-act theory, hermeneutics, and postmodern thought, ultimately providing scholars and students with a significant proposal for integrating biblical and systematic theology.

Radical. Crazy. Transformative and restless. Every word we read these days seems to suggest there’s a “next-best-thing,” if only we would change our comfortable, compromising lives. In fact, the greatest fear most Christians have is boredom—the sense that they are missing out on the radical life Jesus promised. One thing is certain. No one wants to be “ordinary.”

¿Puede alguien perder la salvación? ¿Cómo presentan las Escrituras la compleja interacción entre la gracia y el libre albedrío? Ni siquiera aquellos que defienden que las Escrituras deben determinar nuestras respuestas se ponen de acuerdo sobre lo que éstas enseñan en cuanto a este tema. Este libro pertenece a una serie que se dedica a exponer las diferentes posiciones que hay sobre diversos temas. Expone los argumentos de la perspectiva del calvinismo clásico, la del calvinismo moderado, la del arminianismo reformado, y la del arminianismo wesleyano; todas ellas acompañadas de los comentarios y la crítica de las posiciones opuestas.

To some Western evangelicals, the practices of Eastern Orthodoxy seem mysterious and perhaps even unbiblical. Then again, from an Orthodox perspective, evangelicals lack the spiritual roots provided by centuries-old church traditions. Are the differences between these two branches of Christianity so sharp that to shake hands is to compromise the gospel itself? Or is there room for agreement? Are Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism at all compatible? Yes, no, maybe—this book allows five leading authorities to present their different views, have them critiqued by their fellow authors, and respond to the critiques.

John Calvin, a man adored by some and maligned by others, stands as a legendary figure in Christian history. In Calvin on the Christian Life, professor Michael Horton offers us fresh insights into the Reformer’s personal piety and practical theology by allowing Calvin to speak in his own words. Drawing not only from his Institutes and biblical commentaries, but also from lesser-known tracts, treatises, and letters, this book will deepen your understanding of Calvin’s theology and ministry by ex...

John Calvin, a man adored by some and maligned by others, stands as a legendary figure in Christian history. In Calvin on the Christian Life, professor Michael Horton offers us fresh insights into the Reformer’s personal piety and practical theology by allowing Calvin to speak in his own words. Drawing not only from his Institutes and biblical commentaries, but also from lesser-known tracts, treatises, and letters, this book will deepen your understanding of Calvin’s theology and ministry by ex...

Many programs for outreach, discipleship, and spiritual discipline are available at any bookstore and on countless websites. We assume that we already know the nature of the Great Commission and the appropriate methods of carrying it out. But Michael Horton contends that it too often becomes our mission instead of God’s. At a time when churches are zealously engaged in writing up mission statements and strategic plans, he argues that we must ask ourselves anew whether we are ambassadors, following the script we’ve been given—or whether we’re building our own kingdoms with our own blueprint. Pastors, church leaders, and readers of Horton’s Christless Christianity and The Gospel-Driven Life will value this frank and hopeful exploration of the Great Commission as a call to understanding and good practice.

“The gospel is a very specific announcement,” says Michael Horton. “It’s a message delivered from God to people in a precarious and hazardous spot—that is, to people like you and me.” But what exactly is that message? What does it mean to be “saved by grace”?

Using the classic TULIP acronym (Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints), this primer on the five points of Calvinism is perfect for students and laypeople alike. Using the Scriptures from which they are drawn, Edwin H. Palmer analyzes each point and explains them in accessible language. Helpful discussion questions follow each chapter, making this book ideal for classes or study groups. This important resource also includes a new foreword by Michael Horton and relevant historic catechisms and confessions.

Across the spectrum, there seems to be a general vagueness about the God we worship and the purpose of worship. Do we have to settle for either dull routine or perpetual innovation?

What is the Christian life? The Theologians on the Christian Life series digs into the lives and legacies of four major Christian leaders and theologians, critically analyzing how they lived the theology they preached. This tour of Christian example leads the reader down the challenging paths tread by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Francis A. Schaeffer, B. B. Warfield, and John Wesley. Discover the living insights of key theologians whose thoughts and actions have still guide the Christian world today.