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Why Are There Four Gospels? How Are They Unique?

Most of us know to flip to the four Gospels if we want to study the life and ministry of Jesus. But how and why do the four Gospels differ? What makes each one unique? In Discovering Jesus: Why Four Gospels to Portray One Person? T.D. Alexander explains how each Gospel offers different themes and perspectives on the account of our Savior.

The Gospels complement each other in their portrayal of Jesus:

  • Matthew: Jesus as the son of David who establishes the kingdom of heaven.
  • Mark: Jesus as the Son of God who suffers to ransom others.
  • Luke: Jesus as the Savior of the world who seeks the lost.
  • John: Jesus as the Lamb of God who brings eternal life through a new exodus.

By understanding the unique contribution that each Gospel makes to our knowledge of Jesus, we can derive a richer understanding of who he is. Learn more about Discovering Jesus: Why Four Gospels to Portray One Person?

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November 15, 2010 | Posted in: Books,Deity of Christ,Life of Christ,Person of Christ,The Gospel | Author: Crossway Staff @ 2:43 pm | 0 Comments »

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Makoto Fujimura’s Illuminated Gospel Book Project: “The Four Holy Gospels”

In Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible

Makoto Fujimura, one of the century’s most highly regarded artists, has illuminated the Four Holy Gospels. Fujimura is known for his use of traditional Japanese Nihonga techniques and his passion for reconnecting Christian faith with fine art. This will mark the first time in nearly 400 years that an illuminated book of the four Gospels has been undertaken by a single artist.

The Four Holy Gospels is based on the ESV translation of the Bible and also coincides with the 400th anniversary of the King James Version (KJV) Bible, published in 1611. The ESV is a direct descendant of the KJV Bible; first published in 2001, the ESV carries forward this classic Bible translation legacy.

Fujimura explains, “By using the ESV translation, we honor the King James Version by allowing contemporary vernacular to reflect the timeless truth of the Bible. This project brings a reconciled whole of the Gospels to a new century and a global audience.”

Editions of The Four Holy Gospels will be available January 31, 2011. An exhibition of the works featured in The Four Holy Gospels will take place from December 9 through January 9 at the Dillon Gallery in New York City. You may download the preview PDF here.

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| Posted in: Arts & Literature,ESV,The Gospel,Video | Author: Angie Cheatham @ 10:11 am | (8) Comments »

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Ethics for a Brave New World (New Revised Edition)

How do we discern whether an action is moral or immoral? Without a clear answer, some deceived by sin may believe they are living moral lives and saints may live plagued by guilt and uncertainty. In the second edition of Ethics for a Brave New World, John and Paul Feinberg help us think through heated ethical issues of our day:

  • Abortion
  • Euthanasia
  • Capital Punishment
  • Sexuality and Birth Control
  • Homosexuality
  • Divorce
  • War in a Nuclear Age

With culture and technology changing at breakneck pace, it would have been impossible for the authors of Scripture to specifically address the unique moral questions of each generation. For this reason, some think it’s impossible to decipher biblical positions for these issues. “Though Scripture never addresses directly many of the topics covered in his book, it sets forth enough principles about life and death, human sexuality and a citizen’s relation to government that it is possible to evaluates contemporary practices in light of biblical teaching—it is mandatory to do so,” John and Paul Feinberg explain.

Learn more about the new edition of their book, Ethics for a Brave New World.

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November 12, 2010 | Posted in: Abortion,Books,Ethics,Homosexuality,Justice,Social Issues | Author: Crossway Staff @ 11:36 am | 1 Comment »

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“Why the Trinity Matters”—A Free Seminar

If you’re attending The Evangelical Theological Society’s (ETS) annual meeting next week or you call the Atlanta area home, we’d like to invite you to join Dr. Fred Sanders for Why the Trinity Matters—a free seminar and a book signing based on The Deep Things of God: Why the Trinity Matters.

When?
Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 6:30-8:30pm EST

Where?
Crapapple First Baptist Church
12760 Birmingham Hwy
Milton, GA 30004

Please RSVP on behalf of yourself and your guest(s) to 770-475-6111 or events@crabapplefbc.org.

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November 11, 2010 | Posted in: Author,Event,The Trinity | Author: Crossway Staff @ 6:00 am | 0 Comments »

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The Athlete’s Temptation

Bringing glory to God in sports requires much more than kneeling and pointing to the sky in the end-zone. In fact, the temptation for every athlete is to use their sport as an opportunity to impress others with their own athleticism in an attempt to draw attention to themselves.

What are some sure signs of misdirected priorities in sports?

  • We have no higher purpose than winning.
  • We’re more concerned with improving athletic skill than growing in godliness.
  • We use sports to glorify ourselves rather than glorifying God through godly actions.

As Christians, our athletic priorities should be shaped by something bigger. When we encounter the eternal, almighty, infinite, and merciful God, there is an authentic heart change that can and should change our goals and behaviors on the field:

  • Our attention turns away from ourselves and towards God.
  • We walk onto the field much less likely to brag, jockey for attention, or win others’ admiration.
  • Every play, every inning, every race becomes an opportunity to draw attention to God.

“Sports are a gift from God. But as soon as you introduce the human heart, things get complicated,” explains author C. J. Mahaney “But sports, like anything else in life, is [also] an opportunity to glorify God.”

Based on C. J. Mahaney’s new booklet, Don’t Waste Your Sports. Learn more.

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November 10, 2010 | Posted in: Books,Pride and Humility | Author: Angie Cheatham @ 2:47 pm | 0 Comments »

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