| Category: |
Theology
Biblical Studies Education |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 352 |
| Size: | 6.0 in x 9.0 in |
| Weight: | 17.47 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-9094-8 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-9094-8 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433590948 |
| Case Quantity: | 32 |
| Published: | October 10, 2023 |
The Gospel and the Modern World: A Theological Vision for the Church
By D. A. Carson, Edited by Brian J. Tabb
Other Books in This Series:
The Gospel and the Modern World: A Theological Vision for the Church
By D. A. Carson, Edited by Brian J. Tabb
Thirty-Three Collected Essays from D. A. Carson
Biblical scholar D. A. Carson has contributed a tremendous amount to the field of evangelical thought, serving as cofounder of the Gospel Coalition, editor of the theological journal Themelios, and, beginning in 2022, as president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Reflecting on his esteemed career, Carson’s colleagues have gathered some of his best work in this warm, enriching collection.
The Gospel and the Modern World features 34 of Carson’s essays from Themelios on a wide range of topics, including his vision for the evangelical church, the authoritative word of God, Christ and culture, and Christian discipleship. It also includes articles from editor Brian J. Tabb, Andrew David Naselli, and Collin Hansen. Celebrating an illustrious, Christ-exalting career, this collection imparts years of experience and Christian scholarship to a new generation of readers.
- A Celebration of the Work of D. A. Carson: Marks Carson’s 2022 presidency of the Evangelical Theological Society and the 50th anniversary of Themelios
- Informative: A valuable resource for pastors, seminary students, missionaries, and thoughtful Christians
- Theologically Robust Articles: Includes 34 essays previously published in Themelios, the journal that Carson led as general editor from 2008 to 2018
- Copublished by Crossway (US) and IVP Apollos (UK and International)
Author:
D. A. Carson (PhD, Cambridge University) is Emeritus Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a cofounder and theologian-at-large of the Gospel Coalition and has written and edited nearly two hundred books. He and his wife, Joy, have two children and live in the north suburbs of Chicago.
Editor:
Brian J. Tabb (PhD, London School of Theology) is academic dean and professor of biblical studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is general editor of Themelios, co-editor of Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament, and author of After Emmaus and other books. Brian lives with his wife, Kristin, and their four children in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Table of Contents
Introduction by Brian J. Tabb 1
PART 1: A THEOLOGICAL VISION FOR THE CHURCH
Chapter 1: D. A. Carson’s Theological Method by Andrew David Naselli
Chapter 2: Prophetic from the Center: D. A. Carson’s Vision for the Gospel Coalition by Collin Hansen
Chapter 3: Should Pastors Today Still Care about the Reformation?
Chapter 4: Why the Local Church Is More Important Than TGC, White Horse Inn, 9Marks, and Maybe Even ETS
PART 2: REFLECTIONS ON THE GOSPEL
Chapter 5: The Gospel and Its Effects
Chapter 6: The Hole in the Gospel
Chapter 7: What Are Gospel Issues?
PART 3: REFLECTIONS ON THE BIBLE AND BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
Chapter 8: When Did the Church Begin?
Chapter 9: The Beauty of Biblical Balance
Chapter 10: Subtle Ways to Abandon the Authority of Scripture in Our Lives
Chapter 11: But That’s Just Your Interpretation
Chapter 12: Kingdom, Ethics, and Individual Salvation
Chapter 13: A Biblical Theology of Education
Chapter 14: The Changing Face of Words
Chapter 15: One of the Saddest Texts in the Old Testament
PART 4: REFLECTIONS ON CHRIST AND CULTURE
Chapter 16: Do Not Be Conformed to the World
Chapter 17: Words and Deeds
Chapter 18: Contrarian Reflections on Individualism
Chapter 19: The Postmodernism That Refuses to Die
Chapter 20: More Examples of Intolerant Tolerance
Chapter 21: As If Not: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 7
Chapter 22: Polemical Theology
Chapter 23: Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me: Reflections on Missions Today
PART 5: REFLECTIONS ON CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Chapter 24: Some Reflections on Pastoral Leadership
Chapter 25: Generational Conflict in Ministry
Chapter 26: Seekest Thou Great Things for Thyself?
Chapter 27: The Underbelly of Revival? Five Reflections on Various Failures in the Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement
Chapter 28: When Revival Comes
Chapter 29: On Knowing When to Resign
Chapter 30: Motivations to Appeal to in Our Hearers When We Preach for Conversion
PART 6: REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Chapter 31: On Abusing Matthew 18
Chapter 32: On Disputable Matters
Chapter 33: Perfectionisms
Chapter 34: I’m So Grateful That I’m among the Elect
Chapter 35: Spiritual Disciplines
Chapter 36: Do the Work of an Evangelist
General Index
Scripture Index