The poetic books of the Old Testament--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon--are often called humankind's reach toward God. The other books of the Old Testament picture God's reach toward man through the redemptive story. Yet these five books reveal the very hear of men and women struggling with monumental issues such as suffering, sin, forgiveness, joy, worship, and the passionate love between a man and woman. C. Hassell Bullock, a noted Old Testament scholar, delves deep into the hearts of the five poetic books, offering readers helpful details such as harmeneutical considerations for each book, theological content and themes, detailed analysis of each book, and cultural perspectives. Hebrew is a language of "intrinsic musical quality that naturally supports poetic expression," says Bullock in his introduction. That poetic expression comes from the heart of the Old Testament writers and reaches all of us exactly where we are in our own struggles and joys.

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Many people believe in God, but is it possible to prove that He exists? Or must we simply take a leap of faith? In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows that we don't have to give up our intellect in order to believe. In fact, logic and reason clearly demonstrate that God exists, and no one has an excuse for their unbelief. Dr. Sproul rebuts common arguments from atheists, exposing the inconsistency and illogical nature of denying the existence of God. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Why the call to Love Thy Body? To counter a pervasive hostility toward the body and biology that drives today's headline stories: Transgenderism: Activists detach gender from biology. Kids down to kindergarten are being taught their body is irrelevant to their authentic self. Is this affirming, or does it demean the body? Homosexuality: Advocates disconnect sexuality from biological identity as male or female. Is this liberating, or does it denigrate biology? Abortion: Supporters say the fetus is not a person, though it is biologically human. Does this mean equality for women, or does it threaten the intrinsic value of all humans? Euthanasia: Those who lack certain cognitive abilities are said to be human but not persons. Is this compassionate, or does it ultimately put everyone at risk? In Love Thy Body, bestselling author Nancy Pearcey goes beyond politically correct slogans with a riveting exposé of the dehumanizing worldview that shapes current watershed moral issues. Pearcey then turns the tables on media boilerplate that misportrays Christianity as harsh or hateful. A former agnostic, she makes a surprising and persuasive case that Christianity is holistic, sustaining the dignity of the body and biology. Throughout she entrances readers with compassionate stories of people wrestling with hard questions in their own lives -- their pain, their struggles, their triumphs. - Publisher.

Buku ini menolong Anda memahami kekristenan dengan benar. Hal ini penting untuk membangun dasar kepercayaan yang kuat dan benar. Buku ini berusaha menjawab persoalan theologis dogmatis dan praktis yang muncul melalui pertanyaan, seperti apakah agama itu, apakah Allah sungguh ada, siapakah Tuhan Yesus, dan lainnya. Buku ini juga menguraikan tema gereja, doa, karunia Roh Kudus, dan akhir zaman. Bagian ini berusaha untuk menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan praktis yang muncul dalam diri orang percaya. Secara keseluruhan, buku ini menjawab tujuh puluh pertanyaan dogmatis dan praktis iman Kristen. Bagi Anda yang belum mengenal kekristenan, Anda akan dipaparkan tentang kebenaran dasar iman Kristen. Bagi yang sudah percaya, Anda akan diajak menjadi orang Kristen yang cerdas dan bisa menjawab pertanyaan yang mungkin sampai kepada Anda dari mereka yang belum mamahami tentang kekristenan.