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Thematic Dictionary of Matthew

Author : Rev. Prof. PETER PRYCE
Publisher : Rev. Dr. Peter Pryce
ISBN 13 : 9988880081
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book Thematic Dictionary of Matthew written by Rev. Prof. PETER PRYCE and published by Rev. Dr. Peter Pryce. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problems that we set out to solve were: 1. How do I understand the Book of Matthew? 2. Since the Scriptures testify that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a mystery, how do I know what the real message is in the Book of Matthew? 3. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is written in parables. Therefore, what technique can I use to find the real meanings and messages in the Book of Matthew? 4. How can I know that I have found the right message? 5. What are the spiritual themes, topics, and doctrines in the Book of Matthew, how do I locate them, and how do I understand them? 6. How many doctrines altogether did Jesus Christ teach in His 3-year Ministry? Those were the questions that prompted this book – Thematic Dictionary of Matthew – Intralingual Translation of Spiritual Themes. In the process, we developed 188 chapters in answers to all those questions. The first five chapters were devoted to academic and theoretical fundamentals that support the research carried out in this book, and they were mostly reproduced from my other published books as referenced at the beginning of each chapter. This has been a qualitative research in as much as it aligns with a Biblical constructivist paradigm of re-interpreting Scripture in a way that impacts spiritual and redemptive thought. We approached this research with methodical data collection from the Book of Matthew. In fact, we did a verse by verse reading and analysis of Matthew followed by an in-depth critical analyses of Scripture and hypotheses, using both inductive and deductive reasoning in the process whereby, if Christians will verify and yield to the teachings contained in this book, their spiritual life would greatly advance to the acknowledgment of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Book of Matthew. The research in this book also draws from two research methods: (1) Constructive Research methods, using the Perfect Harmony Theory of Translation and Interpreting (Pryce, 2011), by which we developed solutions to some 1,774 Scripture questions on multiple platforms, producing some 7,000 plus pages of Scripture Research, Bible Commentary, and other Christian books in the process. The full list of all my 99 books are listed at the end of this book. The second research method used in this book is the Empirical Research by which we tested the feasibility of the Perfect Harmony Theory for Translation and Interpreting (Pryce, 2011) to discover scriptural solutions to relevant questions.

Thematic Dictionary of Matthew

Author : Peter Rev. Pryce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789988880231
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Thematic Dictionary of Matthew written by Peter Rev. Pryce and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a bridge between the academic, intellectual, and the sacred. Apart from identifying, explaining, and teaching all the 183 doctrines that Jesus Christ taught in His 3-year Salvation Ministry, we also explore intralingual translation. In the book, we demonstrate how we can use the monolingual Bible to confirm translation and interpretation of sacred text using the Perfect Harmony Theory for Translation and Interpreting.

Six Themes in Matthew Everyone Should Know

Author : James E. Davison
Publisher : Geneva Press
ISBN 13 : 1611649226
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Six Themes in Matthew Everyone Should Know written by James E. Davison and published by Geneva Press. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study focuses on Jesus as Messiah as a beginning point for considering Matthew's perspective of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus' important teachings are explored and we find how they shape our Christian lives today. They give the churchâ€"as the community of faithâ€"directions for its mission and ministries in the world. The Six Themes Everyone Should Know series introductes biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: What does the biblical theme mean? What is the meaning of this biblical theme for the life of faith? What does the biblical theme mean for the church at this point in history for action?

Metanoia (Repentance): A Major Theme of the Gospel of Matthew

Author : ChoongJae Lee
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725261049
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Metanoia (Repentance): A Major Theme of the Gospel of Matthew written by ChoongJae Lee and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew describes the beginning of Jesus’s ministry with the summary words, “μετανοεῖτε (repent/turn), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (3:2; 4:17). Why does Matthew use this command, μετανοεῖτε, at the beginning of his ministry, and how does it relate to the rest of the Gospel? What do μετανοέω and μετάνοια mean? Scholars have stated that μετανοέω in 4:17 has critical value for understanding Matthew because the verse functions as a summary statement (or key phrase) of Jesus’s public ministry and teaching. This book argues the thematic significance of μετάνοια (turning/repentance) in the Gospel of Matthew. The lexical idea of μετανοέω and μετάνοια involves a turning of mind (or heart, will, thinking) and behavior, and so in turn of one’s whole being and life. This opening commandment of turning (μετανοέω), especially the concept, the essence, and the contents is fully revealed throughout the body of Matthew in various ways. Discipleship, the language of righteousness, doing the will of God, changing one’s heart and mind, the Great Commission, and Matthean soteriological theme convey the essence of μετάνοια and the contents of the fruit worthy of μετάνοια(3:2, 8; 4:17). The five major teaching blocks (5–7; 10; 13; 18; 23–25) teach the theme and the content of μετάνοια.

Matthew (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

Author : Jeannine K. Brown
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441222278
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Matthew (Teach the Text Commentary Series) written by Jeannine K. Brown and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text. The newest release in this innovative commentary series is Jeannine K. Brown's treatment of the Gospel of Matthew.

ACCREDITATION AND CURRICULUM FOR BIBLE UNIVERSITIES

Author : Rev. Prof. PETER PRYCE
Publisher : Rev. Prof. Peter Pryce
ISBN 13 : 9988880111
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book ACCREDITATION AND CURRICULUM FOR BIBLE UNIVERSITIES written by Rev. Prof. PETER PRYCE and published by Rev. Prof. Peter Pryce. This book was released on 2019-07-14 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the Student of Theology in The Bible University, there are three sources of information to help you succeed: 1. This detailed Accreditation and Curriculum book. 2. The website WWW.THEBIBLEUNIVERSITY.ORG 3. The Course books mentioned from chapter 13 of this book. In this book, you will find the Bible questions. In the Course book, you will find the actual answers to the Bible questions. WHAT DID WE SET OUT TO ACCOMPLISH IN THIS BOOK? In other words, what was the problem that necessitated this book? 1. We set out to educate the Student of Theology, the reader, on the proper definition and understanding of “Accreditation” in terms of Bible Colleges and Universities. 2. We wanted to provide a one-stop-shop where the prospective Theological Student will be able to take this book, read it, and possess a thorough understanding of the legal instrument that establishes The Bible University, its accreditation status, mission and vision, what courses are available, how to enroll, what to pay, what theological degree to expect, etc. WHAT DID WE ACCOMPLISH? So far, we have been able to accomplish, and even exceed, the set goals as stated above. WHAT METHOD DID WE USE TO PRODUCE THE BOOKS? We used the Perfect Harmony Theory for Translation and Interpreting (Pryce, 2011) that compels us to attain perfection in scriptural instruction by searching the Scriptures for supporting evidence of doctrinal position, not from only a section of the Bible, but from all Scripture as the Word of God commands: 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:17 (KJV) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. ANY OPINIONS SO FAR? We discovered and formed the opinion that many highly-placed members of the Clergy have erred in theology and in doctrine, not knowing the Scriptures, even as Jesus Christ revealed in Mark 12:26-27 (KJV), and the main reason is that they are ignorant of the correct Bible teaching and interpretation methodology that Jesus Christ revealed to us in Matthew 22:41-46 (KJV)! A WORD FOR THE FUTURE? As stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV), the perfection of a true Man of God, and whether that Man of God will become thoroughly furnished unto every good work to the Glory of God, depends solely of his depth of the knowledge of God and his daily obedience to the Word of God!

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels

Author : Joel B. Green
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 9780830817771
Total Pages : 968 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels written by Joel B. Green and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1992-02-18 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by Joel B. Green, Scot McKnight and I. Howard Marshall, this reference work encompasses everything relating to Jesus and the Gospels.

Allusions--cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical

Author : Laurence Urdang
Publisher : Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Allusions--cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical written by Laurence Urdang and published by Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company. This book was released on 1986 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documents the metaphorical or symbolic use of over 8700 entries from sources including the Bible, Shakespeare, Dickens, Greek, Roman, Scandinavian and other mythologies, American, European, Eastern and other legends and folklore, music, the arts, industry, comics, motion pictures, television, radio, and culture in general. Includes everyday expressions, but excludes real people unless they epitomize a particular characteristic from the thematic category. Each theme includes examples from sources including authors, books, magazines, plays, operas, Supreme Court rulings, herbs and other plants, religions, religious sects and writings, movies, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, songs, rock groups, gem symbolism, etc.

Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes

Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes written by Martin H. Manser and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999 with total page 1308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes contains over 2,000 thematic articles with an explanation of the theme, key Bible references, and cross-references to related themes. --From publisher's description.

Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation

Author : Stanley E. Porter
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134635567
Total Pages : 854 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation written by Stanley E. Porter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2007. Compiling the results from contemporary and exciting areas of research into one single important volume, this book stands ahead of its field in providing a comprehensive one-stop Handbook reference of biblical interpretation. Examining a wide range of articles on many of the recognized interpreters including Augustine, Luther and Calvin, up to the modern figures of Martin Hengel and T.W. Manson, Porter expertly combines the study of biblical interpretation with the examination of the theological and philosophical preconceptions that have influenced it, and surveys the history of interpretation from different perspectives. Key perspectives studied include: the historical dimension; addressing how interpretation has developed at various periods of time; from early Jewish exegesis to the historical-critical method; the conceptual approach; looks at the various schools of thought that have generated biblical interpretation, and compares and contrasts competing conceptual models of interpretation; the personal perspective; addresses the reality of biblical interpretation by individuals who have helped plot the course of theological development; With relevant bibliographies and a guide to further reading, this Dictionary will be an extremely important reference held for many years, not only by libraries, but also by students, scholars, clergy and teachers of this fascinating and high-profile subject.

O Woman, Great is Your Faith!

Author : Douglas Sean O'Donnell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 172529592X
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book O Woman, Great is Your Faith! written by Douglas Sean O'Donnell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of "faith" holds a central position in New Testament and early Christian thought, yet this concept has not received the careful attention it deserves in the Synoptic Gospels. The present study offers a comprehensive analysis of "faith" as a key motif in the Gospel of Matthew, where it plays a major role in communicating this Gospel's vision for how readers should respond to the person and message of Jesus. The argument propounded is that Matthew's unique narrative portrayal of the Canaanite woman's faith (15:21-28) is used for pedagogical purposes, namely, that by comparing and contrasting her "great faith" with those characters expressing "no faith" and "little faith," Matthew uses Jesus's quantitative πίστ-terms to teach on the nature of true faith. She embodies Matthew's theological vision of faith! Even though she is a gentile outsider/enemy, she comprehends the universal scope and abundant blessings of Jesus's mission. Moreover, she acknowledges Jesus's messianic identity, correctly perceiving him to be both David's royal heir and David's Lord. Finally, based on who she perceives Jesus to be and the purpose of his mission, she demonstrates faith as trust manifested in action.

Metánoia (Repentance): A Major Theme of the Gospel of Matthew

Author : ChoongJae Lee
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725261065
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Metánoia (Repentance): A Major Theme of the Gospel of Matthew written by ChoongJae Lee and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew describes the beginning of Jesus's ministry with the summary words, "μετανοεῖτε (repent/turn), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (3:2; 4:17). Why does Matthew use this command, μετανοεῖτε, at the beginning of his ministry, and how does it relate to the rest of the Gospel? What do μετανοέω and μετάνοια mean? Scholars have stated that μετανοέω in 4:17 has critical value for understanding Matthew because the verse functions as a summary statement (or key phrase) of Jesus's public ministry and teaching. This book argues the thematic significance of μετάνοια (turning/repentance) in the Gospel of Matthew. The lexical idea of μετανοέω and μετάνοια involves a turning of mind (or heart, will, thinking) and behavior, and so in turn of one's whole being and life. This opening commandment of turning (μετανοέω), especially the concept, the essence, and the contents is fully revealed throughout the body of Matthew in various ways. Discipleship, the language of righteousness, doing the will of God, changing one's heart and mind, the Great Commission, and Matthean soteriological theme convey the essence of μετάνοια and the contents of the fruit worthy of μετάνοια(3:2, 8; 4:17). The five major teaching blocks (5-7; 10; 13; 18; 23-25) teach the theme and the content of μετάνοια.

A Thematic Access-Oriented Bibliography of Jesus's Resurrection

Author : Michael J. Alter
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725252732
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book A Thematic Access-Oriented Bibliography of Jesus's Resurrection written by Michael J. Alter and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The keystone of Christianity is Jesus’s physical, bodily resurrection. Present-day scholars can be significantly challenged as they forage through voluminous documents on the resurrection of Jesus. The literature measures well over seven thousand sources in English-language books alone. This makes finding specific sources that are most relevant for specific scholarly purposes an arduous task. Even when a specific book is relevant, finding the parts of the book that are most relevant to the resurrection rather than other topics often requires additional effort. A Thematic Access-Oriented Bibliography of Jesus’s Resurrection addresses these challenges in several ways. First, the bibliography organizes more than seven thousand English sources into twelve main categories and then thirty-four subcategories, which are designed to help you find the most relevant literature quickly and efficiently. Embedded are pro and con arguments which support efficient access through brief annotations and then annotate the diversity and complexity of the field of religion by including sources that represent a diverse range of views: theistic (e.g., Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc.), agnostic, and nontheistic. The objective of this bibliography is to provide convenient access to relevant sources from a variety of perspectives, allowing you to browse or find the one source accurately and with ease.

The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Author : Tremper III Longman
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441238867
Total Pages : 2972 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary written by Tremper III Longman and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 2972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pages of the Bible, we come to know God through Jesus Christ. Thus the importance of the Bible for our spiritual formation cannot be overstated. If we are honest, though, the Bible is not always easy to understand. For example, the places named in the Bible can seem strange, and the number of people mentioned is virtually countless. This comprehensive dictionary intends to help people read the Bible with increased understanding and confidence. It contains articles on major topics as well as places and people, even if they just appear in a single verse in the Bible. Its articles cover theological topics, biblical words, biblical imagery, and historical topics. This A to Z dictionary includes more than •1,700 full-color pages •400 color illustrations, maps, and photos •5,000 articles by leading evangelical scholars The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary is an informative, colorful, and easy-to-understand resource that will be an indispensable reference for your own personal study or in preparation for teaching.

The Thematic Structure of the Third Book of Matthew

Author : Michael Richard Gruel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book The Thematic Structure of the Third Book of Matthew written by Michael Richard Gruel and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Gospel of Matthew

Author : Matt Woodley
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 083083642X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Gospel of Matthew written by Matt Woodley and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say the Bible is true, but does it ring true? Does it resonate? In this journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Matt Woodley considers the audacious idea of a God with us--confronting us in the midst of all we've invested ourselves in and dedicated ourselves to, and encouraging us with the promise that the God who made us has a better life in mind for us. The Resonate series recovers the ancient wisdom of Scripture for a complex world. The stories and insights of each book of the Bible are brought into conversation with contemporary voices of hope and lament--the cultural messages we interact with on a daily basis. The Scriptures become a meeting ground where God is confronted with the pressing concerns of our day, and we are confronted in turn with a fresh experience of God's truth.

Matthew

Author : Frederick Dale Bruner
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802845061
Total Pages : 653 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Matthew written by Frederick Dale Bruner and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2007-06-25 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognized as a masterly commentary when it first appeared, Frederick Dale Bruner's study of Matthew is now available as a greatly revised and expanded two-volume work -- the result of seven years of careful refinement, enrichment, and updating. Through this commentary, crafted especially for teachers, pastors, and Bible students, Bruner aims "to help God's people love what Matthew's Gospel says." Bruner's work is at once broadly historical and deeply theological. It is historical in drawing extensively on great church teachers through the centuries and on the classical Christian creeds and confessions. It is theological in that it unpacks the doctrines in each passage, chapter, and section of the Gospel. Consciously attempting to bridge past and present, Bruner asks both what Matthew's Gospel said to its first hearers and what it says to readers today. As a result, his commentary is profoundly relevant to contemporary congregations and to those who guide them. Bruner's commentary is replete with lively, verse-by-verse discussion of Matthew's text. While each chapter expounds a specific topic or doctrine, the book's format consists of a vivid, original translation of the text followed by faithful exegesis and critical analysis, a survey of historical commentary on the text, and current applications of the text or theme under study. In this revision Bruner continues to draw on the best in modern scholarship -- including recent work by W. D. Davies and Dale C. Allison Jr., by Ulrich Luz, and by many others -- adding new voices to the reading of Matthew. At the same time he cites the classic commentaries of Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Bengel, and the rest, who, like Bruner himself, were not simply doctrinal teachers but also careful exegetes of Scripture. Such breadth and depth of learning assure that Bruner's Matthew will remain, as a reviewer for Interpretation wrote, "the most dog-eared commentary on the shelf." Volume 1 of Bruner's commentary is called The Christbook because the first twelve chapters of Matthew are focused on the nature and work of Christ. As Bruner proceeds through these chapters, he shows how Matthew presents, step by step, central themes of Christology: Jesus' coming (chapters 1 4), his teaching (5 7), his miracles (8 9), his sermon on mission (10), and his person (11 12). Throughout the book there are also thoughtful discussions of significant topics such as baptism, marriage, Jewish-Christian relations, and heaven and hell. Eminently readable, rich in biblical insight, and ecumenical in tone, Bruner's two-volume commentary on Matthew now stands among the best in the field.