Salvation by Allegiance Alone

Salvation by Allegiance AloneReframing Salvation as Allegiance to Jesus the King We are saved by faith when we trust that Jesus died for our sins. This is the gospel, or so we are taught. But what is faith? And does this accurately summarize the gospel? Because faith is frequently misunderstood and the climax of the gospel misidentified, the gospel's full power remains untapped. While offering a fresh proposal for what faith means within a biblical theology of salvation, Matthew

showing how each book has a purposeful function within the larger context of Scripture

and preachers

Standard interpretations are that Paul modified his inherited Jewish apocalyptic sequential two-age temporality

A Thoroughly Revised and Updated Introduction to Biblical Exegesis

The book features full-color illustrations that hold interest and aid learning and offers a full array of pedagogical aids: photographs

how it advances the larger message of the whole Bible

Here the bestselling author of Christ-Centered Preaching brings biblical and historical perspective to discussions about worship

God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules

In this concise guide

the CCSS offers just the right level of commentary for Catholic students of the Bible

and even organizational cultures

Each chapter contains reflection questions to help readers consider the implications of Baptist thinking