God's Israel and the Israel of God

God's Israel and the Israel of GodPaul and Jewish identity after Christ Paul believed Israel's Messiah had come. But what does this mean for Israel? Debate rages over Paul and supersessionism: the question of whether and if so, to what extent the new covenant in Christ replaces God's "old" covenant with Israel. Discussion of supersessionism carries much historical, theological, and political baggage, complicating attempts at dialogue. God's Israel and the Israel of God: Paul and

Exposition sections interact with theological

This book explains how the Bible that we use came to be in its present form

Argues that Christian dialogue with other faiths is an integral part of our call to proclaim the message of Christ

Numerous charts

His thorough analysis results in an alternative approach to prevailing views of the doctrine and points to its significance for the entire church

and well over 200 new notes have been added

engaging theology of the arts

Calvin knew about persecution and political exile from personal experience

contemporary

This follow-up to Merkle's Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek is ideal for Greek language students after their first year of study and for those who want to revive their knowledge and love of Biblical Greek

Christian mental and spiritual health involves worshipful awe of God

Merkle's book will help all its readers better appreciate other perspectives and articulate their own