
Surprised by the Commandments
Discovering New Depth And Richness
Graham Beynon(Author)
Inter-Varsity Press
Published on 17. November 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-78359-440-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book grew out of a slightly reluctant sermon series which, as it turned out, became 'one of the most talked about in our church', says the author.
There was a sense of rediscovering the 10 commandments, 'and so coming to appreciate and value them afresh', he enthuses.
We see the commandments as a summary of God's law for Israel. The rest of the law in the Old Testament is an unpacking of these commands. The New Testament then shows us a variety of repetition, enlargement and fulfilment of the different commands. The result is a hugely informative and helpful overview of Christian living and ethics. A side benefit comes in the form of worked examples of how to move from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
This is a popular, clear and accessible volume, with pastoral application for today's believer. Tragically, it is often the absence of guidelines that is a cause of confusion and heartache in today's society.
There was a sense of rediscovering the 10 commandments, 'and so coming to appreciate and value them afresh', he enthuses.
We see the commandments as a summary of God's law for Israel. The rest of the law in the Old Testament is an unpacking of these commands. The New Testament then shows us a variety of repetition, enlargement and fulfilment of the different commands. The result is a hugely informative and helpful overview of Christian living and ethics. A side benefit comes in the form of worked examples of how to move from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
This is a popular, clear and accessible volume, with pastoral application for today's believer. Tragically, it is often the absence of guidelines that is a cause of confusion and heartache in today's society.
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[A] helpful and stimulating reading. * The Covenentor Witness's April 2017 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78359-440-5 (9781783594405)
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Person
Graham Beynon is Minister of Grace Church, Cambridge, and Director of Free Church Training at Oak Hill College. He speaks at national events and is the author of a number of books, including Mirror, Mirror, Emotions and Heart Attitudes. He is married to Charis and they have three children.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction:
Approaching the Ten Commandments
1. Exclusive loyalty
2. Accepting who God is
3. Honouring God rightly
4. Celebrating salvation
5. Honouring parents
6. Respecting life
7. Faithful marriage
8. Recognizing ownership
9. Speaking truth
10. Living with contentment
Conclusion
Notes
Acknowledgments
Introduction:
Approaching the Ten Commandments
1. Exclusive loyalty
2. Accepting who God is
3. Honouring God rightly
4. Celebrating salvation
5. Honouring parents
6. Respecting life
7. Faithful marriage
8. Recognizing ownership
9. Speaking truth
10. Living with contentment
Conclusion
Notes