Surprised by the Commandments
Discovering New Depth And Richness
1st Edition
Published on 17. November 2016
176 pages
978-1-78359-500-6 (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.
Reviews / Votes
[A] helpful and stimulating reading. * The Covenentor Witness's April 2017 *More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-78359-500-6 (9781783595006)
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Book
11/2016
Inter-Varsity Press
€13.50
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Person
Graham Beynon is pastor of Grace Church, Cambridge, and also Director of Independent Ministry Training at Oak Hill Theological College.
Graham was previously an audiological scientist working with hearing and balance disorders. He then moved to pastor churches in Cambridge and Leicester. He has particularly been involved in leading church plants. He is married to Charis and they have three children. In his spare time he enjoys watching TV with his wife, walking with their dog, trying his hand at DIY, watching sport and playing 5-a-side football.
Graham was previously an audiological scientist working with hearing and balance disorders. He then moved to pastor churches in Cambridge and Leicester. He has particularly been involved in leading church plants. He is married to Charis and they have three children. In his spare time he enjoys watching TV with his wife, walking with their dog, trying his hand at DIY, watching sport and playing 5-a-side football.
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
