Bible Theology Mysteries Solved Volume One

In this first of a series of books on the subject of ancient Bible mysteries, Don Stewart examines important people, places and events that the Bible speaks about, that were once thought to be legendary, and that archaeology has demonstrated to be reliable. In addition, we will discover findings that confirm the supernatural character of the Scripture by demonstrating that the God of the Bible accurately predicts the future. In this volume, we examine the following mysteries that have now been solved: THE EXISTENCE OF THE KINGDOMS OF DAVID AND SOLOMON DANIEL THE PROPHET DID INDEED PREDICT THE FUTURE THE EXISTENCE, AND SUPERNATURAL PREDICTIONS, OF ISAIAH THE PROPHET THE RELIABILITY OF THE HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH

Exploring the biblical conception of mystery as an initial, partially hidden revelation that is subsequently more fully revealed, this book sheds light not only on the richness of the concept itself, but also on the broader relationship between the Old and New Testaments. As such, it is a model for attentive and faithful biblical theology.

"I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do happen, you will believe." John 14:29 One of the glorious things about the Bible is how it provides a foreknowledge of future events. This is especially the case with the birth and life of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. He is without question the Messiah that was promised to us and though at his coming He did not set up an earthly kingdom at that time He nevertheless promised that day would arrive. In relation to this He left us with many events to be on the lookout for which would herald this arrival. His apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke and John thankfully passed down to us those words of warning. No words or book fully encompasses everything that we need to know than his own Revelation which He passed to His most beloved apostle and friend St. John on the island of Patmos. Of course, it goes without saying that such a book remained mostly hidden from mankind's understanding, but again a promise was given that the time would arrive when it would be unsealed and explained. What you are therefore holding in your hands could very well be it. Come along with the writer on a journey of discovery that will leave you amazed at a prophecy that not only explains the present but more so our future. More importantly you will learn about the Kingdom of God as foretold by the Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. The promise of the ages may be about to arrive. See for yourself!

2023 College Theology Society Best Book Award 2023 Catholic Media Association Third Place Award, Theology – Morality, Ethics, Christology, Mariology, and Redemption 2023 Association of Catholic Publishers Second Place Award, Theology Dust in the Blood considers the harrowing realities of life with depression from a Christian theological perspective. In conversation with popular Christian theologies of depression that justify why this suffering exists and prescribe how people ought to relate to it, Jessica Coblentz offers another Christian approach to this condition: she reflects on depression as a wilderness experience. Weaving first-person narratives of depression, contemporary theologies of suffering, and ancient biblical tales of the wilderness, especially the story of Hagar, Coblentz argues for and contributes to an expansion of Christian ideas about what depression is, how God relates to it, and how Christians should understand and respond to depression in turn.

“Thomas N. Finger has chosen an approach to the systematic presentation of Christian Theology which I also have taken since the publication of my Theology of Hope in 1964. He begins with the goal: with eschatology. With that goal in mind, a new light is cast on every single doctrine of Christian theology—the light of redemption—and the work of the theologian becomes a labor of hope. This is a ‘theology of the way.’ With the kingdom of God kept steadily in view, it becomes an invitation to walk the way of Jesus. “Tom Finger’s theological prospectus makes a brilliant contribution to ecumenical theological dialogue from the Anabaptist tradition. He offers an eschatologically oriented theology for which I can only congratulate him.” —Jürgen Moltmann, Professor of Theology, University of Tübingen While many systematic theological texts are shaped by academic discussion of ancient thought and/or modern philosophies, Finger centers on the kerygma of the biblical text: that the “last things,” or “eschatological” events expected at history’s climax had already occurred through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, though they were not yet fully realized. To present eschatology as a living hope that always has motivated, and still motivates, Christians and Christian communities in all things, Finger does not follow the discipline’s traditional order where eschatology appears last, but places it first. Volume II will culminate with the doctrine of God, which usually comes first. This is hardly to minimize God’s importance, but to maximize it as the Christian faith’s most profound mystery. Volume I begins with eschatology to present it as a dynamic, boundless atmosphere in which theological reflection unfolds. While this dynamism envelops Christian life and mission, it is not merely “subjective.” It is hope for the transformation of all creation. It is not only celebrative, for it also struggles against the gruesome evils that seek to dominate all things. From this vantage point, eschatology in Volume I seeks to articulate the significance of the resurrection, the last judgment, heaven and hell, the return of Christ, and the millenium’s coming. These reflections lead to revelation, beginning from the final revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3–13). Revelation’s dimensions are treated as personal; as historical, extending forwards from Genesis; and as propositional, or its way of converying its contents. These point theological reflection to revelation’s center, Jesus Christ, chiefly to his saving “work” in his life, death, and resurrection. Here the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional substitutionary and moral influence theories are examined. But when placed within their revelational or historical sequence, Jesus’ conflict with the powers of evil stands out. These prove to be gigantic systemic forces which have always ordered, but also imprisoned, humankind, such as the Roman Empire. Yet their horror and power stretch beyond any social or psychological explanation. In Jesus’ life and death, these powers appear to conquer him. But through his resurrection, Jesus conquers them. This drama is best articulated by the Christus Victor approach in which Jesus, with his Father and Spirit, defeats these powers, but does not totally destroy them. This is why their eschatological reign is “already” present, but evil is “not yet” destroyed until the end.

This book will challenge the knowledge you have been taught by well-meaning teachers and pastors. For years our knowledge has been fogged over by erroneous traditions. For example: where is the final destination for evil souls. Hell? No, it is the Lake of Fire. Also, what are the requirements to be Rapture? These and other unrevealed conditions have been hidden from Jesus' death. DON'T DECEIVE YOURSELF AND BE LEFT BEHIND.