Wayne Grudem

What Does the Bible Teach about How to Live in Today’s World? How should Christians live when the surrounding culture is increasingly hostile to Christian moral values? Granted, the Bible is our guide—but how can we know if we are interpreting it rightly with regard to ethical questions about wealth and poverty, marriage and divorce, birth control, abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and dozens of other issues? And on a very practical level, how can we know God’s will in the ordinary decisions of life? To address questions like these, Wayne Grudem, author of the bestselling book Systematic Theology, draws on 40 years of teaching classes in ethics to write this wide-ranging introduction to biblical moral reasoning, organized according to the structure of the Ten Commandments. He issues a challenging call for Christians to live lives of personal holiness and offers a vision of the Christian life that is full of joy and blessing through living each day in a way that is pleasing to God. Written by Wayne Grudem: Bestselling author of Systematic Theology and the What the Bible Says About series Biblical and Applicable: Teaches readers how to protect 7 central tenets of God’s law: God’s honor, human authority, life, marriage, property, truth, and purity of heart Accessible: An ideal textbook for Christian college and seminary ethics classes, with straightforward language and a bibliography for the topic at the end of each chapter Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-4965-6

In this fully revised commentary, Wayne Grudem builds on his original work to take into account almost four further decades of study and prayer. Peter's short letter to 'the exiles of the Dispersion' addresses many topics of ongoing relevance: holiness, the sufferings of Christ and his followers, God's sovereignty and grace, the work of the Holy Spirit, the church as the new people of God, the reality of the unseen spiritual world, and the challenge of trusting in God in the midst of daily life. For Wayne Grudem, these seemingly disparate themes are tied together by suffering as a form of imitating Christ. The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (TNTC) have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament. These commentaries are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today. "The Tyndale volumes have long been the premier shorter-length commentary series on both Testaments throughout the English-speaking world." Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary "Tyndale commentaries are always useful, not least because they focus so clearly on the text of Scripture, and do not fall into the trap of paying too much attention to other commentaries and not enough to the scriptural text they are intended to expound and explain. So they retain their usefulness for preachers, Bible study leaders and for all readers of the Bible." Peter Adam, principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "The evenness and quality of this series are remarkable." Christianity Today

Leading Bible Scholars Explore Why the Theory of Theistic Evolution Conflicts with Christian Doctrine Even Christians strongly debate Scripture’s account of creation, with some declaring that major events in the book of Genesis—from the origin of Adam and Eve to God’s curse on the world—were purely symbolic. Several respected scholars endorse this theory, but is it consistent with the Bible’s teaching? In A Biblical Case against Theistic Evolution, condensed and adapted from Theistic Evolution, Wayne Grudem and other leading scholars challenge the belief that Genesis is mostly symbolic, rather than a true, historical narrative. Grudem examines 12 specific events in Genesis 1–3 and explains why acknowledging their historicity is critical to understanding the rest of Scripture. He also emphasizes several foundational doctrines, including God’s ongoing involvement in creation, the beginnings of mankind, and the origin of sin and death, to show readers how the theory of theistic evolution undermines essential truths throughout the Old and New Testaments. Defends the Biblical Account of Creation: Explains why theistic evolution is incompatible with the teachings of the Old Testament Written by Leading Theological Scholars: Contributors include John D. Currid, Guy Prentiss Waters, Gregg R. Allison, and Fred G. Zaspel An In-Depth Look at Genesis: Examines 12 key biblical events in the first 3 chapters of the Bible Helpful, Condensed Guide: Adapted from Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique

Can business activity in itself be morally good and pleasing to God? Sometimes business can seem so shady—manipulating the “bottom line,” deceiving the consumer, or gaining promotions because of whom you know. But Wayne Grudem introduces a novel concept: business itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God’s character and creation. He shows that all aspects of business, including ownership, profit, money, competition, and borrowing and lending, glorify God because they are reflective of God’s nature. Though Grudem isn’t naïve about the easy ways these activities can be perverted and used as a means to sin, he knows that Christians can be about the business of business. This biblically based book is a thoughtful guide to imitating God during interactions with customers, coworkers, employees, and other businesses. See how your business—and your life in business—can be dedicated to God’s glory.

New from Bestselling Author Wayne Grudem The topic of divorce is a complicated one, even among Christians. The Bible provides some clear answers, but other areas remain blurry: Is divorce morally acceptable in a case of physical abuse? If a divorce is granted for biblically legitimate reasons, is remarriage allowed? Can a divorced person become a church officer? In this short booklet, theologian Wayne Grudem offers a thought-provoking analysis of what the Bible says—and doesn’t say—about divorce and remarriage. By combining theological insight with practical application—including an argument that 1 Corinthians 7:15 permits divorce for abuse—Grudem brings clarity to a difficult topic and helpful guidance to those looking for direction.

New from Bestselling Author Wayne Grudem Advances in technology offer couples wanting to have children more options than ever before—fertility treatment methods; prefertilization genetic screening; and embryo adoption. With all of these options available, plus the blessing of adoption, it can be difficult for Christian couples to determine which to consider when the Bible doesn’t give explicit direction. Wayne Grudem applies biblical truth and ethical reasoning to help Christians navigate these questions as they seek to live out God’s word in an ever-changing society.

Wayne Grudem believes that 'theology is meant to be lived and prayed and sung' - but before this can happen, it must be understood. The most widely-used text of the last 25 years in its discipline, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first time, while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine’s scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life. Part of the brilliance of Systematic Theology over the years has been its simplicity and ease of use. Each chapter follows the same structure. First, there is discussion of the doctrine being considered, such as justification or the Trinity or the deity of Christ. An explanation of where that doctrine is supported in the Bible and possible objections follow. Personal application and key terms to know for personal growth are then provided. Chapters also include a scripture memory passage, references to other literature on the topic, and suggested hymns and worship songs. With several hundred pages of new content, this new edition now includes the following distinctive features, including: Updated, fuller analysis of several recent controversies within evangelicalism, including the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son in the Trinity, the question of God's atemporal eternity, the role of women in the church, "seeker-sensitive" churches, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, and contemporary worship music. New, thoughtful critiques of open theism, the "new perspective on Paul," Molinism (or "middle knowledge"), "Free Grace" theology, and the preterist view of Christ’s second coming Completely revised, stronger chapter on the clarity of Scripture Completely revised, stronger chapter on creation and evolution (including a longer critique of theistic evolution) Completely updated bibliographies All Scripture quotations updated from RSV to ESV A contemporary worship song added at the end of each chapter (while retaining the traditional hymns as well) Wayne Grudem's warm, pastoral and practical approach to systematic theology has been widely appreciated. He demonstrates on page after page how important biblical doctrine is both for the spiritual health of the individual and for the well-being of the church at large.

"By following Grudem's counsel and being led by the Holy Spirit, Christians will be well equipped to discern and commit to God’s will for their lives!”—Gregg R. Allison, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Pastor, Sojourn Community Church; author Every Christian at one time or another has probably asked, What is God’s will for me in this situation? In this accessible booklet, Wayne Grudem offers practical guidance on how to make biblically informed decisions through the guidance of the Holy Spirit in accordance with God’s word. Topics Include: The role that circumstances and feelings should play in making decisionsHow Scripture informs daily choicesWhat it means to be led by the Holy Spirit

“Wayne Grudem has faithfully offered a biblical-theological groundwork for making some of the most difficult decisions at the edges of life—its beginning and end.”—C. Ben Mitchell, Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy, Union University From the beginning of life to the end, every human life is precious. In this accessible booklet, Wayne Grudem demonstrates that because humans were created in God’s image, life should be treasured and preserved at all stages. Topics Include: The personhood of unborn childrenAbortion in the case of rape or to save the life of the motherEuthanasia and its legal implicationsGuidelines for difficult end-of-life decisions

Si aun un ngel predica un evangelio contrario a la Palabra de Dios, est bajo maldici n. No hay ning n cristiano en el mundo que no necesite considerer seriamente las palabras de Pablo a los g latas. El evangelio es el regalo m s valioso de la iglesia, el cual ella debe apreciar, proteger, y legar. Jam s debemos dejar de revisar lo que creemos y predicamos, y luego preguntarnos, es esto el evangelio? Es esto el evangelio que Dios nos ha revelado en la Biblia? Existe un falso evangelio que se extiende por los continents: el evangelio de la prosperidad. Hay muchas Iglesias que est n predicando este falso evangelio. Es una peligrosa mentira envuelta en una cubierta de religion. Este aleja a sus v ctimas de la buena noticia de Dios y las lleva a un enga o centrado en el hombre. No hay nada que Pablo tomara m s en serio que el peligro de un evangelio distinto, y nosotros sentimos lo mismo. No hay nada m s serio; de ello depende nuestra alma.

Bestselling author Wayne Grudem explains in 42 thorough chapters what the Bible says about ethical questions regarding marriage, government, abortion, and dozens of other issues in this highly practical, biblically based volume on Christian ethics.

If even an angel preaches a gospel contrary to God's word, he is under a curse. There is not a Christian in the world that does not need to seriously consider Paul's words to the Galatians. The gospel is the church's most precious gift to cherish, protect, and pass on. We must never stop checking what we believe and preach, and then ask the question: Is this the gospel? Is this the gospel that God has revealed to us in the Bible? There is a false gospel--the prosperity gospel--sweeping across continents. There are many churches preaching this false gospel. It is a dangerous lie wrapped in a covering of religion. Those affected by it are being led away from God's good news to a man-centered deception. Paul took nothing more seriously than the danger of a different gospel and we feel the same way. Nothing is more serious; our souls depend on it.

Must the gospel message include a call for people to repent of their sins? “No,” say Free Grace advocates. Is evidence of a changed life an important indication of whether a person is truly born again? “No, again,” these advocates say. But in this book, Wayne Grudem shows how the Bible answers “Yes” to both of these questions, arguing that the Free Grace movement contradicts both historic Protestant teaching and the New Testament itself. This important book explains the true nature of the Christian gospel and answers the question asked by so many people: “How can I know that I’m saved?”

The roles of men and women are immensely contested in both society and the church today. Christians are looking for answers from the Bible regarding how God intends for men and women to relate to one another. In this concise and accessible resource, well-known authors and Bible teachers John Piper and Wayne Grudem respond to fifty crucial questions often asked in relation to biblical manhood and womanhood. Answering objections raised against the view that God created men and women equal in value but distinct in role, Piper and Grudem winsomely present a biblical vision of gender roles that is life-giving and fulfilling for both men and women.

Opas oikeaan raamatuntulkintaanMiten saan enemmän irti omasta raamatunlukemisestani? Mitä tapahtui Uuden ja Vanhan testamentin välisenä ajanjaksona? Miten kaikki Raamatun kirjat sopivat yhteen kokonaisuutena? Tämä kirja vastaa näihin kysymyksiin ja antaa lukijan käyttöön selkeät ja ymmärrettävät apuvälineet Raamatun tutkisteluun. Kirja sisältää 13 opetuskirjoitusta tämän hetken merkittävimpiin lukeutuvilta evankelikaalisilta raamatuntutkijoilta, kuten C. John Collinsilta, Thomas Schreinerilta, Gordon Wenhamilta ja Darrell Bockilta. Teos auttaa lukijaa:Näkemään Raamatun kertomuksen kokonaiskuvan. Ymmärtämään Vanhan ja Uuden testamentin teologiaa. Lukemaan Raamatun eri osia niiden asiayhteyden mukaisesti. Tietämään, mitä tapahtui Vanhan ja Uuden testamentin välisenä aikana. Sen lisäksi, että kirjassa käsitellään Raamatun eri kirjallisuudenlajeja, kirjassa valaistaan kreikkalais-roomalaista maailmaa yleensä sekä erityisesti juutalaisuuden eri suuntauksia uusitestamentillisena aikana. Auttaakseen lukijaa sijoittamaan raamatunjakeet asiayhteyteensä, kirja sisältää myös Vanhan ja Uuden testamentin aikajanakaaviot ja yhteenvedon testamenttien välisen ajan tapahtumista. Kirja on hyödyllinen sekä yleisenä katsauksena Raamattuun että perusteellisemman Raamattuun paneutumisen ja raamatunopetuksen työvälineenä. Se auttaa lukijaa kasvattamaan omaa ymmärrystään Raamatusta ja kykyään soveltaa Raamatun opetuksia arkielämään.

Tämä selkeästi kirjoitettu opas kristinuskon kahteenkymmeneen perustavaan opinkohtaan on tiivistelmä Wayne A. Grudemin palkitusta systemaattista teologiaa käsittelevästä kirjasta, jota monet pastorit ja opettajat eri puolilla maailmaa pitävät suuressa arvossa. Wayne A. Grudem ja hänen poikansa Elliot Grudem ovat koonneet kristillisen teologian keskeiset kohdat kenelle tahansa sopiviksi ja tekevät sen sekä selkeästi että käytäntöön soveltuvalla tavalla. Tämän kirjan myötä ymmärryksesi Raamatusta, Jumalan ominaispiirteistä, siitä mitä tarkoittaa, että olemme luodut Jumalan kuviksi, mitä Jumala on tehnyt meidän edestämme Kristuksessa, seurakunnan tarkoituksesta ja paljosta muusta, tulee kasvamaan. Jokainen luku sisältää kysymyksiä henkilökohtaisesti puntaroitavaksi tai ryhmäkeskustelun aiheiksi.

The whole world has a stake in the war against poverty and leaders across the globe are looking for a permanent solution. That’s why economist Barry Asmus and theologian Wayne Grudem have teamed up to outline a robust proposal for fighting poverty on a national level. These two experts believe the solution lies in a comprehensive development plan that integrates the principles of a free market system with the Bible’s teachings on social ethics. Speaking to the importance of personal freedom, the rule of law, private property, moral virtue, and education, this book offers a clear path for promoting economic prosperity and safeguarding a country’s long-term stability—a sustainable solution for a world looking for the way forward.

What does the Bible really teach about the roles of men and women? Bible scholar Wayne Grudem carefully draws on 27 years of biblical research as he responds to 118 arguments often levied against traditional gender roles. Grudem counters egalitarian and feminist critiques with clarity, compassion, and precision, showing God’s equal value for men and women while celebrating the beauty in their differences.