15 New Testament Words of Life: A New Testament Theology for Real Life
By Nijay K. Gupta and Paula Gooder
()
About this ebook
In 15 New Testament Words of Life, biblical scholar Nijay Gupta explores some of the most important New Testament words:
- Righteousness
- Gospel
- Forgiveness
- Life
- Cross
- Faith
- Grace
- Fellowship
- Hope
- Salvation
- Peace
- Religion
- Holiness
- Love
- Witness
These are familiar terms in the Christian vocabulary, but many don’t know the original background and theological importance of these words, and how they can be life-giving for Christian faith and life today. To access the deep meaning of these words in the theological vocabulary of the New Testament writers, Gupta discusses each word within a key text and interprets it in three contexts:
- Canonical—how the New Testament is grounded in the Old
- Literary—the meaning developed within the key text
- Historical—the Jewish and Greco-Roman world of the first century
For those first hearers of the gospel who chose to follow Jesus, these words were the words of life, and they can be once again for Jesus-followers in the modern world. With Gupta’s skilled guidance, readers will find their engagement with the New Testament revitalized as they begin to understand how these inspiring ancient words can still be captivating, thought-provoking, and worldview-shaping words for real life today.
While the New Testament is full of depth and complexity, its most important ideas have a profound simplicity to them. In this collection of word studies, Nijay Gupta explores foundational themes in New Testament theology, but in a very accessible way. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of some of the most essential concepts in Christian belief, this book is for you!
—TIM MACKIE, cofounder of the Bible Project
"Not only does Nijay Gupta define important New Testament terms and illustrate their significance for today, he also models a strategy for how a Bible reader might approach the exploration of biblical ideas. 15 New Testament Words of Life is an introduction to New Testament theology that invites readers to study the Bible by investigating key concepts that frequently appear in books, sermons, and even casual conversations. Gupta’s scholarship and cultural awareness combine to make the work a necessary resource for preachers, teachers, and all other curious Bible readers. I am eager for my students to read it."
—DENNIS R. EDWARDS, Associate professor of New Testament, North Park Theological Seminary
"Nijay Gupta has provided the church and its pastors with a remarkable resource. Wearing his deep learning lightly, he winsomely portrays how the New Testament writers draw on the Old Testament to theologize in ways that are immensely hopeful and intensely practical. A book like this is just what the church needs today—a rich biblical theology that speaks words of life to the lives of the people of God in our increasingly fraught and complex world."
—DERWIN L. GRAY, Cofounder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of How to Heal Our Racial Divide
"Do you suspect there's more to the Christian faith than what you’re hearing? Dr. Gupta brings the best of biblical scholarship to the pews, where standard Christian ways of talking about things have grown stale. By highlighting these fifteen key words, he opens a whole new world of understanding that will reinvigorate Christian practice. If you are hungry to move beyond clichés, this book is your invitation to a nourishing feast."
—CARMEN JOY IMES, Associate professor of Old Testament, Biola University, author of Bearing God’s Name
Nijay K. Gupta
Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is the author of several academic books including 1-2 Thessalonians (ZCINT), Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life and has published commentaries on Colossians, Philippians, and Galatians. He is co-editor of The State of New Testament Studies and the second edition of Dictionary of Paul and His Letters.
Read more from Nijay K. Gupta
A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies: Understanding Key Debates Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Reading Philippians: A Theological Introduction Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPrepare, Succeed, Advance, Second Edition: A Guidebook for Getting a PhD in Biblical Studies and Beyond Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Writer: A Guide to Research, Writing, and Publishing in Biblical Studies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/51–2 Thessalonians Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCruciformity: Paul's Narrative Spirituality of the Cross, 20th Anniversary Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Paul and the Language of Faith Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related to 15 New Testament Words of Life
Related ebooks
The Beginning of the Story: Understanding the Old Testament in the Story of Scripture Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPracticing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5James and Galatians Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Fellowship of Differents: Showing the World God's Design for Life Together Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Community Called Atonement: Living Theology Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy the Gospel?: Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The New Testament Commentary Guide: A Brief Handbook for Students and Pastors Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Paul and the Language of Faith Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Living the King Jesus Gospel: Discipleship and Ministry Then and Now (A Tribute to Scot McKnight) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFollowing King Jesus: How to Know, Read, Live, and Show the Gospel Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBecoming the Gospel: Paul, Participation, and Mission Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAround the Bible in 80 Days: The Story of God from Creation to New Creation Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One.Life: Jesus Calls, We Follow Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jesus and the Land: The New Testament Challenge to "Holy Land" Theology Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Kingdom Conspiracy: Returning to the Radical Mission of the Local Church Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Christ the Gift and the Giver: Paul’s Portrait of Jesus as the Supreme Royal Benefactor in Romans 5:1–11 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsReading Acts Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Gathered People: Revisioning the Assembly as Transforming Encounter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5MonoThreeism: An Absurdly Arrogant Attempt to Answer All the Problems of the Last 2000 Years in One Night at a Pub Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHonor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5On the Road with Jesus: Teaching and Healing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Power in Weakness: Paul's Transformed Vision for Ministry Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Advent for Everyone: Matthew: A Daily Devotional Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Preaching Romans: Four Perspectives Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMan and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul's Letters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Christianity For You
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Holy Bible (World English Bible, Easy Navigation) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Book of Enoch Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex: Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: Fourth Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind... Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mere Christianity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Screwtape Letters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries Workbook: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Law of Connection: Lesson 10 from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild at Heart Expanded Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Changes That Heal: Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for 15 New Testament Words of Life
0 ratings0 reviews