Eric J. Bargerhuff is dedicated to writing systematic and practical theology aimed at fostering spiritual growth and reform within the church. His work delves into the compassionate and fatherly love of God, advocating for its embodiment in the church's efforts to restore straying members. Bargerhuff strives to make his theological writings both intellectually rigorous and practically applicable to the life of faith.
Providing fascinating historical and scriptural insights, this guide demystifies more than 40 Bible verses and stories, ranging from strange accounts to hard to accept statements. You will learn the context of each passage and how it applies to us today. In all, this book will help you be more confident about interpreting God's Word accurately.
Are You Sure You Know What Your Favorite Bible Stories Mean? A surprising number of popular Bible stories are commonly misused or misunderstood, even by well-intentioned Christians. In this concise yet thorough book, Eric J. Bargerhuff helps you fully understand the meaning of David and Goliath, Jonah and the Big Fish, the Woman Caught in Adultery, and other well-known Bible stories. Providing fascinating historical and scriptural insights, Bargerhuff helps you sort through modern-day distortions of fourteen well-known Bible stories and grasp their original meaning and purpose for us today.
High-Interest Guide Sure to Spark Curiosity and ConversationA surprising number of well-known Bible verses are commonly misused and misunderstood. Whether intentionally or not, people take important verses out of context, and pastor and Bible scholar Eric J. Bargerhuff has seen the effects: confusion, faulty decisions, sin being dismissed, and more. With a deft touch, he helps readers understand and apply sound principles of interpretation and application of twenty familiar verses. This concise high-interest approach appeals to the curious as well as readers concerned about incorrect theology.
The book emphasizes the importance of church discipline as a biblically mandated practice rooted in God's love for His people. Eric Bargerhuff argues that this often-overlooked aspect of church life, established by Christ in Matthew 18, is crucial for churches dedicated to sharing the Gospel and fostering discipleship. By urging a return to a deeper understanding of the church's nature and purpose, the author highlights how discipline can strengthen the faith community and align it with its divine mission.