This important new work explores in depth the relationship between the mission of Jesus and of the disciples as presented in the Gospel of John, and explores the implications of these findings for the contemporary church. Based on a comprehensive semantic field of study that integrates biblical studies, theology, and missiology, this volume represents the first time such an approach has been used for the study of mission in John. Andreas K stenberger begins by surveying the state of research on mission in the Fourth Gospel, then covers foundational linguistic, definitional, and literary matters. The succeeding two chapters contain the actual study of the missions of Jesus and of the disciples. In discussing the disciples' mission, special attention is given to the question of how later generations of disciples should be related to Jesus' original followers. The volume concludes with a chapter on the implications of K stenberger's findings for the Fourth Gospel's purpose and for the mission of the contemporary church. K stenberger engages recent missiological constructs based on the Fourth Gospel, most notably the so-called "incarnational model" of mission, and concludes that this model is seriously flawed and should be replaced by a "representational model" that views Jesus' followers as his representatives, who do not share in the theologically unique aspects of his incarnation.

The Missions of Jesus and the Disciples according to the Fourth Gospel, with Implications for the Fourth Gospel's

Religion & Spirituality

Köstenberger, Andreas

Christian Books & Bibles

Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source

This seven-session study will help equip students to defend their faith in a world that continues to challenge the existence of God and the validity of His Word.

Truth Matters - Student Book

Josh Chatraw

Bock, Darrell

LifeWay Press

This seven-session study will help equip students to defend their faith in a world that continues to challenge the existence of God and the validity of His Word. Leader kit includes: student book, leader guide, trade book, digital library disc.

Truth Matters - Leader Kit

Being a parent is one of the greatest joys, privileges, and responsibilities with which God has entrusted us. Sadly, we live in a culture that in many ways diminishes the role of a parent and the task of parenting. Often the not–so–subtle message is that a career or some other avenue of self–realization is superior to the so–called dull and dreary drudgery of raising children. Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger dig into their experience of raising their own children, inviting you into the vision they cultivated in their family: raising children as a gift from God, to the glory of God.Their book is split into three sections: – Realistic Parenting – Waking up to the real world of parenting – Relational Parenting – Loving your children – Responsible Parenting – Guiding your children towards responsible adulthood Looking at topics from feeling overwhelmed to fostering your child’s relationship with God, dealing with conflict to equipping them for life, this book is written with warmth and honesty by people who understand. Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger do not call themselves parenting experts, professional speakers, or professional counselors, but a mom and dad, a Christian couple who believe in mentoring and making disciples. They love God and His Word, and what He says about marriage and the family. This book is written from the perspectives of both parents, working together, reflecting the partnership they believe is so vital to parenenting.

Equipping for Life: A Guide for New, Aspiring & Struggling Parents

Köstenberger, Margaret

Christian Focus

The world desperately needs parents who care deeply about parenting, who embrace their God-given role with humility, grace, commitment, a sense of stewardship, love, and a healthy dose of humor. This book takes a practical, biblical-theological approach to what a mom and dad can do together to parent in a realistic, relational and responsible way.

Parenting Essentials: Equipping Your Children for Life

Review\n"In as controversial an area as eschatology, few are likely to agree with every last interpretation by Andreas Köstenberger. But few books even try to say something on every teaching of Jesus about the future, in both the short and long term. Jesus and the Future does, and on the vast majority of texts it does so most persuasively. Written in a very straightforward and accessible style, this book is a must read by any who remain puzzled about this perennially intriguing topic."\n"In as controversial an area as eschatology, few are likely to agree with every last interpretation by Andreas Köstenberger. But few books even try to say something on every teaching of Jesus about the future, in both the short and long term. Jesus and the Future does, and on the vast majority of texts it does so most persuasively. Written in a very straightforward and accessible style, this book is a must read by any who remain puzzled about this perennially intriguing topic." -- Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary\n"Köstenberger, Stewart, and Makara have taken up a difficult and disputed subject-Jesus and the future-and shed light on many texts that are difficult and confusing for readers today. The book is marvelously clear and has a number of pertinent applications as well. The exposition of the Olivet discourse is particularly helpful." -- Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\n"Unfortunately, apocalyptic prophecy, which is some of the most complex literature in the Bible, sometimes has gotten high-jacked by those who do not really understand what kind of literature it is, and what information it is trying to convey. In Jesus and the Future,we have a sane and sober look at the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13 and par. as well as other relevant material to get a grasp on what Jesus said about the near and more distant future, about the events of 70 AD and about the return of the Son of Man. In clear and lucid prose the authors carefully lay out the meaning of the relevant texts showing us that while Jesus provided us with more than enough information to give us 'an assurance of things hoped for and a conviction about things not seen' he did not provide timetables for prognosticators and calculators. God reveals enough of the future to give us hope, but not so much that we do not have to live by faith every day. This book deserves a wide readership." -- Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; Emeritus Doctoral Faculty, St. Andrews University, Scotland\n"What did Jesus think about the future? Well, in this book Andreas J. Köstenberger, Alexander E. Stewart, and Apollo Makara set out and lucidly explain what Jesus taught about the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of the church, his second coming in glory, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment. A cogent and easy-to-read account of what Jesus taught about the end times." -- Michael F. Bird, Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia\n"Jesus and the Future is much-needed book on a topic that has been misrepresented and misunderstood like no other. Readers are treated to careful, competent interpretation of all the relevant passages of Scripture. The authors let Jesus and the biblical writers say what they want to say, not what many moderns want to hear. Jesus and the Future will go a long way in explaining an important doctrine at a level non-experts can access easily and yet experts will also find very helpful." -- Craig A. Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins, Houston Baptist University\n"In this age when end-times issues are so popular and the debates are so divisive, a balanced and definitive work on Jesus' teaching on the issue is desperately needed. This work is very helpful and quite readable. I thoroughly enjoyed the coverage of the

Jesus and the Future: Understanding What He Taught about the End Times

Stewart, Alexander

Makara, Apollo

Lexham Press

SalvationtotheEndsoftheEarth

Jesus was a prophet who often spoke about future events. Some readers apply all of Jesus's teaching about the future to the distant future: his return, the future resurrection, and final judgment. Other readers contend that virtually everything Jesus taught about the future was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The authors conclude that the truth lies somewhere in the middle. As a prophet, Jesus spoke both about the near future events of AD 70 and the distant future events surrounding his second coming. The challenge lies in determining when he was speaking about near instead of distant future events. In Jesus and the Future, the authors examine everything Jesus said about future events as recorded in the four canonical Gospels. This includes the famous Olivet Discourse along with many other parables and sayings. The authors situate Jesus's teaching in its original literary and 1st century Jewish and Greco-Roman context. 
Jesus and the Future is designed to discuss Jesus' teaching about the end times in a way that is accessible, biblical-theological, exegetical, and devotional and spiritually-nurturing. Written with a scholar's mind but a pastor's heart, the book is geared to a popular audience interested in making sense of end-time phenomena and conflicting teachings on the end times.

Weaver Book Company

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The Missions of Jesus and the Disciples according to the Fourth Gospel, with Implications for the Fourth Gospel's

Truth Matters - Student Book

Truth Matters - Leader Kit

Equipping for Life: A Guide for New, Aspiring & Struggling Parents

Parenting Essentials: Equipping Your Children for Life

Jesus and the Future: Understanding What He Taught about the End Times

SalvationtotheEndsoftheEarth

Jesus and the Future: Understanding What He Taught about the End Times