The God of promise and the life of faith : understanding the heart of the Bible /

Hafemann, Scott J.

The God of promise and the life of faith : understanding the heart of the Bible / Scott J. Hafemann. - Wheaton, Ill. : Crossway Books, c2001. - 256 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

1. Why do we exist? lessons from the creation of the world -- 2. What does it mean to know God? the covenant God of the Sabbath -- 3. What went wrong and what has God done about it? self-reliance and the call to rest -- 4. Why can we trust God, no matter what happens? the focus and foundation of faith, the glory of God and the life of dependence -- 5. Why does God so long to make things right? "Saved in hope" - living for the future -- 6. Why is there so much pain and evil in the world? suffering and the sovereignty of God -- 7. Why do God's people suffer? the school of affliction -- 8. Why do God's people obey him? holiness and hope -- 9. What difference does Jesus make? faith, freedom, and the freedom to obey -- 10. Conclusion, Who are we? the marks of a Christian.

1581342616 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781581342611 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2001003560


Bible--Theology.
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Bijbel.
Geloofsleven.

BS543 / .H33 2001

230/.041