Vital New Testament Issues: Examining New Testament Passages and Problems
Overview
The tough texts and difficult issues of New Testament studies requires skillful analysis and balanced reflection, both of which can be found in Vital New Testament Issues: Examining New Testament Passages and Problems. The writings of some of the great evangelical minds are to be found herein, and the material presented is immensely useful to pastors, church leaders and laypeople alike.
Here are some of the chapters included:
- "The End of the Law" by Charles C. Ryrie
- "Tongues and the mystery Religions of Corinth" by H. Wayne House
- "Do the Synoptics Depend on Each Other?" by Charles H. Dyer
Top Highlights
“Thus the evidence of the New Testament leads to the conclusion that the Law—all of it, including the Ten Commandments—has been done away.” (Page 83)
“In 2 Corinthians 3:18 Paul spoke of a present spiritual transformation of believers into the image of Christ through the work of the Spirit. This present transformation into the image of Christ is based on having the mind of Christ (Phil. 2:5–8) and is experienced in sharing the suffering of Christ in this life (3:10). Clearly both aspects of the believer’s transformation into the image of Christ are included in the eschatological likeness to Christ portrayed in 1 John 3:2–3.” (Page 76)
“The first major theory to gain some measure of acceptance is the oral tradition theory. Iverach detailed the essence of this view. ‘It assumes that each of the evangelists wrote independently of the others, and derived the substance of his writing, not from written sources, but from oral narratives of sayings and doings of Jesus, which, through dint of repetition, had assumed a relatively fixed form.’” (Page 14)
“With the ecstacism of Dionysianism and the emphasis on tongues-speaking and oracles in the religion of Apollo, it is not surprising that some of the Corinthians carried these pagan ideas in the church at Corinth, especially the practice of glossolalia for which both of these religions are known (though the Dionysian cult did not include interpretation of the glossolalia as did that of Apollo).” (Page 136)
“What is the literary relationship between the Synoptic Gospels? How does one explain the many similarities of content and wording within the Gospel accounts while at the same time accounting for the numerous differences between the individual records?” (Page 11)
Product Details
- Title: Vital New Testament Issues: Examining New Testament Passages and Problems
- Author: Roy B. Zuck
- Publisher: Kregel
- Publication Date: 1996
- Pages: 288
Roy Zuck (1932–2013) always had a passion for solid, Bible-based publications in the realm of Christian youth ministry education. Zuck attended Biola University and served there as president of the student council. Zuck also attended Dallas Theological Seminary.
Zuck spent 14 years in the publishing business and then, in 1973, returned to Dallas Theological Seminary where he taught for more than 23 years. He served as assistant academic dean, associate professor of Bible exposition, academic dean, department chairman, and senior professor of Bible Exposition.
Zuck authored and wrote over 100 books including more than 70 books on Christian education and Bible exposition. His publications include editing Bibliotheca Sacra, Roy Zuck Vital Issues Series, and Biblical Counseling for Today.
