19 Books like Surprised by Hope Bible Study Participant's Guide

Simply Jesus

by N.T. Wright • 2020

Jesus announced a kingdom that was already arriving, and acted as if he was its king.

4.13

6k+

📜 Historical Jesus 👑 Kingdom Theology 📖 New Testament Studies ⛪ Early Church ✨ Resurrection

Simply Jesus 97%

Jesus announced a kingdom that was already arriving, and acted as if he was its king.

by N.T. Wright 2020

4.13

6k+ ratings

📜 Historical Jesus 👑 Kingdom Theology 📖 New Testament Studies ⛪ Early Church ✨ Resurrection

Surprised by Hope

by N.T. Wright • 2007

Christian hope isn't leaving Earth for heaven. It's Earth remade, and it begins now.

4.31

16k+

🔮 Christian Eschatology 🧬 Bodily Resurrection 🌍 Cosmic Renewal ✡️ Jewish Roots 🗺️ Theology Of Mission

Surprised by Hope 97%

Christian hope isn't leaving Earth for heaven. It's Earth remade, and it begins now.

by N.T. Wright 2007

4.31

16k+ ratings

🔮 Christian Eschatology 🧬 Bodily Resurrection 🌍 Cosmic Renewal ✡️ Jewish Roots 🗺️ Theology Of Mission

The Incomparable Christ

by John R.W. Stott • 2001

The church painted Jesus as monk or liberator, but the original witness outshines them all.

4.22

279

✝️ Christology 📖 New Testament Theology ⛪ Church History 🕊️ Life Of Jesus 🩸 Atonement Theology

The Incomparable Christ 96%

The church painted Jesus as monk or liberator, but the original witness outshines them all.

by John R.W. Stott 2001

4.22

279 ratings

✝️ Christology 📖 New Testament Theology ⛪ Church History 🕊️ Life Of Jesus 🩸 Atonement Theology

Simply Christian

by N.T. Wright • 2006

Our hunger for justice and beauty points to a rescue mission: the Christian story told freshly.

4.05

11k+

🔍 Christian Apologetics 👑 Kingdom Theology 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Anglican Theology 📖 Biblical Theology 🧠 Reason And Faith

Simply Christian 96%

Our hunger for justice and beauty points to a rescue mission: the Christian story told freshly.

by N.T. Wright 2006

4.05

11k+ ratings

🔍 Christian Apologetics 👑 Kingdom Theology 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Anglican Theology 📖 Biblical Theology 🧠 Reason And Faith

Baptism

by Peter J. Leithart • 2021

Water that remakes you: how flood, sea, and ritual prove baptism is no mere symbol.

4.22

209

💧 Sacramental Theology 🤝 Covenant Theology 🔗 Biblical Typology 📖 Biblical Theology 🌱 New Creation

Baptism 95%

Water that remakes you: how flood, sea, and ritual prove baptism is no mere symbol.

by Peter J. Leithart 2021

4.22

209 ratings

💧 Sacramental Theology 🤝 Covenant Theology 🔗 Biblical Typology 📖 Biblical Theology 🌱 New Creation

Following Jesus

by N.T. Wright • 1994

Many follow a sanitized, comfortable Jesus. The real one calls you to the cross.

4.26

1k+

🙏 Discipleship 📖 Biblical Theology ✝️ Christology 🩸 Atonement 👑 Kingdom Of God

Following Jesus 95%

Many follow a sanitized, comfortable Jesus. The real one calls you to the cross.

by N.T. Wright 1994

4.26

1k+ ratings

🙏 Discipleship 📖 Biblical Theology ✝️ Christology 🩸 Atonement 👑 Kingdom Of God

Paul

by N.T. Wright • 2018

Paul didn't switch religions. He saw a crucified Jew running the universe.

4.34

7k+

📖 New Testament Studies ✝️ Pauline Theology 🔄 New Perspective On Paul 🏛️ Early Christianity 🕎 Jewish Context

Paul 95%

Paul didn't switch religions. He saw a crucified Jew running the universe.

by N.T. Wright 2018

4.34

7k+ ratings

📖 New Testament Studies ✝️ Pauline Theology 🔄 New Perspective On Paul 🏛️ Early Christianity 🕎 Jewish Context

What Does God Want?

by Michael S. Heiser • 2018

From Eden to Revelation, one goal explains every twist: God's plan to adopt a human family.

4.65

883

🏛️ Biblical Theology 👁️ Supernatural Worldview 📜 Salvation History 🪞 Image Bearing ✝️ Gospel Centered

What Does God Want? 95%

From Eden to Revelation, one goal explains every twist: God's plan to adopt a human family.

by Michael S. Heiser 2018

4.65

883 ratings

🏛️ Biblical Theology 👁️ Supernatural Worldview 📜 Salvation History 🪞 Image Bearing ✝️ Gospel Centered

Christian Beliefs

by Wayne Grudem • 2005

Twenty essentials of Christian belief, from scripture and the Trinity to the new creation.

4.25

3k+

📚 Systematic Theology 🛐 Reformed Theology 📖 Doctrinal Primer 📜 Biblical Authority 🙏 Salvation By Faith

Christian Beliefs 94%

Twenty essentials of Christian belief, from scripture and the Trinity to the new creation.

by Wayne Grudem 2005

4.25

3k+ ratings

📚 Systematic Theology 🛐 Reformed Theology 📖 Doctrinal Primer 📜 Biblical Authority 🙏 Salvation By Faith

The Mission of God

by Christopher J.H. Wright • 2006

Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.

4.37

1k+

🧱 Biblical Theology 📖 Salvation History 📜 Covenant Theology 🗺️ Missiology 🪵 Idolatry Critique

The Mission of God 94%

Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.

by Christopher J.H. Wright 2006

4.37

1k+ ratings

🧱 Biblical Theology 📖 Salvation History 📜 Covenant Theology 🗺️ Missiology 🪵 Idolatry Critique

Twelve Ordinary Men

by John F. MacArthur Jr. • 2002

Jesus chose twelve ordinary, flawed men. What he saw in them, and why it matters.

4.24

8k+

📖 Biblical Biography 🛤️ Discipleship 👐 Servant Leadership 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Everyday Faith

Twelve Ordinary Men 94%

Jesus chose twelve ordinary, flawed men. What he saw in them, and why it matters.

by John F. MacArthur Jr. 2002

4.24

8k+ ratings

📖 Biblical Biography 🛤️ Discipleship 👐 Servant Leadership 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Everyday Faith

Exodus Old and New

by L. Michael Morales • 2020

Exile. Lamb. Sea crossing. Resurrection. The one pattern that runs from Eden to the new creation.

4.65

459

🏛️ Biblical Theology 📜 Covenant Theology 🔗 Typology ✝️ Atonement 🌱 New Creation

Exodus Old and New 94%

Exile. Lamb. Sea crossing. Resurrection. The one pattern that runs from Eden to the new creation.

by L. Michael Morales 2020

4.65

459 ratings

🏛️ Biblical Theology 📜 Covenant Theology 🔗 Typology ✝️ Atonement 🌱 New Creation

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit

by Christopher J.H. Wright • 2017

Nine qualities, one fruit: the character the Spirit grows when you let go of the checklist.

4.18

663

🌱 Spiritual Formation 🕊️ Christian Virtues 🔥 Holy Spirit ✨ Gospel Transformation 📜 Pauline Theology

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit Summary

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit 94%

Nine qualities, one fruit: the character the Spirit grows when you let go of the checklist.

by Christopher J.H. Wright 2017

4.18

663 ratings

🌱 Spiritual Formation 🕊️ Christian Virtues 🔥 Holy Spirit ✨ Gospel Transformation 📜 Pauline Theology

Multiply

by Francis Chan • 2012

Every believer is called to make disciples. A biblical blueprint for answering that call yourself.

4.05

6k+

✝️ Discipleship ⛪ Church Community 📚 Biblical Theology 🌍 Great Commission 🔍 Biblical Interpretation

Multiply 94%

Every believer is called to make disciples. A biblical blueprint for answering that call yourself.

by Francis Chan 2012

4.05

6k+ ratings

✝️ Discipleship ⛪ Church Community 📚 Biblical Theology 🌍 Great Commission 🔍 Biblical Interpretation

Do You Believe?

by Paul David Tripp • 2021

Theology is meant for Tuesday. Twelve doctrines that leave the sanctuary and enter your actual life.

4.56

682

🛠️ Practical Theology 📜 Reformed Theology 🌍 Biblical Worldview ✝️ Gospel-Centered Living 🌱 Spiritual Formation

Do You Believe? 94%

Theology is meant for Tuesday. Twelve doctrines that leave the sanctuary and enter your actual life.

by Paul David Tripp 2021

4.56

682 ratings

🛠️ Practical Theology 📜 Reformed Theology 🌍 Biblical Worldview ✝️ Gospel-Centered Living 🌱 Spiritual Formation

How God Became Jesus

by Michael F. Bird • 2014

Twenty years after the crucifixion, Paul already calls Jesus divine. So much for gradual evolution.

3.82

357

🕊️ Christology 📜 New Testament Studies ⛪ Early High Christology ✝️ Historical Jesus 🪦 Resurrection Evidence

How God Became Jesus 94%

Twenty years after the crucifixion, Paul already calls Jesus divine. So much for gradual evolution.

by Michael F. Bird 2014

3.82

357 ratings

🕊️ Christology 📜 New Testament Studies ⛪ Early High Christology ✝️ Historical Jesus 🪦 Resurrection Evidence

The Liturgy of Politics

by Kaitlyn Schiess • 2020

Your political identity is formed more by Sunday worship than by the policies you debate.

4.27

1k+

🗳️ Political Theology 🛐 Spiritual Formation 🍞 Liturgical Formation 🚨 Political Idolatry 🏛️ Countercultural Church

The Liturgy of Politics 94%

Your political identity is formed more by Sunday worship than by the policies you debate.

by Kaitlyn Schiess 2020

4.27

1k+ ratings

🗳️ Political Theology 🛐 Spiritual Formation 🍞 Liturgical Formation 🚨 Political Idolatry 🏛️ Countercultural Church

What Are Biblical Values?

by John J. Collins • 2019

The Bible never condemns slavery. Its values contradict. A scholar examines what it actually says.

4.07

153

📖 Biblical Studies ✝️ Christian Ethics 🔍 Historical Criticism 📝 Biblical Interpretation ⚖️ Biblical Authority

What Are Biblical Values? 94%

The Bible never condemns slavery. Its values contradict. A scholar examines what it actually says.

by John J. Collins 2019

4.07

153 ratings

📖 Biblical Studies ✝️ Christian Ethics 🔍 Historical Criticism 📝 Biblical Interpretation ⚖️ Biblical Authority

Biblical Critical Theory

by Christopher Watkin • 2022

The Bible's story fits neither left nor right. It rewrites modern debates from the ground up.

4.52

1k+

📖 Biblical Theology 🔍 Cultural Critique 🏛️ Political Theology 🌐 Faith And Culture 📢 Prophetic Witness

Biblical Critical Theory 94%

The Bible's story fits neither left nor right. It rewrites modern debates from the ground up.

by Christopher Watkin 2022

4.52

1k+ ratings

📖 Biblical Theology 🔍 Cultural Critique 🏛️ Political Theology 🌐 Faith And Culture 📢 Prophetic Witness

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