Böcker av Peter Bloomfield

The book of Judges makes no attempt to be cosmetic. It openly portrays wickedness among the people of God. Since there is essentially one church in all ages, Judges has big implications for us in the 21st century. The numerous offences confronted by the Judges in Israel are in our own family tree. Are we repeating them? With modern examples this book shows why denial is impossible.Although Judges is an old book, thirty centuries removed from us, it speaks powerfully to our generation. We are thrilled as it reveals the amazing grace of God. But that increases our obligation to heed its warnings. It is exactly the message needed by the modern church - compromised and worldly as it often is.Neglecting the lessons of Old Testament history ensures the same mistakes are repeated in our days. The most unpleasant truths are often those most needed. It is vital that we learn from the Judges.Readers will appreciate the writer's fresh and engaging style. With solid Protestant Reformed scholarship he clearly explains and applies the message of Judges. By using the New Testament's covenantal approach rather than a common moralistic grid, he shows how all the Judges provide glimpses of Christ. It is especially evident in relation to Samson.Discussion questions at the end of each chapter will assist Bible study groups to profit further.

The gospel's great issues all mesh together. To be wrong on one issue inevitably means errors in the others, resulting in a false gospel. Although these great issues were clarified in the Protestant Reformation, that is often ignored today. Were the Reformers right about issues like total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the eternal perseverance of believers?Why is 'free will' a myth? Is predestination like fatalism? How should we understand "God is love"? Can we tell everyone 'God loves you'? What about God's wrath? How can he be both love and wrath? What is the "great mystery" of Christ? Did his incarnation mean a loss of some divine attributes? What does "he emptied himself" mean?In a fresh and engaging style, the writer explains these and other gospel issues. This book aims to shed light in our pragmatic age where truth is often 'dumbed down' in the embrace of ecumenism. Dislike for doctrinal precision and confessional integrity is widespread. Any doubts about that are demolished by checking the myriad 'Christian' internet sites promoting a vast array of contradictory gospel views.

The book of Hebrews is all about the total eclipse of Judaism. The ministry of Christ overshadows Judaism, making it obsolete. Christ's revelation surpasses everything given by the Prophets. His wisdom outshines Solomon and his mediation blots out Moses. His one sacrifice succeeds where the rivers of blood shed by Levitical Priests over many centuries completely failed.Hebrews is the most critical covenant book in the Bible, showing the proper connection between the Old and New Testaments, Judaism and Christianity, temple and church, and Law and Gospel.

The Bible has an amazing record of being right about the future. In fact, it has never been wrong, not once, ever.If you've ever wondered what the future holds or what is on the horizon for our planet and for individuals, then this book will help answer your questions. Some of the issues dealt with in this book are: What happens after we die? How will God judge people? What is the future of Israel? Who will be let into heaven? What is the mark of the beast?The biblical books are like navigation charts, marking out points of progress along the way - the landmarks, the safe channels, the reefs where men get shipwrecked. We can know with certainty what to expect just over the horizon. This book will help you to do just that - to know where our eternal destiny lies and what it will be like when we get there. The Bible tells us all we need to know, and we know we can trust it.

There are issues in the Bible which are commonly misunderstood. Some examples are: What is the unforgivable sin? Who is my neighbour? Was Rahab a liar? This book clearly explains the truth and exposes the errors, thus providing a helpful explanation of these matters. The author is totally committed to the rational integrity of Scripture, God's inerrant word. As well as honouring all the grammatical and contextual data, each part of the Bible must be interpreted in harmony with the whole.This book will help and encourage everyone who wants to rightly understand the Bible.

This book is aimed at all Christians wanting to make wise decisions in line with the will of God. It helpfully explains what the will of God is, and it challenges some popular wrong ideas (such as, the "one perfect centre of God's will"). The book also challenges some common thinking about Christian guidance, for example, that God still speaks to us today via dreams, prophets, feelings, and happenings. The Bible provides all the guidance we need, but it has to be interpreted properly. The roles of prayer, reason and faith are carefully explained. This book brings great relief to those burdened with subjective forms of guidance so common today.