Vital New Testament Issues

Book excerpt: Vital New Testament Issues Vital . . . pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance. New Testament . . . the covenant of God with man embodied in the coming of Christ, his teachings, and that of his followers as set forth in the Bible. Issues . . . a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance. A dicitionary can define the terms, but tackling the tough texts and difficult issues of Old Testament studies requires skillful study and balanced reflection upon the whole of Scripture. Vital New Testament Issues: Examining New Testament Passages and Problems draws upon the insights and study of numerous evangelical scholars and writers to address crucial interpretative questions. Some of the chapters included are 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 Christian readers, church leaders, and pastors will appreciate the helpful scholarship of Vital New Testament Issues.