{"title":"Christopher J. H. Wright","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristopher J. H. Wright offers thoughtful and profound insights into biblical texts, exploring themes of faith, mission, and divine purpose. His works engage deeply with scripture, inviting readers to consider the message of God in both the Old and New Testaments through careful study and reflective interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a rich dialogue on spirituality and theology, where challenging questions are met with clarity and reverence. His books illuminate how ancient texts speak into contemporary faith, encouraging both understanding and devotion within the broader journey of Christian spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mission-of-god-by-christopher-j-h-wright-9781789754117","title":"The Mission of God","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngage with the latest scholarship on the biblical theology of mission and missional hermeneutics with Christopher J. H. Wright's classic text - now fully revised and updated!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost Christians would agree that the Bible provides a basis for mission. However, Christopher Wright boldly maintains that there is a missional basis for the Bible itself. The entire Bible is generated by, and is all about, God's mission. In order to understand the Scriptures, we need a missional hermeneutic - an interpretive perspective in sync with the beating heart of its great mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWright provides a fresh hermeneutical perspective on Scripture through an understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho God is\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat he has called his people to be and do\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow the nations fit into God's mission\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis exploration, rooted in careful biblical study, demonstrates the core of the Bible's grand narrative: the mission of God. The authority for our mission flows from the Bible because the Bible reveals the realities on which our mission is based and thereby authorises us to act accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGod's mission is to renew the world, and God's people are called to play a part. Whether you're a pastor, scholar, or student, \u003cem\u003eThe Mission of God\u003c\/em\u003e will enhance your understanding of how the Bible shapes the story and purpose of God's people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559043416300,"sku":"9781789754117","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789754117-the-mission-of-god.jpg?v=1776928187"},{"product_id":"the-god-i-dont-understand-by-christopher-j-h-wright-9780310530701","title":"The God I Don't Understand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMany Christians believe that they have to understand everything about their faith for that faith to be genuine. This isn't true.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many things we don't understand about God, His Word, and His works. This is actually one of the greatest things about the Christian faith: there are areas of mystery that lie beyond the keenest scholarship or even the most profound spiritual exercises. Sadly, for many people, these problems raise so many questions and uncertainties that faith itself becomes a struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut questions, and even doubts, are part of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Wright encourages us to face the limitations of our understanding and to acknowledge the pain and grief they can often cause. 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