Equipped for Change: Studies in the Pastoral Epistles - Softcover

James Thompson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0891124780 ISBN 13: 9780891124788

Publisher: Abilene Christian University Press, 1996

Synopsis

CHANGE - this single word conjures up a storm of conflicting emotions, especially in today's church. While it is true that change is ushering in an unprecedented array of challenges and opportunities, it's important to remember that this isn't the first time the Body of Christ has had to find a reliable path through a shifting landscape.

At the end of his life, the apostle Paul knew that change was inevitable. As he contemplated his beloved children in the faith, he considered how to equip them for the time when he could no longer personally assist their journey toward God. In his letters to Timothy and Titus, Paul opens his heart to those who would soon receive the baton of leadership.

In Equipped for Change, James Thompson draws deeply from the lessons offered by Paul to his apprentices. From these pastoral letters he gleans biblical principles by which the church can prepare for the opportunities and guard against the dangers presented by an uncertain future.

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About the Author

Dr. James Thompson is the Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. In addition, he is also a Professor of New Testament and an Editor for the Restoration Quarterly. After earning his B.A. and M.A. at ACU, he went on to earn his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. He has also earned a B.D. from the Union Theological Seminary in New York. Dr. Thompson has been at ACU since 1992 and has served as chair of the Graduate Department of Bible and Ministry since 1997. Prior to his coming to ACU, he served as professor and President of the Austin Graduate School of Theology in Austin, Texas. He is the author of several books, including Our Life Together, The Mark of a Christian, Strategy for Survival, The Church in Exile, and commentaries on 2 Corinthians and Hebrews. He was a translator of the Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament. His research interests include the relationship between biblical interpretation and preaching.

From the Back Cover

Change - this single word conjures up a storm of conflicting emotions, especially in today's church. While it is true that change is ushering in an unprecedented array of challenges and opportunities, it's important to remember that this isn't the first time the Body of Christ has had to find a reliable path through a shifting landscape. At the end of his life, the apostle Paul knew that change was inevitable. As he contemplated his beloved children in the faith, he considered how to equip them for the time when he could no longer personally assist their journey toward God. In his letters to Timothy and Titus, Paul opens his heart to those who would soon receive the baton of leadership. In Equipped for Change, James Thompson draws deeply from the lessons offered by Paul to his apprentices. From these pastoral letters he gleans biblical principles by which the church can prepare for the opportunities and guard against the dangers presented by an uncertain future.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abilene Christian University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891124780
• ISBN 13: 9780891124788
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148