Think Biblically: Recovering a Christian Worldview, 2nd Edition (MacArthur and Abner)

Description

What we think shapes who we are. That’s why the Bible tells us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2a). In a time of differing voices competing for our allegiance, we must learn to “think biblically” so we can distinguish good from evil.

In this collection of essays, John MacArthur and other teachers from the Master’s College confront the false worldviews that dominate our postmodern world. The authors provide models for cultivating a biblical mindset on worship, psychology, gender, science, education, history, government, economics, and literature. This second edition includes new chapters on hermeneutics, mental illness, complementarianism, and Christian liberal arts. Written for students as well as teachers and pastors, Think Biblically helps us navigate today’s culture with our thoughts and lives centered on Christ.

• Biblical and Practical: Edited by John MacArthur and Abner Chou, these theologically profound essays guide readers to discern God’s will and obey his word
• Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of issues, including psychology, gender, science, education, and economics
• Accessible: A great resource for high school and college students, as well as laypeople, pastors, and counselors

Content

Preface
Introduction

Part 1: The Biblical Foundation
Chapter 1: Embracing the Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture
John MacArthur
Chapter 2: Thinking Biblically about Hermeneutics
Abner Chou
Chapter 3: Cultivating a Biblical Mindset
Richard L. Mayhue
Chapter 4: Comprehending Creation
John MacArthur
Chapter 5: Coming to Grips with Sin
John MacArthur
Chapter 6: Having an Eternally Right Relationship with God
John MacArthur
Chapter 7: Viewing the Nations from God’s Perspective
Mark A. Tatlock

Part 2: The Biblical Formulation
Chapter 8: Understanding Our Postmodern Word
Brian K. Morley
Chapter 9: Profiling Christian Masculinity
Stuart W. Scott
Chapter 10: Profiling Christian Femininity
Patricia Ennis
Chapter 11: The Beauty of Complementarianism
Shelbi L. Cullen
Chapter 12: Enjoy Spiritual Worship and Music
Paul T. Plew
Chapter 13: Why Biblical Counseling and Not Psychology?
John D. Street
Chapter 14: Biblical Clarity on Mental Illness
Ernie Baker and Greg E. Gifford
Chapter 15: Why a Scriptural View of Science?
Taylor B. Jones
Chapter 16: Defending a Biblical View of Science and Origins
Matthew A. McLain
Chapter 17: Seeing Mathematics Clearly through the Lens of Scripture
Tai-Danae Bradley
Chapter 18: Why Christian Education and Not Secular Indoctrination?
John A. Hughes
Chapter 19: Thinking Biblically about Christian Liberal Arts
Abner Chou
Chapter 20: Reflecting Honestly on History
Clyde P. Greer Jr.
Chapter 21: Developing a Biblical View of Church and State John P. Stead Chapter 22: Proposing a Biblical Approach to Economics
R. W. Mackey II
Chapter 23: Glorifying God in Literary and Artistic Culture
Grant Horner

Contributors
General Index
Scripture Index

Endorsements

“Ours is an age of apostasy. The doctrine of biblical authority and the implications of that divine revelation for all of life have always been under attack from the world, the flesh, and the devil, but that attack has increasingly come from evangelical Christianity through gradual compromises on the biblical teachings on sin, gender, sexuality, race, psychology, science, origins, history, church-state relations, economics, art, biblical interpretation, and, above all, the gospel itself. This book by John MacArthur and other teachers at the Master’s University is a refreshing corrective—a smorgasbord of practical, biblical instruction that is both faithful and relevant to our historical moment. Most important, the authors call the church back to the authority and sufficiency of God’s word and explain how that word transforms life in the family, the church, and the world.”
—Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“It is good to see another edition of Think Biblically, with chapters written by the faculty of the Master’s University and several by John MacArthur. As the title suggests, the book challenges us to think biblically about all sorts of things, including (fascinatingly for me, as a former math major) mathematics. Principally, however, it is a book that challenges us to take the Bible seriously as the inerrant word of God. A perfect gift for college students.”
—Derek W.H. Thomas, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

About the Authors

John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He is known around the world for his verse-by-verse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio program, Grace to You. He has also written or edited nearly four hundred books and study guides. MacArthur is chancellor emeritus of the Master’s Seminary and Master’s University. He and his wife, Patricia, live in Southern California and have four grown children.

Abner Chou (ThD, The Master’s Seminary) is president and John F. MacArthur endowed fellow at the Master’s University. He has taught classes in Bible and theology and is a plenary speaker and guest lecturer. He and his wife, Johanna, have four children.