Picturing the Gospel :

Livingstone, Neil, 1962-

Picturing the Gospel : tapping the power of the Bible's imagery / Neil Livingstone; foreward by Brian McLaren. - Downers Grove, IL : InterVarsity Press, c2007. - 181 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-181).

Foreword by Brian McLaren -- Enter the gallery -- Part I: Images of new life -- Life : born from above -- Adoption : chosen in love -- Kingdom : a good world order -- Part II: Images of mercy and restoration -- Justification : being right with God -- Forgiveness : picking up the bill -- Atonement : taking away our shame -- Part III: Images of deliverance -- Salvation : the mighty hand of God -- Ransom and redemption : love pays -- Freedom : free for life -- Epilogue: apples of gold in settings of silver.

9780830833702 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0830833706 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2006038975


Jesus Christ--Person and offices.


Bible.--N.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS 2361.3 / .L58 2007

225.6/4