{"title":"Books by Michael Horton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780801072215","title":"Christless Christianity","description":"Is it possible that we have left Christ out of Christianity? Is the faith and practice of American Christians today more American than Christian? These are the provocative questions Michael Horton addresses in this well-received, insightful book. He argues that while we invoke the name of Christ, too often Christ and the Christ-centered gospel are pushed aside. The result is a message and a faith that are, in Horton's words, \"trivial, sentimental, affirming, and irrelevant.\" This alternative \"gospel\" is a message of moralism, personal comfort, self-help, self-improvement, and individualistic religion. It trivializes God, making him a means to our selfish ends. Horton skillfully diagnoses the problem and points to the solution: a return to the unadulterated gospel of salvation. Now available in trade paper.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294900400501,"sku":"9780801072215","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780801072215_d33f9102-4fe2-4240-8d48-e1c4ee6a46e2.jpg?v=1786033012"},{"product_id":"9780310128533","title":"Five Views on the Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Views on the Gospel\u003c\/em\u003e presents five different perspectives on the question \"What is the gospel?\" Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel. Questions contributors address include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the gospel?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the context for understanding the New Testament teaching about the gospel?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the primary biblical texts that you believe express the gospel and how do you understand them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are people called to do with the gospel and what are the benefits promised by the gospel?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can the definition and proclamation of the gospel be contextualized and made relevant today?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat example of an inadequate gospel and a false gospel can you offer?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CounterPoints format provides a unique opportunity for each contributor to set forth their own understanding of the gospel, to interact with competing perspectives, and for the editors to sum up points of agreement and disagreement and a path forward in the debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositions and Contributors include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reformation Gospel (Michael Horton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe King Jesus Gospel (Scot McKnight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wesleyan Gospel (David A. deSilva)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pentecostal Gospel (Julie C. Ma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Liberation Theology Gospel (Shively T. J. Smith)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311688626549,"sku":"9780310128533","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780310128533_180a78c8-fdaf-4191-b565-be608b4d8b98.jpg?v=1786012771"},{"product_id":"introducing-covenant-theology","title":"Introducing Covenant Theology","description":"Since biblical times, history is replete with promises made and promises broken. Pastors and teachers know the power of the covenant, and they know that understanding the concept of covenant is crucial to understanding Scripture. They also know that covenant theology provides the foundation for core Christian beliefs and that covenants in their historical context hold significance even today. But to laypeople and new Christians, the eternal implications of \"cutting\" a covenant with God can be complicated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available in trade paper, \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Covenant Theology \u003c\/i\u003eunwinds the intricacies of covenant theology, making the complex surprisingly simple and accessible to every reader. With keen understanding, careful scholarship, and insight, Michael Horton leads all believers toward a deeper understanding of crucial covenant concepts.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481679995253,"sku":"9780801071959","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780801071959.jpg?v=1786089968"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-michael-horton.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}