Between Two Truths: Living with Biblical Tensions

by Klyne Snodgrass

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2004

Overview

Do you find yourself always struggling with two sides of an issue? Do some of the key truths of Christianity seem mutually exclusive? Don’t be surprised! All of life—including Christian life—is lived between truths, none of which may be relinquished. Both the Bible and theology acknowledge that life is filled with tensions that do not permit easy answers. In Between Two Truths, theologian Klyne Snodgrass presents a readable biblical approach to understanding such tensions. He argues, in fact, that they are a wellspring of peace and creativity for anyone dedicated to walking in the footsteps of Jesus. This book addresses the tensions all Christians face, dealing with all the peaceful and creative tensions that are part of the fabric of Christian faith. This book does not give simplistic answers to difficult questions; rather, it invites the reader to celebrate the rich and vibrant tensions of God’s eternal truth.

Key Features

• Explores the tensions of everyday choices
• Examines themes of security, liberty, gift, task, death, and resurrection
• Provides insight for how best to handle life’s tensions

Contents

• Living with Tension
• A Framework for Tension
• Saint and Sinner
• Pride and Humility
• Strength and Weakness
• Authority and Submission
• Faith and Works
• Grace and Law
• Freedom and Responsibility
• Is God Active or Passive?
• In the World But Not of It
• Handling Tension

Product Details

• Title: Between Two Truths: Living with Biblical Tensions
• Author: Klyne Snodgrass
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2004
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 191
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian life › Biblical teaching
• ISBNs: 9781592449149, 159244914, 159244914X
• Resource ID: LLS:TWTRTHSBBLTNSNS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-25T16:43:08Z

About Klyne Snodgrass

Klyne Ryland Snodgrass (born 28 December 1944) is an American theologian, author and professor of New Testament Studies at the North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. His publication Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus garnered a 2009 Christianity Today Book Award.

Sample Pages from Between Two Truths: Living with Biblical Tensions