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by Tony Evans (Author)
"For many people, the word theology suggests seminary-educated scholars who sit in ivory towers, isolated from the real world, studying the Bible. Such study is often viewed as esoteric and unrelated to the world where men and women live, work, play, raise families, and struggle with the realities of day-to-day life.
Nothing could be further from the truth." -- Tony Evans
What we think about God, also known as theology, influences what we believe, do, and say. Whether true or false, theology makes a big difference in real life.
Tony Evans wants you to know the truth about God, so Theology You Can Count On communicates truths about God in language you can understand. He walks through what the Bible teaches, topic by topic, truth by truth. The great thing is, these truths aren't reserved for people with PhDs. They're for real life. They're for you.
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You don't need to be a scholar to understand theology
"The Bible is written to real people facing real problems," says Tony Evans. "That's why Theology You Can Count On offers theology in bite-size nuggets: short chapters with illustrations that make theology easier to understand.
Because he wants readers to apply God's Word to their lives, Dr. Evans moves beyond explaining what theology means to showing what theology does in the lives of those who embrace the teachings of Scripture--giving release from the past, power in the present, and hope for the future.
Dr. Evans tackles some of the tough questions:
-Why does a holy and powerful God allow evil?
-If God is sovereign and has already determined everything that will happen according to what pleases Him, then why do we need to choose?
-If Satan is real, how do I fight against him?
His answers offer reasons, yet he acknowledges the whole counsel of God is not ours to know. Along the way, he wields story, humor, and metaphor to help us understand better the nature and plans of God and His Son, Jesus, as well as the roles of the Bible, the Holy Spirit, the church, and prophecy in declaring truth to the world in the twenty-first century.
Each chapter ends with personal application as well as group questions that help you explore the subjects deeper and unlock related Scripture. The book is ideal for private or small-group study.
Dr. Evans applies theology to daily life in this volume based on eight classic books from his Understanding God series. "The study of God is the most meaningful pursuit in life," he says. Begin your pursuit today.
Author Biography
DR. TONY EVANS is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, and former chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. He is the first African American to earn a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and the first to publish a study Bible and whole-Bible commentary. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on over 2,000 US radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries.
For more information, visit: www.TonyEvans.org.
