Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by

Description: Living Life Backward by David Gibson Drawing on wisdom from Ecclesiastes, David Gibson persuades us that only with a proper perspective on death can we find satisfaction in life--and see just how great God is. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Drawing on wisdom from Ecclesiastes, David Gibson persuades us that only with a proper perspective on death can we find satisfaction in life-and see just how great God is. Author Biography David Gibson (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. Previously he served as a staff worker for the Religious and Theological Studies Fellowship (part of UCCF) and as an assistant minister at High Church, Hilton, Aberdeen. Gibson is also a widely published author of articles and books such as Rich: The Reality of Encountering Jesus and Reading the Decree: Exegesis, Election and Christology in Calvin and Barth. Promotional "The past two decades have witnessed quite a number of popular expositions of Ecclesiastes-and this one by David Gibson is the best of them. It follows the line of the book in a believable and compelling way. Its applications and reflections are cogent and telling, and the writing is characterized by grace and verve. Moreover, the questions found at the end of each chapter make this volume suitable for small-group Bible studies. Highly recommended." -D. A. Carson, research professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; cofounder, The Gospel Coalition "David Gibsons expositions of Ecclesiastes are like Ecclesiastes itself: sometimes shocking, often tantalizing, always refreshing. He deftly combines serious stuff with a light touch, clear style, and gospel relief. You will repeatedly run into think-stoppers; he will make new grooves in your grey matter that werent there before, and you will often admit, I wish Id have thought to put it like that! I think the writer of Ecclesiastes would be pleased with Davids work." -Dale Ralph Davis, professor emeritus of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary "If Ecclesiastes is a book for our times, then Living Life Backward is the book to unpack it. Beginning with the paradigm shift that embracing death is essential for life, I was intrigued from the start. Utterly counter to a modern worldview, the truths of Ecclesiastes are woven with ease into a narrative that rightly makes sense of why we are alive. Bold and beautiful in style, Living Life Backward promises to jolt the mind and shake us out of our complacencies. I couldnt put it down!" -Fiona McDonald, director of national ministries, Scottish Bible Society "Every reader of David Gibsons steady and reverent progress through the book will reap reward, along with wonderfully enhanced understanding and rich insight into divine truth. Those who have benefited from Davids work in the foundational book From Heaven He Came and Sought Her will rush to enjoy the same values here of profound scholarship and covetable clarity of presentation." -Alec Motyer, author; Bible expositor "Only when youre ready to die are you prepared to live. Sheer lunacy, isnt it? Or is it actually the sanest thing youll ever hear? Engaging contemporary culture, David Gibson retells Ecclesiastes in all of its jarring dissonance with whatever we consider reasonable and normal. As it turns out, the wisdom of the world is silly and its will to power is impotent. I needed to read this-and so do you." -Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California; author, Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in Gods Story "Too many view Ecclesiastes as merely the gloomy ruminations of a cynical pessimist. No wonder the book has fallen into neglect; we dont need more of that today. But David Gibson blows away the dust and cobwebs by demonstrating that while Ecclesiastes is indeed skeptical about finding a meaningful and satisfying life without God, its also hopeful and optimistic about finding joy in an ordinary life with God as its center and aim. We cant get enough of that today." -David Murray, pastor, Grand Rapids Free Reformed Church; professor of Old Testament and practical theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Jesus on Every Page and Reset Long Description What if it is death that teaches us how to truly live? Keeping the end in mind shapes how we live our lives in the here and now. Living life backward means taking the one thing in our future that is certain--death--and letting that inform our journey before we get there. Looking to the book of Ecclesiastes for wisdom, Living Life Backwardwas written to shake up our expectations and priorities for what it means to live "the good life." Considering the reality of death helps us pay attention to our limitations as human beings and receive life as a wondrous gift from God--freeing us to live wisely, generously, and faithfully for Gods glory and the good of his world. Details ISBN1433556278 Author David Gibson Short Title LIVING LIFE BACKWARD Pages 176 Publisher Crossway Books Language English ISBN-10 1433556278 ISBN-13 9781433556272 Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-07-31 Subtitle How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End Imprint Crossway Books Place of Publication Wheaton, IL Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-07-31 NZ Release Date 2017-07-31 US Release Date 2017-07-31 UK Release Date 2017-07-31 DEWEY 220.83069 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161648268;

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