The Book of Proverbs has one central message (how to gain wisdom) and deals with an extensive array of practical topics including vocation, financial stewardship, moral purity, and how to have successful relationships. Here, Jim Newheiser guides the reader through all the main aspects of the teaching of Proverbs while also emphasizing how these great, life-transforming truths are rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jim Newheiser... does a marvellous job of arranging and explaining the contents of the book in a very practical way. I found myself being challenged and receiving fresh insights for my own personal life and for my ministry to others. I commend it without reservation. Dr Wayne Mack, Director of Strengthening Ministries International, Professor of Biblical Counselling at The Master's College, Los Angeles, and Little Rock, Arkansas, and a founding member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (USA)
Proverbs packs its punches-and so does Jim Newheiser's survey of it! Hywel R Jones, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary, California Jim Newheiser carefully weaves the wise sayings...into a cohesive unit with clarity, balance, and a deep commitment to God's glory, while unlocking helpful principles that address problems in marriage, parenting, communication, work, wealth and other aspects in life where we are routinely challenged. This highly-readable book is a wholesome prescription for today's Christian. Bob Amigo, Pastor of Higher Rock Christian Church, Quezon City (Manila), Philippines
About the Author:
Jim Newheiser is a certified biblical counsellor and a NANC Fellow. He has pastored churches in Texas, Saudi Arabia andCalifornia
Introduction 10
Background and summary 16
Wisdom and the fear of the Lord (1:1-7) 19
Two invitations with one moral (1:8-33) 32
The blessings of wisdom (2:1-22) 44
A crash course in success (3:1-35) 58
Sexual wisdom (5:1-23; 6:20-35; 7:1-27) 71
The call of Wisdom and the call of Christ (8:1-9:18) 86
The theology of Proverbs 96
Wisdom at work 106
Financial wisdom 120
Wise words 136
Wise child training 148
Wisdom for leaders 161
The wise woman (31:1-31) 172
Additional resources 184
Endnotes 185
jaylenshunnie
Posted June 29, 2009
The Book was wonderful, very insightful, easy to understand, funny and enlighting at times. Very reflective at other times. It makes you want to live a better life to be pleasing unto GOD. I would recommend this book to everyone who is looking to understand the scriptures in plain talk.
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Overview
The Book of Proverbs has one central message (how to gain wisdom) and deals with an extensive array of practical topics including vocation, financial stewardship, moral purity, and how to have successful relationships. Here, Jim Newheiser guides the reader through all the main aspects of the teaching of Proverbs while also emphasizing how these great, life-transforming truths are rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jim Newheiser... does a marvellous job of arranging and ...