Be Mature in Understanding

Be Mature in Understanding is a welcome contribution to the much-needed discipleship material for new Jewish believers in Jesus. It provides a solid theological foundation. It also includes a survey of the Scriptures, the history of redemption, and principles of interpretation. The theological section is clear and straightforward, sensitive to Jewish culture, reformational in perspective, and though baptistic, is irenic toward other positions, such as mine. I heartily recommend this fine resource! -Fred Klett, director, CHAIM Ministry This is one of the few books I am familiar with that is relatively short and yet in precise manner teaches biblical theology from its original Jewish-roots perspective. This is a must-read book for every Jewish believer in Messiah, and a great tool for those non-Jewish people working and discipling new Jewish believers. The authors have done a marvelous work in revealing the big idea of the Scriptures, and the redemptive plan of God. -David Zadok, pastor of Grace and Truth congregation in Israel, and director, HaGefen Publishing The authors have created something special. There is very little like this work, instructive and doctrinally sensitive (and to Jewish emphases-I am Jewish); and in line with biblical evangelical doctrine and exegesis. It successfully combines thoroughness, scholarship, and intellectual clarity. Differences of viewpoint are not a hindrance to fluidity but an academic tool for the informed and the less so. This is written with modesty and care, but expertly. -Christopher Barder, sometime Foundation Scholar, Pembroke College, Cambridge This book is uniquely positioned as a discipleship book for Jewish believers in Jesus that is within the Reformed Christian tradition. The first and shorter part features the contributions of two Messianic Jews, while the main section consists of Morris's clearly written expositions of Christian theology that incorporate Jewish thought and topics of interest to Jewish believers. Study questions and suggestions for further reading enliven the proceedings. Highly recommended! -Rich Robinson, senior researcher, Jews for Jesus As the good news of the Messiah continues to draw men and women of Jewish background, like myself, to salvation, there is a pressing need for a new generation of Jewish believers to be grounded in their faith. I am grateful to Paul and his team for their thoughtful and thorough treatment of Scripture. This significant work will inspire confidence in the clear plan of God to unite Jew and Gentile in one body through the mission of our Messiah. -Peter Kaldor, managing director, City Bible Forum