Bearing God

Author : Carmen Joy Imes
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830848362

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Bearing God's Name by Carmen Joy Imes Pdf

Biblical Foundations Award Finalist Have you ever wondered what the Old Testament—especially the Old Testament law—has to do with your Christian life? You are not alone. Some Christian leaders believe we should cast off the Old Testament now that we have the New. Carmen Joy Imes disagrees. In this warm, accessible volume, Imes takes readers back to Sinai, the ancient mountain where Israel met their God, and explains the meaning of events there. She argues that we've misunderstood the command about "taking the Lord's name in vain." Instead, Imes says that this command is about "bearing God's name," a theme that continues throughout the rest of Scripture. Readers will revisit the story of Israel as they trudge through the wilderness from a grueling past to a promising future. The story of Israel turns out to be our story too, and you'll discover why Sinai still matters as you follow Jesus today.

Author : Andrew Stephen Damick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Church history
ISBN : 1944967249

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Bearing God by Andrew Stephen Damick Pdf

St. Ignatius, first-century Bishop of Antioch, called the "God-bearer," is one of the earliest witnesses to the truth of Christ and the nature of the Christian life. Tradition tells us that as a small child, Ignatius was singled out by Jesus Himself as an example of the childlike faith all Christians must possess (see Matthew 18:1-4). In Bearing God, Fr. Andrew Damick recounts the life of this great pastor, martyr, and saint, and interprets for the modern reader five major themes in the pastoral letters he wrote: martyrdom, salvation in Christ, the bishop, the unity of the Church, and the Eucharist.

Author : Marlena Graves
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641586252

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Bearing God by Marlena Graves Pdf

Imagine yourself with Jesus, in a boat on the sea, as a sudden storm fills the other passengers with fear. When the priest read this Gospel story in Mark 4, Marlena Graves didn’t see herself as the terrified disciples, lacking faith. She wasn’t Jesus, peacefully sleeping through the danger. She wasn’t the wind or the waves. According to Graves, “I was the boat! And then it occurred to me that, like Jesus’ mother, Mary, I, too, am a God bearer.” Journey with Graves and discover these things: We are all vessels that carry Jesus as we journey throughout our lives. Boats are made for the water—they have a mission—and that mission always involves others. Jesus is not disturbed by any storms (or our reactions to them). Our lives, which carry Christ and the gospel, are to bring salvation to others, especially those who have been thrown overboard in life. There is a destination—life with God—at the heart of spiritual formation. As we bear God and go out to sea, God is also bearing us into oneness with him. Bearing God is a short and enthralling read that will awaken you as a disciple of Jesus to a sense of adventure in your calling. Using the metaphor of Christians as vessels for Christ, Bearing God is packed with inspirational lessons and principles to help readers grow in their spirituality. An ideal discipleship resource for churches, small groups, and personal devotion.

Author : GIDEON AKANBI
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781312070653

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TRAILBLAZERS: Bearing God's Light to Nations by GIDEON AKANBI Pdf

Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19T22:59:00Z
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798350016048

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Summary of Carmen Joy Imes's Bearing God's Name by Everest Media, Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first and most common mistake with the Old Testament law is to ignore where it appears. Israel arrives at Sinai in chapter 19 of Exodus, but their elaborate deliverance from Egypt takes place in chapters 3–14. If the law were a prerequisite for salvation, then we would expect to see Moses in Egypt making a public service announcement: Hey, everyone, good news! God plans to set you free from slavery to Pharaoh. #2 The climax of a chiasm is not always found in the middle, but the turning point of the narrative is. The flood narrative in Genesis 6–9 is an example of mirror imaging on a smaller scale. The symmetrical ebb and flow of the story matches the rise and fall of the water. #3 The Israelites journeyed to Sinai several times, and the descriptions of the journey are similar each time. God provided them with manna and quail, and they requested water from the rock. After Sinai, the Israelites fought the Amalekites. #4 The first part of the journey for the Hebrews was to leave Egypt and find a new home. They were a mixed multitude, refugees and former slaves, seeking a better life. They left Sinai as a well-organized army, registered and marching tribe by tribe.

Author : Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646443519

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Bearing Thorough Witness about God's Kingdom by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Pdf

Author : Paul Brand,Philip Yancey
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830865680

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Fearfully and Wonderfully by Paul Brand,Philip Yancey Pdf

ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist IVP Readers' Choice Award World Magazine Book of the Year Short List Discover this updated and combined edition of two bestselling books! The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles—your physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose. Now Gold Medallion winners Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image have been completely revised and updated to offer a new audience timeless reflections on the body. Join renowned leprosy surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and bestselling writer Philip Yancey on a remarkable journey through inner space—a spellbinding account of medical intervention, pain and healing, and the courage of humanity. Discover here the eternal truths revealed by our seemingly ordinary existence. The human body is a window into the very structure of God's creation and a testament to God's glory.

Author : Robby Gallaty
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462767205

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Bearing Fruit by Robby Gallaty Pdf

Why are so many Christians stagnant in their faith? Why do we often live as though the gospel stops at the moment of conversion? The good news of Jesus doesn’t stop the moment we get saved. In fact, salvation is only the beginning of God’s work in our lives. We often view salvation as the ending point; it’s really the beginning point. The gospel of Jesus doesn’t only justify us; it sanctifies us. When we receive the Holy Spirit at salvation, an incredible work begins to happen in us: we begin to bear fruit. When we are firmly planted in the gospel and committed to growing in Christ, He produces in us the fruits of the Spirit, the marks of a true Christian. In Bearing Fruit, Robby Gallaty walks us through the life of the Christian. Biblical, intentional, and practical, Bearing Fruit points our hearts to the gracious God who called us, justified us, and is now sanctifying us by the work of his Holy Spirit.

Author : Carmen Joy Imes
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646022663

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Bearing Yhwh’s Name at Sinai by Carmen Joy Imes Pdf

The Name Command (NC) is usually interpreted as a prohibition against speaking Yhwh’s name in a particular context: false oaths, wrongful pronunciation, irreverent worship, magical practices, cursing, false teaching, and the like. However, the NC lacks the contextual specification needed to support the command as speech related. Taking seriously the narrative context at Sinai and the closest lexical parallels, a different picture emerges—one animated by concrete rituals and their associated metaphorical concepts. The unique phrase ns' shm is one of several expressions arising from the conceptual metaphor, election as branding, that finds analogies in high-priest regalia as well as in various ways of claiming ownership in the Ancient Near East, such as inscribed monuments, the use of seals, and the branding of slaves. The NC presupposes that Yhwh has claimed Israel by placing Yhwh’s own name on her. In this light, the first two commands of the Decalogue reinforce the two sides of the covenant declaration: “I will be your God; you will be my people.” The first expresses the demand for exclusive worship and the second calls for proper representation. As a consequence, the NC invites a richer exploration of what it means to be a people in covenant with Yhwh—a people bearing his name among the nations. It also points to what is at stake when Israel carries that name “in vain.” The image of bearing Yhwh’s name offers a rich source for theological and ethical reflection that cannot be conveyed nonmetaphorically without distortion or loss of meaning.

Author : The Navigators
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612912585

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Bearing Fruit in God's Family by The Navigators Pdf

Over 500,000 Sold in Series! Bear fruit for a lifetime through the life-giving habits of Bible reading, prayer, and evangelism. Learn to prioritize and balance them as you blend them together into a unified whole. Combined with the practices and knowledge you gained in books one and two of The 2:7 Series, Bearing Fruit in God’s Family will help you connect everything together: studying, meditating on, and memorizing Scripture, and identifying personally with Jesus. Together, these skills will nourish your soul for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. What is The 2:7 Series? The 2:7 Series is discipleship training with a proven track record. Each installment leads participants through the fundamentals of discipleship to strengthen their walk with God. Book One: Growing Strong in God’s Family Book Two: Deepening Your Roots in God’s Family Book Three: Bearing Fruit in God’s Family Biblically rooted and practically focused, The 2:7 Series develops disciples who experience long-term, life-changing results. Each book includes Bible studies to ground your faith Bible-reading practices to foster consistent habits Helpful illustrations to inform your outlook In-depth teaching on evangelism and prayer to grow a vibrant faith Scripture memory guides to make God’s Word your own “Rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” —Colossians 2:7

Author : Jeremy Begbie
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334056928

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Redeeming Transcendence in the Arts by Jeremy Begbie Pdf

How can the arts witness to the transcendence of the Christian God? It is widely believed that there is something transcendent about the arts, that they can awaken a profound sense of awe, wonder, and mystery, of something “beyond” this world. Many argue that this opens up fruitful opportunities for conversation with those who may have no use for conventional forms of Christianity. Jeremy Begbie—a leading voice on theology and the arts—in this book employs a biblical, trinitarian imagination to show how Christian involvement in the arts can (and should) be shaped by a vision of God’s transcendence revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. After critiquing some current writing on the subject, he goes on to offer rich resources to help readers engage constructively with the contemporary cultural moment even as they bear witness to the otherness and uncontainability of the triune God of love.

Author : T.M. Luhrmann
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307277275

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When God Talks Back by T.M. Luhrmann Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012 A bold approach to understanding the American evangelical experience from an anthropological and psychological perspective by one of the country's most prominent anthropologists. Through a series of intimate, illuminating interviews with various members of the Vineyard, an evangelical church with hundreds of congregations across the country, Tanya Luhrmann leaps into the heart of evangelical faith. Combined with scientific research that studies the effect that intensely practiced prayer can have on the mind, When God Talks Back examines how normal, sensible people—from college students to accountants to housewives, all functioning perfectly well within our society—can attest to having the signs and wonders of the supernatural become as quotidian and as ordinary as laundry. Astute, sensitive, and extraordinarily measured in its approach to the interface between science and religion, Luhrmann's book is sure to generate as much conversation as it will praise.

Author : Carol Howard Merritt
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062392282

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Healing Spiritual Wounds by Carol Howard Merritt Pdf

An effective plan to help those suffering from wounds inflicted by the church find spiritual healing and a renewed sense of faith. Raised as a conservative Christian, minister and author Carol Howard Merritt discovered that the traditional institutions she grew up in inflicted great pain and suffering on others. Though she loved the spirituality the church provided, she knew that, because of sexism, homophobia, and manipulative religious politics, established religious institutions weren’t always holy or safe. Instead of offering refuge, these institutions have betrayed people’s hearts and souls. “People have suffered religious abuse,” she writes, “which can be different from physical injury or psychological trauma.” Though participation and affiliation in traditional religious institutions is waning, many people still believe in God. Merritt contends that many leave the church because they have lost trust in the institution, not in God. Healing Spiritual Wounds addresses the church’s dichotomous image—as a safe space and as a dangerous place—and provides a way to restore personal faith and connection to God for those who have been hurt or betrayed by established institutions of faith. Merritt lays out a multistage plan for moving from pain to spiritual rebirth, from recovering theological and emotional shards to recovering communal wholeness. Merritt does not sugarcoat the wrongs institutions long seen as trustworthy have inflicted on many innocent victims. Sympathetic, understanding, and deeply positive, she offers hope and a way to help them heal and reclaim the spiritual joy that can make them whole again.

Author : Andy Crouch
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830837656

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Playing God by Andy Crouch Pdf

With Playing God, Andy Crouch opens the subject of power, elucidating its subtle activity in our relationships and institutions. He gives us much more than a warning against abuse, though. Turning the notion of "playing God" on its head, Crouch celebrates power as the gift by which we join in God's creative, redeeming work in the world.

Author : Navigators (Religious organization)
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 1576831914

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Growing Strong in God's Family by Navigators (Religious organization) Pdf

Whether you're a new Christian or wanting to strengthen your faith, discover essentials to Christian living through Bible study and Scripture memory.