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Christian Existence Today

Author : Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608997107

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Stanley Hauerwas begins this volume with a vigorous response to the charge of sectarianism leveled against his work by James Gustafson, among others. "Show me where I am wrong about God, Jesus, the limits of liberalism, the nature of the virtues, or the doctrine of the church," Hauerwas replies to his critics, "but do not shortcut that task by calling me a sectarian."The essays that follow explore in a lucid, compelling, firm, and provocative way the church's nature, message, and ministry in the world. Hauerwas writes on the church as God's new language, on clerical character, on the pastor as prophet, on the ministry of the local congregation, on grace and public virtue, and on the relation of church and university.Underlying Hauerwas's argument is his conviction that "the most important knowledge Christian convictions involve, and there is much worth knowing for which Christians have no special claim, requires a transformation of the self. Christianity is no 'world view,' not a form of primitive metaphysics, that can be assessed in comparison to alternative 'world views.' Rather, Christians are people who remain convinced that the truthfulness of their beliefs must be demonstrated in their lives. There is a sense in which Christian convictions are self-referential, but the reference is not to propositions but to lives."

Christian Existence Today

Author : Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher : Labyrinth Press(NC)
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : 0939464489

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Christian ethicist Stanley Hauerwas explores the church??'s unique nature, message, and ministry in the world.

Church, World and the Christian Life

Author : Nicholas M. Healy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521786509

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Church, World and the Christian Life by Nicholas M. Healy Pdf

This book analyzes the impact of pluralism and inclusivism upon ecclesiology.

A Quest for Godliness

Author : James Innell Packer
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0891078193

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A Quest for Godliness by James Innell Packer Pdf

Surveys the teachings and beliefs of the Puritans, and calls today's Christians to follow their example of spiritual maturity.

The Ecclesiology of Stanley Hauerwas

Author : John B. Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351891196

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This book presents the theological work of Stanley Hauerwas as a distinctive kind of 'liberation theology'. John Thomson offers an original construal of this diffuse, controversial, yet highly significant modern theologian and ethicist. Organising Hauerwas' corpus in terms of the focal concept of liberation, Thomson shows that it possesses a greater degree of coherence than its usual expression in ad hoc essays or sermons. John Thomson locates Hauerwas in relation to a wide range of figures, including the obvious choices - Rauschenbusch, Niebuhr, Barth, Yoder, Lindbeck, MacIntyre, Milbank and O'Donovan - as well as less expected figures such as Gadamer, Habermas, Ricoeur, Pannenberg, Moltmann, and Hardy. Providing a structured and rigorous outline of Hauerwas' intellectual roots, this book presents an account of his theological project that demonstrates an underlying consistency in his attempt to create a political understanding of Christian freedom, reaching beyond the limitations of the liberal post-enlightenment tradition. Hauerwas is passionate about the importance of moral discourse within the Christian community and its implications for the Church's politics. When the Church is often perceived to be in decline and an irrelevance, Hauerwas proffers a way of recovering identity, confidence and mission, particularly for ordinary Christians and ordinary churches. Thomson evaluates the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Hauerwas' argument and indicates a number of vulnerabilities in his project.

The End of the Christian Life

Author : J. Todd Billings
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493427543

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We're all going to die. Yet in our medically advanced, technological age, many of us see death as a distant reality--something that happens only at the end of a long life or to other people. In The End of the Christian Life, Todd Billings urges Christians to resist that view. Instead, he calls us to embrace our mortality in our daily life and faith. This is the journey of genuine discipleship, Billings says: following the crucified and resurrected Lord in a world of distraction and false hopes. Drawing on his experience as a professor and father living with incurable cancer, Billings offers a personal yet deeply theological account of the gospel's expansive hope for small, mortal creatures. Artfully weaving rich theology with powerful narrative, Billings writes for church leaders and laypeople alike. Whether we are young or old, reeling from loss or clinging to our own prosperity, this book challenges us to walk a strange but wondrous path: in the midst of joy and lament, to receive mortal limits as a gift, an opportunity to give ourselves over to the Lord of life.

Your Best Life Now

Author : Joel Osteen
Publisher : FaithWords
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780446510936

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In this remarkable New York Times bestseller, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help readers overcome every obstacle in their lives.

Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living

Author : Charles F. Stanley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418575878

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Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living by Charles F. Stanley Pdf

Since life is a journey, feel free to stop and ask for directions. Previously released as the bestselling The Glorious Journey, this practical volume by Charles Stanley shows readers how to put God's Word to work in their daily lives with this easy-to-apply handbook. As believers, our desire is to follow the Lord more closely and to utilize His Word for maximum impact in our lives. Occasionally, however, we find ourselves not even knowing the questions to ask, or the best way to approach Scripture in search of answers. Charles F. Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living is not a lofty theological work, nor is it an academic commentary. Instead, Dr. Stanley has prepared a friendly, easy-to-use help system for every believer. In this collection, he speaks with authority on such issues as: the real purpose of baptism how to treat others at work a proper view of those in government how grace saves us and how worry robs us what freedom reallly is He also shares biblical insight into relationships, children, parenting, loneliness, sexual pressures, as well as strategies for personal growth. From the thorny issues of daily life to a framework for the end times (and everything in between), Charles F. Stanley's Handbook for Christian brings Scripture to life, makes sense of the hard questions, and enhances your understanding of the way life was meant to be lived.

A Life for Christ

Author : Dwight L. Moody
Publisher : Aneko Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622454761

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In the church today, we have everything buttoned up perfectly. The music is flawless, the sermon well-prepared and smoothly delivered, and the grounds meticulously kept. People come on time and go home on time. But a fundamental element is missing. The business of church has undermined the individual’s need to truly live for Christ, so much so, that only a limited few are seeing their life impact the world. Dwight L. Moody takes us deep into Scripture and paints a clear picture of what ought to be an individual’s life for Christ. The call for each Christian is to become an active member in the body of Christ. The motive is love for the Lord and our neighbor. The result will be the salvation of men, women, and children everywhere.

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Author : Donald S. Whitney
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781615216178

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Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity. Now updated and revised to equip a new generation of readers, this anniversary edition features in-depth discussions on each of the key disciplines.

Luther on the Christian Life

Author : Carl R. Trueman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781433525100

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Luther on the Christian Life by Carl R. Trueman Pdf

Martin Luther’s historical significance can hardly be overstated. Known as the father of the Protestant Reformation, no single figure has had a greater impact on Western Christianity except perhaps Augustine. In Luther on the Christian Life, historian Carl Trueman introduces readers to the lively Reformer, taking them on a tour of his historical context, theological system, and approach to the Christian life. Whether exploring Luther’s theology of protest, ever-present sense of humor, or misunderstood view of sanctification, this addition to Crossway’s Theologians on the Christian Life series highlights the ways in which Luther’s eventful life shaped his understanding of what it means to be a Christian. Ultimately, this book will help modern readers go deeper in their spiritual walk by learning from one of the great teachers of the faith. Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.

God, Technology, and the Christian Life

Author : Tony Reinke
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781433578304

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God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke Pdf

What Does God Think about Technology? From smartphones to self-driving cars to space travel, new technologies can inspire us. But the breakneck pace of change can also frighten us. So how do Christians walk by faith through the innovations of Silicon Valley? And how does God relate to our most powerful innovators? To build a biblical theology of technology, journalist and tech optimist Tony Reinke examines nine key texts from Scripture to show how the world's discoveries are divinely orchestrated. Ultimately, what we believe about God determines how we respond to human invention. With the help of several theologians and inventors throughout history, Reinke dispels twelve common myths in the church and offers fourteen ethical convictions to help Christians live by faith in the age of big tech. Biblical, Informed Look at Technology: Written by the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You and Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age Gathers Ideas from Industry Experts and Theologians: Interacts with Christian and non-Christian sources on technology and theology including John Calvin, Herman Bavinck, Wendell Berry, and Elon Musk Educational: Discusses the history and philosophy behind major technological innovations

Is It Possible To Live This Way?

Author : Luigi Giussani
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780773577763

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Is It Possible To Live This Way? by Luigi Giussani Pdf

As in all his works, Giussani encourages young people to be serious about their own existence and loyal to their experience. The conversations reported here are fascinating and insightful, providing support for a way of life that today is frequently questioned, rejected, or censured.

Christian Prayer for Today

Author : Martha L. Moore-Keish
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611640526

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Christian Prayer for Today by Martha L. Moore-Keish Pdf

This volume in the popular For Today series deals with one of the most central and important aspects of Christian living--the practice of prayer. Martha Moore-Keish provides fresh help for understanding and revitalizing prayer life, challenges readers to engage all the senses while in prayer, and invites them to use prayer as the chief exercise of faith. Both groups and individuals can use this deeply theological yet engaging book and its discussion questions to increase their understanding of prayer and to enrich their prayer practice. The For Today series was designed to provide reliable and accessible resources for the study and real life application of important biblical texts, theological documents, and Christian practices. The emphasis of the series is not only on the realization and appreciation of what these subjects have meant in the past, but also on their value in the present--"for today." Thought-provoking questions are included at the end of each chapter, making the books ideal for personal study and group use.

The Case for Christ

Author : Lee Strobel
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781458759207

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The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.