Christian Unity And Christian Diversity

Author : John Macquarrie
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X000174938

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Christian Unity and Christian Diversity by John Macquarrie Pdf

To combine unity can never be a tightly knit affair. It must leave room not just for the preservation but for the continuing development of the rich heritage of different Christian traditions. The Church of the future, the author believes, will manifest more clearly the visible unity of the people of God and it will be a new creation, but it will also be continuous with the Church of the ages and gather up undiminished the wealth of forms that Christianity has brought for.

Author : James D. G. Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Bible
ISBN : UCAL:B3187926

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Unity and Diversity in the New Testament by James D. G. Dunn Pdf

Unity and Diversity in the New Testament is a classic investigation into the canon of the New Testament, and Christianity's origins. It looks in detail at what were the various emphases in the gospel proclaimed by Jesus, Luke, Paul and John. It also examines primitive Christianity's preaching and teaching, confessional formulae, oral traditions, organisation and worship, concepts of ministry and community, and ritual acts. In the second half of the book, the author maps out the scope of the diversity he found in the first half's investigation.

Author : Roger E. Olson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830851256

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The Mosaic of Christian Belief by Roger E. Olson Pdf

In this second edition of Roger E. Olson's classic work, he thematically traces the contours of Christian belief down through the ages, revealing a pattern of both unity and diversity. He finds a consensus of teaching that is both unitive and able to incorporate a faithful diversity when not forced into the molds of false either-or alternatives.

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422910

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The Pleasures of God by John Piper Pdf

The author of Desiring God reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Includes a study guide for individual and small-group use. Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God! What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.” Unlike so much of what is written today, this is not a book about us. It is about the One we were made for—God Himself. In this theological masterpiece—chosen by World Magazine as one of the 20th Century’s top 100 books, John Piper reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Then we will be able to drink deeply—and satisfyingly—from the only well that offers living water. What followers of Jesus need now, more than anything else, is to know and love—behold and embrace—the great, glorious, sovereign, happy God of the Bible. “This is a unique and precious book that everybody should read more than once.” —J.I. PACKER, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia

Author : Irwyn L. Ince
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830853410

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The Beautiful Community by Irwyn L. Ince Pdf

Outreach Resource of the Year The Gospel Coalition Book Award The church is at its best when it pursues the biblical value of unity in diversity. Our world has been torn asunder by racial, ethnic, and ideological differences. It is seen in our politics, felt in our families, and ingrained in our theology. Sadly, the church has often reinforced these ethnic and racial divides. To cast off the ugliness of disunity and heal our fractured humanity, we must cultivate spiritual practices that help us pursue beautiful community. In The Beautiful Community, pastor and theologian Irwyn Ince boldly unpacks the reasons for our divisions while gently guiding us toward our true hope for wholeness and reconciliation. God reveals himself to us in his trinitarian life as the perfection of beauty, and essential to this beauty is his work as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The gospel imperative to pursue the beautiful community—unity in diversity across lines of difference—is rooted in reflecting the beautiful community of our triune God. This book calls us into and provides tools for that pursuit.

Author : Shirley C. Guthrie Jr.
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1986-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664240135

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Diversity in Faith--Unity in Christ by Shirley C. Guthrie Jr. Pdf

Why is it that people who read the same Bible and talk about the same Christ, even when they belong to the same church, have trouble getting along with each other and committing themselves to a common witness in the world? In this highly original book, Shirley Guthrie looks at these questions and provides a framework that will help Christians better understand their own beliefs, learn from each other, and be more open to working for greater union in addressing serious issues.

Author : Christopher W. Skinner,Kelly R. Iverson
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781589836839

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Unity and Diversity in the Gospels and Paul by Christopher W. Skinner,Kelly R. Iverson Pdf

This volume addresses the perennial issue of unity and diversity in the New Testament canon. Celebrating the academic legacy of Fr. Frank J. Matera, colleagues and friends interact with elements of his many important works. Scholars and students alike will find fresh and stimulating discussions that navigate the turbulent waters between the Gospels and Paul, ranging from questions of Matthew's so-called anti-Pauline polemic to cruciform teaching in the New Testament. The volume includes contributions from leading scholars in the field, offering a rich array of insights on issues such as Christology, social ethics, soteriology, and more. The contributors are Paul J. Achtemeier, Sherri Brown, Raymond F. Collins, A. Andrew Das, John R. Donahue, S.J., Francis T. Gignac, S.J., Michael J. Gorman, Kelly R. Iverson, Luke Timothy Johnson, Jack Dean Kingsbury, William S. Kurz, S.J., John P. Meier, Francis J. Moloney, S.D.B., Christopher W. Skinner, and Matt Whitlock.

Author : James D. G. Dunn
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015018500523

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Unity and Diversity in the New Testament by James D. G. Dunn Pdf

Unity and Diversity has proved its value as a textbook over the years, but it is now well over ten years old and scholarship has not stood still in that period. To assist him in making the revisions now needed, Professor Dunn enlisted the help of his New Testament seminar, which subjected the whole book to a chapter-by-chapter critique. To take all recent developments into account, including recent studies in the sociology of early Christianity, relations between Judaism and early Christianity, and literary criticism, the book would have had to be rewritten. Since that was not possible the revision has been limited to completely revised bibliographies, expanded and additional notes to add occasional clarifications or qualifications to the text, and fresh introductions to each chapter.

Author : Anthony L. Chute,Christopher W. Morgan,Robert A. Peterson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433524592

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Why We Belong by Anthony L. Chute,Christopher W. Morgan,Robert A. Peterson Pdf

Denominations. The mention of the word is often enough to spark strong reactions, regardless of whether one is for or against them. This hopeful new volume, made up of contributions from prominent evangelical leaders, argues for the importance of denominations, highlighting their significant strengths while acknowledging potential weaknesses. Contributors from a variety of backgrounds (Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Lutheran, and Methodist) share their own personal stories related to why they identify with a particular tradition and yet still maintain a robust sense of evangelical unity across denominational lines. Far from merely highlighting differences, this book celebrates the unity that believers enjoy in the gospel for the purpose of fostering productive dialogue and increased understanding within the fragmented landscape of modern evangelicalism.

Author : Kuncheria Pathil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Asia
ISBN : UOM:39015072807822

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Ecumenism by Kuncheria Pathil Pdf

With reference to Asia.

Author : Paula Fredriksen
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300164107

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From Jesus to Christ by Paula Fredriksen Pdf

"Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study."—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. "Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights."—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian."—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion "Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John."—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor

Author : Irwyn L Ince, Jr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1038764157

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The Beautiful Community by Irwyn L Ince, Jr Pdf

The church is at its best when it pursues the biblical value of unity in diversity. Our world has been torn asunder by racial, ethnic, and ideological differences. It is seen in our politics, felt in our families, and ingrained in our theology. Sadly, the church has often reinforced these ethnic and racial divides. To cast off the ugliness of disunity and heal our fractured humanity, we must cultivate spiritual practices that help us pursue beautiful community. In The Beautiful Community, pastor and theologian Irwyn Ince boldly unpacks the reasons for our divisions while gently guiding us toward our true hope for wholeness and reconciliation. God reveals himself to us in his trinitarian life as the perfection of beauty, and essential to this beauty is his work as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The gospel imperative to pursue the beautiful community-unity in diversity across lines of difference-is rooted in reflecting the beautiful community of our triune God. This book calls us into and provides tools for that pursuit.

Author : Steve Clifford
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857218209

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One by Steve Clifford Pdf

One explores the personal journey of Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance. It explores the challenges of unity as outworked both in his day-to-day marriage and home life, and national and international relations. Unity is what drives him - but not just for unity's sake. In bringing people together, we are following the John 17 mandate to show the immense love of God, who sent his Son for us. We connect to a shared mission, whether it's nurturing a church culture which is increasingly confident in the gospel, getting involved in community action or lobbying the government for a better society. The Church is the key to long-lasting change in the world - by working in unity we can transform our communities with the good news of Jesus.

Author : Michael Kinnamon
Publisher : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015028541624

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Truth and Community by Michael Kinnamon Pdf

Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310525073

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Core Christianity by Michael Horton Pdf

What beliefs are core to the Christian faith? This book is here to help you understand the reason for your hope as a Christian so that you can see it with fresh sight and invite others into the conversation. A lot of Christians take their story—the narratives that give rise to their beliefs—for granted. They pray, go to church, perhaps even read their Bible. But they might be stuck if a stranger asked them to explain what they believe and why they believe it. Author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton unpacks the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share in a way that is easy to understand and applicable to our lives today. And in a way that will make you excited to be a Christian! Core Christianity covers topics like: Jesus as both fully God and fully man. The doctrine of the Trinity. The goodness of God despite a broken world. The ways God speaks. The meaning of salvation. What is the Christian calling? Includes discussion questions for individual or group use. This introduction to the basic doctrines of Christianity is perfect for those who are new to the faith, as well as those who have an interest in deepening their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.