Churches In The Mirror

Author : Kobus Schoeman
Publisher : UJ Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781928424710

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Ecclesiology is the study of the church and has two focal points; the one is the historical and doctrinal perspective on the church, and the other is the church as situated in a local context in the sense of the local practices of actual congregations. The ecclesiology or, more correctly, the ecclesiologies of this volume mainly focuses on the second aspect, i.e., understanding the local congregation or parish as a community of believers. A congregation may firstly be described by posing a theological question: What is the local missional church or congregation all about? This question may be answered from different perspectives, but it remains essential to answer it from a theological perspective. The first five chapters in this book focus mainly on a theological understanding of the congregation. This is done from different disciplines within the study field of theology. Congregations are, secondly, social realities and should be described and analysed through an analytical or empirical lens, or, to answer the question attached to the first empirical-descriptive task of practical theology, “What is going on?”. The remaining chapters use a quantitative and qualitative lens and give an empirical analysis of the congregation. The intention is to critically reflect on the church and congregations’ ecclesiology from a theological and analytical perspective with an emphasis on the South African context. It wants to map markers for the development of contemporary ecclesiologies, and the different chapters are meant as mirrors to look in and reflect on the theological and contextual relevance of denominations and congregations in South Africa.

Author : Emmanuel Katongole,Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310563167

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Mirror to the Church by Emmanuel Katongole,Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Pdf

We learn who we are as we walk together in the way of Jesus. So I want to invite you on a pilgrimage. Rwanda is often held up as a model of evangelization in Africa. Yet in 1994, beginning on the Thursday of Easter week, Christians killed other Christians, often in the same churches where they had worshiped together. The most Christianized country in Africa became the site of its worst genocide. With a mother who was a Hutu and a father who was a Tutsi, author Emmanuel Katongole is uniquely qualified to point out that the tragedy in Rwanda is also a mirror reflecting the deep brokenness of the church in the West. Rwanda brings us to a cry of lament on our knees where together we learn that we must interrupt these patterns of brokenness But Rwanda also brings us to a place of hope. Indeed, the only hope for our world after Rwanda’s genocide is a new kind of Christian identity for the global body of Christ—a people on pilgrimage together, a mixed group, bearing witness to a new identity made possible by the Gospel.

Author : Raniero Cantalamessa
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0814620590

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Mary by Raniero Cantalamessa Pdf

Mary is a great gift and example to all Christians because in her God's Word was written and by her it was accepted and its grace manifested. In this she is, as the title indicates, a mirror of the Church, the people of God. She reflects what we are called to be. While this work cannot help but discuss aspects of Mariology, it is not so much a study as it is a pilgrimage. Reflecting on and following Mary's example, as Father Cantalamessa presents it here, we enter into a pilgrimage of listening and obedience to God's Word.

Author : Congregational Churches in Maine. General Conference,General Conference of Maine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Congregational churches
ISBN : UCAL:$B8916

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Minutes of the General Conference of the Congregational Churches in Maine and Maine Missionary Society by Congregational Churches in Maine. General Conference,General Conference of Maine Pdf

Author : Patrick Morley,David Delk,Brett Clemmer
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802480047

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No Man Left Behind by Patrick Morley,David Delk,Brett Clemmer Pdf

David Murrow's book, Why Men Hate Going to Church, has heightened awareness of an epidemic--Patrick Morley offers the solution. No Man Left Behind is the blueprint for growing a thriving men's ministry that has the power to rebuild the church as we know it, pulling men off the couch and into active involvement as part of the body of Christ.

Author : Patrick Morley
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310356097

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The Christian Man by Patrick Morley Pdf

In The Christian Man, Patrick Morley--bestselling author of The Man in the Mirror--offers men practical ways to deal with life's problems and become the men of God they aspire to be. No man fails on purpose. Quite the opposite. When our feet hit the floor every morning, we're looking for a win. But these are turbulent times to be a man. In gathering material for this book, Morley interviewed many men. Their input was powerful. And transparent. They agreed that it's increasingly difficult to juggle all their responsibilities as men, husbands, fathers, friends, workers, churchmen, and citizens. No one understands what you're going through more than men's expert Patrick Morley, author of the landmark bestseller The Man in the Mirror, which has sold over 4 million copies. And now, Morley has put together a game plan so you can get that win you're looking for. The Christian Man is filled with powerful stories and refreshingly practical answers to questions like: How can I lead a more balanced life? How can I have a deeper walk with God? What makes a great husband? How can I become a dad who makes a difference? How should I think about my work? What's the right way to deal with lust? By the end of this must-read book, you will know how to intentionally release the power of God on the issues that matter most to you. You'll be able to walk with confidence in the one identity that matters most: The Christian Man.

Author : Jarel Robinson-Brown
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334060482

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Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer by Jarel Robinson-Brown Pdf

If the church is ever tempted to think that it has its theology of grace sorted, it need only look at its reception of queer black bodies and it will see a very different story. In this honest, timely and provocative book, Jarel Robinson-Brown argues that there is deeper work to be done if the body of Christ is going to fully accept the bodies of those who are black and gay. A vital call to the Church and the world that Black, Queer, Christian lives matter, this book seeks to remind the Church of those who find themselves beyond its fellowship yet who directly suffer from the perpetual ecclesial terrorism of the Christian community through its speech and its silence.

Author : Marci Peterson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533446008

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall by Marci Peterson Pdf

This book is Marci's seventh published work. Mirror, Mirror tells of the grave troubles she's personally experienced in many churches as a truly born again believer. The problems began the moment her spiritual birth became real. Many of today's churches are filled and operated by "wolves in sheep's clothing," as Jesus called them. Is there "another Jesus?" as Scripture claims? Is there "another spirit" claiming to the be real thing? Are those under the influence of these "other" spirits teaching "another gospel" (2 Corinthians 11:4)? Yes! The actual Christ is found in Scripture. When the false Christ speaks, he speaks contrary to the Word of God. Those who follow this false Christ, will not enter the Kingdom of God, per the Bible. They consider themselves "the closest to Christ," but are not. In Mirror, Mirror, Marci explains what Scripture says regarding the deception Christ said would abound just before He returned. There is a false Mirror many see themselves through. It is a lying reflection based in flattery and spiritual wickedness most aren't even aware exists. Mirror, Mirror tells both of the problems in today's churches and how to discover God if you've walked away rejected by the church. There is a real God and a real Christ Jesus. Discovering who's who and who isn't is simply a matter of praying to God the Father as Jesus taught us to in the Bible, in Jesus' name. Verses of Scripture are given if you'd like to study these biblical concepts further. Blessings as you seek, and find, God the Father and His Son, the real Christ Jesus!

Author : David Dunn-Wilson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802828663

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A Mirror for the Church by David Dunn-Wilson Pdf

It might be assumed that Christian preachers have always proclaimed the same unchanging message in the same unchanging way to similarly comprised and receptive congregations. But this assumption is far from accurate. Throughout history the style and subject matter of sermons have repeatedly changed to meet the shifting needs of congregations molded by contemporary events. "A Mirror for the Church" explores this dynamic as it developed in the early church. In examining sermons preached during the first five centuries of church history, David Dunn-Wilson answers some important questions: Who were the first preachers? What did they preach about, and what methods did they use? What kinds of people made up the first congregations, and how did they relate to the world around them? In the process, Dunn-Wilson uncovers the homiletic themes that remained constant in early church history and shows how preachers and their churches adapted to waves of social change. He also suggests ways in which the priorities of the early church might inform preaching and Christian practice today.

Author : David Murrow
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780849949814

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Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow Pdf

“Church is boring.” “It’s irrelevant.” “It’s full of hypocrites.” You’ve heard the excuses—now learn the real reasons men and boys are fleeing churches of every kind, all over the world, and what we can do about it. Women comprise more than 60% of the adults in a typical worship service in America. Some overseas congregations report ten women for every man in attendance. Men are less likely to lead, volunteer, and give in the church. They pray less, share their faith less, and read the Bible less. In Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow identifies the barriers keeping many men from going to church, explains why it’s so hard to motivate the men who do attend, and also takes you inside several fast-growing congregations that are winning the hearts of men and boys. In this completely revised, reorganized, and rewritten edition of the classic book, with more than 70 percent new content, explore topics like: The increase and decrease in male church attendance during the past 500 years Why Christian churches are more feminine even though men are often still the leaders The difference between the type of God men and women like to worship The lack of volunteering and ministry opportunities for men The benefits men get from attending church regularly Men need the church but, more importantly, the church needs men. The presence of enthusiastic men is one of the surest predictors of church health, growth, giving, and expansion. Why Men Hate Going to Church does not call men back to church—it calls the church back to men.

Author : Marci Peterson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1540738892

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall by Marci Peterson Pdf

This is Marci's fourth published non-fiction. Mirror, Mirror tells of the grave troubles she's personally experienced in many churches as a truly born again believer. The problems began the moment her spiritual birth became real. Many of today's churches are filled and operated by "wolves in sheep's clothing," as Jesus called them. Is there "another Jesus?" as Scripture claims? Is there "another spirit" claiming to the be real thing? Are those under the influence of these "other" spirits teaching "another gospel" (2 Corinthians 11:4)? Yes! The actual Christ is found in Scripture. When the false Christ speaks, he speaks contrary to the Word of God. Those who follow this false Christ, will not enter the Kingdom of God, per the Bible. They consider themselves "the closest to Christ," but are not. In Mirror, Mirror, Marci explains what Scripture says regarding the deception Christ said would abound just before He returned. There is a false Mirror many see themselves through. It is a lying reflection based in flattery and spiritual wickedness most aren't even aware exists.

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433518416

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God Is the Gospel by John Piper Pdf

God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 This book is a cry from the heart of John Piper. He is pleading that God himself, as revealed in Christ's death and resurrection, is the ultimate and greatest gift of the gospel. None of Christ's gospel deeds and none of our gospel blessings are good news except as means of seeing and savoring the glory of Christ. Forgiveness is good news because it opens the way to the enjoyment of God himself. Justification is good news because it wins access to the presence and pleasures of God himself. Eternal life is good news because it becomes the everlasting enjoyment of Christ. All God's gifts are loving only to the degree that they lead us to God himself. That is what God's love is: his commitment to do everything necessary (most painfully the death of his only Son) to enthrall us with what is most deeply and durably satisfying-namely, himself. Saturated with Scripture, centered on the cross, and seriously joyful, this book leads us to satisfaction for the deep hungers of the soul. It touches us at the root of life where practical transformation gets its daily power. It awakens our longing for Christ and opens our eyes to his beauty. Piper writes for the soul-thirsty who have turned away empty and in desperation from the mirage of methodology. He invites us to slow down and drink from a deeper spring. "This is eternal life," Jesus said, "that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." This is what makes the gospel-and this book-good news.

Author : Jia Tolentino
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780525510550

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Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “From The New Yorker’s beloved cultural critic comes a bold, unflinching collection of essays about self-deception, examining everything from scammer culture to reality television.”—Esquire Book Club Pick for Now Read This, from PBS NewsHour and The New York Times • “A whip-smart, challenging book.”—Zadie Smith • “Jia Tolentino could be the Joan Didion of our time.”—Vulture FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE’S JOHN LEONARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST BOOK • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HARVARD CRIMSON AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Time • Chicago Tribune • The Washington Post • NPR • Variety • Esquire • Vox • Elle • Glamour • GQ • Good Housekeeping • The Paris Review • Paste • Town & Country • BookPage • Kirkus Reviews • BookRiot • Shelf Awareness Jia Tolentino is a peerless voice of her generation, tackling the conflicts, contradictions, and sea changes that define us and our time. Now, in this dazzling collection of nine entirely original essays, written with a rare combination of give and sharpness, wit and fearlessness, she delves into the forces that warp our vision, demonstrating an unparalleled stylistic potency and critical dexterity. Trick Mirror is an enlightening, unforgettable trip through the river of self-delusion that surges just beneath the surface of our lives. This is a book about the incentives that shape us, and about how hard it is to see ourselves clearly through a culture that revolves around the self. In each essay, Tolentino writes about a cultural prism: the rise of the nightmare social internet; the advent of scamming as the definitive millennial ethos; the literary heroine’s journey from brave to blank to bitter; the punitive dream of optimization, which insists that everything, including our bodies, should become more efficient and beautiful until we die. Gleaming with Tolentino’s sense of humor and capacity to elucidate the impossibly complex in an instant, and marked by her desire to treat the reader with profound honesty, Trick Mirror is an instant classic of the worst decade yet. FINALIST FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD FOR THE ART OF THE ESSAY

Author : Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433579592

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Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman Pdf

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble." Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God's mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God's true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Daniel J. Treier
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830840762

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Theology and the Mirror of Scripture by Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Daniel J. Treier Pdf

In this inaugural volume in the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture, Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. Treier set forth a programmatic proposal for evangelical theology, rooted in the claim that the church's vocation is to mirror the witness of Scripture in its doctrine and discipleship.