Creation God And Humanity

Author : Ian A. McFarland
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664231354

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Creation and Humanity by Ian A. McFarland Pdf

This major sourcebook provides significant primary readings from the history of Christian theology on the topics of creation and humanity. Beginning with an extended introduction, McFarland fleshes out the topics of creation and humanity in sections such as "God as Creator," "The Human Creature," "Evil and Sin," and "Providence," and provides a brief introduction to each selection that demonstrates its importance and establishes its historical context. This collection will be of special value in classrooms, allowing students to experience firsthand some major works that shaped efforts to forge a sound Christian understanding of creation and humanity.

Author : Catherine Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809153173

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Creation, God, and Humanity by Catherine Wright Pdf

Examines the history and development of ecological theological anthropology and how it engages human suffering, so that people of faith can better understand the suffering inherent to earth's creative processes and that inflicted by human sin.

Author : Fernanda Silva
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098097684

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Genesis, The Reality of God's Creation by Fernanda Silva Pdf

First, God believed, and then he called what he had inside his heart to existence. In the book, The Reality of God’s Creation, we can understand that the reality our eyes see day by day is not nearly what the Father wished for us, and through Jesus Christ, we have access to this reality lost by sin. God’s Word is the most potent encyclopedia in life. However, it would be a mysterious unknown if there were not God’s great will through the anointing of the Spirit, both to write it and to interpret it. From this formula, the result comes—revelation. In possession of it, what remains is to live enjoying a life carefully planned by our God and Father. Moreover, nothing is better than knowing how everything was planned. Just know the manual of life—the Word of God—consulting how everything was planned in the beginning. (Pastor Atlas Freire) Purpose and destiny! To discover the purpose of human existence is undoubtedly one of the most-thought-out questions of our time. We live in an age when our society is hungry for a purpose, for a mission, for a real sense. Who is a human being? What is your place within the planet and society? When God created man, he had a goal; nothing was done by chance, and everything is wholly connected according to his magnificence. You have a purpose and a destiny, and until you find out which one, you will never be complete and successful in your life. Once you know your purpose, God will show your destiny.

Author : Veli-Matti Karkkainen
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802868558

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Creation and Humanity by Veli-Matti Karkkainen Pdf

Author : Hugh J. McCann
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780253357144

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Creation and the Sovereignty of God by Hugh J. McCann Pdf

Creation and the Sovereignty of God brings fresh insight to a defense of God. Traditional theistic belief declared a perfect being who creates and sustains everything and who exercises sovereignty over all. Lately, this idea has been contested, but Hugh J. McCann maintains that God creates the best possible universe and is completely free to do so; that God is responsible for human actions, yet humans also have free will; and ultimately, that divine command must be reconciled with natural law. With this distinctive approach to understanding God and the universe, McCann brings new perspective to the evidential argument from evil.

Author : Joseph E. Coleson
Publisher : Wesleyan Theological Perspecti
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0898274516

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Care of Creation by Joseph E. Coleson Pdf

Christians have God's mandate to be good stewards of his creation, but it is a challenge to discover a wise and biblical perspective on issues of creation care, apart from the political rhetoric. Care of Creation offers a biblical foundation and practical guidance about how Christians can personally exercise responsible care of God's good creation. This book will-- -offer a biblical perspective, including the stewardship of creation; -focus on the care of those created in God's image, including genetics, cloning, euthanasia, and human trafficking; and -address environmental issues including land and water use, and ethical treatment of animals. Concerned Christians will gain much needed biblical perspective on one of the most pressing issues of our time and will learn practical ways to exercise proper care of the world God has given us.

Author : Johnson, Elizabeth A.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608337323

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Creation and the Cross by Johnson, Elizabeth A. Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0802136109

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The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis by Anonim Pdf

Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.

Author : Randall Garr
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047402039

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In His Own Image and Likeness by Randall Garr Pdf

This book is about nothing less than Genesis 1, or human creation. Humanity, the author convincingly argues, is created within the Priestly tradition as a replacement of God's divine community; human creation marks the decisive moment that P's God separates himself from other gods and institutes monotheism. After discussing the references of God's self-inclusive yet plural first person speech and examining the ramifications of this speech pattern in other biblical texts, Randall Garr discusses the divine-human relationship as it is represented by carefully analysing the prepositions and nouns that characterize it. After highlighting some themes and theological concepts elaborated in Gen 1, it clearly situates the creation of humanity within the programmatic agenda of the Priestly tradition.

Author : Christopher Southgate
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664230906

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The Groaning of Creation by Christopher Southgate Pdf

Pain, suffering, and extinction are intrinsic to the evolutionary process. In this book Christopher Southgate shows how the world that is very good is also groaning in travail and subjected by God to that travail. Southgate then evaluates several attempts at evolutionary theodicy and argues for his own approachan approach that takes full account of Gods self-emptying and human beings special responsibilities as created cocreators. Christopher Southgate is Honorary University Fellow in Theology at the University of Exeter, England, and Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Originally trained as a biochemist at the University of Cambridge, he is the general editor and principal author of God, Humanity and the Cosmos (3rd ed.).

Author : Robert N. Smith
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496946478

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God’S Plan of Creation by Robert N. Smith Pdf

Gods Plan of Creation: Written for All Gods Children Who Want to Know and Are Not Afraid to Think offers scripturally informed answers to questions arising in peoples minds as they wonder about the nature of God and His designs for all of creation. By using a three-part structure that examines the Siege, the Legacy, and the Story, Robert N. Smith brings to bear both his long study of the Scriptures and his insights to provide guidance for all who want to know and are not afraid to think. The first part, the Siege, presents an inquiry and review of humanitys continuing efforts to gain hold of its Legacy. The focus of the second portion of Gods Plan of Creation, the Legacy entails the gifts that God has chosen to give to humanity and that people today have received from the hands of their forebears in the faith. Finally, the Story displays a visual timeline of creation, plotting out key points of theology and cosmology. It is laid out landscape, therefore it does not fit the book format. Part 3 is in progress and will follow soon. If you see the world in all its beauty, complexity, and diversity and you find yourself wondering about the God who made all things and about His desires for how humanity fits into His plans, then Gods Plan of Creation: Written for All Gods Children Who Want to Know and Are Not Afraid to Think will pour out insights worth pondering. It takes a fearless and eyes-wide-open look at God and His plans and invites you to join in a journey of vision and discovery.

Author : Zoltan Dornyei
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532633898

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Progressive Creation and the Struggles of Humanity in the Bible by Zoltan Dornyei Pdf

Why does the Christian walk often feel like an ongoing struggle and why does God’s creation include imperfection, let alone forces that are intent on thwarting God’s creative work? In seeking a response to these questions, this book argues that the biblical accounts describe creation in terms of a progressive transformation process whereby the initially incomplete created order will reach perfection only in the fulfillment of new creation. The following discussion then outlines a comprehensive framework for the biblical theology of humanity’s struggles, centered on three key themes: corporeal temptation, deficient social structures, and the much-debated notion of spiritual warfare. The book presents an overarching canonical narrative that threads together a series of diverse biblical topics, from Job's temptation to the Atonement. The final part surveys biblical teaching on how human conduct can be aligned with God’s creative purpose, and discusses three “assignments” from Jesus to believers: to celebrate the Eucharist, to pray the Lord’s Prayer, and to fulfill the Great Commission.

Author : Pope Francis
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612783871

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Laudato Si by Pope Francis Pdf

“In the heart of this world, the Lord of life, who loves us so much, is always present. He does not abandon us, he does not leave us alone, for he has united himself definitively to our earth, and his love constantly impels us to find new ways forward. Praise be to him!” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ In his second encyclical, Laudato Si’: On the Care of Our Common Home, Pope Francis draws all Christians into a dialogue with every person on the planet about our common home. We as human beings are united by the concern for our planet, and every living thing that dwells on it, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Pope Francis’ letter joins the body of the Church’s social and moral teaching, draws on the best scientific research, providing the foundation for “the ethical and spiritual itinerary that follows.” Laudato Si’ outlines: The current state of our “common home” The Gospel message as seen through creation The human causes of the ecological crisis Ecology and the common good Pope Francis’ call to action for each of us Our Sunday Visitor has included discussion questions, making it perfect for individual or group study, leading all Catholics and Christians into a deeper understanding of the importance of this teaching.

Author : Norman Wirzba
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493400089

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From Nature to Creation (The Church and Postmodern Culture) by Norman Wirzba Pdf

How does Christianity change the way we view the natural world? In this addition to a critically acclaimed series, renowned theologian Norman Wirzba engages philosophers, environmentalists, and cultural critics to show how the modern concept of nature has been deeply problematic. He explains that understanding the world as creation rather than as nature or the environment makes possible an imagination shaped by practices of responsibility and gratitude, which can help bring healing to our lands and communities. By learning to give thanks for creation as God's gift of life, Christians bear witness to the divine love that is reconciling all things to God. Named a "Best Theology Book of 2015," Englewood Review of Books "Best Example of Theology in Conversation with Urgent Contemporary Concerns" for 2015, Hearts & Minds Bookstore

Author : Jon Garvey
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532652004

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God's Good Earth by Jon Garvey Pdf

God’s world was created “very good,” Genesis chapter 1 tells us, and in this book Jon Garvey rediscovers the truth, known to the Church for its first 1,500 years but largely forgotten now, that the fall of mankind did not lessen that goodness. The natural creation does not require any apologies or excuses, but rather celebration and praise. The author’s re-examination of the scriptural evidence, the writings of two millennia of Christian theologians, and the physical evidence of the world itself lead to the conclusion that we, both as Christians and as modern Westerners, have badly misunderstood our world. Restoring a truer vision of the goodness of the present creation can transform our own lives, sharpen the ministry of the church to the world of both people and nature, and give us a better understanding of what God always intended to bring about through Christ in the age to come.