Holding Faith

Author : Cynthia L. Rigby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1630885843

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Holding Faith by Cynthia L. Rigby Pdf

Luther once wrote: “Faith takes hold of Christ and has Him present, enclosing Him as the ring encloses the gem.” The idea that we hold faith because faith holds us, and that faith holds us because faith holds Christ, is vital. We hold faith as we seek to know Christ better, exploring Christian doctrines and deepening our understanding of the impact and relevance to our day-to-day lives. Faith holds us as we respond to Christ's calling, negotiate life's challenges, and join in the work of bringing in God's kingdom. The book conveys the content of core Christian doctrines and then addresses the “so what?” of each, its take away, how it matters to our everyday living, and how it shapes our spiritual and ethical practices. Using theological literature and Scripture but also current events, sociology, fiction, and movies, the author shows that theology matters. It matters to our lives and it matters to the life of the world. How we understand theology and its core beliefs has an impact on who we know ourselves to be and how we relate to God and to one another.Holding Faith concretely shows how various and diverse understandings of particular doctrines play out in relation to the way lives are lived and ethical systems put forward. It holds that some approaches to Christian doctrine are preferable to others, making persuasive arguments for better approaches by drawing from the theological literature and also from the news, sociology, general literature, and movies. Scripture is consistently used and sourced throughout the book as arguments are developed.

Author : Sharon Jaynes
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493403103

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Take Hold of the Faith You Long For by Sharon Jaynes Pdf

On the outside, many women are well-put-together Christians with trendy shoes, beautiful children, and wide, white smiles. On the inside, those same women are little girls cowering at the edge of the playground, hoping no one notices them, yet still wishing they could join in. They've professed faith and know the right things, but they struggle to truly take hold of the "life more abundant" that Jesus offers. Instead they settle for a life that's less than what God has promised them. In this liberating book, Sharon Jaynes reveals the most common reasons women get stuck with a mediocre, mundane faith. Then she shows women how to break free and move forward, leaving behind the feelings of inferiority, inadequacy, and insecurity that are holding them hostage. She uncovers untapped sources of confidence and courage, equipping women to move from knowing the truth to actually believing it--and living it out boldly in a life marked by true freedom.

Author : Paavali (Archbishop of Karelia and All Finland)
Publisher : RSM Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Religion
ISBN : 091383663X

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The Faith We Hold by Paavali (Archbishop of Karelia and All Finland) Pdf

An unpretentious little book by the former head of the Orthodox Church of Finland, written "to describe Orthodoxy from the inside to those outside." Useful also for the Orthodox themselves, it deals with the most basic elements of the Orthodox faith.

Author : James Patrick Holding
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602660847

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The Impossible Faith by James Patrick Holding Pdf

A Thesis So Explosive, An Atheist Paid $5,000 for An Answer The Impossible Faith offers the proposition that Christianity could not have succeeded unless it had indisputable proof of the resurrection of Jesus. Had there not been such evidence, Christianity would have been an "impossible faith". Using his seventeen years of experience in apologetics ministry, the author will demonstrate the impossibility of Christianity in the eyes of the people of the first century and present an apologetic for Jesus' resurrection. Christians will be encouraged and emboldened by the message of The Impossible Faith, realizing "how firm a foundation" they have in Christ Jesus. Non-Christians will be challenged to consider the truth of Christianity in a new light. The arguments in this book are so powerful that one atheist paid over $5,000 for a response. It is impossible to estimate the evangelistic impact that is possible because of The Impossible Faith. James Patrick Holding is President of Tekton Apologetics Ministries, one of the leading apologetics ministries on the Internet. Tekton Apologetics Ministries was recommended by apologist and prominent author Lee Strobel on Hank Hanegraaff's The Bible Answerman in December, 2001. Holding has written over 1700 articles for his ministry, as well as articles for the Christian Research Journal and for the publications of Creation Ministries International . He has also published The Mormon Defenders: How Latter-Day Saint Apologists Misinterpret the Bible. He lives in Central Florida with his beloved wife and a very small, very spoiled poodle.

Author : Dr. Tony Evans,Chrystal Evans Hurst,Priscilla Shirer,Anthony Evans,Jonathan Evans
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785241164

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Divine Disruption by Dr. Tony Evans,Chrystal Evans Hurst,Priscilla Shirer,Anthony Evans,Jonathan Evans Pdf

USA Today Bestseller Learn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children—Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans—you will hear five insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when life breaks your heart. We have all been through difficult seasons and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is like, as they’ve experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved ones in less than two years’ time, including the devastating passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family. In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face. You’ll walk away with insights on: Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful God Persevering in difficult times and experiencing God’s peace What causes distress in your life—and how to move past it How to keep your faith from being damaged during tough times Join the Evans Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly share honest questions they’ve asked, raw emotions they’ve felt, and solutions they’ve learned. Your life may have been interrupted, but you can use that to grow closer to God—and find peace.

Author : Winn Collier
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 1576837114

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Restless Faith by Winn Collier Pdf

Using references from both classic literature and contemporary culture, Collier speaks to culture-savvy Christians who wrestle with their need for control and their desire for God to resolve circumstances in the ways they think He should.

Author : Matthew Everhard
Publisher : Matthew Everhard
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781934453100

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Hold Fast the Faith by Matthew Everhard Pdf

Furthermore, confessions and creeds serve to help assure that the doctrinal faith that we articulate today has not subtly changed over time, subject to the warping influence of secular society. Creeds stand as ancient landmarks denoting the "location" of believers' hearts in history. Noting where one deviates from an ancient creed gives a person a distinct idea about where his or her own theological convictions stand in relation to other believers throughout history. Perhaps this also helps us to discover what direction we are moving. Are we moving closer to Christ? To God's Word? To the heart of God Himself? Or are we moving further away? The confession that I will be recommending to you in this volume is the standard-bearing creed in the Presbyterian or Reformed branch of Christianity. Influenced heavily by the thinking of Reformation theologian John Calvin (1509-1564), the Westminster Confession (1647) is a confessional exemplar of Reformed theology.2 The Westminster Confession of Faith is the premiere example of theological intellectualism absorbed in the beauty of the sovereignty of God. The Westminster Confession, and Calvin before it for that matter, were both completely committed to the theological concept that God is sovereign over the entire universe. Therefore, as you study this Confession you will undoubtedly encounter the Living God as ruler of the cosmos, the world, the events of your life, and hopefully your heart.

Author : Nancy Guthrie
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414312965

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Holding on to Hope by Nancy Guthrie Pdf

Framing her own story of staggering loss and soaring hope with the biblical story of Job, Nancy Guthrie takes her fellow sufferers by the hand and guides them on a pathway through pain—straight to the heart of God. Holding on to Hope offers an uplifting perspective, not only for those experiencing monumental loss, but for anyone going through difficulty and failure. Includes a study section for readers who want to dig deeper into what the Bible says about dealing with suffering and grief. Additional sections include a Foreword by Anne Graham Lotz and a Resource section linking Scriptures with each chapter's lesson. Endorsements: “Only God could orchestrate such events. And only God could give the Guthrie family the faith and courage to live them. May he use this story to strengthen us all.”—Max Lucado “Nancy Guthrie's faith shines through some of the darkest clouds of human pain. This book and her story will touch your emotions and inspire your mind in an unforgettable way. Seldom will you read anything with such candor and insight, probing one of life's toughest questions: How can grief be a friend along life's journey?” —Ravi Zacharias “Holding on to Hope reads easy, runs deep, and enriches the heart! If you are stymied about God's goodness amidst life's heartaches, then this book's for you.”—Joni Eareckson Tada

Author : Smith Wigglesworth
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781629118710

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The Greatest Bible Promises for Faith and Miracles by Smith Wigglesworth Pdf

A Promise for Every Problem God’s promises are the substance of faith. The very term promise implies action from God to us. The Greatest Bible Promises series provides you with a deeper understanding of God’s enduring Word through accompanying insights from Smith Wigglesworth’s best works. Categorized by topic, this book will give you promise verses to claim, hold on to, and live out day by day. So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 The harder the place you are in, the more blessing can come out of it as you seek God’s plan. These special Scripture promises present faith-building truths that will lead you to the miracles and blessings God so eagerly wants to give you. About the King James Version Easy Read Bible (KJVER) The carefully selected verses in Greatest Bible Promises are taken from the new KJVER Bible. Following the original KJV more closely than any other contemporary version available, the KJVER maintains the beauty and language of the KJV but opens it up to a new generation of readers by replacing archaic, hard-to-understand words with their modern-day equivalents.

Author : Serena Patterson, Ph. D.
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781460224434

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Hunter, Faith and the Ancestors: an adoption story of change and belonging by Serena Patterson, Ph. D. Pdf

"Congratulations on your adoption " Faith, age 8, and Hunter, age 11, aren't so sure that congratulations are in order; having parents and a new family is complicated. Their new moms, Helen and Toni Green, are also finding adoption to be a challenge. Everyone seems to be above their heads this time. Help comes in unexpected form; four ancestors from the various branches of Faith and Hunter's family show up to teach, encourage and cheer this family-from its bewildered beginnings to feeling truly attached to one another by love. Funny, tender and wise, this quartet has much to say about the nature of all families, and about the special needs, challenges and joys of older child adoption. New for the 2nd edition: Downloadable Study guide. Parents, Social Workers, and other adult readers will want to download the study guide to Hunter, Faith and the Ancestors from the website www.grunbergpatterson.ca. This chapter-by-chapter guide gives family discussion questions, references, links to essays, information on Attachment and Older Child Adoption, and much more....

Author : Robert BARCLAY (the Elder.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1674
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023389677

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A catechism and confession of faith ... By R. B. A servant of the Church of Christ. [The preface signed: Robert Barclay.] by Robert BARCLAY (the Elder.) Pdf

Author : Charmaine Miller
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490877600

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52 Reasons to Hope (And Hold on to Your Faith) by Charmaine Miller Pdf

52 Reasons to Hope (and Hold on to Your Faith) shares fifty-two golden nuggets of inspiration that encourage you to turn all of your problems over to God. They will infuse you with hope, and inspire you to believe that there is Light in any darkness. You dont need to worry about the challenges and valleys in your life, because God is in total control of it . . . and He will always be there for you! The selections in this book will remind you of what it means to walk in faith and trust God in every area of your life. If you dont already know God, these offerings can ignite something in you that will spur you to seek Him: He makes every burden we have lighter!

Author : Sarah Bessey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781476717593

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Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey Pdf

From the popular blogger and provocative author of Jesus Feminist comes a riveting new study of Christianity that helps you wrestle with—and sort out—your faith. In Out of Sorts, Sarah Bessey—award-winning blogger and author of Jesus Feminist, which was hailed as “lucid, compelling, and beautifully written” (Frank Viola, author of God’s Favorite Place on Earth)—helps us grapple with core Christian issues using a mixture of beautiful storytelling and biblical teaching, a style well described as “narrative theology.” As she candidly shares her wrestlings with core issues—such as who Jesus is, what place the Church has in our lives, how to disagree yet remain within a community, and how to love the Bible for what it is rather than what we want it to be—she teaches us how to walk courageously through our own tough questions. In the process of gently helping us sort things out, Bessey teaches us how to be as comfortable with uncertainty as we are with solid answers. And as we learn to hold questions in one hand and answers in the other, we discover new depths of faith that will remain secure even through the storms of life.

Author : David Baldacci
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780446931359

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Saving Faith by David Baldacci Pdf

When lobbyist Faith Lockhart stumbles upon a corruption scheme at the highest levels of government, she becomes a dangerous witness who the most powerful men in the world will go to any lengths to silence in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. In a secluded house not far from Washington, D.C., the FBI is interviewing one of the most important witnesses it has ever had: a young woman named Faith Lockhart. For Faith has done too much, knows too much, and will tell too much. Feared by some of the most powerful men in the world, Faith has been targeted to die. But when a private investigator walks into the middle of the assassination attempt, the shooting suddenly goes wrong, and an FBI agent is killed. Now Faith Lockhart must flee for her life--with her story, her deadly secret, and an unknown man she's forced to trust...

Author : Paul Hughes
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781312360976

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God's Laws: Sin, Law, Grace, and Obligation in Pauline Theology by Paul Hughes Pdf

""What shall we do?"" was the question people asked John the Baptist as they came to be baptized. Others asked this question of Jesus during his ministry in Galilee, and of Peter on the Day of Pentecost. After two thousand years, even many confirmed Christians remain confused. May a Christian work on the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday? Must we eat Kosher? Paul said that Christ fulfilled the Law, so what are the rules for today? Must Christians still follow the Ten Commandments, or have all the commandments been abolished in favor of ""love""? If there is no Law, is anything still a sin? What are we required to do, or forbidden to do, and how much can we get away with, and still be saved? The New Testament, especially in the practical teachings of the Apostle Paul, contains adequate answers to many of these questions and provides principles for making Godly decisions even on debatable matters never dreamt of two thousand years ago.