How To Tell God From The Devil

Author : Arthur Roy Eckardt
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1412825571

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How to Tell God from the Devil by Arthur Roy Eckardt Pdf

How to Tell God From the Devil is the first book to depict the relationship among comedy, the Devil, and God. Drawing from Jewish and Christian theories, Eckardt describes comedy as a means to distinguish the divine from the diabolic. He presents a thorough critique of efforts throughout history to justify God in the presence of radical evil and suffering. How to Tell God From the Devil is a sequel to Eckardt's fascinating earlier study Sitting in the Earth and Laughing. Eckardt employs a variety of historical, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and theological sources. He discusses and assesses such diverse figures as Martin Luther, Reinhold Niebuhr, Zen Buddhists, Conrad Hyers, Nancy A. Walker, Jon D. Levenson, and Harvey Cox. How to Tell God From the Devil is an exceptional work, and will be significant and enjoyable for sociologists, theologians, philosophers, and specialists concerned with the study of humor.

Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,7 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.

Author : Clay Jones
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736970440

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Why Does God Allow Evil? by Clay Jones Pdf

"If you are looking for one book to make sense of the problem of evil, this book is for you." Sean McDowell Grasping This Truth Will Change Your View of God Forever If God is good and all-powerful, why doesn't He put a stop to the evil in this world? Christians and non-Christians alike struggle with the concept of a loving God who allows widespread suffering in this life and never-ending punishment in hell. We wrestle with questions such as... Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we have to pay for Adam's sin? How can eternal judgment be fair? But what if the real problem doesn't start with God...but with us? Clay Jones, an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, examines what Scripture truly says about the nature of evil and why God allows it. Along the way, he'll help you discover the contrasting abundance of God's grace, the overwhelming joy of heaven, and the extraordinary destiny of believers.

Author : A. Roy Eckardt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351293860

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How to Tell God from the Devil by A. Roy Eckardt Pdf

How to Tell God From the Devil is the first book to depict the relationship among comedy, the Devil, and God. Drawing from Jewish and Christian theories, Eckardt describes comedy as a means to distinguish the divine from the diabolic. He presents a thorough critique of efforts throughout history to justify God in the presence of radical evil and suffering. How to Tell God From the Devil is a sequel to Eckardt's fascinating earlier study Sitting in the Earth and Laughing. Eckardt offers a theological vision of the comic, and shows its practical use in differentiating God from the Devil. The viewpoint presupposed is a special application of the incongruity theory of humor, which sees humor as an attempt to deal with inexplicable occurrences. Eckardt shows how humor can make faulty explanations tolerable for examining evil and suffering, particularly the notion that God can somehow be "excused" for the terrible evils extant in the world. Eckardt critiques dualistic views that make the Devil and God independent sovereign beings, and monistic views that try to reduce evil to non-being. Eckardt holds God to be ultimately responsible for evil, in such ways that the only final resolution of evil-if there is such-is a form of divine comedy. Eckardt employs a variety of historical, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and theological sources. He discusses and assesses such diverse figures as Martin Luther, Reinhold Niebuhr, Zen Buddhists, Conrad Hyers, Nancy A. Walker, Jon D. Levenson, and Harvey Cox. How to Tell God From The Devil is an exceptional work, and will be significant and enjoyable for sociologists, theologians, philosophers, and specialists concerned with the study of humor.

Author : Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780593193532

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I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die by Sarah J. Robinson Pdf

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Author : Jennie Allen
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718039226

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Anything by Jennie Allen Pdf

What if you promised God you would do anything . . . and he took you up on it? Anything is a prayer of surrender that will move you to stop chasing happiness and start living a surrendered life that matters. If you’ve ever felt lonely, lost, or like there must be more to life than constantly keeping up with the Joneses, then this book is for you. Previously caught in the dizzying haze of worldly happiness and empty pursuits, Jennie had had enough. She and her husband Zac prayed a courageous prayer of surrender: "God, we will do anything. Anything." They went on to begin living out the adventure God had written for them. This revised edition is updated throughout to include a new introduction and an in-depth Bible study component for those who have been wanting to lead a study on this topic. Join Jennie on an adventure to discover your anything, including: Factors that inhibit us from living a life of surrender to God What praying "Anything" really means What your life might look like having prayed it Jennie Allen shares the biblical truth that our lives are not meant to be safe and comfortable, but radical and profound. Discover how little worldly pursuits mean until you know the God who’s truly worth giving up everything for. And when you do. . . everything will change. Anything is also available in Spanish, Lo que me pidas.

Author : Sharon Jaynes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736973540

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Enough by Sharon Jaynes Pdf

What Can You Do When You Feel You're Just Not Good Enough? Do the voices in your head say you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough...or just not enough, period? It's time to stop listening to lies that sabotage your confidence and embrace the truth of who God says you are. Popular author and speaker Sharon Jaynes exposes the lies that keep you bogged down in shame, insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy. By recognizing the lies and replacing them with truth, you'll be able to silence the voice inside that whispers you're just not good enough accept God's grace and move past failures that have defined and confined you preload your heart with truth to fight your deepest insecurities Your confidence and faith will grow when you trade self-defeating thoughts for God's truth. Today is the day to embrace your incredible worth as a woman who is uniquely fashioned and spiritually empowered.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310590514

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Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Zondervan, Pdf

Three approaches to questions about the theological connection between the Old and New Testaments. The relationship between the Testaments is not as simple and straightforward as it sometimes appears. When New Testament authors appeal to Old Testament texts to support their arguments, what is the relationship between their meanings and what was originally intended by their Old Testament forebears? Leading biblical scholars Walter Kaiser, Darrel Bock, and Peter Enns present their answers to questions about the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, addressing elements such as: Divine and human authorial intent. Context of passages. Historical and cultural considerations. The theological grounds for different interpretive methods. Each author applies his framework to specific texts so that readers can see how their methods work out in practice. Each contributor also receives a thorough critique from the other two authors. Three Views on the New Testament Use of Old Testament gives readers the tools they need to develop their own views on the meaning, contexts, and goals behind the New Testament citations of the Old. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433544293

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When I Don't Desire God by John Piper Pdf

Author : John Eckhardt
Publisher : Charisma Media
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781599793610

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Prayers That Rout Demons by John Eckhardt Pdf

This book contains powerful warfare prayers and decrees taken from Scripture that will break the powers of darkness and release the blessings and favor of God.

Author : Chad Bird
Publisher : New Reformation Publications
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781948969819

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Your God is Too Glorious by Chad Bird Pdf

Most of us are regular people who have good days and bad days. Our lives are radically ordinary and unexciting. That means they're the kind of lives God gets excited about. While the world worships beauty and power and wealth, God hides his glory in the simple, the mundane, the foolish, working in unawesome people, things, and places.In our day of celebrity worship and online posturing, this is a refreshing, even transformative way of understanding God and our place in his creation. It urges us to treasure a life of simplicity, to love those whom the world passes by, to work for God's glory rather than our own. And it demonstrates that God has always been the Lord of the cross--a Savior who hides his grace in unattractive, inglorious places.Your God Is Too Glorious reminds readers that while a quiet life may look unimpressive to the world, it's the regular, everyday people that God tends to use to do his most important work.

Author : Carl Gustav Jung
Publisher : Bollingen
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0691017859

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Answer to Job by Carl Gustav Jung Pdf

Explores the religious symbolism present throughout the Bible as it reflects the nature, needs, and processes of the human consciousness

Author : Arthur Roy Eckardt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Christianity and antisemitism
ISBN : OCLC:1066690465

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How to Tell God from the Devil by Arthur Roy Eckardt Pdf

Author : Randy Alcorn,Javier Saltares
Publisher : Influence Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1938309162

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Eternidad by Randy Alcorn,Javier Saltares Pdf

En una interpretaci�n dram�tica de la historia del hombre rico y L�zaro, el autor Randy Alcorn y el artista Javier Saltares llevan a los lectores a un ambiente del primer siglo de Jerusal�n, y de ah� a dos reinos eternos diferentes. Novela gr�fica.

Author : Kevin Winters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997733438

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God, Is That You, Me, Or the Devil by Kevin Winters Pdf

This book is for anyone that has ever struggled to know the voice of God confidently. It is a book that covers everything a person needs to know about hearing and discerning the voice of God. It more specifically addresses how we can know the difference between God's voice, our voice, and Satan's voice.