Jesus Christ And Christian Vision

Author : Robert Hudson
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506465760

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Seeing Jesus by Robert Hudson Pdf

Jesus ascended to heaven. End of story. But then how do we explain the many Christians, in nearly every century since, who claimed to have seen, heard, met, and touched Jesus in the flesh? In Seeing Jesus, Robert Hudson explores the larger-than-life characters throughout Christian history who have encountered the actual face or form of the resurrected Christ--from the apostles Thomas and Paul in the first century to Charles Finney in the nineteenth and Sundar Singh in the twentieth. Hudson combines history, biography, spiritual reflection, skepticism, and humor to unpack awe-inspiring and sometimes seemingly absurd stories, from a surprise sighting of Jesus in a cup of coffee, to Christ appearing to Julian of Norwich during a life-threatening illness to assure her that "all manner of thing shall be well." Along the way, he uncovers deeper meaning for us today. Through Hudson's quirky and lyrical prose we get to know people of unflinching faith, like Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, Silouan the Athonite, and Sojourner Truth--those who claim radical encounters with Jesus. The result is a fascinating journey through Christian history that is at once thoroughly analytical and deeply devotional.

Author : Douglas F. Ottati
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0800623169

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Jesus Christ and Christian Vision by Douglas F. Ottati Pdf

Author : Roland Chia
Publisher : Langham Global Library
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781907713064

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Hope for the World by Roland Chia Pdf

Hope is essential to human life. Without hope, humanity plunges into despair, and life can lose all purpose and meaning. Hope energizes people and communities, and also produces forbearance and patience. In this clear and accessible survey, which incorporates Asian perspectives, Roland Chia shows how Christian hope presses beyond the limits of both secular and religious world-views and confronts the reality of pain, suffering and death in the light of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is hope for God, and in God.

Author : Cornelius Plantinga
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467427661

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Engaging God's World by Cornelius Plantinga Pdf

The Bible admonishes Christians to love God with the mind as well as with the heart. Engaging God's World clearly links this scriptural mandate with the pursuit of academic life, extolling the crucial role of Christian higher education in the intellectual and spiritual formation of believers. Chiefly intended to serve as a primer for students beginning college careers but valuable to thoughtful Christians at every stage of life, this volume spells out the central themes of the Christian faith from a Reformed perspective. More important, however, the book shows how Christian higher education fits inside a view of the world and of human life that is formed by these ideas. "Learning," Cornelius Plantinga writes, "is a spiritual calling; properly done, it attaches us to God." Approaching the topic of education from a variety of angles, Plantinga shows that Christ-centered learning teaches people to correctly see the world as God's creation, to see providence in history, to handle secular knowledge critically, to develop good judgment and, ultimately, to use faith-filled learning in the service of God's kingdom.

Author : R.T. Kendall
Publisher : Charisma Media
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781636413747

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A Vision of Jesus by R.T. Kendall Pdf

What if Genesis through Revelation is just the beginning of knowing who God is? This book will guide you into a deeper understanding and intimacy with God as you study who He is as the resurrected King. You will have a better grasp of the book of Revelation and who Jesus is revealed in this powerful part of Scripture. The image we have of Jesus is one that affects the way we act as Christians and the way we take the gospel to the world. That image has sometimes been reflected badly because we do not have a fully rounded image of the Jesus we love and worship. Indeed, some modern concepts of Jesus in the church would be difficult to worship. In Revelation 1, Jesus appears in a vision given to the apostle John. It is an awesome, majestic vision. The Bible, perhaps intentionally, doesn’t give us much information about what Jesus looked like in human form. Yet here in John’s apocalyptic book, God gives us an image that transcends the incarnation, an image of Jesus we can really focus on. In A Vision of Jesus, respected Bible teacher R.T. Kendall mines Revelation 1 to show readers: The unique promise of the Book of Revelation What Revelation teaches us about how to handle guilt, jealousy, and the unexpected Who God is and how Jesus is the fulfilment of the Old Testament pictures, as well as our great High Priest, the King, and more In these pages, Kendall guides readers toward a faith enriched by a more complete image of the Savior. Engaging and enlightening, this book will inspire Christians to renew their devotion to Jesus and share His transformative love with the world.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736353199

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The Vision of the Age by Witness Lee Pdf

This book makes clear the need of every servant of the Lord to serve under the vision of the age in which he lives. It covers the visions unveiled throughout the Bible and encourages the believers to closely follow the completed vision of this age and to serve according to the present vision and practice in the Lord's Recovery.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736353342

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The Vision and Experience of the Corporate Christ by Witness Lee Pdf

This book traces the progressive revelation of God from His being the "bachelor" God in Genesis 1:1, through His incarnation, redemption, and indwelling, to become the incorporated God. This incorporated God is the Body of Christ. The focus of this book is to help the believers see the vision and enter into the experience of the Body-Christ in the church life today.

Author : John Randall Sachs
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814657567

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The Christian Vision of Humanity by John Randall Sachs Pdf

The incredible technical achievements of recent history may make us feel little less than gods," but we also find much that cuts us down. When we face our own limits and failures, upon what or whom can we rely? The biblical "answer" to questions about the ultimate nature and meaning of human life begins with the experience of Semitic slaves led out of Egyptian slavery beautifully recounted in Deuteronomy 26:5-11. The New Testament presents Jesus as the culmination of God's Old Testament promise. Christian faith has a particular Vision of the world and of humanity founded upon the relationship between God and creation. Its key elements are found in the inviolable dignity of every person, the essential centrality of community, and the significance of human action. These are the main themes of a Christian anthropology developed in this book.

Author : John P. Meier
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592449132

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The Vision of Matthew by John P. Meier Pdf

In this volume Father Meier explores how Matthew remodeled the form, the Christological message, and the moral demand of the gospel. Part I shows Matthew's church in crisis. It was experiencing a shift in its Christian existence: from a narrow Jewish-Christian past to a universal Gentile future. To preserve yet reinterpret the particularistic traditions of that Jewish-Christian past, Matthew drew up a model of salvation history and then reshaped the gospel message to fit it. Part II offers a mini-commentary on the whole gospel to illustrate this reshaping of the message. Pericope by pericope, Matthew presents Jesus as Son of God and Son of Man, and therefore as 'the' definitive teacher of his Church. Indeed, the nexus between Christ and his Church emerges as the outstanding characteristic of Matthew's gospel. Part III studies Matthew's construction of a unified moral vision on the basis of this connection between Christ and Church. The basic stance of Jesus and his disciples towards the Mosaic Law is one of fulfillment - a 'prophetic' fulfillment which involves at times a deepening of, at times the abrogation of, the letter of the Law.

Author : David Claydon
Publisher : William Carey Library
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0878083642

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A New Vision, a New Heart, a Renewed Call by David Claydon Pdf

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9780736318365

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Our Vision by Witness Lee Pdf

Author : Crawford Gribben
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433569685

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An Introduction to John Owen by Crawford Gribben Pdf

Over 3 centuries since his passing, Puritan John Owen continues to impact readers through his writings. With over 8 million words published in 80 titles, his topics were as diverse as they were many, ranging from theological works to sociopolitical topics such as the proper nurture and education of children. An Introduction to John Owen by Crawford Gribben is a theological survey of these works, inviting readers to experience anew the grace of God as they go through the Christian life. For Owen, spiritual life was about increasing in grace and goodness, in fellowship with each member of the Trinity. This exploration captures the vision of the Christian life that Owen wished for his readers to have and distills it into an accessible companion volume.

Author : Douglas F. Ottati
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1995-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664256627

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Jesus Christ and Christian Vision by Douglas F. Ottati Pdf

Those interested in Christian ethics, hermenuetics, pragmatic philosophy, American theology, and historicism will find this book an essential addition to their libraries.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1995-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780870838521

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The Heavenly Vision by Witness Lee Pdf

Author : Thomas F. Torrance,James B. Torrance,David W. Torrance
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608996377

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A Passion for Christ by Thomas F. Torrance,James B. Torrance,David W. Torrance Pdf

In a culture increasingly secular in its pursuits and indifferent to the voice of the church, how may we ignite the fire for ministry that will bring the gospel to the world? How can weary pastors be sustained amidst a climate of doubt and resistance? For more than half a century, three remarkable brothers have offered a vision that has inspired thousands in churches and seminaries. Today, their message remains fresh and relevant as we enter a new millennium. And for one reason: The Brothers Torrance share a passion for Christ--the Christ of the Scriptures, the Christ of the historic Nicene faith. These essays distill the essence of their thought, and shine with the clarity of their shared vision. A Passion for Christ is a light of encouragement for ministers and lay people elsewhere.