Making Sense Of The Church

Author : Wayne A. Grudem
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310493839

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Making Sense of the Church by Wayne A. Grudem Pdf

With clear writing and a contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all time—the church.Topics include but are not limited to the invisible church—the church as God sees it; the visible church—the church as Christians on earth see it; the purity of church—the degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct; the primary purpose of the church—ministry to God, believers, and the world; the power of the church—its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline; and spiritual gifts—abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of the Church helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.

Author : Adam Hamilton
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0062234986

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Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton Pdf

Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to experience deep divisions over universal social issues. The underlying debate isn’t about a particular social issue, but instead it is about how we understand the nature of scripture and how we should interpret it. The world’s bestselling, most-read, and most-loved book is also one of the most confusing. In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton, one of the country’s leading pastors and Christian authors, addresses the hot-button issues that plague the church and cultural debate, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by Christians and non-Christians alike. Did God really command Moses to put gay people to death? Did Jesus really teach that everyone who is not a Christian will be assigned to hell? Why would Paul command women to “keep silent in the church?” Were Adam and Eve real people? Is the book of Revelation really about the end times? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525954156

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Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller Pdf

We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.

Author : Wayne A. Grudem
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310493785

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Making Sense of Who God Is by Wayne A. Grudem Pdf

With clear writing—technical terms kept to a minimum—and a contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of Who God is explores the existence of God through inner knowledge and evidence found in Scripture and in nature. Topics include but are not limited to Traditional “Proofs” for God’s Existence: covering cosmological, teleological, ontological, and moral evidence of the Creator; The Trinity: the three distinct persons each equal to the whole being of God; Creation: including the assertion that, when all the facts are understood, there will be “no final conflicts” between Scripture and natural science; and God’s Providence: the Creator’s continued involvement with all created things and human actions that make a difference within God’s providence. Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of Who God is helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.

Author : Kevin DeYoung,Greg Gilbert
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433526930

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What Is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung,Greg Gilbert Pdf

Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate about spreading the gospel and caring for the needs of others. But in our zeal to get sharing and serving, many are unclear on gospel and mission. Yes, we are called to spend ourselves for the sake of others, but what is the church’s unique priority as it engages the world? DeYoung and Gilbert write to help Christians “articulate and live out their views on the mission of the church in ways that are theologically faithful, exegetically careful, and personally sustainable.” Looking at the Bible’s teaching on evangelism, social justice, and shalom, they explore the what, why, and how of the church’s mission. From defining “mission”, to examining key passages on social justice and their application, to setting our efforts in the context of God’s rule, DeYoung and Gilbert bring a wise, studied perspective to the missional conversation. Readers in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus’ call to preach the Word and make disciples.

Author : Tremper III Longman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585586103

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Making Sense of the Old Testament (Three Crucial Questions) by Tremper III Longman Pdf

A noted biblical scholar explores three questions Christians often ask about the Old Testament and provides answers that are both satisfying and understandable.

Author : Laurie Guy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : RELIGION
ISBN : 1573127949

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Making Sense of the Book of Revelation by Laurie Guy Pdf

Author : David J. Lose
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0806698519

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Making Sense of the Cross by David J. Lose Pdf

Author : Sam Harris
Publisher : Alfred A. Knopf
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307265777

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Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris Pdf

A criticism of Christianity from the secularist point of view.

Author : Spencer Burke
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310862956

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Making Sense of Church by Spencer Burke Pdf

Samplings of online discussions about God, truth, and church—from theOoze.comOur culture is rapidly changing and people are searching for new models and paradigms to find meaning in their lives. As in all transitional periods, this search takes place in grass-roots conversations where the “new” is taking form. No other place so uniquely captures this struggle more than the message boards at theOoze.com, the premier melting pot of emerging spiritual conversation.Making Sense of Church is a snapshot of this “community conversation” as it tries to make sense of God in the emerging worldview. It represents a gathering of individuals with different points of view, theologies, life contexts, and feelings. Author Spencer Burke, creator of theOoze.com, provides the framework writing for each chapter and acts as a “guide” to the accompanying e-mail postings that supplement the chapters. Subjects discussed include:• Authentic Community• Experiential Worship• The Internet and God• Art as a Vehicle for Communicating Truth• Spirituality and Sexuality• What Is the Church?• What Is Postmodernism?

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101217658

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The Reason for God by Timothy Keller Pdf

A New York Times bestseller people can believe in—by "a pioneer of the new urban Christians" (Christianity Today) and the "C.S. Lewis for the 21st century" (Newsweek). Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.

Author : David J. Lose
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0806699531

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Making Sense of Scripture Participant Book by David J. Lose Pdf

Book is accompanied by a Leader guide and DVD.

Author : Jim Wilder,Michel Hendricks
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802498557

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The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder,Michel Hendricks Pdf

Could brain science be the key to spiritual formation? Why does true Christian transformation seem fleeting? And why does church often feel lonely, Christian community shallow, and leaders untrustworthy? For many Christians, the delight of encountering Christ eventually dwindles—and disappointment sets in. Is lasting joy possible? These are some of the questions Michel Hendricks has considered both in his experience as a spiritual formation pastor and in his lifetime as a Christian. He began to find answers when he met Jim Wilder—a neurotheologian. Using brain science, Wilder identified that there are two halves of the church: the rational half and the relational half. And when Christians only embrace the rational half, churches become unhealthy places where transformation doesn’t last and narcissistic leaders flourish. In The Other Half of Church, join Michel and Jim's journey as they couple brain science with the Bible to identify how to overcome spiritual stagnation by living a full-brained faith. You'll also learn the four ingredients necessary to develop and maintain a vibrant transformational community where spiritual formation occurs, relationships flourish, and the toxic spread of narcissism is eradicated.

Author : David J. Lose
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0806696192

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Making Sense of Scripture Leader Guide by David J. Lose Pdf

In Making Sense of Scripture, David Lose invites the reader to engage in a conversation, one that he imagines discussing around his kitchen table, about seven major questions of the Bible. More than a standard biblical reference book, Making Sense of Scripture is a dialogue that encourages readers to bring their questions or doubts to the table when reading Scripture. During this conversation, there are different opportunities for the reader to interact with the Bible, ultimately leaving room for personal transformation of the heart and mind.--Amazon.com.

Author : Sara B. Savage,Sylvia Collins-Mayo,Bob Mayo
Publisher : Church House Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780715142424

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Making Sense of Generation Y by Sara B. Savage,Sylvia Collins-Mayo,Bob Mayo Pdf

For Generation Y, born after 1982, relationships happen over the Internet and music marks their territory. How does this generation think about the world? What does their spirituality look like? And what implications does this have for the Church? This book addresses the need for the Church to reconnect and communicate with young people.