Obedience Is Freedom

Author : Jacob Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509549351

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The virtue of obedience is seen as outdated today, if not downright toxic – and yet, are we any freer than our forebears? In this provocative work, Jacob Phillips argues not. Many feel unable to speak freely, their opinions policed by the implicit or explicit threat of coercion. Impending ecological disaster is the ultimate threat to our freedoms and wellbeing, and living in a disenchanted cosmos leaves people enslaved to nihilistic whim. Phillips shows that the antiquated notion of obedience to the moral law contains forgotten dimensions, which can be a source of freedom from these contemporary fetters. These dimensions of obedience – such as loyalty, discipline and order – protect people from falling prey to the subtle forms of coercion, control and domination of twenty-first-century life. Fusing literary insight with philosophical discussion and cultural critique, Phillips demonstrates that in obedience lies the path to true freedom.

Author : Martha Thatcher
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0891091939

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The Freedom of Obedience by Martha Thatcher Pdf

Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109325

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Freedom for Obedience by Donald G. Bloesch Pdf

The Christian ethic...is an ethic that cannot be assimilated into the moral consensus of the wider community.... The way of the cross cannot be reconciled with the way of the world, just as the gospel cannot be conjoined with the laws that gave stability to social order... The thesis of this book is that human justice can never be a substitute for divine justification...but it can be a sign and witness to the justifying grace of God in Jesus Christ. Humanitarian works can never reach the heights of deeds of sacrificial love and mercy, but they can point to this higher righteousness and awaken a thirst for it... We must always be on guard against two perils: the Scylla of legalism and rigorism and Charybdis of antinomianism. An ethics of the divine commandment, by uniting law and grace, the imperative and the indicative, shows how we can live the authentic Christian life in obedience to the highest, which is not a law but a person, not an ideal but the reality of the New Being, the power of crucified love, as we see this in Jesus Christ.Ó - (from Freedom for Obedience)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Obedience
ISBN : LCCN:66028123

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Obedience, the Greatest Freedom by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daughters of St. Paul Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0819801062

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Obedience by Daughters of St. Paul Staff Pdf

Author : Edmund Fong
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532683022

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Obedience from First to Last by Edmund Fong Pdf

Obedience from First to Last explores the theological significance of the obedience of Jesus Christ in Karl Barth’s theology. It does this via a threefold consideration of, first, the nature of Jesus’ incarnate obedience; second, the relation of that obedience to the obedience of the second triune person of the eternal Son; and third, the effects Jesus’ obedience has on our own obedience. Barth not only affirms the pivotal role Jesus’ obedience has within the economy of salvation, but by equating that obedience with that of the eternal Son’s, Barth gives Jesus’ obedience a pre-eminent place within the immanent being of Godself. The obedience of Jesus Christ is seen to have a co-participatory role in God’s determination of his own divine being that arises from the primordial act of divine election. This notion bears on our understanding of freedom and obedience: as divine freedom is expressed in divine obedience, so it is with human freedom and human obedience.

Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725202405

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Freedom for Obedience by Donald G. Bloesch Pdf

The Christian ethic...is an ethic that cannot be assimilated into the moral consensus of the wider community.... The way of the cross cannot be reconciled with the way of the world, just as the gospel cannot be conjoined with the laws that gave stability to social order... The thesis of this book is that human justice can never be a substitute for divine justification...but it can be a sign and witness to the justifying grace of God in Jesus Christ. Humanitarian works can never reach the heights of deeds of sacrificial love and mercy, but they can point to this higher righteousness and awaken a thirst for it... We must always be on guard against two perils: the Scylla of legalism and rigorism and Charybdis of antinomianism. An ethics of the divine commandment, by uniting law and grace, the imperative and the indicative, shows how we can live the authentic Christian life in obedience to the highest, which is not a law but a person, not an ideal but the reality of the New Being, the power of crucified love, as we see this in Jesus Christ." - (from Freedom for Obedience)

Author : G. Philips
Publisher : Christian Focus
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Obedience
ISBN : 0906731909

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Freedom Through Obedience by G. Philips Pdf

Author : Steve Herl
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9798369423752

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THE FREEDOM OF THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH by Steve Herl Pdf

In a world that often values individualism and self-reliance, this book presents a countercultural message: true freedom is found in the obedience of faith. Drawing on personal experiences and biblical teachings, the author explores the transformative power of faith in reshaping our desires, priorities, and sense of purpose. Through candid reflections and practical insights, this book invites readers to discover a deeper, more fulfilling freedom that comes from surrendering to God’s will and trusting in His promises. Whether you are struggling with the pressures of modern life, seeking a deeper spiritual connection, or simply curious about the intersection of faith and freedom, this book offers a thought-provoking and inspiring journey towards a more abundant life.

Author : William Stringfellow
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725217836

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Free in Obedience by William Stringfellow Pdf

An astute, outspoken lay theologian talks to Christians about how they can today find freedom in obedience to Christ's gospel and about the urgent necessity of trying to live this kind of freedom now. He insists that his readers look realistically and relentlessly at their own condition, at the condition of the church -- and that they see how these relate and compare to Christ's gospel. His book, based on certain passages from Hebrews, thus becomes a call to freedom and a call to revolutionary Christianity. William Stringfellow begins by spelling out, in impressive and telling detail, how the church has become mired in secular idolatries and ideologies, both economic and political. Then, in constrast to this situation, he examines Christ's resistance to the temptations of worldly power. Stringfellow ends his book by emphasizing the meaning of the resurrection as the exercise of the freedom of God and sets forth the victory over death and bondage given in Christ. Only in that gift is the Christian free to offer his own life to the world. Only thus is he free in obedience.

Author : William Stringfellow
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597529525

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Free in Obedience by William Stringfellow Pdf

An astute, outspoken lay theologian talks to Christians about how they can today find freedom in obedience to Christ's gospel and about the urgent necessity of trying to live this kind of freedom now. He insists that his readers look realistically and relentlessly at their own condition, at the condition of the church -- and that they see how these relate and compare to Christ's gospel. His book, based on certain passages from Hebrews, thus becomes a call to freedom and a call to revolutionary Christianity. William Stringfellow begins by spelling out, in impressive and telling detail, how the church has become mired in secular idolatries and ideologies, both economic and political. Then, in constrast to this situation, he examines Christ's resistance to the temptations of worldly power. Stringfellow ends his book by emphasizing the meaning of the resurrection as the exercise of the freedom of God and sets forth the victory over death and bondage given in Christ. Only in that gift is the Christian free to offer his own life to the world. Only thus is he free in obedience.

Author : Baltazar B. Kyser
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1719938458

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The Bliss of Obedience by Baltazar B. Kyser Pdf

I have stories to tell, examples to show, joy to spread, perspectives to give, knowledge to explain and love to understand! The word choice is to include all people in within the situations- like a class; to allow an expression of hope and breaking a thought of 'I'm alone', but not to make people feel pressured or restless. This book is to create an open imagination to the reality and depth to the experiences and to present a firm freedom provided in these chapters!

Author : Joseph T. Culliton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0882703528

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Obedience by Joseph T. Culliton Pdf

Author : Bob Beasley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989092232

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Loving King Jesus by Bob Beasley Pdf

Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments." For the Christian, obedience to Christ is axiomatic, it goes without saying. But what many do not understand is that godly obedience is the way to a life characterized by a peace, joy , and freedom that the world cannot know. We don't obey God to gain our salvation. Salvation is God's free gift through faith in the work of Jesus Christ in His life, death, and resurrection. But once saved, a Christian is given a deep desire to love God and want to obey. This book is a study of the way to do that very thing.

Author : Jeannie Scott Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1941069789

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If You Love Me Obey Me by Jeannie Scott Smith Pdf

Is your life marked by obedience to God and His Word? Can He count on you to respond to His will. The author unleashes how to take a step in faith, overcome fear, and become fully obedient to God. Get ready to journey to your Promised Land! Even the wind and sea obey Him will you?