Praying In God S Theater

Author : Joel L. Watts
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625641939

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Praying in God's Theater by Joel L. Watts Pdf

Much like the book of Revelation, Joel L. Watts' Praying in God's Theater aims to pull readers into a deeper spirituality to confront the daily struggles of Christian life. Drawing from the rich well of Christian mystics and theologians from across the ecumenical experience, Watts uses the Apocalypse to build a series of prayers and devotions aimed at increasing what he identifies as the contemplative unity and the certain unity between the individual and Christ. He urges a radical vision of the prayer and the sacrament of the Eucharist. Each chapter of Revelation is considered, explored, and finally used as a basis to draft prayers. Added to this is an application commentary that explores ancient liturgical practices similar to the scenes in Revelation while looking at Revelation in a mystical manner. Watts offers Revelation as an early liturgy, using this proposition as a catalyst for building prayers and a vision of life based on the Eucharist as the emblem of how we are to approach God. What emerges is a profound view on how we envision Scripture, prayer, and the book of Revelation.

Author : Joel L. Watts
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630871598

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Praying in God’s Theater by Joel L. Watts Pdf

Much like the book of Revelation, Joel L. Watts' Praying in God's Theater aims to pull readers into a deeper spirituality to confront the daily struggles of Christian life. Drawing from the rich well of Christian mystics and theologians from across the ecumenical experience, Watts uses the Apocalypse to build a series of prayers and devotions aimed at increasing what he identifies as the contemplative unity and the certain unity between the individual and Christ. He urges a radical vision of the prayer and the sacrament of the Eucharist. Each chapter of Revelation is considered, explored, and finally used as a basis to draft prayers. Added to this is an application commentary that explores ancient liturgical practices similar to the scenes in Revelation while looking at Revelation in a mystical manner. Watts offers Revelation as an early liturgy, using this proposition as a catalyst for building prayers and a vision of life based on the Eucharist as the emblem of how we are to approach God. What emerges is a profound view on how we envision Scripture, prayer, and the book of Revelation.

Author : Ian Nell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Theology, Practical
ISBN : 1868044939

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Together in God's Theatre by Ian Nell Pdf

Author : Timothy Gorringe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Free will and determinism
ISBN : 0334024935

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God's Theatre by Timothy Gorringe Pdf

Belief in providence is both necessary and impossible, absurd but deeply human. It is not required of Christians formally by the creeds, but it is required of them by their daily prayer. Central to Christian prayer is the belief that God acts, that he has a purpose not only for the whole creation but for the individual, and that if individuals bring their concerns to God, God will make a difference. But how does this difference come about? How is it possible to find evidence of the activity of God in the world around us and in our own lives. What criteria, what models, can we use? The image used of God here, after much discussion of the problems of providence when thought of in connection with either God or human beings, is that of the theatre director, particularly the theatre director exemplified by Peter Brook in his famous book The Empty Space. In this perspective God can be present as one whose job it is to evoke talents, skills and.capabilities people did not know they had. God is given a supremely active and creative role, and one which does not destroy, or manipulate, human autonomy. And in this perspective, men and women are given hope, that they will not find love's labours lost.

Author : Trevor Hart,Wesley Vander Lugt
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780718843519

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Theatrical Theology by Trevor Hart,Wesley Vander Lugt Pdf

Theology is inherently theatrical, rooted in God's performance on the world stage and oriented toward faith seeking performative understanding in the theatre of everyday life. Following Hans Urs von Balthasar's magisterial, five-volume 'Theo-Drama', a growing number of theologians and pastors have been engaging more widely with theatre and drama, producing what has been recognized as a

Author : Cindi McMenamin
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736969871

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Drama Free by Cindi McMenamin Pdf

"All the World's a Stage"— What Part Will You Play? You know what drama is...in your circle of friends, your workplace, your extended family, and in the unexpected circumstances of life. But has it gotten to be too much? Truth is, we've all been both actor and audience when it comes to life's dramas. But here's another truth: You don't have to let it sweep you away. Discover a biblical script for a more peaceful life as you learn how to... dial down the drama in your own life respond appropriately to situations that would otherwise escalate incorporate "scene changes" to eliminate inevitable drama view high-maintenance individuals through the eyes of Christ become an anchor in the storms that swirl around you The world may be a stage—but you can find freedom from the drama.

Author : John Piper,David Mathis
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433514128

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With Calvin in the Theater of God by John Piper,David Mathis Pdf

Stemming from the Desiring God 2009 National Conference, Julius Kim, Douglas Wilson, Marvin Olasky, Mark Talbot, Sam Storms, and John Piper invite us to sit with Calvin in the theater of God, marveling at his glory.

Author : Sammie Davis-Dyson
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098038076

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My Story for His Glory by Sammie Davis-Dyson Pdf

Whether I had to be taken into sleeplessness, loss of appetite, spiritual pressure, or financial deficit, I learned that the discipline of God is always consistent. Indeed, he is "not a respecter of persons" (Romans 2:11). Not only is his discipline consistent across the board, for all of his children, so is his reward for their pleasing and faithful behavior. Walking in obedience to his wooing and to his word pays dividends for this life and for eternity (1 Corinthians 3:9-15)! My story is only beginning in this book. Its focus is, indeed, about the phenomenal ways in which Holy Spirit has been the core driver of my life's circumstances and situations. No, not in interfering with my "free will," but using my life circumstances and choices to influence his sovereign will and plan for me. Indeed, he knows the plans he has for me which are to give me a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Though that verse was directed specifically to the children of Israel, it can certainly be generalized as applicable to all of us. My desire, above all, is that this book will encourage the hopeless. But it is also my desire to emphasize that God is not our genie, Santa Claus, or slot machine. If we choose to walk in willful perpetual disobedience, the consequences are punishments, not rewards. I learned that truth the "hard way!"

Author : Peter Iver Kaufman
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Anglican Communion
ISBN : 025202222X

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Prayer, Despair, and Drama by Peter Iver Kaufman Pdf

Prayer, Despair, and Drama explores the godly sorrow of Elizabethan Calvinists and finds that what some have characterized as an evangelism of fear functioned more as a kind of religious therapy. In this major contribution to discussions of the relationship between religion and literature in Elizabethan England, Peter Iver Kaufman argues that the soul-searching and self-scourging typical of late Tudor Calvinism was reflected in the rhetoric of self-loathing then prevalent in sermons, sonnets, and soliloquys. Kaufman shows how this spiritual psychology informs major literary texts including Hamlet, The Faerie Queene, Donne's Holy Sonnets, and other works.

Author : Robert Paul Roth
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597520133

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The Theater of God by Robert Paul Roth Pdf

This exploration in creative theology aims to discover what will happen to Christian doctrine if the category of story is substituted for all the philosophical metaphors and scientific models that have been previously used to give intellectual shape to the gospel . As a systematic theologian, Robert Paul Roth constructs an ontology of story and applies it to the doctrines of the church.

Author : Terrance L. Tiessen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830876600

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Providence and Prayer by Terrance L. Tiessen Pdf

From the view that God does not intervene in the world to the view that God is the only effective agent in the working of his will, Terrance Tiessen identifies ten views of providence and adds his own.

Author : Chrystal Evans Hurst
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310361145

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The 28-Day Prayer Journey by Chrystal Evans Hurst Pdf

For anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method for having meaningful conversations with God, one day at a time. The kind of intentional, fervent prayer life we'd like to experience often seems intimidating or just out of reach. Chrystal knows how that feels and shares her own relatable journey through the challenges and joys of deepening her prayer life. Showing up to pray just one day at a time, Chrystal found a simple yet powerful practice that made consistent prayer amazingly doable. A warm and encouraging writer, Chrystal shares the same supportive help she found for talking with God specifically and intentionally throughout the day. With relatable stories and timeless Scripture, The 28-Day Prayer Journey offers three prompts each day to guide you through an easy yet intimate prayer experience. From giving thanks, hearing God, and making requests to simply knowing what to say, Chrystal gives practical explanations and easy steps for the core tenets of prayer, including: Praise and Thanksgiving--offering gratitude to God Repentance--seeking forgiveness from God Asking--presenting your requests to God Yielding--surrendering to God The 28-Day Prayer Journey will strengthen your faith and transform your life with the profound experience of communicating with a loving God. Whether you are new to prayer or well-versed in communication with God, this hopeful and supportive guide will help you experience God's presence in ways you never have before through the practice of meaningful prayer.

Author : John Piper,David Mathis
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433524462

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With Calvin in the Theater of God by John Piper,David Mathis Pdf

John Calvin saw this world as God’s theater where his glory is always on display. Just as “day and night pour forth speech,” the universe and history are not silent either; they tell the glory of God. Reflecting on over 500 years of Calvin’s legacy, John Piper and this book’s other contributors invite us to join Calvin in the theater of God. Stemming from the Desiring God 2009 National Conference, this volume includes chapters by Julius Kim, Douglas Wilson, Marvin Olasky, Mark Talbot, Sam Storms, and John Piper. It touches on topics such as Calvin’s life, the Christian meaning of public life, sin and suffering, the joy of the last resurrection, and Jesus Christ as the dénouement of God’s story. Editors John Piper and David Mathis, along with the contributors, make John Calvin’s Christ-exalting perspective on the glory of God accessible to today’s readers. Both Calvinists and other evangelicals interested in the life and work of Calvin will find these essays refreshing and instructive, leading to a robust understanding of the world as the theater of God.

Author : Ashley Cocksworth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567682215

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Prayer: A Guide for the Perplexed by Ashley Cocksworth Pdf

Central to the Christian life is the practice of prayer. But what, theologically speaking, is going on when we pray? What does prayer have to do with religious belief and action? Does prayer make a difference? Prayer: A Guide for the Perplexed addresses these and other key questions regarding the Christian theology of prayer. Beginning with Evagrius of Ponticus's 'On Prayer', Ashley Cocksworth finds in this early document a profound expression of the 'integrity' of the experience of prayer and theological thought. Seeking throughout to integrate systematic theology and the spirituality of prayer, individual chapters explore the meaning of some of the core doctrines of lived Christian faith – the Trinity, creation, providence, and the Christian life – as they relate to the practice of prayer. Complete with an annotated bibliography of sources on prayer to promote further reading, this volume appeals to academics and general readers alike.

Author : John Hull,Tim Elmore
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418579753

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Pivotal Praying by John Hull,Tim Elmore Pdf

We all face critical forks in the road-marriage, the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, or a personal health crisis. How are we to pray at these junctures? Perhaps our instinct is to send up a quick "911" prayer, but authors John Hull and Tim Elmore demonstrate how by praying the right prayer at the right time, we can see the incredible impact of what God can do. Scripture offers countless examples of men and women who prayed strategically and saw results. Remember Solomon's prayer for wisdom? He received it-and wealth beyond his imagination as well. And how about Hannah's desire for a child? God honored her prayer; her son Samuel became the greatest judge in Israel's history. Pivotal Praying uses these examples and others to illustrate the power of effective-and ineffective-praying. For those seeking to enlarge their prayer vision and alter their circumstances for God's glory, Pivotal Praying is an ideal resource.