Speaking Christian

Author : Marcus Borg
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281066872

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Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg Pdf

As with French, German or Spanish, learning the basic vocabulary of Christianity is a vital first step in understanding what it means and how it works. We think of words like 'faith', 'forgiveness', 'salvation', 'sin' and 'heaven'. But how can we be sure that we understand them correctly? Over the centuries all sorts of different meanings have grown up around these words, and sometimes those meanings can obscure or distort the way the words were originally used in the Bible. In Speaking Christian, Marcus Borg takes some of the key words in the Christian dictionary and exposes the negative and unhelpful connotations they still carry today. At the same time, he goes back to the Bible and unpacks their meaning in a way that is both more faithful to the teaching of Jesus and more relevant to his followers today.

Author : Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048510

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Learning to Speak Christian by Stanley Hauerwas Pdf

The crucial challenge for theology is that when it is read the reader thinks, ‘This is true.’ Recognizing claims that are ‘true’ enables readers to identify an honest expression of life’s complexities. The trick is to show that theological claims – the words that must be used to speak of God – are necessary if the theologian is to speak honestly of the complexities of life. The worst betrayal of the task of theology comes when the theologian fears that the words he or she must use are not necessary.

Author : Alvin F. Kimel
Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802806120

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Speaking the Christian God by Alvin F. Kimel Pdf

A collection of essays written by a wide diversity of scholars--including Thomas F. Torrance, Geoffrey Wainwright, Elizabeth Achtemeier, Colin Gunton, and Robert W. Jenson--that discuss and critically analyze the crucial theological issues at stake in the feminist theological agenda. The first volume of its kind to offer an orthodox, critical response to the proposals of contemporary feminist theology.

Author : Tom Holland
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465093526

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Dominion by Tom Holland Pdf

A "marvelous" (Economist) account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination. Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment reserved for slaves. How astonishing it was, then, that people should have come to believe that one particular victim of crucifixion-an obscure provincial by the name of Jesus-was to be worshipped as a god. Dominion explores the implications of this shocking conviction as they have reverberated throughout history. Today, the West remains utterly saturated by Christian assumptions. As Tom Holland demonstrates, our morals and ethics are not universal but are instead the fruits of a very distinctive civilization. Concepts such as secularism, liberalism, science, and homosexuality are deeply rooted in a Christian seedbed. From Babylon to the Beatles, Saint Michael to #MeToo, Dominion tells the story of how Christianity transformed the modern world.

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 : Richard Rohr
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781524762100

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The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called “Christ,” and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. “Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.”—Melinda Gates In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet. Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.

Author : T.M. Luhrmann
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307277275

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When God Talks Back by T.M. Luhrmann Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012 A bold approach to understanding the American evangelical experience from an anthropological and psychological perspective by one of the country's most prominent anthropologists. Through a series of intimate, illuminating interviews with various members of the Vineyard, an evangelical church with hundreds of congregations across the country, Tanya Luhrmann leaps into the heart of evangelical faith. Combined with scientific research that studies the effect that intensely practiced prayer can have on the mind, When God Talks Back examines how normal, sensible people—from college students to accountants to housewives, all functioning perfectly well within our society—can attest to having the signs and wonders of the supernatural become as quotidian and as ordinary as laundry. Astute, sensitive, and extraordinarily measured in its approach to the interface between science and religion, Luhrmann's book is sure to generate as much conversation as it will praise.

Author : Rebecca Van Noord,Jessi Strong,John D. Barry
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577995982

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Speak the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Communicating the Truth by Rebecca Van Noord,Jessi Strong,John D. Barry Pdf

Some of us must summon our courage to share our Christian faith. Others take the platform to speak to large congregations and national gatherings about their lives, lessons learned, and God’s faithfulness in all circumstances. Speak the Word: 12 Leaders on Communicating the Truth offers testimonies and encouragement from a dozen influential pastors and Christian leaders—including Beth Moore, John MacArthur, and Barry Black—who speak to God’s desire to transform our lives for his glory. We hope this hand-curated collection of stories, published by Bible Study Magazine between 2008 and 2014, encourages you to see God at work in your life and to share your story with others.

Author : Ruth N. Koch,Kenneth C. Haugk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0963383116

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Speaking the Truth in Love by Ruth N. Koch,Kenneth C. Haugk Pdf

Author : David B. Perrin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1580510957

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Women Christian Mystics Speak to Our Times by David B. Perrin Pdf

Women Christian Mystics Speak to Our Times is an ambitious collection of essays by leading scholars that connects the modern world with the timeless wisdom of women such as Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen, Th-rFse of Lisieux, Mary of Bizye, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Birgitta of Sweden, Hadewijch of Brabant, Agnes of Blarmbekin, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Marguerite de Porete, and Catherine of Genoa. While emphasizing the holy lives of these women, this book also reveals their lasting contributions to theology and spirituality. Bound by a common belief that women Christian mystics have much to teach us today, these accessible essays are geared toward classrooms and educated lay readers.

Author : Ryan Whitaker Smith,Dan Wilt
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493435319

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Sheltering Mercy by Ryan Whitaker Smith,Dan Wilt Pdf

Sheltering Mercy helps us rediscover the rich treasures of the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation. The church has always used the Psalms as part of its prayer life, and they have inspired countless other prayers. This book contains 75 prayers drawn from Psalms 1-75, providing lyrical sketches of what authors Ryan Smith and Dan Wilt have seen, heard, and felt while sojourning in the Psalms. While each prayer corresponds to a particular psalm and touches on its themes and ideas, it is not a new translation of the Psalms or an attempt to modernize or contextualize their content or language. Rather, the prayers are responses to the Psalms written in harmony with Scripture. These prayers help us quiet our hearts before God and welcome us into a safe place amid the storms of life. This artful, poetic, and classic devotional book features compelling custom illustrations and beautiful hardcover binding, offering a fresh way to reflect on and pray the Psalms.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 066424551X

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Speak Up! Christian Assertiveness by Anonim Pdf

In situations involving confrontation, many Christians either explode and feel guilty or suppress their convictions and become depressed. Here, now, is a way to counteract these experiences--a how-to guide to assertiveness based on sound evangelical principles.

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736952927

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The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Do you ever wonder what the difference is between one denomination and another? Why are there so many kinds of Baptist or Presbyterian or Lutheran churches? Where do those names come from, anyway? You can find answers in this concise but comprehensive guide. Learn about the leaders, teachings, and history of most of the church families in America. In addition to membership statistics, you'll find... a brief explanation of how the denomination began a short summary of its teaching on God, the Bible, the church, and other important topics a quick overview of some of its distinctive characteristics Whether you're looking for a new church or enriching your fellowship with believers from other traditions, you'll be much better prepared with this revised and expanded edition of The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations.

Author : Marcus J. Borg
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061746598

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The Heart of Christianity by Marcus J. Borg Pdf

World-renowned Jesus scholar Marcus J. Borg shows how we can live passionately as Christians in today's world by practicing the vital elements of Christian faith. For the millions of people who have turned away from many traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible, but still long for a relevant, nourishing faith, Borg shows why the Christian life can remain a transforming relationship with God. Emphasizing the critical role of daily practice in living the Christian life, he explores how prayer, worship, Sabbath, pilgrimage, and more can be experienced as authentically life-giving practices. Borg reclaims terms and ideas once thought to be the sole province of evangelicals and fundamentalists: he shows that terms such as "born again" have real meaning for all Christians; that the "Kingdom of God" is not a bulwark against secularism but is a means of transforming society into a world that values justice and love; and that the Christian life is essentially about opening one's heart to God and to others.

Author : Denise Strothers
Publisher : Denise Strothers
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798748939614

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Christian Men Speak Up by Denise Strothers Pdf

Our communities are in trouble. Our children and grandchildren are not safe from the predators the enemy uses to destroy our families. We can’t be so busy doing church that we do not see what is happening right before our eyes. They are hidden in plain sight. They are in our churches, schools, grocery stores, malls, nail salons, sporting events, and even our families. We must make our 8, 9, 10 year-olds aware of the danger lurking on social media sites since many grown men seek to sleep with underage children. Christian Men Speak Up informs you of the root causes of sex trafficking and the steps your church or faith-based organization can take to make a difference in your community today.