The 40 Most Influential Christians Who Shaped What We Believe Today

Author : Daryl Aaron
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441261564

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The 40 Most Influential Christians . . . Who Shaped What We Believe Today by Daryl Aaron Pdf

Compelling Accounts of Key People Who Have Formed Christian Belief through the Ages All Christians' beliefs are shaped by those who went before them. Now these giants of Christian history are presented chronologically and in a format that helps readers get to know them. In addition to a biographical sketch, readers will discover each person's primary contributions to the Christian faith along with a brief quotation from their work. Students, history buffs, and curious readers will be fascinated as their faith is strengthened. Included are Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Karl Barth, Carl F. H. Henry, and more.

Author : Harvey Kwiyani,Joseph Ola,Isaiah Ola Abolarin,Benjamin Isola Akano,Justice A. Arthur,Victoria Oyenike Ayano,Paul Ayokunle,Kwaku Boamah,Akarama Dan Jr,Edmore Dube,Eric Manu,Françoise Niyonsaba,Godfred Nsiah,Moses Iliya Ogidis,Gabriel Ademola Oyeniyi,Ruth M. Oyeniyi
Publisher : Missio Africanus
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Wash and Pray: African Theological Discourse on COVID-19 by Harvey Kwiyani,Joseph Ola,Isaiah Ola Abolarin,Benjamin Isola Akano,Justice A. Arthur,Victoria Oyenike Ayano,Paul Ayokunle,Kwaku Boamah,Akarama Dan Jr,Edmore Dube,Eric Manu,Françoise Niyonsaba,Godfred Nsiah,Moses Iliya Ogidis,Gabriel Ademola Oyeniyi,Ruth M. Oyeniyi Pdf

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Africa faced a unique set of challenges that sparked a profound spiritual response among its people. Wash and Pray: African Theological Discourse on COVID-19 delves into the heart of this response, exploring the intersections of faith, culture, history, and the pandemic that gripped the world from 2019 to 2022. The book demonstrates that for many Africans, the pandemic was not just a medical crisis but also a spiritual battle. As such, the book invites the reader to witness the historicising of the pandemic in Africa through this landmark resource for current and future generations, ensuring that the narratives of African Christianity in the face of COVID-19 and other pandemics are not lost. The chapter contributions offer diverse perspectives from Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and the UK, each contextualising the African Christian response to the pandemic. In essence, this monograph paints a rich tapestry of African theological discourse during a global crisis, ultimately affirming that faith and science, when harmonised, can lead to a resilient and thriving community.

Author : Sharon Bahrych
Publisher : Ambassador International
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620205914

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Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life by Sharon Bahrych Pdf

Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life is for women who are looking for helpful information on how to apply the various Christian disciplines into their lives. This book will also give readers encouragement through their reading about other historical figures (through short biographical sketches) who have struggled with the same issues as the reader. Each chapter ends with applications readers can use to begin growing in the individual disciplines each chapter covers. Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life ends with a chapter which encourages readers to continue growing and moving forward in their Christian life, reminding them that it is not a one-time deal, but that they are to grow each and every day. They are to look for ways that God has moved them forward in their Christian growth by being able to look back and see where they have come from. Overall, Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life is to be an encouragement to all women who read it that they, too, can move forward in their Christian growth and they don’t have to feel stuck in place. Some Christian disciplines are a ‘trial and error’ before acquiring the knack of doing it right.

Author : Ken Lambert,Abby Matzke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1625633254

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Top Ten Most Influential Christians Since the Apostles by Ken Lambert,Abby Matzke Pdf

The Big Names of Christianity... Survey results are in. Today's Christians let us know who their Top 10 picks for influential Christian leaders are. The results are telling. Which self-professed Christians made the cut? Who do we think influenced our beliefs the most? How did each rank in modern opinion? Who didn't make the list? The answers are inside. Pastors, teachers, and other writers focus on the Top 10 pics, supplying short biographies of each to get us in-the-know. Ten bonus mini-biographies let us know who missed the top ten, but made the top twenty. For education, information, reference, and debate. These are the men who helped shape our church-and beliefs-as we know it. Complied and Edited by Ken Lambert and Abby Matzke. Illustrated by Joel Kutylowski "When we put History and Theology together, we have identified an area in which lack of awareness and dearth of comprehension flourish in our culture. The compilers of this book have put our hands a helpful tool. It will serve to stimulate interest and critical thought and to introduce young minds to the heritage which has been handed to us from the past. May it prove to be beneficial to many." -Professor Mark Harstad. "This book presents information to make the average layperson's appetite for more alive A book I am glad to have added to my library...one that I will undoubtedly refer to often." -Pastor Fred DeRevo, Th.D.

Author : James K. A. Smith
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493403660

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You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith Pdf

You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship. Following the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom, Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that book's content. No mere abridgment, this new book draws on years of Smith's popular presentations on the ideas in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh, bottom-up rearticulation. The author creatively uses film, literature, and music illustrations to engage readers and includes new material on marriage, family, youth ministry, and faith and work. He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life.

Author : Helen Kooiman Hosier
Publisher : Revell
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0800757289

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100 Christian Women Who Changed the Twentieth Century by Helen Kooiman Hosier Pdf

From Elizabeth Dole to Mary Kay, from Fanny Crosby to Annie Dillard, here is a century of women who made a difference. Great family reading.

Author : William H. Stephens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0983367264

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The Top 100 Most Influential Christians of All Time, Volume 2 by William H. Stephens Pdf

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310329336

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The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Pdf

Discover and fulfill your God-given purpose by joining the more than thirty-five million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren. Before you were born, God knew what your life had in store for you. His hope for you is to discover the life he created just for you--both here on earth, and forever in eternity. Let Rick Warren guide you as you learn to live out your true purpose. The Purpose Driven Life is more than a book; it's a road map for your spiritual journey. Combining thoughtful verses from Scripture with timely stories and perspectives from Warren's own life, The Purpose Driven Life will help you discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Throughout The Purpose Driven Life, Warren will teach you to spend time getting to know yourself and your creator in order to live your life to the fullest. Unlocking your true purpose will also reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. Designed to be read over the course of forty-two days, The Purpose Driven Life will help you see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way that the pieces of your life fit together. Every chapter of The Purpose Driven Life provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help you uncover and live out your purpose, starting with exploring three essential questions: The Question of Existence: Why am I alive? The Question of Significance: Does my life matter? The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for? Each copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.

Author : Earle J. Fisher
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781793631060

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The Reverend Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Prophetic Tradition by Earle J. Fisher Pdf

Reverend Albert Cleage Jr. and the Black Prophetic Tradition: A Reintroduction of The Black Messiah considers how Albert Cleage Jr., in his groundbreaking book of sermons, The Black Messiah (1969), reconfigures the rules of the game as it relates to Christianity and the social political realities of Black people in Detroit and across the country. Taking a rhetorical approach, this book explores how and what The Black Messiah (1969) has contributed to the broader scope of Black Liberation Theology and Black religious rhetoric. Scholars of rhetoric, communication, religious studies, and African American history will find this book particularly useful.

Author : John McManners
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1068485168

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Death and the Enlightenment by John McManners Pdf

Author : Mary Jean Richardson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1449713807

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Christianity and the Future by Mary Jean Richardson Pdf

THE END TIMES SERIES A set of two books designed to warn and prepare Christians for the dangerous days ahead. BOOK 1: Christianity and the Future The churches of Christianity have become divided. As dark forces push the world toward the End Times, only Christian unity can bring people to Christ. Christianity and the Future uses a new reference frame for mapping conflicting Christian postures to discover ways to unite Christians, churches, and denominations by resolving divisive topics. Christians can agree upon a common understanding of God’s will, as presented in the Holy Bible and revealed through the Holy Spirit.

Author : Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441204004

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50 People Every Christian Should Know by Warren W. Wiersbe Pdf

Christians in the twenty-first century need encouragement and inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength and purpose. Our spiritual struggles are not new, and the stories of those who have gone before us can help lead the way to our own victories. 50 People Every Christian Should Know gives a glimpse into the lives of such people as Charles H. Spurgeon, G. Campbell Morgan, A. W. Tozer, Fanny Crosby, Amy Carmichael, Jonathan Edwards, James Hudson Taylor, and many more. Combining the stories of fifty of these faithful men and women, beloved author Warren W. Wiersbe offers today's readers inspiration and encouragement in life's uncertain journey.

Author : Daryl Aaron
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493418428

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Christian Theology for People in a Hurry by Daryl Aaron Pdf

Let's be real. Theology is intimidating. There are so many unfamiliar words and difficult concepts--or so it seems. Would you like to know the basics of theology and have an easy route to that knowledge? If so, these short, simple readings are the way to go. Here, Daryl Aaron answers some of the toughest questions about the nature of God, heaven, the Bible, church, and even ourselves. Blending the knowledge of a college professor with friendly, down-to-earth language, Aaron explains theology in a way you can understand. Broken into forty small chapters, this book gives you quick, clear answers to your questions about theology.

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725249851

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Themelios, Volume 40, Issue 1 by D. A. Carson Pdf

Themelios is an international, evangelical, peer-reviewed theological journal that expounds and defends the historic Christian faith. Themelios is published three times a year online at The Gospel Coalition (http://thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/) and in print by Wipf and Stock. Its primary audience is theological students and pastors, though scholars read it as well. Themelios began in 1975 and was operated by RTSF/UCCF in the UK, and it became a digital journal operated by The Gospel Coalition in 2008. The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. General Editor: D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Managing Editor: Brian Tabb, Bethlehem College and Seminary Consulting Editor: Michael J. Ovey, Oak Hill Theological College Administrator: Andrew David Naselli, Bethlehem College and Seminary Book Review Editors: Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College; Alan Thompson, Sydney Missionary & Bible College; Nathan A. Finn, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Hans Madueme, Covenant College; Dane Ortlund, Crossway; Jason Sexton, Golden Gate Baptist Seminary Editorial Board: Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School Lee Gatiss, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Paul Helseth, University of Northwestern, St. Paul Paul House, Beeson Divinity School Ken Magnuson, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Jonathan Pennington, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary James Robson, Wycliffe Hall Mark D. Thompson, Moore Theological College Paul Williamson, Moore Theological College Stephen Witmer, Pepperell Christian Fellowship Robert Yarbrough, Covenant Seminary

Author : Alvin J. Schmidt
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Christian civilization
ISBN : 9780310264491

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How Christianity Changed the World by Alvin J. Schmidt Pdf

"Setting Christianity in the context of history and culture, How Christianty Changed the World reveals the full, radical nature of the Christian faith as a shaping force." -- From the jacket.