Author : Jeffrey Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 098866819X
The Church
Jeffrey Johnson
The Church S Book
The Church S Book Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of The Church S Book book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
The Church's Book of Comfort
W. van 't Spijker
Author : W. van 't Spijker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133011598
The Church's Book of Comfort by W. van 't Spijker Pdf
In The Church's Book of Comfort , Willem van't Spijker and his team of scholars present an introductory investigation into the history, theology, and impact of the Heidelberg Catechism. The authors give careful attention to the background of the Reformation in Germany, the production of the Catechism, and the lives of those involved in making the Catechism. Interesting details are given about the practice of using catechisms before 1563, and the reception of the Heidelberg Catechism among the Reformed churches. Emphasis is also placed on the practice of Catechism preaching and the efforts to increase theological education among congregations. Readers will see the rich theological dimensions of the Catechism and its call for experiential religion. The Heidelberg Catechism has long been known for its warm display of orthodox doctrines, and this helpful book further displays the importance of this classic confessional statement. Table of Contents: 1. The Reformation in Germany - Christa Boerke 2. The Completion of the Heidelberg Catechism - Wim Verboom 3. The People Behind the Heidelberg Catechism - Christa Boerke 4. The Theology of the Heidelberg Catechism - Willem van't Spijker 5. The Heidelberg Catechism in the Netherlands A. Catechism Teaching from the Late Middle Ages - Wim Verboom B. Ecclesiastical Recognition of the Catechism - Teunis M. Hofman 6. The Heidelberg Catechism in Preaching and Teaching A. The Catechism in Preaching - Willem Jan op't Hof B. The Catechism in Church Education - Marinus Golverdingen 7. The Continued Relevance of the Heidelberg Catechism - Willem van't Spijker
This Is the Church
Katie Warner
Author : Katie Warner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1505117933
This Is the Church by Katie Warner Pdf
The most beautiful way to introduce your little one to the incredible story of salvation history! This is the Church will dazzle you with its detailed, stained-glass illustrations and tempt you to countless readings with its rhythmic story. Through this unique picture book, which is destined to become a classic found in all Catholic homes, you and your little one will fall more deeply in love with Jesus Christ, Our Savior and King, who died and then rose and founded a Church, the Catholic Church, to share God's love with the world. If you're already a fan of Katie Warner and Meg Whalen's beautiful children's books, this one will not disappoint . . . and is likely to become your new favorite.
Thriving Churches
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
Author : Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342597
Thriving Churches by Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd Pdf
THRIVING CHURCHES tells the story of two United Church ministers who travelled across Canada visiting flourishing United Churches to uncover the reasons for their success. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, minister at Westworth United Church in Winnipeg, visited urban churches, and Tammy Allan, minister at Olds-Sundre Pastoral Charge, Alberta, visited rural churches. They found these churches shared a number of features that helped them not only survive but also thrive through challenging times. Filled with concrete examples from congregations of all sizes, this book will inspire. Also included is an eight-session study guide on spiritual attributes of thriving churches.
Called to Be Church
Anthony B. Robinson,Robert W. Wall
Author : Anthony B. Robinson,Robert W. Wall
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802860656
Called to Be Church by Anthony B. Robinson,Robert W. Wall Pdf
Biblical scholar Robert Wall and pastoral leader Anthony Robinson here join forces to bring the Acts of the Apostles forward to our time as a resource for congregational renewal and transformation.Featuring both careful exegetical study and exciting contemporary exposition, the fifteen chapters of Called to Be Church each first interpret the text of Acts as Scripture and then engage Acts for today's church. The book dives into many of the most vexing issues faced by the church then and now -- such issues as conflict resolution, pluralism and multiculturalism, sexuality, money, church and state, the role of the Holy Spirit, and more.Enhanced by study questions at the end of each chapter, Called to Be Church will lend itself especially well to small-group study within congregations. Pastors, lay readers, students, and ordinary believers alike will find the book helpful and inspiring.
Quit Church
Chris Sonksen
Author : Chris Sonksen
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493407798
Quit Church by Chris Sonksen Pdf
Let's face it. Church isn't working. We hear sermons about the abundant life Jesus promised, but how many of us are actually living it? How many of our churches are thriving? How many people in our congregations are experiencing God's blessings? Maybe it's time to call it quits. Quit church? Well, not exactly. Drawing from his experience coaching hundreds of churches toward true growth, Chris Sonksen calls on us to quit our casual, cultural commitment to church as we know it. No more half-hearted attempts to win the favor of God and other people by doing the right thing. No more doing things out of a sense of duty. Instead, Sonksen reveals the spiritual habits that release the blessings of God, both on each individual and on the church. He explains why we struggle to put these practices into action and gives practical solutions to move us forward into health, growth, and maturity.
The Church's Book
Brad East
Author : Brad East
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467464963
The Church's Book by Brad East Pdf
What role do varied understandings of the church play in the doctrine and interpretation of Scripture? In The Church’s Book, Brad East explores recent accounts of the Bible and its exegesis in modern theology and traces the differences made by divergent, and sometimes opposed, theological accounts of the church. Surveying first the work of Karl Barth, then that of John Webster, Robert Jenson, and John Howard Yoder (following an excursus on interpreting Yoder’s work in light of his abuse), East delineates the distinct understandings of Scripture embedded in the different traditions that these notable scholars represent. In doing so, he offers new insight into the current impasse between Christians in their understandings of Scripture—one determined far less by hermeneutical approaches than by ecclesiological disagreements. East’s study is especially significant amid the current prominence of the theological interpretation of Scripture, which broadly assumes that the Bible ought to be read in a way that foregrounds confessional convictions and interests. As East discusses in the introduction to his book, that approach to Scripture cannot be separated from questions of ecclesiology—in other words, how we interpret the Bible theologically is dependent upon the context in which we interpret it.
When the Church Was Young
Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Author : Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Publisher : Franciscan Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616367787
When the Church Was Young by Marcellino D'Ambrosio Pdf
If the word trinity isn’t in Scripture, why is it such an important part of our faith? And if the Bible can be interpreted in many ways, how do we know what to make of it? And who decided what should be in the Bible anyway? The Church Fathers provide the answers. These brilliant, embattled, and sometimes eccentric men defined the biblical canon, hammered out the Creed, and gave us our understanding of sacraments and salvation. It is they who preserved for us the rich legacy of the early Church. D’Ambrosio dusts off the dry theology and brings you the exciting stories and great heroes such as Ambrose, Augustine, Basil, Athanasius, Chrysostom, and Jerome. This page-turner will inspire and challenge you with the lives and insights of these seminal teachers from when the Church was young.
The Lights in the Church
Marilee Mayfield
Author : Marilee Mayfield
Publisher : Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1956462457
The Lights in the Church by Marilee Mayfield Pdf
Give your child a perfect Christian coloring book this Christmas season! When a brother and sister get lost in the park, they stumble upon a curious sight; a church in the middle of the forest. As they walk closer, the doors won't open, but as hymns are heard they approach the windows and something amazing happens...the stained glass windows come to life! Color your way through some of the most famous miracles of Jesus Christ and learn the lessons from each of them in this love and devotion filled children's coloring book.
Celebrate God's Presence
United Church of Canada
Author : United Church of Canada
Publisher : Etobicoke, Ont. : United Church Publishing House
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0886223652
Celebrate God's Presence by United Church of Canada Pdf
Faith on the Move
Julie McGonegal
Author : Julie McGonegal
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342542
Faith on the Move by Julie McGonegal Pdf
Our spiritual practices carry us through the times of transition in our lives, when we wander in a metaphorical desert. For migrants, refugees, and immigrants, the journey is more than a metaphor. Daily reflections by diverse contributors invite us to reflect on and embody God’s welcome and love for people who are on the move for a variety of reasons. A study guide for groups is included.
A Church for All
Gayle E. Pitman
Author : Gayle E. Pitman
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781489682468
A Church for All by Gayle E. Pitman Pdf
This simple, lyrical story celebrates a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that embraces all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. All are welcome at the church for all!
Why Would Anyone Go to Church?
Kevin Makins
Author : Kevin Makins
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493423460
Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins Pdf
There are plenty of reasons to criticize, judge, and even walk away from the church. Many of us have been hurt and rejected. We may see church as insular and irrelevant. Despite this, Kevin Makins believes that the church still matters--perhaps more than ever. When Kevin was 23 and didn't know any better, he started a congregation with some friends who were on the edge of faith. Together they hoped to discover if the church was worth fighting for. In this brutally honest account, he shares their story of becoming a community of misfits, outcasts, and oddballs who would learn that, even with all its faults, the church is worth being a part of . . . and must be reclaimed for good. If you've been burned or burned out by the church, if you've been silenced or misunderstood, if you've left or never even joined in the first place, this candid, hopeful book is your invitation to consider what you miss out on when you give up on church--and what the church misses out on when it gives up on you.
The Church Awakening
Charles R. Swindoll
Author : Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780446575041
The Church Awakening by Charles R. Swindoll Pdf
In THE CHURCH AWAKENING, Charles Swindoll discusses the challenges, struggles, and priorities of the church in the twenty-first century. He reveals the problems inherent in the entertainment-based postmodern church and shows how a return to biblical teaching will restore its strength and impact. Now being replaced by a feel-good message instead of what Christians need to know to stand strong in a world that's lost its way--Swindoll exposes the problems of--and solutions for--the postmodern evangelical church. Just as he opened readers' eyes with his bold statements in The Grace Awakening, now he offers a straightforward volume revealing how to reestablish a life-altering church with Christ as Lord and Master. Illuminating and empowering, THE CHURCH AWAKENING will ignite a revolution in the way Christians "do church" for years to come.
Rediscover Church
Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Author : Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433579592
Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman Pdf
"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble." Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God's mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God's true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.