The Faith Of The Christian Church

Author : Gustaf Aulen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109448

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The Faith of the Christian Church by Gustaf Aulen Pdf

This paperback reprinting of Gustaf Aulen's great textbook of systematic theology should be a welcome delight to the Christian theologian. The reputation if this second English edition, based on the fifth and most extensively revised Swedish edition, has steadily increased over the years as a clear and sound guide to the substance of the Christian faith. Besides treating the whole compass of traditional themes associated with the doctrines of God, Christ, and the church, Aulen in this edition has provided new chapters on the Communion of Saints and on the relation between scripture and tradition. The chapters on the biblical validation of the content of faith, the doctrine of the Lord's Supper, and the unity of the church and the disunity of the churches were rewritten. The statements on the relation between the two testaments, creation and redemption, natural law, the resurrection, the validity of infant baptism, and eschatology were substantially revised. Aulen's keen analysis and clear presentation of the fundamental motifs of the Christian faith, his sharp demarcation of these motifs from their aberrations in the history of Christian thought and in contemporary theology, and especially his profound sense of the oneness of the church's faith have endeared this book to students, theologians, clergymen, and hosts of intelligent and inquiring laity of every denomination.

Author : R. R. Reno
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441241863

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In the Ruins of the Church by R. R. Reno Pdf

Argues that the postmodern Western church is in ruins and that to be in the church is to embrace a "broken way of life"

Author : Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735291362

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At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Pdf

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.

Author : William E Tucker,Lester G McAllister
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Religion
ISBN : 082721703X

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Journey in Faith by William E Tucker,Lester G McAllister Pdf

This comprehensive history traces the birth and growth of the Christian Church and the people who brought it into being.

Author : Earle E. Cairns
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310829300

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Christianity Through the Centuries by Earle E. Cairns Pdf

The third edition of Christianity Through the Centuries brings the reader up-to-date by discussing events and developments in the church into the 1990s. This edition has been redesigned with new typography and greatly improved graphics to increase clarity, accessibility, and usefulness. - New chapters examine recent trends and developments (expanding the last section from 2 chapters to 5) - New photos. Over 100 photos in all -- more than twice the number in the previous edition - Single-column format for greater readability and a contemporary look - Improved maps (21) and charts (39) Building on the features that have made Christianity Through the Centuries an indispensable text, the author not only explains the development of doctrines, movements, and institutions, but also gives attention to "the impact of Christianity on its times and to the mark of the times on Christianity."

Author : Christian Edwardson
Publisher : TEACH Services, Inc.
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781572581937

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Facts of Faith by Christian Edwardson Pdf

During forty years of caring for districts of churches and isolated believers, besides raising up new churches by evangelistic effort, the author of this work became greatly impressed with the need of educating the people in the fundamental doctrines of the Holy Scriptures. He has found very few who could give from the word of God an intelligent reason for even its most prominent and important truths. This spiritual poverty any minister will discover by personal investigation. When we add to this condition the fact that during the past thirty years new errors have been stealthily introduced among Christians generally--errors which undermine the very foundations of Bible truth and Christianity--it becomes evident that even professing Christians are unprepared for the crises they will be obliged to meet in the near future.

Author : Earle Edwin Cairns
Publisher : Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan Publishing House
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015002335720

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Christianity Through the Centuries by Earle Edwin Cairns Pdf

Thsi respected, well-known, comprehensive resource has established itself as a classic on church history. Cairns looks for the glory of God in the total process, conveying the issues that have divided the church and also affirming that the church of Jesus Christ is basically one. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Maurice Eugene Osterhaven
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802819168

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The Faith of the Church by Maurice Eugene Osterhaven Pdf

"Reflection on the faith of the church means an involvement in doctrine, in church teaching which is considered to be correct," writes the author in his prolegomena. And the following 17 chapters of his book provide students and laypersons with precisely the information they need for this kind of reflection and involvement. The Faith of the Church is a basic, comprehensive, and systematic history of the beliefs of the church, starting with the doctrines formulated by ancient Israel and ending with a discussion of the doctrine of eschatology. Each doctrine is treated in that period in history when it received its most significant attention. In addition, the author attempts to give each doctrine what he terms "a normative rounding-off" either in the position of the theologian being discussed, in squaring the doctrine with Scripture, or both. Technical terms and foreign languages have been avoided to render this textbook accessible to an undergraduate and general lay readership.

Author : U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher : Image
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307953704

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Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church Pdf

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

Author : Kenda Creasy Dean
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0199758662

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Almost Christian by Kenda Creasy Dean Pdf

Based on the National Study of Youth and Religion--the same invaluable data as its predecessor, Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers--Kenda Creasy Dean's compelling new book, Almost Christian, investigates why American teenagers are at once so positive about Christianity and at the same time so apathetic about genuine religious practice. In Soul Searching, Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton found that American teenagers have embraced a "Moralistic Therapeutic Deism"--a hodgepodge of banal, self-serving, feel-good beliefs that bears little resemblance to traditional Christianity. But far from faulting teens, Dean places the blame for this theological watering down squarely on the churches themselves. Instead of proclaiming a God who calls believers to lives of love, service and sacrifice, churches offer instead a bargain religion, easy to use, easy to forget, offering little and demanding less. But what is to be done? In order to produce ardent young Christians, Dean argues, churches must rediscover their sense of mission and model an understanding of being Christian as not something you do for yourself, but something that calls you to share God's love, in word and deed, with others. Dean found that the most committed young Christians shared four important traits: they could tell a personal and powerful story about God; they belonged to a significant faith community; they exhibited a sense of vocation; and they possessed a profound sense of hope. Based on these findings, Dean proposes an approach to Christian education that places the idea of mission at its core and offers a wealth of concrete suggestions for inspiring teens to live more authentically engaged Christian lives. Persuasively and accessibly written, Almost Christian is a wake up call no one concerned about the future of Christianity in America can afford to ignore.

Author : Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Story of the Christian Church by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut Pdf

Dive into the epic saga of faith, courage, and transformation that spans centuries—the story of the Christian Church. In this captivating narrative, Jesse Lyman Hurlbut weaves together the threads of history, theology, and human endeavor to illuminate the remarkable journey of Christianity. From the humble beginnings of a small band of disciples in Jerusalem to the global movement that shapes cultures and hearts today, The Story of the Christian Church unfolds with vivid detail. Hurlbut invites you to witness the struggles, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped the Church’s destiny.

Author : George Park Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Church history
ISBN : HARVARD:AH5N6Q

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History of the Christian Church by George Park Fisher Pdf

Author : ALLAN M. HARMAN,A. M. RENWICK
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789742077

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The Story of the Church by ALLAN M. HARMAN,A. M. RENWICK Pdf

The Story of the Church gives an accessible and concise survey of the history of the Christian church, from the first century to the twenty-first. Here is an epic tale of high hopes and great disappointments, of bitter persecution and heroic loyalty. The Story of the Church is an established classic, widely appreciated by several generations of readers. It addresses the central question of why Christianity has spread around the world so successfully, and offers a distinctly evangelical perspective. Its clear structure pinpoints significant people, places, movements and events. This new edition has been completely revised and updated by Allan Harman.

Author : William Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1824
Category : Albigenses
ISBN : NYPL:33433068193121

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The History of the Christian Church by William Jones Pdf

Author : Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433668432

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When the Church Was a Family by Joseph H. Hellerman Pdf

Spiritual formation occurs primarily in the context of community. But as the modern cultural norm of what social scientists call “radical American individualism” extends itself, many Christians grow lax in their relational accountability to the church. Faith threatens to become an “I” not “us,” a “my God” not “our God” concern. When the Church Was a Family calls believers back to the wisdom of the first century, examining the early Christian church from a sociohistorical perspective and applying the findings to the evangelical church in America today. With confidence, author Joseph Hellerman writes intentionally to traditional church leaders and emerging church visionaries alike, believing what is detailed here about Jesus’ original vision for authentic Christian community will deeply satisfy the relational longings of both audiences.