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Author : Martha Thatcher
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0891091939
Author : Jacob Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781509549351
The virtue of obedience is seen as outdated today, if not downright toxic – and yet, are we any freer than our forebears? In this provocative work, Jacob Phillips argues not. Many feel unable to speak freely, their opinions policed by the implicit or explicit threat of coercion. Impending ecological disaster is the ultimate threat to our freedoms and wellbeing, and living in a disenchanted cosmos leaves people enslaved to nihilistic whim. Phillips shows that the antiquated notion of obedience to the moral law contains forgotten dimensions, which can be a source of freedom from these contemporary fetters. These dimensions of obedience – such as loyalty, discipline and order – protect people from falling prey to the subtle forms of coercion, control and domination of twenty-first-century life. Fusing literary insight with philosophical discussion and cultural critique, Phillips demonstrates that in obedience lies the path to true freedom.
Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109325
The Christian ethic...is an ethic that cannot be assimilated into the moral consensus of the wider community.... The way of the cross cannot be reconciled with the way of the world, just as the gospel cannot be conjoined with the laws that gave stability to social order... The thesis of this book is that human justice can never be a substitute for divine justification...but it can be a sign and witness to the justifying grace of God in Jesus Christ. Humanitarian works can never reach the heights of deeds of sacrificial love and mercy, but they can point to this higher righteousness and awaken a thirst for it... We must always be on guard against two perils: the Scylla of legalism and rigorism and Charybdis of antinomianism. An ethics of the divine commandment, by uniting law and grace, the imperative and the indicative, shows how we can live the authentic Christian life in obedience to the highest, which is not a law but a person, not an ideal but the reality of the New Being, the power of crucified love, as we see this in Jesus Christ.Ó - (from Freedom for Obedience)
Author : Donald G. Bloesch
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725202405
The Christian ethic...is an ethic that cannot be assimilated into the moral consensus of the wider community.... The way of the cross cannot be reconciled with the way of the world, just as the gospel cannot be conjoined with the laws that gave stability to social order... The thesis of this book is that human justice can never be a substitute for divine justification...but it can be a sign and witness to the justifying grace of God in Jesus Christ. Humanitarian works can never reach the heights of deeds of sacrificial love and mercy, but they can point to this higher righteousness and awaken a thirst for it... We must always be on guard against two perils: the Scylla of legalism and rigorism and Charybdis of antinomianism. An ethics of the divine commandment, by uniting law and grace, the imperative and the indicative, shows how we can live the authentic Christian life in obedience to the highest, which is not a law but a person, not an ideal but the reality of the New Being, the power of crucified love, as we see this in Jesus Christ." - (from Freedom for Obedience)
Author : William Stringfellow
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725217836
An astute, outspoken lay theologian talks to Christians about how they can today find freedom in obedience to Christ's gospel and about the urgent necessity of trying to live this kind of freedom now. He insists that his readers look realistically and relentlessly at their own condition, at the condition of the church -- and that they see how these relate and compare to Christ's gospel. His book, based on certain passages from Hebrews, thus becomes a call to freedom and a call to revolutionary Christianity. William Stringfellow begins by spelling out, in impressive and telling detail, how the church has become mired in secular idolatries and ideologies, both economic and political. Then, in constrast to this situation, he examines Christ's resistance to the temptations of worldly power. Stringfellow ends his book by emphasizing the meaning of the resurrection as the exercise of the freedom of God and sets forth the victory over death and bondage given in Christ. Only in that gift is the Christian free to offer his own life to the world. Only thus is he free in obedience.
Author : Bob Beasley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989092232
Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments." For the Christian, obedience to Christ is axiomatic, it goes without saying. But what many do not understand is that godly obedience is the way to a life characterized by a peace, joy , and freedom that the world cannot know. We don't obey God to gain our salvation. Salvation is God's free gift through faith in the work of Jesus Christ in His life, death, and resurrection. But once saved, a Christian is given a deep desire to love God and want to obey. This book is a study of the way to do that very thing.
Author : Steve Herl
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9798369423752
In a world that often values individualism and self-reliance, this book presents a countercultural message: true freedom is found in the obedience of faith. Drawing on personal experiences and biblical teachings, the author explores the transformative power of faith in reshaping our desires, priorities, and sense of purpose. Through candid reflections and practical insights, this book invites readers to discover a deeper, more fulfilling freedom that comes from surrendering to God’s will and trusting in His promises. Whether you are struggling with the pressures of modern life, seeking a deeper spiritual connection, or simply curious about the intersection of faith and freedom, this book offers a thought-provoking and inspiring journey towards a more abundant life.
Author : Edmund Fong
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532683046
Obedience from First to Last explores the theological significance of the obedience of Jesus Christ in Karl Barth's theology. It does this via a threefold consideration of, first, the nature of Jesus' incarnate obedience; second, the relation of that obedience to the obedience of the second triune person of the eternal Son; and third, the effects Jesus' obedience has on our own obedience. Barth not only affirms the pivotal role Jesus' obedience has within the economy of salvation, but by equating that obedience with that of the eternal Son's, Barth gives Jesus' obedience a pre-eminent place within the immanent being of Godself. The obedience of Jesus Christ is seen to have a co-participatory role in God's determination of his own divine being that arises from the primordial act of divine election. This notion bears on our understanding of freedom and obedience: as divine freedom is expressed in divine obedience, so it is with human freedom and human obedience.
Author : Carthusian
Publisher : Cistercian Studies Series
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015041617690
'The spiritual centre of the human person, the self', writes the author, 'maintains its fundamental identity for the whole of life on earth and is destined for participation in the eternal life of God... The person is not a succession of separate points at the mercy of the conditions of the moment. God has given us a share in his power as creator, and to create ourselves through our liberty, to go beyond ourselves towards absolute values'. These reflections by a Carthusian novice master for those training for the life of silent love show that in the obedience born of love, one responds to the all encompassing, deeply intimate and sustaining love of God.
Author : William Stringfellow
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597529525
An astute, outspoken lay theologian talks to Christians about how they can today find freedom in obedience to Christ's gospel and about the urgent necessity of trying to live this kind of freedom now. He insists that his readers look realistically and relentlessly at their own condition, at the condition of the church -- and that they see how these relate and compare to Christ's gospel. His book, based on certain passages from Hebrews, thus becomes a call to freedom and a call to revolutionary Christianity. William Stringfellow begins by spelling out, in impressive and telling detail, how the church has become mired in secular idolatries and ideologies, both economic and political. Then, in constrast to this situation, he examines Christ's resistance to the temptations of worldly power. Stringfellow ends his book by emphasizing the meaning of the resurrection as the exercise of the freedom of God and sets forth the victory over death and bondage given in Christ. Only in that gift is the Christian free to offer his own life to the world. Only thus is he free in obedience.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Obedience
ISBN : LCCN:66028123
Author : Nik Ripken
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433682292
Wise Sheep Among the Wolves All Christian disciples have one thing in common: as they carry the gospel across the ocean and across the street, persecution will become the norm for those who choose to follow Jesus. How believers respond in the face of persecution reveals everything about their level of faith and obedience. The Insanity of Obedience is a bold challenge to global discipleship. Nik Ripken exposes the danger of safe Christianity and calls readers to something greater. The Insanity of Obedience challenges Christians in the same, provocative way that Jesus did. This book dares you—and prepares you—to cross the street and the oceans with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Some of Jesus’ instructions sound uncomfortable and are potentially dangerous. We may be initially encouraged by His declaration, “I am sending you out.” But how are we to respond when He then tells us that He is sending us out “like sheep among wolves"? In light of the words of Jesus, how can modern day believers rest comfortably in the status quo? How can we embrace casual faith in light of the radical commands of Jesus which are anything but casual? Ripken brings decades of ministry experience in some of the most persecuted areas of the world to bear on our understanding of faith in Jesus. The Insanity of Obedience is a call to roll up your sleeves . . . and to follow and partner with Jesus in the toughest places on this planet. "We have the high privilege of answering Jesus’ call to go," Ripken says. "But let us be clear about this: we go on His terms, not ours. If we go at all, we go as sheep among wolves." Jesus gives us Himself. And He gives us the tools necessary for those who dare to journey with Him.
Author : Joseph T. Culliton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0882703528
Author : Christopher Jamison
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780297856870
Abbot Christopher Jamison, from BBC2's THE MONASTERY and new show THE SILENCE, suggests ways in which the teachings of St Benedict can be helpful in everyday life. Have you ever wondered why everybody these days seems so busy? In FINDING SANCTUARY, Father Christopher Jamison offers practical wisdom from the monastic tradition on how to build sanctuary into your life. No matter how hard you work, being too busy is not inevitable. Silence and contemplation are not just for monks and nuns, they are natural parts of life. Yet to keep hold of this truth in the rush of modern living you need the support of other people and sensible advice from wise guides. By learning to listen in new ways, people's lives can change and the abbot offers some monastic steps that help this transition to a more spiritual life. In the face of many easy assumptions about the irrelevance of religion today, Father Christopher makes religion accessible for those in search of life's meaning and offers a vision of the world's religions working together as a unique source of hope for the 21st century.
Author : Carthusian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Obedience
ISBN : 0232522782
