The God Of Hope And The End Of The World

Author : John Polkinghorne
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300130683

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The God of Hope and the End of the World by John Polkinghorne Pdf

Do we live in a world that makes sense, not just now, but totally and forever? If, as scientists now predict, the universe is going to end in collapse or decay, can it really be a divine creation? Is there a credible hope of a destiny beyond death? In this engaging and intellectually scrupulous book, a leading scientist-theologian draws on ideas from science, scripture, and theology to address these important questions. John Polkinghorne carefully builds a structure of the hope of the life to come that involves both continuity and discontinuity with life in this world—enough continuity so that it is we ourselves who shall live again in that future world and enough discontinuity to ensure that the second story is not just a repetition of the first. Polkinghorne develops his argument in three sections. In the first, he considers the role of contemporary scientific insights and cultural expectations. In the second, he gives a careful account of the various testimonies of hope to be found in the Bible and assesses the credibility of belief in Jesus’ resurrection. In the final section he critically analyzes and defends the Christian hope of the life of the new creation.

Author : Theodore McCall
Publisher : ATF Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781921817137

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The Greenie's Guide to the End of the World by Theodore McCall Pdf

There is an old fundamentalist argument that the world will eventually be destroyed in the Apocalypse, so there is no point in caring for it. When one reads about the delicate balance of the first moments of the cosmos, one can only marvel at the process which brought about the existence of the earth and the creatures that inhabit it. One of Theo McCall's joys in life is cycling. He lives in the city of Adelaide, South Australia, a perfect city for cycling. When he first began this project, once or twice a week he would cycle in the early morning. The last part of the return trip would involve riding eastwards into the rising sun. Whenever he felt the warmth of the sun on his face and was aware of its sheer power and energy, he was convinced that the universe is an overwhelmingly beautiful place, which God would never abandon or destroy. It is with this complete faith in God's love for creation that he set out to write an account of how this creation, with all its beauty and fragility, as well as its flaws and scars, might be transformed into God's new creation. Given the ecological crisis that we face, how can we meaningfully talk about the consummation of all things, without removing the impetus for ecological action? In other words, is it possible to develop an ecological eschatology?

Author : David Platt
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601422217

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Radical by David Platt Pdf

New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

Author : A seer
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781669888116

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End of the World by A seer Pdf

'The time period most of this book covers is from Jan 2019 through end of 2030. Due to delays on my part the book has come out late but I want to warn the world none the less. I stated that I did not wish to discuss the book until 2030. That is still the case'.

Author : Dean Nelson,Karl Giberson
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781854249722

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Quantum Leap by Dean Nelson,Karl Giberson Pdf

Quantum Leap uses key events in the life of Polkinghorne to introduce the central ideas that make science and religion such a fascinating field of investigation. Sir John Polkinghorne is a British particle physicist who, after 25 years of research and discovery in academia, resigned his post to become an Anglican priest and theologian. He was a professor of mathematical physics at Cambridge University, and was elected to the Royal Society in 1974. As a physicist he participated in the research that led to the discovery of the quark, the smallest known particle. This cheerful biography-cum-appraisal of his life and work uses Polkinghorne's story to approach some of the most important questions: a scientist's view of God; why we pray, and what we expect; does the universe have a point?; moral and scientific laws; what happens next?

Author : John F. Wilson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532605154

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A Physicist Examines Hope in the Resurrection by John F. Wilson Pdf

John Polkinghorne, ordained member of the Royal Society, past President of Queen's College Cambridge, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 2002 Templeton Prize winner, theoretical physicist, and theologian writes in breathless style to unfold core Christian doctrine in dialogue with science. His work deftly addresses how one would interpret and commend Christian faith in the contemporary world as he elucidates the key topics in the dialogue of religion with science. Polkinghorne's work addresses the hope Christians have--present and future--in the faithfulness of a loving God who stands alongside them today and for all eternity. Eschatological hope enables and empowers Christian life and emerges in God's resurrection of Jesus from the horrific crucifixion. Polkinghorne ably supports his thesis with a strong argument for the resurrection built on the kenotic acts of God. His thesis sees Christian eschatology as the advent of hope--the heart of faith. In Christian eschatology, as argued by Polkinhorne and supported in the work of Jurgen Moltmann and Nicholas T. Wright, Christ's presence is not some far off event, but present reality.

Author : Gerald R. McDermott
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199335992

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The Oxford Handbook of Evangelical Theology by Gerald R. McDermott Pdf

This volume surveys the state of the discipline on topics of greatest importance to evangelical theology. Each chapter has been written by a theologian or scholar who is widely recognized for his or her published work and is considered a leading thinker on that particular topic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

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Revelation by Anonim Pdf

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Author : Nancey Murphy,William R. Stoeger, SJ
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199204717

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Evolution and Emergence by Nancey Murphy,William R. Stoeger, SJ Pdf

A collection of essays by experts in the field, exploring how nature works to produce systems of increasing complexity from simple components, and how our understanding of this phenomenon of emergence can lead us to a deeper appreciation of both our humanity and our relationship with God.

Author : Anne Runehov
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031522925

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Science, Religion, the Humanities and Hope by Anne Runehov Pdf

Author : Margaret B. Adam
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610977593

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Our Only Hope by Margaret B. Adam Pdf

The most popular source of theological hope for American Christians is that of Jrgen Moltmann. Preachers, teachers, and lay people reflect Moltmann's influence, with their hope in a this-worldly eschatology and a suffering God. However, an exclusive reliance on that hope deprives the church of crucial resources in the face of global economic, environmental, and military crises. This book explores Moltmannian hope and considers its costs before looking elsewhere for additional contributions, from Thomas Aquinas's theological virtue of hope to nihilism and beyond, in order to encourage the church to sustain and practice hope in Jesus Christ, our only hope.

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 974 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334049548

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New SCM Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by Philip Sheldrake Pdf

This dictionary attempts to give direct access to the development of Christian Spirituality. It is a series of pieces written by experts to provide instant, accurate and thought-provoking information of high scholarship.

Author : John Polkinghorne,Michael Welker
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1563383128

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The End of the World and the Ends of God by John Polkinghorne,Michael Welker Pdf

In this provocative collection of essays, scientists, theologians, ethicists, and biblical scholars look at eschatology through their various lenses.

Author : Harald Hegstad
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498245869

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God, the World, and Hope by Harald Hegstad Pdf

Who is Jesus Christ? What does it mean to say that we are created in the image of God? What does salvation mean? What is the meaning of baptism? What characterizes the Christian fellowship? What hope does a Christian faith give for the future? These are only a few of the questions that this textbook on dogmatics takes up. This book begins the discussion of the various topics by looking at what the Bible has to say. Hegstad then examines how the church's doctrine has developed over the course of history, and discusses how the Christian faith can best be formulated today. This book understands the Christian faith as an answer to universal existential questions that challenge all religions and worldviews. Dogmatics is understood here as the expression of a Christian interpretation of life. Hegstad himself belongs to the Lutheran church tradition, but his perspective is consistently ecumenical. This introduction to dogmatics will interest not only students, but everyone who is looking for a deeper insight into the Christian faith.

Author : John C. Sun
Publisher : Winepress Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000-03-05
Category : End of the world
ISBN : 1579212719

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God Today by John C. Sun Pdf

God Today outlines the message God gives about the end of the world to both Jews and Gentiles. It contains many newly found and astonishing meanings from God, such as the most valuable ancient treasure that has just been discovered.This book provides answers in God's own words to the following questions: -- When will the end of the world take place? -- Where is the land God promised the Jews? -- Why must the Jews rebuild the temple of God? -- Who will bring the Jews back to their own land?