The Historical Problem With Creeds

Author : Kenneth G. Arndt
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781984526311

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The Historical Problem with Creeds by Kenneth G. Arndt Pdf

This short book deals with the debate among Christians about the timing of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. There are several viewpoints on this topic, each with its defenders. Is Christ coming again in the future, and in what sequence of events will that happen? Or did the Second Coming of Christ happen in the past as some scriptures seem to say when it describes the time as quickly? The creeds have not really dealt with this issue in any definitive statement other than to say he is coming again. All Christians believe that there will be a final coming in judgment to sum up human history. The authority for Christians on this issue is the Bible, the Word of God. The two viewpoints dealt with in this book are preterist (in the past) and futurist (in the future). While not an extended support of either position, although the author is a preterist by conviction, this book speaks out against the futurist writers identifying a preterist as a heretic. Often relying on the creeds, there is a lack of historical scholarship on just how the creeds were constructed. In the view of the author, a preterist (even if mistaken), does not hold to a belief or reading of the scripture that rises to the level of heresy. The attacks against preterists are unwarranted, unkind, and unworthy of Christian scholarship.

Author : J. Warner Wallace
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434705464

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Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Pdf

Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.

Author : Jay Rogers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781329995611

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Why Creeds and Confessions? by Jay Rogers Pdf

Why a book on the creeds and confessions of the Church? A single book containing the actual texts of the most important creeds of the early Church will not often be found. Out of the multitude of works on the evangelical Christian book market today, t

Author : Philip Schaff
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602068896

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The Creeds of Christendom by Philip Schaff Pdf

Philip Schaff's The Creeds of Christendom is a massive set, originally published in three volumes and here reproduced across five volumes, cataloging and explaining the many different creeds from the myriad Christian denominations. The differences in belief between Calvinists, Lutherans, and Presbyterians, for example, can often be subtle, so a thorough examination of the particulars as well as an explanation for how those different beliefs result in a different worldview is necessary. Volume One: Part I covers: . creeds in general . the Ecumenical creeds . the creeds of the Greek Church . the creeds of the Roman Church . the creeds of the Evangelical Churches . the creeds of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches . the creeds of the Evangelical Reformed Churches. This volume contains the table of contents for all of Volume One. Swiss theologian PHILIP SCHAFF (1819-1893) was educated in Germany and eventually came to the United States to teach at the German Reformed Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. He wrote a number of books and hymnals for children, including History of the Christian Church and The Creeds of the Evangelical Protestant Churches.

Author : Donald Fairbairn,Ryan M. Reeves
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493418183

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The Story of Creeds and Confessions by Donald Fairbairn,Ryan M. Reeves Pdf

Creeds and confessions throughout Christian history provide a unique vantage point from which to study the Christian faith. To this end, Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves construct a story that captures both the central importance of creeds and confessions over the centuries and their unrealized potential to introduce readers to the overall sweep of church history. The book features texts of classic creeds and confessions as well as informational sidebars.

Author : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310520931

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What Christians Ought to Believe by Michael F. Bird Pdf

The Apostles' Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our faith. Sadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our "nothing but the Bible" tradition. In What Christians Ought to Believe Michael Bird will open your eyes to the possibilities of the Apostles' Creed as a way to explore and understand the essential teachings of the Christian faith. Bringing together theological commentary, tips for application, and memorable illustrations, What Christians Ought to Believe summarizes the basic tenets of the Christian faith using the Apostles' Creed as its entryway. After first emphasizing the importance of creeds for the formation of the Christian faith, each chapter, following the Creed's outline, introduces the Father, the Son, and the Spirit and the Church. An appendix includes the Apostles' Creed in the original Latin and Greek. What Christians Ought to Believe is ideally suited for both the classroom and the church setting to teach beginning students and laypersons the basics of what Christians ought to affirm if they are to be called Christians.

Author : Wolfram Kinzig
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110318531

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A History of Early Christian Creeds by Wolfram Kinzig Pdf

This history of early Christian creeds contains an up-to-date account of their origin and development from the credal texts in the New Testament to the fully fledged classical formulae of the 4th century. It includes the creeds’ use and alteration in subsequent periods until the time of Charlemagne and the beginnings of the filioque controversy. In addition, the author provides a scholarly commentary on the most common ancient confessions: the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed. Going beyond previous studies, the book contains chapters dedicated to the use of creeds in law, art, music, everyday life and even magic. Recently discovered source texts, such as a new Ethiopic version of the Roman Creed and a short recension of the Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople, receive extensive treatment. Credal developments in the eastern churches beyond the borders of the Roman Empire complete this comprehensive overview. This volume is intended both as a textbook for advanced students of theology and cognate disciplines and as a reference book on the creeds in a wide range of contexts. All source texts are accompanied by modern English translations. Winner of the Alberigo Award 2024 awarded by the European Academy of Religion.

Author : J. V. Fesko
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493427017

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The Need for Creeds Today by J. V. Fesko Pdf

This brief, accessible invitation to the historic creeds and confessions makes a biblical and historical case for their necessity and shows why they are essential for Christian faith and practice today. J. V. Fesko, a leading Reformed theologian with a broad readership in the academy and the church, demonstrates that creeds are not just any human documents but biblically commended resources for the well-being of the church, as long as they remain subordinate to biblical authority. He also explains how the current skepticism and even hostility toward creeds and confessions came about.

Author : Winfield H. Bevins
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Apostles' Creed
ISBN : 161747147X

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Creed by Winfield H. Bevins Pdf

Creed can help contemporary believers connect to the historic faith of the church by summarizing the essentials of Christianity.

Author : Heiser, Michael S.
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577995579

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The Unseen Realm by Heiser, Michael S. Pdf

In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's Word. Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her? How did descendants of the Nephilim survive the flood? Why did Jacob fuse Yahweh and his Angel together in his prayer? Who are the assembly of divine beings that God presides over? In what way do those beings participate in God's decisions? Why do Peter and Jude promote belief in imprisoned spirits? Why does Paul describe evil spirits in terms of geographical rulership? Who are the "glorious ones" that even angels dare not rebuke? After reading this book, you may never read your Bible the same way again. Endorsements "There is a world referred to in the Scripture that is quite unseen, but also quite present and active. Michael Heiser's The Unseen Realm seeks to unmask this world. Heiser shows how important it is to understand this world and appreciate how its contribution helps to make sense of Scripture. The book is clear and well done, treating many ideas and themes that often go unseen themselves. With this book, such themes will no longer be neglected, so read it and discover a new realm for reflection about what Scripture teaches." --Darrell L. Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement "'How was it possible that I had never seen that before?' Dr. Heiser's survey of the complex reality of the supernatural world as the Scriptures portray it covers a subject that is strangely sidestepped. No one is going to agree with everything in his book, but the subject deserves careful study, and so does this book." --John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary "This is a 'big' book in the best sense of the term. It is big in its scope and in its depth of analysis. Michael Heiser is a scholar who knows Scripture intimately in its ancient cultural context. All--scholars, clergy, and laypeople--who read this profound and accessible book will grow in their understanding of both the Old and New Testaments, particularly as their eyes are opened to the Bible's 'unseen world.'" --Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College

Author : Philip Schaff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 910 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Church history
ISBN : HARVARD:32044038393914

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The Creeds of Christendom by Philip Schaff Pdf

Author : Erik Champion,Juan Francisco Hiriart Vera
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9783111253275

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›Assassin’s Creed‹ in the Classroom by Erik Champion,Juan Francisco Hiriart Vera Pdf

The open world role-playing Assassin’s Creed video game series is one of the most successful series of all time, praised for its in-depth use of historical characters and events, compelling graphics, and addictive gameplay. Assassin’s Creed games offer up the possibility of exploring history, mythology, and heritage immersively, graphically, and imaginatively. This collection of essays by architects archaeologists and historiansexplores the learning opportunities of playing, modifying, and extending the games in the classroom, on location, in the architectural studio, and in a museum.

Author : William Alexander Curtis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Creeds
ISBN : YALE:39002088379343

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A History of Creeds and Confessions of Faith in Christendom and Beyond by William Alexander Curtis Pdf

Author : Schaff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00055104

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The Creeds of Christendom, with a History and Critical Notes by Schaff Pdf

Author : Cuthbert Hamilton Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1203799562

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The History and Use of Creeds and Anathemas in the Early Centuries of the Church by Cuthbert Hamilton Turner Pdf