The Sins Of Scripture

Author : John Shelby Spong
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061835605

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The Sins of Scripture by John Shelby Spong Pdf

In the history of the Western World, the Bible has been a perpetual source of inspiration and guidance for countless Christians. However, this Bible has also left a trail of pain. It is undeniable that the Bible is not always used for good. Sometimes the Bible can seem overtly evil. Sometimes its texts are terrible. Bishop John Shelby Spong boldly approaches those texts that have been used through history to justify the denigration or persecution of others while carrying with them the implied and imposed authority of the claim that they were the "Word of God." As he exposes and challenges what he calls the "terrible texts of the Bible", laying bare the evil done by these texts in the name of God, he also seeks to redeem these texts, hoping to recover their ultimate depth and purpose. Spong looks specifically at texts used to justify homophobia, anti-Semitism, treating women as second-class humans, corporal punishment, and environmental degradation, but he also delivers a new picture of how Christians can use the Bible today. As Spong battles against the way the Bible has been used throughout history, he provides a new framework, introducing people to a proper way to engage this holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Author : Cornelius Plantinga
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1996-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802842186

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Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga Pdf

"Plantinga's treatment of sin is comprehensive, articulate, and well written. It confirms the orthodox and neo-orthodox doctrine of sin, lavishly illustrates it from contemporary events, and plumbs depths in understanding sin's complexities and banalities...

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781465101273

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Gospel Principles by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Pdf

A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Author : John Owen
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781773561509

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Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers by John Owen Pdf

A series of addresses focusing mainly on Romans 8, this work gives a well-grounded view on the way of sin in the life of a believer. This aspect of Christianity is often neglected and most people in the faith just accept it with blindly duty. The doctrine has wide ramifications in our theologies as it makes it evident to us how sin works in our lives and whether it should have any kind of hold on us.

Author : Aaron M. Renn,John Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Sin
ISBN : 0692299157

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Killing Sin by Aaron M. Renn,John Owen Pdf

Killing Sin is John Owen's Puritan classic Mortification of Sin updated for today. Owen tackles the age-old challenge for the Christian: how to put to death the power of sin over our lives. This is something that is impossible through man-centered self-help or self-denial. But with God all things are possible. Though we will never be completely free of sin while alive in this world, by putting our faith on Christ with an expectation of His help, the Holy Spirit will bring the His cross into our hearts with all its sin-killing power. Owen tells us why it is imperative for the Christian to be killing sin in his life, what it actually means to kill sin, why only a Christian can do it, why it is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit, and how we can avail ourselves of the power of the Spirit to kill sin through gospel faith in the death and resurrection of Christ. Owen's original Mortification of Sin was written in 17th century English that is extremely difficult to understand. This Killing Sin translates Owen into contemporary English that is easy to read without dumbing it down so people today can read this very important book on a most critical topic.

Author : Lori Wildenberg
Publisher : New Hope Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596699762

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Messy Journey by Lori Wildenberg Pdf

Messy Journey is for parents walking the difficult road with a wayward child. Be inspired to drink the deep waters of peace as you draw closer to the Father of all prodigals. Author and licensed parent and family educator Lori Wildenberg offers practical grace- and truth-filled ways of navigating your relationship with a detoured child—whether they are rejecting faith, dabbling in sin, or wholeheartedly embracing sinful behavior. There is hope. After all, their struggle isn’t really with you—it’s with God.

Author : Michael Kerrigan
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781782742807

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Dark History of the Bible by Michael Kerrigan Pdf

Human sacrifice, floods, plagues, murders, massacres, betrayal, wars, incest, sea monsters and dragons – how well do we really remember the stories we learnt in school scripture lessons? From Genesis to the Book of Revelation, Dark History of The Bible explores some of the oldest stories in the world.

Author : Ralph Venning
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Sinfulness of Sin by Ralph Venning Pdf

This Puritan classic contains the following chapters: Introduction I. What Sin Is II. The Sinfulness of Sin III. The Witnesses Against Sin IV. The Application and Usefulness of the Doctrine of Sin’s Sinfulness Conclusion

Author : Marshall Segal
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433555480

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Not Yet Married by Marshall Segal Pdf

Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : Various Authors,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 6637 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780310294146

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Holy Bible (NIV) by Various Authors, Pdf

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Author : Jerry Bridges
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781631468353

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Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges Pdf

Over 250,000 copies sold Have we become so focused on “major” sins that we’ve grown apathetic about our subtle sins? Renowned author Jerry Bridges takes you into a deep look at the corrosive patterns of behavior that we often accept as normal, in this established and impactful book. Practical, thought-provoking, and relevant at any stage of life, Respectable Sins addresses a dozen clusters of specific “acceptable” sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves, such as: Jealousy Anger Judgementalism Selfishness Pride Writing from the trenches of his own battles with sin, Bridges offers a message of hope in the transforming grace of God to overcome our “respectable sins.” Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection. “Read this book—we need to—and be ready for a gentle surgeon’s sharp knife.” —J. I. Packer, author and speaker

Author : Henry Augustus Boardman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1839
Category : Sin, Original
ISBN : PRNC:32101063844359

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A Treatise on the Scripture Doctrine of Original Sin by Henry Augustus Boardman Pdf

Author : John Charles Ryle
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433532061

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Matthew by John Charles Ryle Pdf

After studying over 40 commentaries, J.C. Ryle wrote this examination of the Gospel of Matthew, giving the church one of the great works on this book. A Crossway Classic Commentary.

Author : John Shelby Spong
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061753190

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Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism by John Shelby Spong Pdf

By popular demand—study guides to two of Bishop John Shelby Spong's bestselling and controversial works, including questions, reflections, and summaries for group and individual use.