What Christians Ought To Believe

Author : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310520931

Get Book

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 : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Apostles' Creed
ISBN : 0310520924

Get Book

What Christians Ought to Believe by Michael F. Bird Pdf

What Christians Ought to Believe is an introduction to Christian doctrine that uses the Apostles' Creed as the outline and entryway to show what Christians should believe about God, Jesus, the church, and the life to come.

Author : Mark Driscoll,Gerry Breshears
Publisher : Crossway Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Bible
ISBN : 143352757X

Get Book

Doctrine by Mark Driscoll,Gerry Breshears Pdf

A comprehensive and accessible resource that helps believers clarify and articulate their beliefs and provides seekers with a solid introduction to Christianity's central doctrines. Now in paperback.

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Image
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307423917

Get Book

The Creed by Luke Timothy Johnson Pdf

This thoughtful, fully accessible exploration of the creed, the list of beliefs central to the Christian faith, delves into its origins and illuminates the contemporary significance of why it still matters. During services in Christian communities, the members of the congregation stand together to recite the creed, professing in unison the beliefs they share. For most Christians, the creed functions as a sort of “ABC” of what it means to be a Christian and to be part of a worldwide movement. Few people, however, know the source of this litany of beliefs, a topic that is further confused by the fact that there are two different versions: the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed. In The Creed, Luke Timothy Johnson, a New Testament scholar and Catholic theologian, clarifies the history of the creed, discussing its evolution from the first decades of the Christian Church to the present day. By connecting the deep theological conflicts of the early Church with the conflicts and questions facing Christians today, Johnson shows that faith is a dynamic process, not based on a static set of rules. Written in a clear, graceful style and appropriate for Christians of all denominations, The Creed is destined to become a classic of modern writings on spirituality.

Author : Wayne Grudem
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-16
Category : Theology
ISBN : 1844744868

Get Book

Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem Pdf

Author : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310538868

Get Book

Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible by Michael F. Bird Pdf

Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book: how the Bible was put together; what "inspiration" means; how the Bible is true; why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible. Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

Get Book

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 : Adrian Rogers,Steve Rogers
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433678035

Get Book

What Every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers,Steve Rogers Pdf

Available for the first time in paperback, one of the last books written by revered late pastor Adrian Rogers is also one of his best-selling, a bold yet approachable guide to the ABCs of Christianity that Publishers Weekly calls, “(a) beautifully simple primer on essential truths.” What Every Christian Ought to Know provides readers with a well- organized, well-reasoned grasp of such topics as salvation, eternal security, prayer, the Holy Spirit, resisting temptation, finding God’s will, as well as the authority of the Bible and how to understand it better. A valuable volume for new Christians and young disciples, it’s also a suitably instructive resource for believers of all ages. This new edition includes an introduction from Steve Rogers, president of the Adrian Rogers Pastor Training Institute, plus discussion questions for personal reflection or group study.

Author : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 1067 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310494423

Get Book

Evangelical Theology by Michael F. Bird Pdf

Evangelical Theology is a systematic theology written from the perspective of a biblical scholar. Michael F. Bird contends that the center, unity, and boundary of the evangelical faith is the evangel (= gospel), as opposed to things like justification by faith or inerrancy. The evangel is the unifying thread in evangelical theology and the theological hermeneutic through which the various loci of theology need to be understood. Using the gospel as a theological leitmotif—an approach to Christian doctrine that begins with the gospel and sees each loci through the lens of the gospel—this text presents an authentically evangelical theology, as opposed to an ordinary systematic theology written by an evangelical theologian. According to the author, theology is the drama of gospelizing—performing and living out the gospel in the theatre of Christian life. The text features tables, sidebars, and questions for discussion. The end of every part includes a “What to Take Home” section that gives students a run-down on what they need to know. And since reading theology can often be dry and cerebral, the author applies his unique sense of humor in occasional “Comic Belief” sections so that students may enjoy their learning experience through some theological humor added for good measure.

Author : Ben Myers
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1683590880

Get Book

The Apostles' Creed by Ben Myers Pdf

"The Christian faith is mysterious not because it is so complicated but because it is so simple. A person does not start with baptism and then advance to higher mysteries. In baptism each believer already possesses the faith in its fullness. ... In the same way, it takes considerable effort to begin to comprehend all that we have received in Christ. Theological thinking does not add a single thing to what we have received. The inheritance remains the same whether we grasp its magnitude or not. But the better we grasp it, the happier we are. So this small book is an invitation to happiness. I have written it with a glad heart, and I hope it will be helpful for others who want to comprehend the mystery of faith in all its 'breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love Christ that surpasses knowledge' (Eph 3:18-19)."--Preface, pages xv-xvi

Author : Danielle Shroyer
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506420295

Get Book

Original Blessing by Danielle Shroyer Pdf

Of the worlds major religions, only Christianity holds to a doctrine of original sin. Ideas are powerful, and they shape who we are and who we become. The fact that many Christians believe there is something in human nature that is, and will always be, contrary to God, is not just a problem but a tragedy. So why do the doctrines assumptions of human nature so infiltrate our pulpits, sermons, and theological bookshelves? How is it so misconstrued in times of grief, pastoral care, and personal shame? How did we fall so far from Gods original blessing in the garden to this pervasive belief in humanitys innate inability to do good? In this book, Danielle Shroyer takes readers through an overview of the historical development of the doctrine, pointing out important missteps and overcalculations, and providing alternative ways to approach often-used Scriptures. Throughout, she brings the primary claims of original sin to their untenable (and unbiblical) conclusions. In Original Blessing, she shows not only how we got this doctrine wrong, but how we can put sin back in its rightful place: in a broader context of redemption and the blessing of humanitys creation in the image of God.

Author : Keith L. Johnson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830840342

Get Book

Theology as Discipleship by Keith L. Johnson Pdf

In this fresh and engaging text, Keith Johnson examines how the discipline of theology not only leads to discipleship, but is itself a way of following after Christ in faith. Unlike other introductions that overview doctrines according to the Apostles' Creed, Johnson presents theology by describing the Christian life—being in Christ, hearing God's Word and sharing the mind of Christ.

Author : William Lane Craig
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433501159

Get Book

Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig Pdf

This updated edition by one of the world's leading apologists presents a systematic, positive case for Christianity that reflects the latest work in the contemporary hard sciences and humanities. Brilliant and accessible.

Author : Michael F. Bird
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802867766

Get Book

The Gospel of the Lord by Michael F. Bird Pdf

In this book, through a distinctive evangelical and critical approach, Michael Bird explores the historical development of the four canonical Gospels. He shows how the memories and faith of the earliest believers formed the Gospel accounts of Jesus that got written and, in turn, how these accounts further shaped the early church. Bird's study clarifies the often confusing debates over the origins of the canonical Gospels. Bird navigates recent concerns and research as he builds an informed case for how the early Christ followers wrote and spread the story of Jesus -- the story by which they believed they were called to live. The Gospel of the Lord is ideal for students or anyone who wants to know the story behind the four Gospels. Watch an interview with Michael Bird from our Eerdmans Author Interview Series:

Author : Alister McGrath
Publisher : IVP Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998-06-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123854718

Get Book

"I Believe" by Alister McGrath Pdf

Alister McGrath unpacks the content of the Apostles' Creed and introduces us to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.