Why America Needs To Repent

Author : Dwane Massenburg
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664254336

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Why America Needs to Repent by Dwane Massenburg Pdf

America needs to repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. This is a bold statement when the United States is considered to be the most powerful nation on Earth. Should we repent individually or collectively? In Why America Needs to Repent, author Pastor Dwane Massenburg explores the subject of repentance in today’s world, considering what repentance means and the pressing reasons why America should repent. He addresses a host of related questions: • How do we grapple with America being a predominately Christian nation in the twenty-first century? • Are Jesus’ teachings still relevant? • Are Christians allowed to be different now? • Has God changed his mind about what it means to be a Christian? • How should we act as Christians today? Based upon the Bible, the word of God, Why America Needs to Repent communicates crucial messages about repentance and its relevance and importance in today’s society. We need to repent because we work better together with God; understanding the love of God is the absolute best way to get us to do that. We need to repent because nothing else will work.

Author : Dwane Massenburg,Jacquelyn Jones
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664263635

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The Workbook by Dwane Massenburg,Jacquelyn Jones Pdf

This workbook is designed to confront you with heartfelt questions to make you consider your relationship with God. Repentance is the first step to repairing and maintaining the relationship. This workbook along with the book, “Why America Needs to Repent”, is designed to confront the reader with Biblical truths that cannot lay dormant. They must be addressed. It helps the reader in their personal conversation with God. Sin separates us from God the same way the misbehavior of a child may cause a temporary rift in a parent-child relationship. This is why we must repent daily. We must constantly desire a closer relationship with God and intentionally turn away from anything and everything that may get in the way. The life of Judas Iscariot gives us a good look at our humanity and where repentance could possibly play a role. In this workbook, you will have many conversations. What is the mark of a true Christian? The fruits of the Spirit are diverse, but they are the same. How does God hold us accountable when we misuse other people? What happens when sin is ignored? What sins are an abomination to God? What are some multi-dimensional manifestations of God? Is it really possible to give thanks to God during our toughest trials? Why do you think the story of the rich man that found himself in hell is included in the Bible? The most important question of all at the end of each chapter is, “After studying this chapter, what am I going to do differently?”

Author : Guenter Lewy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802841627

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Why America Needs Religion by Guenter Lewy Pdf

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. What is wrong with America? It has often called itself a Christian nation, yet its social and moral problems are legion. The increasing rates of crime, juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy, sexual promiscuity, and divorce are frequently linked to the declining importance of religious belief. But is there more than a presumed link between the strength of personal religiousness and moral behavior? Yes, says Guenter Lewy, and the large quantity of empirical data in existence which establishes that link ought to move people -- Christians and non-Christians alike -- to sit up and take note. In this trenchant analysis of the moral decline of modern America, Lewy describes the moral crisis caused by secular modernity and points to the role of religiousness -- especially Christian religiousness -- as a necessary bulwark against today's social ills. This work is all the more intriguing in that Lewy is an agnostic who has nonetheless concluded that a society that cuts itself off from the religious roots of its moral heritage is doomed to decline. Lewy traces the rise of secularism in Western society, focusing particularly on the cult of individualism, and describes the social consequences of the weakened role of religion. He demonstrates that the crisis of the family and the rise of the underclass in our inner cities are linked to the decline of traditional values and shows, on the basis of surveys and other empirical data, that genuine religiousness can ward off some of the corrosive effects of modernity. Lewy concludes by calling on Christians, adherents of other faiths, and true humanists to join forces in the struggle to reverse the current ethos of radical individualism that threatens the moral integrity of our society.

Author : D. James Kennedy,Jerry Newcombe
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418579517

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What If America Were A Christian Nation Again? by D. James Kennedy,Jerry Newcombe Pdf

Author : William Symington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Church and state
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR60073004

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Messiah the Prince by William Symington Pdf

Author : John Witte,Frank S. Alexander
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231142632

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The Teachings of Modern Protestantism on Law, Politics, and Human Nature by John Witte,Frank S. Alexander Pdf

The Teachings of Modern Protestantism on Law, Politics, and Human Nature examines how modern Protestant thinkers have answered the most pressing political, legal, and ethical questions of our time. It discusses the enduring teachings of important Protestant intellectuals of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Leading contemporary scholars analyze these thinkers' views on the nature and purpose of law and authority, the limits of rule and obedience, the care of the needy and innocent, the ethics of war and violence, and the separation of church and state, among other themes. A diverse and powerful portrait of Protestant legal and political thought, this volume underscores the various ways Protestant intellectuals have shaped modern debates over the family, the state, religion, and society. The book focuses on the work of Abraham Kuyper (1827-1920); Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906); Karl Barth (1886-1968); Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945); Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971); Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968); William Stringfellow (1928-1985); and John Howard Yoder (1927-1997).

Author : Duke L. Kwon,Gregory Thompson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493429578

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Reparations by Duke L. Kwon,Gregory Thompson Pdf

"Kwon and Thompson's eloquent reasoning will help Christians broaden their understanding of the contemporary conversation over reparations."--Publishers Weekly "A thoughtful approach to a vital topic."--Library Journal Christians are awakening to the legacy of racism in America like never before. While public conversations regarding the realities of racial division and inequalities have surged in recent years, so has the public outcry to work toward the long-awaited healing of these wounds. But American Christianity, with its tendency to view the ministry of reconciliation as its sole response to racial injustice, and its isolation from those who labor most diligently to address these things, is underequipped to offer solutions. Because of this, the church needs a new perspective on its responsibility for the deep racial brokenness at the heart of American culture and on what it can do to repair that brokenness. This book makes a compelling historical and theological case for the church's obligation to provide reparations for the oppression of African Americans. Duke Kwon and Gregory Thompson articulate the church's responsibility for its promotion and preservation of white supremacy throughout history, investigate the Bible's call to repair our racial brokenness, and offer a vision for the work of reparation at the local level. They lead readers toward a moral imagination that views reparations as a long-overdue and necessary step in our collective journey toward healing and wholeness.

Author : William Stringfellow
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597525923

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The Politics of Spirituality by William Stringfellow Pdf

Spirituality, according to William Stringfellow, represents the ordinary experience of partaking in politics - the activity of the Word of God in judgment over all that belongs to human history. He criticizes religiosity, advocating instead for a biblical holiness that implies wholeness for all creation. He takes a prophetic and somber view of the present dark ages, characterized as they are by hypocrisy, profligate consumption, disregard for human life, and dependence on nuclear force. Speaking from a lifetime of experience and reflection, Stringfellow issues a call to conscience and sanity, a reaffirmation of the incarnation, and belief in the grace of the Word of God who transcends the injustice of the present age and agitates the resilience of those who struggle to expose and rebuke injustice.

Author : Christopher H. Evans,Mark A. Lamport
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666723533

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Expanding Energy by Christopher H. Evans,Mark A. Lamport Pdf

This book is the seventh and final volume in the Global Story of Christianity series. The volume’s chapters, written by major scholars in the field, spotlight vital episodes and themes for understanding the historical development of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Serving as an accessible text for students and an informative volume for scholars, the book provides new insights into Christianity’s development in North America, offering fresh perspectives on topics frequently overlooked by scholars. The book situates the history of North American Christianity within broader themes associated with Christianity’s role as a global religion.

Author : Gary D. Naler
Publisher : Gary Naler
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780979366208

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The Curse of 1920 by Gary D. Naler Pdf

In 1920, a three-pronged Curse was unleashed upon America and the world, effecting the most dramatic and destructive changes to man since the Garden of Eden. The author reveals the root of this curse lies in women, the black man, feminized men, the church, and is even rooted 3,726 years before in Abraham. Measures to reverse the curse are clearly laid out in this text.

Author : J.L. Moore
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449715618

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Challenging Reflections on the Christian Life by J.L. Moore Pdf

When is the last time you were discouraged in your relationship with God? were distracted by a crying infant during a church service? shared the gospel with an unbeliever? heard someone say they rededicated their life to Christ? heard an intense conversation about sports among Christian men? were equipped by your pastor to present and defend the gospel? If your experience is similar to most Christians, you have probably never spent much time reflecting on the issues above as they pertain to the seriousness of the Christian life. Challenging Reflections on the Christian Life covers topics that include raising children in the church, evangelism, apologetics, men and sports, the concept of rededication, the pastors primary responsibility, infants in the sanctuary, knowing God, and much more. This book is designed to encourage you to give deep contemplation to the all-too-common experiences encountered in the Christian life and lead you to an awakened sense of reverence for God and passion for the truth. Whether you are a new Christian or a seasoned pastor, this book will cause you to rethink much of what you see in your life and in your church. This book is inspiring, encouraging, and challenging. The author carefully and faithfully handles the Scriptures and applies them to our lives. Every Christian will profit from reading this book. Dr. Norman Geisler Professor of Apologetics Veritas Evangelical Seminary

Author : Buddy Blanford
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612157580

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The Artifact by Buddy Blanford Pdf

"Buddy Blanford has made a lifetime study of the scriptures, and now in his first major book he eagerly shares his insights, study points, and discoveries. You'll enjoy following his research and you'll benefit from his revelations." Dr. Dennis E. Hensley "Buddy Blanford is a student, a scholar, and a saint. He has researched the ideas and concepts of the historic and present greatest minds of thought, regarding Christ and the Church, and in this book he draws a conclusive evidence of truth. Your life will be enriched as you read The Artifact." Dr.Don H. Polston Ph.D. "Buddy Blanford has been my friend and spiritual colleague since I was first married and arrived on the scene as his Worship Pastor in his church in the early 80s. Since that time Buddy has been a passionate, unapologetic, filled-with-God man who seeks God's truth and God's ways. If I wanted to know Christ better and it was to be through the eyes and the heart of one who knows Him well, it would be through the writings of Buddy Blanford." Michael Adler. Worship Pastor. Shades Mountain Baptist Church. Birmingham, Alabama "Bud has been a personal mentor from the first moments of my Christian journey, and he has infected me with love for Jesus and love for clear thinking. His understanding of the major philosophical and theological moves throughout history will both satisfy your mind and warm your heart." Pastor Scott Roen D.Min Harvest Evangelical Free Church Beaver Dam, WI

Author : David W. Peters
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819233035

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Post-Traumatic God by David W. Peters Pdf

Find a way back to a God that can be trusted, loved, and worshipped after a traumatic event.

Author : J. Matthew Nance
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449748838

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Breaking Free... from Me by J. Matthew Nance Pdf

Are you ready for an alternative to popular culture's "me-first" approach to life? Now, from the author of Living Wisely, comes timeless straight talk in the new book, Breaking Free ... From Me. If you are desperate for a different kind of life that really satisfies, then you can find in these pages the way to get self in sync with the bigger picture of life. Breaking Free ... From Me will help you... Discover the remedy for self-absorption Pinpoint mental roadblocks keeping you from the joy of truly giving self away Move on from "Me-ville" to places you never dared Learn how to view yourself through God's eyes Apply the book of Jonah, verse by verse, to your own life and those you influence

Author : William H. Willimon
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780822386964

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Sermons from Duke Chapel by William H. Willimon Pdf

Many of America’s greatest Protestant preachers—Paul Tillich, William Sloane Coffin, Barbara Brown Taylor, Fleming Rutledge, Peter J. Gomes, Billy Graham, and others—have spoken powerfully from the pulpit of the “great towering church” that is the spiritual and architectural center of Duke University. This collection of fifty-eight of the most notable sermons proclaimed from that pulpit commemorates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the groundbreaking for Duke Chapel. It is a sweeping panorama of sermons selected and edited by Bishop William H. Willimon, Dean of the Chapel for twenty years and one of the most widely read writers on preaching in America. Opening with the sermon preached in June 1935 at the dedication of the Chapel and closing with one by Willimon delivered at the beginning of the 2003–4 school year, this volume presents Protestant Christianity at its most eloquent and prophetic. Some sermons are pure meditations on biblical texts; others are period pieces in the best sense of the term, reflecting on such contemporary concerns as civil rights, the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and the wars in Europe, Vietnam, and Iraq. Willimon provides a brief introduction to each sermon, commenting on the work and thought of the preacher. Diverse in subject and style, the sermons collected in this volume are a treasure for those who love fine preaching, a resource for those studying the history of homiletics, and a light to rekindle the memories of those who have worshiped in the Chapel over the years.