With Bible In One Hand And Newspaper In The Other

Author : Charles R. Peterson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532652653

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With Bible in One Hand and Newspaper in the Other by Charles R. Peterson Pdf

The famous theologian Karl Barth is known for his admonition that Christians should evaluate major news events in the light of the Bible rather than vice versa. This book reviews attempts at implementing Barth’s principle in more than a hundred responses to newspaper editorial opinions over a decades-spanning period. In this exercise, five major theological themes frame the moral engagement of ten newsworthy subject categories. The analysis demonstrates how a biblically-based moral framing can define a center-left politically partisan stance as a guide or challenge to civil public dialogue. A weakness of this venue is that space limitations of newspaper editorial pages allow little potential for achieving what Barth probably had in mind for an effective Christian witness. A different venue is therefore needed. Numerous barriers inhibit such dialogue within Christian congregations, including the stagnating polarization in US politics that has a parallel in most religious traditions. One can hope that the major role for a biblical witness to American culture has not become limited to that partial calling of the Old Testament prophets: warning of the negative historical judgments that risk coming to any society that fails to adequately attempt living out a reverential fear of God.

Author : Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Meditations
ISBN : OXFORD:590934652

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The Bible and the Newspaper by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Pdf

Author : Fleming Rutledge
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780802847010

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The Bible and The New York Times by Fleming Rutledge Pdf

This collection of vividly illustrative sermons by a leading contemporary Episcopalian preacher eloquently heralds the Christian call to faith in the face of modern challenges. Widely known for their up-to-the-minute relevance to modern life, the sermons of Fleming Rutledge are always out on the edge, challenging the boundaries of contemporary thought and experience. No issue is too threatening, no event too shocking, no question too impertinent to be addressed. Following Karl Barth's dictum that sermons should be written with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other, Rutledge weaves the changing events of the daily news together with the unchanging rhythms of the church seasons. Her book leads readers through the liturgical year, from All Saints to Pentecost, showing how the biblical story intersects with our own stories.

Author : J. Heywood Thomas
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0826450822

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Tillich by J. Heywood Thomas Pdf

Paul Tillich (1886-1965) was a remarkable theologian who was as much at home in a philosophical discussion as he was in the pulpit, and as keenly interested in art and politics as in his life-work as a professional theologian. Tillich's attacks on Nazism led to the banning of his books, his dismissal from Frankfurt University, and ultimately his departure for the United States in November 1933. His many points of contact with key thinkers in theology and philosophy (including Heidegger, Otto, Bultmann, Adorno and Barth) make him a compelling figure for those interested in the history of ideas in the Twentieth Century.J. Heywood Thomas critically reviews the philosophical background to Tillich's theology, including his debts to Schelling, Kant, and Husserl. He surveys Tillich's achievement as a philosophical theologian, examining his ontological approach to Christology and salvation, and his understanding of the church as a spiritual community. Thomas concludes with an exploration of Tillich's contribution to the changed situation of theology today.

Author : R. C. Sproul
Publisher : Baker Book House Company
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080106340X

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The Last Days According to Jesus by R. C. Sproul Pdf

Analyzes what Jesus said about when he would return and the last days would arrive (as in Matthew 24:34). Defends the trustworthiness of Jesus' teachings.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019022817

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The Bible and the Newspaper by Anonymous Pdf

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Author : Karl Barth
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592444366

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Karl Barth Pdf

Karl Barth, one of the 20th century's most prominent theologians, was a lifelong devotee of Mozart and his music. This book, originally published in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Mozart's birth in 1956, is fittingly reissued in English translation in 1986, the 100th anniversary of Barth's birth.

Author : John Tucker
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532630224

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Text Messages by John Tucker Pdf

Facebook. Twitter. Snapchat. We live in a rapidly changing world, a world that seems to be increasingly inhospitable toward preaching. In the face of digital technology, social media, cultural pluralism, and pastoral burnout, how can Christian preachers proclaim the gospel faithfully and effectively? This book answers that question by bringing together a selection of important voices from across North America, Asia, and the Pacific. It argues that Spirit-empowered preaching is characterized by five attributes: it opens the Scriptures, engages the culture, addresses the listener, dissects the preacher, and elevates the Savior. With contributions from authors like William Willimon, Darrell Johnson, Lynne Baab, Robert Smith Jr., and Paul Windsor, this is an excellent resource for ordained ministers, lay preachers, theological students, and anyone wrestling with the challenge of preaching God’s word in a smartphone world.

Author : H. Mark Abbott
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625647344

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Something to Say? Say It Well! by H. Mark Abbott Pdf

If you ever share God's word in public, this book is a must-have. How would you like your own public-speaking coach helping you prepare your biblical teachings? That's what this handbook is like. Preachers, church staff members, youth pastors, Bible study leaders, evangelists, and more will return again and again to Something to Say? Say It Well! for hands-on advice. Moving one step at a time from nugget idea to delivery, author Mark Abbott not only supplies a treasury of practical tools, he also helps build speakers' confidence to share God's word with Christ-honoring, biblical excellence. With a conversational, easy-to-read style, the author shows how to: - _Connect to the listener's world by "holding the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other." - _Crystallize a sermon's "big idea" _into a single sentence. - _Draw on biblical materials, quotes, stories, and other tools to support the main theme. - _Shape muddled notes into a logical, smooth-flowing sermon. - _Create openings and closings that "start with an earthquake and end in a climax." - _Use passion, voice, gestures, eye contact, and emotion for an impacting delivery.

Author : James Heft
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Catholic universities and colleges
ISBN : 9780197568880

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The Future of Catholic Higher Education by James Heft Pdf

"After many years of scholarship, administrative experience and leadership in Catholic higher education, James Heft has written a book that draws upon many academic disciplines to paint a picture of the past, the current situation (challenges, strengths and weaknesses) of Catholic universities, and after identifying its foundational pillars, points the way to a future that is open to modern culture without capitulating to it, embraces Catholic intellectual traditions without fossilizing them, and presents a vision of its relationship to the hierarchy that is respectful, independent, faithful and dynamic"--

Author : Charles Hoffacker
Publisher : Cowley Publications
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781461732990

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Matter of Life and Death by Charles Hoffacker Pdf

With the sensitivity born of time and experience, Charles Hoffacker presents an unusually warm and caring approach to preaching at a pivotal transition in human life, one which goes to the very heart of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Hoffacker teaches the reader, whether a seasoned preacher or a novice homilist, to find the key to unlocking the mystery of Jesus' promise of eternal life in a mortal life now ended.

Author : Kurt Struckmeyer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498234528

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An Unorthodox Faith by Kurt Struckmeyer Pdf

The time is ripe for a new Christian reformation--a profound transformation of theological substance, not just liturgical style. Jesus never intended to create a new religion of rites, creeds, and dogma that offered an eternal reward in heaven. Instead he announced the subversive arrival of the kingdom of God--a social and economic revolution of the heart based on a lifestyle of radical love, lavish generosity, extravagant forgiveness, inclusive hospitality, compassionate action, selfless service, a passion for justice, creative nonviolence, and simple living. He invited his followers to transform their lives and change the world. A postmodern Christianity will call people to engage in the Jesus revolution--a conspiracy of love that rises up against the unjust systems of the world through everyday acts of kindness, compassion, and resistance. An Unorthodox Faith provides a framework for a faithful life based on the Way of Jesus--a way of living authentically and humanely for the sake of others. It offers countless people--those who remain in the church, those who have left, and those who have never ventured near--with a life of faith that is meaningful, intelligent, and passionate.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310296409

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The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching by Zondervan, Pdf

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.

Author : David S. Cunningham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134185054

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Christian Ethics by David S. Cunningham Pdf

Christian Ethics provides a biblical, historical, philosophical and theological guide to the field of Christian ethics. Prominent theologian David S. Cunningham explores the tradition of ‘virtue ethics’ in this creative and lively text, which includes literary and musical references as well as key contemporary theological texts and figures. Three parts examine: the nature of human action and the people of God as the ‘interpretative community’ within which ethical discourse arises the development of a ‘virtue ethics’ approach, and places this in its Christian context significant issues in contemporary Christian ethics, including the ethics of business and economics, politics, the environment, medicine and sex. This is the essential text for students of all ethics courses in theology, religious studies and philosophy.

Author : Michael Mawson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567709479

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Standing under the Cross by Michael Mawson Pdf

Standing Under the Cross focuses on Bonhoeffer's rich theological and ethical thinking. It places Bonhoeffer in conversation with a wide range of modern theologians, including Karl Barth, Franz Rosenzweig, Jürgen Moltmann, and James Cone. The book gives particular attention to hermeneutics, the body, and Bonhoeffer's rich reflections on community and discipleship. Mawson attends to the complex ways in which these aspects of Bonhoeffer's thinking work together, and shows how they can assist us in responding to some of the challenges confronting us today.