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Theology—the attempt to come to a deeper, more faithful understanding of one's encounter with God—is something to which all Christians are called. In Learning Theology, Amos Yong invites the reader to lay claim to that calling and to see it as yet another opportunity to love God.
Written for those taking their first course in the subject, this book introduces the foundational sources and tasks of theology. It asks what difference theology...
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Since the 1960s, theologians have been involved in efforts to guide Christians to reflection and action in light of planetary peril. The contributors to this volume illustrate how Friedrich Schleiermacher's theological work could fulfill that need. Schleiermacher's theology, they contend, finds its culmination in Christian social action and is remarkably conducive to ecological thinking in...
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Covenant and Hope centers around two main themes in Jewish-Christian dialogue: "Covenant, Mission, and Relation to the Other" and "Hope and Responsibility for the Human Future." In the first section, scholars from both faiths analyze the idea of covenant, how it determines their religious commitments, behavior, and theology, and how their covenantal theology shapes their relations with people outside their religious communities. The second section...
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Since it first appeared in English translation in 1962, A Little Exercise for Young Theologians has achieved classic status. In thirteen concise reflections Helmut Thielicke offers wise counsel on the difficulties-and vital importance-of maintaining one's spiritual health in the course of academic theological study.
Thousands of beginning theological students over the years have had the opportunity to eavesdrop, as it were, on a practical theology...
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¿Es la Biblia un libro de mitos, o es una revelación divinamente inspirada por Dios? ¿Podemos confiar en la Biblia, o es simplemente un antiguo libro de cuentos de hadas? Estas son preguntas que deben responderse ya que cada doctrina del judaísmo y el cristianismo finalmente encuentra su fuente en la Biblia. LAS PALABRAS DEL DIOS VIVIENTE por el pastor Miguel D. McCubbins, Th.D., un erudito bíblico de renombre internacional, responde estas preguntas...
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When God shakes heaven and earth, only one thing remains.
...sons and daughters made white as snow in the full embrace of God.
A melding of three perspectives, this book is a groundbreaking work of both theology and testimony mixed with a prophetic message for today's world. In it, authors Nick Padovani, Mo Thomas, and Dylan DeMarsico compare creation and humanity to a precious snow globe in the hand of God.
Prepare for a wonderland...
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Regarded as one of the greatest theological works of antiquity, Saint Athanasius' treatise "On the Incarnation of the Word" rightfully deserves its status as a pillar of Christendom. First authored in the 4th century A.D., this book systematically expounds orthodox Christian conviction regarding the full divinity and humanity united in Jesus Christ.
Emerging from an era of immense controversy surrounding the divine-human nature of the Son of God,...
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Liberal Christian theology permeates mainlines denominations and progressive circles of the church to this day. But what is liberal theology? What are progressive Christians progressing toward, and what are they leaving behind?
In Against Liberal Theology, professor and theologian Roger E. Olson warns progressive and mainline Christians against passively accepting the ideas of liberal theology without thinking through the consequences. In doing so,...
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Ever wondered why we believe what believe? Ever wondered why churches believe what they believe? This book will take the reader on a journey to understand where Christian doctrine comes from and why it is of the utmost importance to have a solid Biblical foundation to back up our faith.Discover what doctrine is, where the Bible originates from, what the Trinity is, who God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is, what sin is, the ordinances of the Church,
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Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible's truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that...
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Following the familiar and powerful style of the biblical Psalms, Gateley openly reflects on her own life and ministry, and ultimately on the nature of faith itself. With a poetOs eye and a believerOs heart, Gateley reveals the metaphysical in the practical, the mystical in the ordinary, the divine in the human. Her psalms are a call to recognize GodOs presence in each of our lives. Following the familiar and powerful style of the biblical Psalms,...
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The Rosemead Psychology Series is a continuing series of studies written for professionals and students in the fields of psychology and theology and in related areas such as pastoral counseling. It seeks to present current thinking on the subject of the integration of psychology that grow out of the interface of psychology and theology. The data and theories of both theoretical and applied psychology are treated in this series, as well as fundamental...
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"Financial obedience to God's revealed economic principles in His Word, is how we provide incontestable evidence to our claim that He is absolute MASTER and LORD of our lives. First fruits giving is a tangible indicator of our firm resolve to 'Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness'. God is not 'first' in our lives, unless He is also 'first' financially.- Randolph BarnwellThe principle of first fruits is eternal in nature, having its...
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Get the Summary of C. S. Lewis's Letters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Letters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer" by C. S. Lewis is a collection of fictional letters that delve into the intricacies of prayer and worship. Lewis discusses the importance of private prayer, expressing skepticism towards constant liturgical changes and advocating for uniformity to foster a deeper focus...
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The Unity of the Bible represents Daniel Fuller's lifelong effort to understand and expound this purpose by seeking the Bible's answer to questions such as these. It is written especially to equip laypersons to carry out both evangelism and edification, and it will also help all Christians to put the Bible together to grasp "the whole purpose of God" (Acts 20:27)
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The early Christians saw in Jesus the focus and fulfillment of the conviction that God is with us. Over time, they learned to speak of that presence in terms of divine incarnation. That one theological affirmation raises questions for practically all other Christian beliefs. If God is incarnate in Jesus of Nazareth, how does that change our understanding of God's presence in all things? What does it mean to be human if the life of God has been so...
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"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." -Proverbs 4:7 (NIV) When a man's life embodies the pursuit of wisdom, it bears among its fruits the deep love and respect of his family, friends, and colleagues. Bruce K. Waltke is such a man. Wisdom has defined Dr. Waltke, both as one of his personal qualities and as the core of his many years of biblical study, invoking the highest efforts of his formidable...
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The Abraham Kuyper Center for Public Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary was established in admiration of Kuyper, whose life as pastor, theologian, journalist, and politician remarkably exemplifies how confidence in the truth of a Christian worldview can be expressed in both theory and practice. The chapters in this book were originally presented at the annual Kuyper Conferences of 2009 and 2010 and are inspired by the themes of those conferences:...
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Studying the theology of the New Testament can be a daunting task, even to the knowledgeable Bible student or pastor. Each of the twenty-seven books, written by various authors, has its own theological emphasis and nuances. How do we elicit a coherent message from such theological diversity, especially given that some of the theological statements in the New Testament seem to be at odds with one another? Is such an endeavor achievable or even valid?...
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Too often pastoral care is uninformed by historical practice and is overly influenced by psychological theory and practice, according to Andrew Purves. At least one consequence of this is that it is often disaffiliated from the church's theological heritage. Purves examines Christian writers from the past who represent the classical tradition in pastoral theology--classical in the sense that they and their texts have shaped the minds and practices...
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