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Author: Rupert Shortt
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Published: 2005-10-10
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780802830845
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReligion journalist Rupert Shortt's lively interviews introduce readers to eighteen respected Christian thinkers who have contributed to the recent renaissance in theology.
Author: Dhati Lewis
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2019-06-01
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 1535934689
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA slave runs away from his master. A mutual friend steps in to mediate between the two of them. Can there be healing in such a scarred relationship? In the face of such a daunting breach, is reconciliation (not to what was, but to what God designed) even possible? This is the situation faced in the book of Philemon. From this short New Testament letter, pastor and author Dhati Lewis (Among Wolves) unpacks key principles that Paul applied to being an advocate in the midst of division. The divisions of our day don’t look the same as Paul’s, but the principles are timeless. In 2 Corinthians 5, God commissioned us to be his ambassadors and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. Whether we’re engaging in issues of politics, ethnicity, or religious beliefs, our heart posture should be one of an advocate set on reconciliation. The problem is, too many of us approach difficult conversations with the heart of an aggravator. Aggravators sometimes look like they are pursuing good things, but their heart is not toward reconciliation. Any motive less than reconciliation falls short of the desires of God’s heart. We need godly advocates in every sphere of life. This book will specifically apply these principles to issues of ethnic division. Are you willing to call any division caused by discrimination, prejudice, or racism a sin? Do you want to grow in your ability to navigate tense and emotional conversations about ethnic divisions? Are you ready to become an advocate?
Author: Erik Butler
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2021-04-08
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1789143748
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSatan is not God’s enemy in the Bible, and he’s not always bad—much less evil. Through the lens of the Old and New Testaments, Erik Butler explores the Devil in literature, theology, visual art, and music from antiquity up to the present, discussing canonical authors (Dante, Milton, and Goethe among them) and a wealth of lesser-known sources. Since his first appearance in the Book of Job, Satan has pursued a single objective: to test human beings, whose moral worth and piety leave plenty of room for doubt. Satan can be manipulative, but at worst he facilitates what mortals are inclined to do anyway. “The Devil made me do it” does not hold up in the court of cosmic law. With wit and surprising examples, this book explains why.
Author: Matthew Vines
Publisher: Convergent
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1601425163
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReinterpretations of key Bible texts related to sexual orientation, written by a Harvard student, present an accessible case for a modern Christian conservative acceptance of sexual diversity.
Author: Robert E. Clayton
Publisher: Xulon Press
Published: 2003-03
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 159160642X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alice Smith
Publisher: Charisma Media
Published: 2013-01-29
Total Pages: 223
ISBN-13: 1599799227
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDIVEddie and Alice Smith are well-known as leaders who focus on the power of prayer, and they receive continual requests for information about how to be an effective intercessor for the needs of others./div
Author: Edward L. Cleary
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780742534384
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this groundbreaking collection, Edward L. Cleary and Allen D. Hertzke bring together nine new essays that provide the first systematic, comparative view of religion and politics at the state level. These essays take an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing states across the nation and how religious lobbies and organizations are addressing them. By examining the responses of different denominations and their rationales for involvement, the contributors explore the enormous diversity of interests being represented at the state level.
Author: F. David Bronkema
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2016-06-21
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 1493403540
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChristians are increasingly interested in justice issues. Relief and development work are important, but beyond that is a need for advocacy. This book shows how transforming systems and structures results in lasting change, providing theological rationale and strategies of action for evangelicals passionate about justice. Each of the authors contributes both academic expertise and extensive practical experience to help readers debate, discuss, and discern more fully the call to evangelical advocacy. They also guide readers into prayerful, faithful, and wise processes of advocacy, especially in relation to addressing poverty.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Brian A. DeVries
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2024-10-15
Total Pages: 361
ISBN-13: 1433591405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Theological Introduction to the Witness of the Church within the Mission of God Mission is God's work. God spoke the first promise of gospel hope, sent his Son into this fallen world, and commissioned his Spirit to empower his church for witness. Until the day Christ returns, God has called his people to participate in his mission through evangelism, apologetics, church planting, cultural engagement, gospel suffering, and many other activities that faithfully communicate gospel hope in Christ. This practical introduction provides a biblical framework for understanding the church's role in God's mission. It reviews the biblical story of God's mission, draws insights from the church's witness since Pentecost, and studies aspects of contemporary Christian witness. Each chapter ends with study questions to encourage further reflection and discussion by church members and ministry leaders. Readers will gain refreshing insights into how they can participate in faithfully bearing witness to Christ through the church's work in the world today. Confessional and Contemporary: Precisely defines the biblical aspects of God's mission and Christian witness, built upon time-tested theology, yet freshly applied for witness in the post-Christendom world Accessible: Written for church members, college and seminary students, ministry workers, and church leaders who are committed to creating a community that bears witness to Christ in an unchurched society Practical and Motivational: Clear and crisp writing style, enhanced by many helpful figures and charts, and infused with a gospel passion to declare God's glory among the nations Spurs Discussion: Thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapter to encourage further reflection and faithful action
