But is it All True?
But is it All True?

Author: Alan G. Padgett

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780802863164

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Fundamental to Christian faith is the assumption that the Bible presents a true and reliable portrait of God and God's will for the world. Yet thoughtful believers and nonbelievers alike continue to inquire into the nature and veracity of Scripture, with the result that the Bible is viewed today as everything from infallible to mythological. This significant book tackles the central question of what Christianity means when it claims that the Bible is true. Written by nine Christian scholars from the disciplines of theology, biblical studies, and philosophy, these penetrating chapters reject stale, simplistic answers in favor of fresh, invigorating perspectives that leave ample room for dialogue. In addition, several contributors helpfully move the discussion from reflection to practical application, explaining the role of biblical truth in preaching and theological education. Contributors: David Bartlett Ellen T. Charry Stephen T. Davis Patrick R. Keifert Ben C. Ollenburger Dennis T. Olson Alan G. Padgett Mark I. Wallace Nicholas Wolterstorff

Reading the Bible in the Strange World of Medicine
Reading the Bible in the Strange World of Medicine

Author: Allen Verhey

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2003-12-11

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 9780802822635

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Author of such major books as Remembering Jesus: Christian Community, Scripture, and the Moral Life, Allen Verhey has become one of today's most trusted Christian voices in contemporary ethics, including the moral challenges that new medical technologies pose to Christian faith and decision-making. With this new book Verhey brings the biblical tradition to bear on contemporary bioethical concerns. Drawing on an unmatched depth of insight in these two realms, Verhey explores how the Bible can illuminate and guide medical ethics. He argues that churches are called to think and speak clearly about bioethical concerns, and he lays out here the scriptural tools for them to do so. After firmly grounding Christian ethical discourse in Scripture, Verhey shows how the Bible can be applied to such pressing questions as suffering, genetic intervention, abortion, reproductive technologies, end-of-life care, physician-assisted suicide, and more. Filled with faith-based wisdom and apt illustrations of the moral dilemmas discussed, this book is a must-read for Christians grappling with the ethical dimensions of medicine today.

The Complete Beauty Bible
The Complete Beauty Bible

Author: Paula Begoun

Publisher: Rodale

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 9781579549992

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Discover how to take beautiful care of your skin, apply makeup like a pro, and look your absolute best without spending a fortune. The complete beauty bible will guide you through all the latest research and current information about every imaginable cosmetic innovation.

Without Spot or Wrinkle
Without Spot or Wrinkle

Author: Karl Koop

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2015-06-18

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1498230563

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On February 5, 2000, the Institute of Mennonite Studies held a conference at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary entitled "Without Spot or Wrinkle: Reflecting Theologically on the Nature of the Church." This conference gave attention to ecclesiology, in direct response to challenges that Mennonite church bodies in Canada and the United States have been facing in recent times. The phrase "without spot or wrinkle" comes from Ephesians 5:27, a text addressing relationships between husbands and wives within the Christian household. Historically it has also come to symbolize what Mennonites have sometimes believed about the nature of the church. Anabaptists, and Mennonites who came after them, have often maintained that the true church is a gathering of reborn and spiritually regenerated Christians called to be a community free from moral failure. At present, however, some Mennonites are questioning elements of this conceptual legacy, and, in light of personal failings and hurtful church schisms, are expressing doubts about its practical adequacy and theological tenability. The essays in this book do not provide a unified argument. What the authors have in common is concern for the church and commitment to faithfulness. Readers are invited to reflect on the issues and make their own assessments.

Christian Mission
Christian Mission

Author: Stanley E. Porter

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1608996557

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How did a first-generation Jewish messianic movement develop the momentum to become a dominant religious force in the Western world? The essays here first investigate the roots of God's mission and the mission of his people in the Old Testament and Second Temple Judaism, specifically in the Psalms, Isaiah, and Daniel. The contributions then discuss the mission of Jesus, and how it continued into the mission of the Twelve, other Jewish believers (in the Gospels, General Epistles, and Revelation), and finally into Paul's ministry to the Gentiles documented in the book of Acts and his epistles. These essays reach backward into the background of what was to become the Christian mission and forward through the New Testament to the continuing Christian mission and missions today.

Image and Glory of God
Image and Glory of God

Author: Michael Lakey

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-05-13

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0567182606

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Michael Lakey illustrates the complexities of using biblical materials to shed light upon modern concerns. He specifically addresses the recent evangelical controversy regarding gender roles.

The Art of Reading Scripture
The Art of Reading Scripture

Author: Ellen F. Davis

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2003-10-02

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780802812698

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The difficulty of interpreting the Bible is felt all over today. Is the Bible still authoritative for the faith and practice of the church? If so, in what way? What practices of reading offer the most appropriate approach to understanding Scripture? The church's lack of clarity about these issues has hindered its witness and mission, causing it to speak with an uncertain voice to the challenges of our time. This important book is for a twenty-first-century church that seems to have lost the art of reading the Bible attentively and imaginatively. The Art of Reading Scripture is written by a group of eminent scholars and teachers seeking to recover the church's rich heritage of biblical interpretation in a dramatically changed cultural environment. Asking how best to read the Bible in a postmodern context, the contributors together affirm up front "Nine Theses" that provide substantial guidance for the church. The essays and sermons that follow both amplify and model the approach to Scripture outlined in the Nine Theses. Lucidly conceived, carefully written, and shimmering with fresh insights, The Art of Reading Scripture proposes a far-reaching revolution in how the Bible is taught in theological seminaries and calls pastors and teachers in the church to rethink their practices of using the Bible. Contributors: Gary A. Anderson Richard Bauckham Brian E. Daley Ellen F. Davis Richard B. Hays James C. Howell Robert W. Jenson William Stacy Johnson L. Gregory Jones Christine McSpadden R. W. L. Moberly David C. Steinmetz Marianne Meye Thompson

The Empty Church
The Empty Church

Author: Shannon Craigo-Snell

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016-08

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0190630094

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Why go to church? What happens in church and why does it matter? The Empty Church presents fresh answers to these questions by creating an interdisciplinary conversation among performance studies, theater directors, and Christian theologians. The result is a compelling depiction of church as a performative relationship with Jesus Christ, mediated by Scripture, in hope of the Holy Spirit.

Spirit and Scripture
Spirit and Scripture

Author: Kevin L. Spawn

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-11-10

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0567132609

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This book considers the academic treatment of biblical interpretation in the renewal movement, the fastest growing tradition in Christendom today. The initial chapter surveys the history of biblical interpretation in the renewal tradition and provides a conceptual basis for the book. In Part II, six renewal scholars outline a proposal for the future of biblical hermeneutics in the tradition. These authors address certain key questions. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in biblical interpretation? What are the distinctive presuppositions, methods and goals of renewal biblical hermeneutics? Three prominent biblical scholars (Craig G. Bartholomew, James D.G. Dunn, R. Walter L. Moberly) respond to the proposals outlined above. These critical responses deepen the examination of renewal biblical hermeneutics as well as increase its appeal to biblical and theological scholars in general. The final chapter offers a synthesis and evaluation of the accomplishments of the discussion, as well as an assessment of the state of the discipline with an eye toward the future.

Lash Bible
Lash Bible

Author: Shireen Noelle

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578554563

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Eyelash extensions are becoming the must-have beauty service by women around the world. The careers within the Lash industry have taken off, making it a desirable and profitable skill. This manual is dedicated exclusively to learning the precise art of eyelash extensions. If you are on the fence about taking an in-person course, check out this book and what it takes to be a Lash Artist. Renowned Lash Artist Shireen Noelle shares years of first-hand knowledge of the field have been laid out in over 150 pages of in-depth information accompanied by colorful photos, This book will guide you in the process of applying eyelash extensions that can be used as a reference as you master your skills. You can do this!!