The Universal Christ
The Universal Christ

Author: Richard Rohr

Publisher: Convergent Books

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1524762105

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called “Christ,” and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. “Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.”—Melinda Gates In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet. Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.

The Gospel according to God
The Gospel according to God

Author: John MacArthur

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2018-02-20

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1433549603

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"He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 Often hailed as one of the greatest chapters in the Bible, the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53 foretells the crucifixion of Jesus, the central event in God's ultimate plan to redeem the world. This book explains the prophetic words of Isaiah 53 verse by verse, highlighting important connections to the history of Israel and to the New Testament—ultimately showing us how this ancient prophecy illuminates essential truths that undergird our lives today.

Systematic Theology, Second Edition
Systematic Theology, Second Edition

Author: Wayne A. Grudem

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 1617

ISBN-13: 0310517990

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This new edition of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem is one of the most important resources for helping you understand Scripture and grow as a Christian. The most widely used resource of the last 25 years in its area, Systematic Theology has been thoroughly revised and expanded for the first time while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life. With nearly 250 pages of new content and revisions, this new edition now includes the following distinctive features: Updated analysis of recent controversies within evangelical theology, including the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son in the Trinity, the role of women in the church, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, and contemporary worship music. New discussion and critiques of recent theological controversies situated outside of traditional evangelical theology, such as open theism, the "new perspective on Paul," Molinism (or "middle knowledge"), "Free Grace" theology, and the preterist view of Christ's second coming. Completely revised chapter on the clarity of Scripture. Completely revised chapter on creation and evolution, including a longer critique of theistic evolution and an extensive discussion on the age of the earth. New discussion of how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific "problem verses" in the Gospels. Additional material explaining evangelical Protestant differences with Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and Mormonism. Completely updated bibliographies. All Scripture quotations updated from RSV to ESV. Updated section on contemporary worship music. Numerous other updates and corrections. Part of the brilliance of Systematic Theology has been its simplicity and ease of use. Each chapter follows the same structure: discussion of the doctrine being considered, an explanation of that doctrine's biblical support and possible objections, followed by personal application and key terms to know for personal growth. Chapters also include a Scripture memory passage, references to other literature on the topic, and suggested hymns and worship songs. If you think theology is hard to understand or boring, then this new edition of Systematic Theology will change your mind.

The Grace New Testament
The Grace New Testament

Author: David Kreiling

Publisher: David Kreiling

Published: 2021-07-23

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1948917483

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Free grace means anyone can receive eternal life the moment they believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. This assures the new believer of an everlasting personal relationship with Jesus Christ (who died on the cross as payment for sin and then overcame death by resurrection). In this new relationship, Jesus delivers the believer, an heir among the family of New Testament church believers, through highs and lows to eternal rewards in the Kingdom of God. This is the simple, plain meaning of New Testament authors. The Holy Spirit helps the believer walk down paths to glorify the Father; from revealed truths to spiritual gifts. Believing in ‘The Great News of Free Grace’ will set you free from certain death for an irrevocable relationship with Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Experience personal communion with the Messiah. Unify life in the person of the Christ. Unify the church in relationship with the Christ. Set the stage for the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ. Fulfill the Great Commission! Spread the Word. Perhaps a 2nd Reformation, based on the plain meaning of the New Testament, goes viral tomorrow? Read Mr. Kreiling's topical books that copy passages from THE GRACE NEW TESTAMENT. Enjoy ONE STEP to eternal life and JESUS RICH on money and wealth. Look to the The Grace New Testament: Basic Version for simple formatting. Today, wonderful authors like Max Lucado, Dave Anderson, Charles Ryrie, Charlie Bing, Charles Stanley, Charles Ryrie (Ryrie Study Bible), Tony Evans (Study Bible), Creflo Dollar, Andrew Farley and Andrew Wommack keep the fire of free grace evangelism lit. Others; like David Jeremiah, Amanda Grace, David Platt, Sid Roth, Joel Osteen, Franklin Graham, Robert Morris, Rick Warren, Jack Deere, Ed Young, Beth Moore, TD Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Tim Keller, Jack Graham and radio host June Hunt, along with Baptist ministers like Kerry Shook, Matt Chandler and many, many others evangelize to the glory of God. Reformed luminaries like John MacArthur, John Piper and RC Sproul, plus recent insightful New Testament translations like NT Wright’s Kingdom New Testament, Hal Taussig’s New New Testament and David Bentley Hart’s translation interpret the text quite differently from THE GRACE NEW TESTAMENT. And bibles like the NIV, NET, ESV, NRSV, The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament, Phillips New Testament in Modern English and the Passion New Testament Translation possess amazing qualities. The HCSB, NASB, NKJV and Good News Holy Bible add precision and clarity to the evangelical message. The Message by Eugene Peterson brilliantly adjusted interpretative assumptions to forge a biblical-literary paraphrase analogous to David Kreiling's biblical-science paraphrase, THE QUANTUM NEW TESTAMENT: PARAPHRASE. Compare these respected authors, books, messages and translations, along with so many others to THE GRACE NEW TESTAMENT.

Faith and Knowledge
Faith and Knowledge

Author: John Hick

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1606086960

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In this revision of his widely read study, John Hick has taken advantage of constructive comments on the first edition to make the book more useful. New material has been added and the overall structure of the volume has been changed to strengthen it both as an introduction to the problem of religious knowledge and as an exposition of the view of faith that seems to him most adequate. There is a new chapter on the Thomist-Catholic view of faith; a new treatment of the controversial notion of eschatological verification, taking account of various published critiques of the concept; and a new section on the way in which the Christian faith-awareness of God expresses itself in a distinctive way of life.

NASB, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition
NASB, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition

Author: Thomas Nelson

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2020-06-02

Total Pages: 2048

ISBN-13: 0785230378

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Over 2 million readers around the world have had their spiritual lives enriched and their understanding of God’s Word expanded by The MacArthur Study Bible. Drawing on more than fifty years of dedicated pastoral and scholarly work, Dr. John MacArthur’s verse-by-verse study notes, book introductions, and articles display an unparalleled commitment to interpretive precision—with the goal of making God known through His Word. Features include: Fully redesigned second edition with updated study notes and expanded selection of maps and charts Nearly 25,000 verse-by-verse study notes 190 in-text maps, charts, and diagrams that illustrate the meanings, themes, teachings, people, and places of Scripture Outline of Systematic Theology Thomas Nelson’s complete cross-reference system, with over 72,000 references Concordance Bible reading plans Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets Chronology of the New Testament Overviews of Christ’s Life, Ministry, and Passion Week Harmony of the Gospels Introductions to each major section of Scripture Index to Key Bible Doctrines Clear and readable NASB Comfort Print® 9.5-point typeface

Constantine and the Council of Nicaea, Second Edition
Constantine and the Council of Nicaea, Second Edition

Author: David E. Henderson

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2024-10

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1469682338

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Before Constantine rose to power as the Roman emperor, the empire followed polytheistic beliefs. Any deviation from this tradition, particularly embracing Christianity, was met with severe punishment including imprisonment, torture, and execution. Christians were especially targeted as their faith was considered a "cult" at the time. However, after Constantine embraced Christianity, there was a significant shift. In 325 CE, Constantine summoned early Christian leaders to Nicaea (modern-day &304;znik in Turkey) to deliberate on matters pertaining to the governance and doctrines of a unified Christian church This gathering aimed to establish a single, cohesive, and catholic church that would unify the Roman world under one dominant religion. In the game, students immerse themselves in the theological debates that defined the challenges and disagreements within the church leadership, addressing fundamental aspects of Christian beliefs. Can the bishops assembled at the council resolve these issues, or will the church face division or dissolution? The outcome of this conference holds the power to shape the trajectory of Christianity for centuries to come.