The Mystery of God
The Mystery of God

Author: Steven D. Boyer

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1441240179

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How can I know God if he is incomprehensible? Is it possible to know God in a way that takes seriously the fact that he is beyond knowledge? Steven Boyer and Christopher Hall argue that the "mystery of God" has a rightful place in theological discourse. They contend that considering divine incomprehensibility invites reverence and humility in our thinking and living as Christians and clarifies a variety of theological topics. The authors begin by investigating the biblical, historical, and practical foundations for understanding the mystery of God. They then spell out its implications for theological issues and practices such as the incarnation, salvation, and prayer, rooting knowledge of God in a concrete life of faith. Evangelical yet ecumenical, this book will appeal to theology students, pastors, church leaders, and all who want intellectual and practical guidance for knowing the unknowable God.

Christianity Not Mysterious
Christianity Not Mysterious

Author: John Toland

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9781230366722

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1702 edition. Excerpt: ... Christianity not mysterious: or, A treatise shewing, that there is nothing in the gospel contrary to reason, nor above it. To which is added, An apology for mr. Toland John Toland Christianity not Mysterious: OR, A TREATISE Shewing, That there is nothing in the GOSPEL Contrary to R E A S O N, Nor Above it: And that ho Christian Doctrine can be properly calPd A MYSTERY. By JOHNTOLJND. To which is Added, An Apology for Mr. Toland, in rela- tion to the Parliament of Ireland's ordering*this Book to be burnt. We need riot desire a better Evidence that any Man is in the wrong, than to hear him declare against Reafon, and thereby tt at wledg that Reason is against him. Arch-bishop Tillocson. London DEGREES Printed in the-Year 1702. most disgraceful and Violent things for loVe of the Truth. -- tet if we make a juji Computation, and take in the Primitive Martyrs with the Prophets and Apoftles themselves, the professed Defenders of Truth, only for Truth's fake, will be found to he a small handful with respect to the numerous *Partitans of Error. And such is the deplorable Condition of our Age3 that a Man dares not openly and directly own what he thinks of DiVme Matters, tho it be neVer so true and beneficial, if it but Very slightly differs from what is received by any Tarty, or that is establish'd by Law, but he is either forced to keep perpetual Silence, or to propose his Sentiments to the World, by "way of Paradox, under a borrow d or fitlitious Name. To mention the least part of the Inconveniences they expose themselves to, who .. >, have haVe the (jourage to aft more aboveboard, is too melancholy a Theme, and Visible enough to be lamented by all that are truly generous and Vertuous. The PraVity of most Mens Disposi

The Trinity
The Trinity

Author: Hans Schwarz

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1506432999

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In the last thirty years, books on the Trinity have abounded. There seems to be a fascination with this mysterious topic, especially among systematic theologians. The topic has been mined for many different interests, from liberation theology to feminist interpretations of the Christian heritage and from neo-Reformation theology to interreligious dialogue. This book has no intention of adding to the plethora of treatises on the Trinity. The main question with which it is concerned is what is really scripturally tenable with regard to the Trinity and what is unwarranted theological construction or even speculation. Through this question, Schwarz tries to discern whether the theological assertions made about the Trinity are in line with the biblical base from which they are derived, or whether they have veered off in a more or less questionable direction. What takes shape here is a story: how the doctrine of the Trinity developed over the subsequent centuries from the traces in Scripture to a centralized dogma at the heart of Christian teaching. We witness in this an evolution from proclamation to controversy to speculation. What are we to make of this doctrine? How do we articulate the biblical faith today?