Author: Patricia A. Pearce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631523600
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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In the crucible of grief following a friend's death, Presbyterian pastor Patricia Pearce sensed a dimension of existence beneath her ordinary perception-and became resolved to discover it. She soon found herself in a vortex of revelatory dreams, synchronicities, energy openings, and insights that shattered her worldview, exposed a unified Reality of Love, and unveiled the illusory nature of the ego and the world it has created. Faced with these discoveries, she struggled to remain in a religion that, she now realized, has been shaped by the very ego consciousness Jesus transcended and urged others to abandon. Enlightening, revelatory, and bold, Beyond Jesus reveals how our political and religious institutions are an outward manifestation of the inner beliefs we hold about who we are, and that beneath the layers of dogma about Jesus lies a key to our spiritual evolution and the astonishing possibility it holds for the future.
Author: Todd D. Hunter
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830832564
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Todd Hunter presents a new paradigm for Christian discipleship that shows how salvation is not just a question of whether we are saved but also a call to progressively grow more like Christ. Hunter's biblical perspective might just change the way you look at life forever.
Author: Greg Speck
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575673754
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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You soar on a spiritual high at a retreat or fly with emotion at a special meeting. You joyously revel in the presence of your friends at a party. But when the feelings are gone, what will keep you going? Can you really keep a relationship with Jesus that is vibrant even in the boring times? Faith based on fact will do it! God's Word will give you strength for a steady walk when the emotions are gone. This book does more than entertain-it is practical. Greg Speck's interesting style will keep you reading and growing-for the long haul-after the party is over and you're slugging it out in everyday life.
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 143351625X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 491
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"Everyone who believes in God at all believes that He knows what you and I are going to do tomorrow." –C. S. Lewis This understanding of God's foreknowledge has united the church for twenty centuries. But advocates of "open theism" are presenting a different vision of God and a different view of the future. The rise of open theism within evangelicalism has raised a host of questions. Was classical theism decisively tainted by Greek philosophy? How should we understand passages that tell us that God repents? Are essentials of biblical Christianity–like the inerrancy of Scripture, the trustworthiness of God, and the Gospel of Christ–at stake in this debate? Where, when, and why should we draw new boundaries–and is open theism beyond them? Beyond the Bounds brings together a respected team of scholars to examine the latest literature, address these questions, and give guidance to the church in this time of controversy. Contributors include: John Piper Wayne Grudem Michael S. Horton Bruce A. Ware Mark R. Talbot A. B. Caneday Stephen J. Wellum Justin Taylor Paul Kjoss Helseth Chad Brand William C. Davis Russell Fuller "We have prepared this book to address the issue of boundaries and, we pray, bring some remedy to the present and impending pain of embracing open theism as a legitimate Christian vision of God. . . . As a pastor, who longs to be biblical and God-centered and Christ-exalting and eternally helpful to my people, I see open theism as theologically ruinous, dishonoring to God, belittling to Christ, and pastorally hurtful. My prayer is that Christian leaders will come to see it this way, and thus love the church by counting open theism beyond the bounds of orthodox Christian teaching." –From the Foreword by John Piper
Author: Maureen Pratt
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
ISBN: 9781585957866
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Beyond Pain is an in-depth look at how people cano not only live with pain but come to see it and all suffering with the eyes of faith. This is also a book about two remarkable, pain-filled lives from Scripture, Job and Jesus. The author believes that Job has much to teach those in pain. He is like each of us, she says, human and trying to do the right thing out of our flawed-but-faithful hearts. And Jesus, of course is the prime example of accepting and embracing pain even as he died on the cross. Though many of us still need strength, courage, and self-awareness to build our faith and ministry, the author says, we have Jesus' light to guide us, and his example to emulate. This book challenges readers to follow the example of Job and most of all Jesus, in accepting pain and in believing there are many joys awaiting them, if they choose to reach out, look, hope and live...beyond pain. Her book is for anyone who lives with deep, life-altering pain and who wants to have more joy, faith, and purpose. As Job did. As Jesus did.
Author: Beau Crosetto
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830897054
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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We love to share good news with the world—a great restaurant, a coveted promotion, a new baby—and that makes us evangelists for many things. So why don't we do the same with Jesus? Simply put, talking about Jesus is awkward. Yet when we brave the awkwardness, we see God work. Beau Crosetto helps us move out of our comfort zones and beyond the awkwardness to share the life-transforming power of God with others.
Author: Jonathan Merritt
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455519278
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Every day, major headlines tell the story of how Christianity is attempting to influence American culture and politics. But statistics show that young Americans are disenchanted with a faith that has become culturally antagonistic and too closely aligned with partisan politics. In this personal yet practical work, Jonathan Merritt uncovers the changing face of American Christianity by uniquely examining the coming of age of a new generation of Christians. Jonathan Merritt illuminates the spiritual ethos of this new generation of believers who engage the world with Christ-centered faith but an un-polarized political perspective. Through personal stories and biblically rooted commentary this scion of a leading evangelical family takes a close, thoughtful look at the changing religious and political environment, addressing such divisive issues as abortion, gay marriage, environmental use and care, race, war, poverty, and the imbalance of world wealth. Through Scripture, the examples of Jesus, and personal defining faith experiences, he distills the essential truths at the core of a Christian faith that is now just coming of age.
Author: John M. Perkins
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585582115
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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A powerful call to action to bring reconciliation and restoration to broken communities.
Author: Gregory A. Barker
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199553459
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 321
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This anthology brings together historic readings on Jesus from Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism in one volume. The volume provides fresh translations of important texts, 'Key-Issues' introductions, notes, questions for discussion and guides for further reading. Each set of readings ends with a reflection from a leading scholar in the field.
Author: Mary Daly
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807015229
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 265
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'Certainly one of the most promising theological statements of our time.' --The Christian Century 'Not for the timid, this brilliant book calls for nothing short of the overthrow of patriarchy itself.' --The Village Voice
