Author: Charles L. Quarles
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433674084
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Matthew 5-7, popularly known as the Sermon on the Mount, has been described as "the essence of Christianity" and inspired many commentaries. However, New Testament professor Charles Quarles believes a fair number of those volumes either present Christ's sermon as containing an impossible spiritual ethic or instead dilute its message so much that hardly any ethical challenge remains. Also concerning, a recent Gallup poll indicated only onethird of American adults recognize Jesus as the source of this teaching that has often inspired people who do not even embrace evangelical Christianity. Quarles' new analysis, part of the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology series, aims to fill the gap between these extremes by dealing with the important questions of whether believers can live by the Sermon on the Mount today, and, if so, how. Looking at the Beatitudes, what it means to be salt and light, and the demand for superior righteousness, he writes to restore this crucial section of our Lord's teaching to its proper place in His church.
Author: Swami Prabhavananda
Publisher: The Teitan Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9780874810509
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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The Sermon on the Mount represents the essence of both Christ's teachings and the teachings of Vedanta. Christ said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." "The kingdom of God is within." "Be ye perfect..." Theologians are apt to explain away these teachings, but we believe Christ meant what he said. Read in this book how Vedanta goes to the heart of Christ's teachings.
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Publisher: Canongate U.S.
ISBN: 9780802136169
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.
Author: Andrew Perriman
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1621890791
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 185
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At a time when the Western church is having to come to terms--painfully and often reluctantly--with its diminished social and intellectual status in the world following the collapse of Christendom, we find ourselves, as interpreters of Paul, increasingly impressed by the need to relocate his writings in their historical context. That is not a coincidence. The Future of the People of God is an attempt to make sense of Paul's letter to the Romans at the intersection of these two developments. It puts forward the argument that we must first have the courage of our historical convictions and read the text before Christendom, from the limited, shortsighted perspective of an emerging community that dared to defy the gods of the ancient world. This act of imaginative, critical engagement with the text will challenge many of our assumptions about Paul's "gospel of God," but it will also put us in a position to reconstruct an identity and purpose for the people of God after Christendom that is both biblically and historically coherent
Author: Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433513404
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 535
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In a world that has completely misunderstood Christianity, Martyn Lloyd-Jones calls Christians back to what the kingdom of God is truly about--a blessed Savior and wondrous forgiveness.
Author: Eberhard Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780874860993
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus puts aside his usual parables and speaks plainly in language anyone can understand. Like Francis of Assisi and others, Arnold chose to live out Jesus' teachings by embracing their self- sacrificing demands. In this collection of talks and essays, he calls us to live for the Sermon's ultimate goal: the overturning of the prevailing order of injustice. In its place, Arnold writes, we must build up a just, peaceable society motivated by love.
Author: Ted Kersh
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781490896373
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Interested in building an unshakeable life, marriage, family, and church?/p> What if it were possible to walk through the inevitable difficulties of life with contentment, trust, and a solid witness to the world? What if there were practical ways to construct relationships, homes, and churches that stand strong through life's storms? Interested in living this kind of "blessed" life? Well, it's possible, and the path to get there is clear-the Sermon on the Mount. From the first "blessed" in Matthew 5, through 111 invaluable verses, Jesus graciously outlined this God-anchored life. The Blessed Life is your guided tour through Jesus' Sermon. You'll gain - the blessings of spiritual poverty, full satisfaction in God alone, and calm contentment through any tribulation - the passion to be salt that influences this world and light that reflects Jesus, the true Light - the disciplines of spiritual maturity: service, prayer, forgiveness, and trust - the courage to rise above worry and to inspect our own logs - the tools to identify false teaching Looking for courage or hope in troubled times? The Blessed Life inspires seasoned believers and new Christ-followers to build a durable life on Christ the Solid Rock. *** This book is a fresh look at one of the most beloved texts of Scripture. While sound in exegesis and interpretation, the strength of this book lies in its fresh application to life in the twenty-first century. Some books add to knowledge; this book adds value to your life and journey with Christ. ANTHONY L. JORDAN Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma
Author: Douglas A. Campbell
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467449423
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Douglas Campbell has made a name for himself as one of Paul’s most insightful and provocative interpreters. In this short and spirited book Campbell introduces readers to the apostle he has studied in depth over his scholarly career. Enter with Campbell into Paul’s world, relive the story of Paul’s action-packed ministry, and follow the development of Paul’s thought throughout both his physical and his spiritual travels. Ideal for students, individual readers, and study groups, Paul: An Apostle’s Journey dramatically recounts the life of one of early Christianity’s most fascinating figures—and offers powerful insight into his mind and his influential message.
Author: Edward S. Georgeson
Publisher: None
ISBN: 9781736437124
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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This book is available in two different cover designs. This ISBN is assigned to a cover featuring a dark cross/scale combination silhouetted against a sunset. It also uses a larger font size of 14 points for those who prefer a larger font edition. This book is an in-depth look at the literal meanings of Jesus' epic Sermon on the Mount. The book demonstrates how Jesus uses Old Testament themes, laws, and prophetic writings to support a message of charity, justice, mercy, and faith in God as the tenets for entrance into the kingdom of heaven, which he came to proclaim. The message is placed in the context of the people of his day (his audience), not in the modernized context of today's Christianity. However, the book demonstrates that Jesus' message of 2,000 years ago is just as valuable to today's society. Book length is 420 pages. Trim size is 6X9 inches.
Author: J. Ligon Duncan
Publisher: P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781596381551
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 87
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"Does Grace Grow Best in Winter?" addresses the issue of suffering from the standpoint of the sovereignty of God. It teaches that we need to learn that suffering exists, and we need to learn to suffer.
