Author: Kurt P. Wise
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 0805424628
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Solid biblical and scientific evidence that God created the universe in six twenty-four hour days about 6,000 years ago.
Faith, Form, and Time
Author: Kurt P. Wise
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 0805424628
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Solid biblical and scientific evidence that God created the universe in six twenty-four hour days about 6,000 years ago.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 0805424628
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Solid biblical and scientific evidence that God created the universe in six twenty-four hour days about 6,000 years ago.
Faith It Till You Make It
Author: Bernardo Monserrat
Publisher: HCI
ISBN: 9780757300035
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since September 11, 2001, there has been a resurgence of people seeking comfort and solace and searching to define or redefine their faith. Reverend Monserrat maintains that this is quite possible, since faith is not a quality of mind or personality, but a skill that can be learned. In Faith It Until You Make It, he shows readers how to develop their faith so that they can overcome any adversity and accomplish their dreams. Based upon years in the church, Reverend Monserrat has developed this nondenominational book of practical spirituality based upon an Evolution of Faith Matrix which shows the four stages of faith: Natural, Lost, Educated and Enlightened. Using inspiring and provocative stories from other people who have discovered or regained their faith, he devotes a chapter to each stage, showing readers how to work their way through their own matrix to develop an enlightened faith, regardless of their past or issues they're confronting in the present. In addition to practical exercises in each chapter, Reverend Monserrat explains how to develop a lifestyle of faith-building; how to develop a personal faith philosophy; what to do when faith is lost; how to learn through intuition and wisdom; and how to live and enjoy life's goodness.
Publisher: HCI
ISBN: 9780757300035
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since September 11, 2001, there has been a resurgence of people seeking comfort and solace and searching to define or redefine their faith. Reverend Monserrat maintains that this is quite possible, since faith is not a quality of mind or personality, but a skill that can be learned. In Faith It Until You Make It, he shows readers how to develop their faith so that they can overcome any adversity and accomplish their dreams. Based upon years in the church, Reverend Monserrat has developed this nondenominational book of practical spirituality based upon an Evolution of Faith Matrix which shows the four stages of faith: Natural, Lost, Educated and Enlightened. Using inspiring and provocative stories from other people who have discovered or regained their faith, he devotes a chapter to each stage, showing readers how to work their way through their own matrix to develop an enlightened faith, regardless of their past or issues they're confronting in the present. In addition to practical exercises in each chapter, Reverend Monserrat explains how to develop a lifestyle of faith-building; how to develop a personal faith philosophy; what to do when faith is lost; how to learn through intuition and wisdom; and how to live and enjoy life's goodness.
Dance and the Christian Faith
Author: Martin Blogg
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718896955
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
"First published in 1985, this pioneering work on religious dance was written in response to the paradoxical attitude of many Christians who express an interest and enthusiasm for the arts as part of Christian worship, yet retain a suspicion, even a dislike, of dance. Dance and the Christian Faith examines what the bible says about both dance and worship, and relates it to an understanding of what dance is and how it can be used in the church and in education today. Martin Blogg relates his faith to his profession of teaching dance drama and his non-verbal approach to Christian dance opens up new avenues for the expression of the faith, complementing the more traditional forms of speech, music and sacrament. The book is a critical discussion, both theoretical and practical, of the nature and conditions of religious dance, as explored through the disciplines of scripture, education and dance as art. At the same time, Dance and the Christian Faith is a call for Christians to embrace dance as a means to prayer and worship, outreach and renewal. Although centred on dance within a religious context, much of the discussion is directly relevant to dance education and the performing arts in general. With a Foreword by the Rt Revd Maurice Wood, former Bishop of Norwich."
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718896955
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
"First published in 1985, this pioneering work on religious dance was written in response to the paradoxical attitude of many Christians who express an interest and enthusiasm for the arts as part of Christian worship, yet retain a suspicion, even a dislike, of dance. Dance and the Christian Faith examines what the bible says about both dance and worship, and relates it to an understanding of what dance is and how it can be used in the church and in education today. Martin Blogg relates his faith to his profession of teaching dance drama and his non-verbal approach to Christian dance opens up new avenues for the expression of the faith, complementing the more traditional forms of speech, music and sacrament. The book is a critical discussion, both theoretical and practical, of the nature and conditions of religious dance, as explored through the disciplines of scripture, education and dance as art. At the same time, Dance and the Christian Faith is a call for Christians to embrace dance as a means to prayer and worship, outreach and renewal. Although centred on dance within a religious context, much of the discussion is directly relevant to dance education and the performing arts in general. With a Foreword by the Rt Revd Maurice Wood, former Bishop of Norwich."
Dialogues between Faith and Reason
Author: John H. Smith
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801463270
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
The contemporary theologian Hans Küng has asked if the "death of God," proclaimed by Nietzsche as the event of modernity, was inevitable. Did the empowering of new forms of rationality in Western culture beginning around 1500 lead necessarily to the reduction or privatization of faith? In Dialogues between Faith and Reason, John H. Smith traces a major line in the history of theology and the philosophy of religion down the "slippery slope" of secularization—from Luther and Erasmus, through Idealism, to Nietzsche, Heidegger, and contemporary theory such as that of Derrida, Habermas, Vattimo, and Asad. At the same time, Smith points to the persistence of a tradition that grew out of the Reformation and continues in the mostly Protestant philosophical reflection on whether and how faith can be justified by reason. In this accessible and vigorously argued book, Smith posits that faith and reason have long been locked in mutual engagement in which they productively challenge each other as partners in an ongoing "dialogue." Smith is struck by the fact that although in the secularized West the death of God is said to be fundamental to the modern condition, our current post-modernity is often characterized as a "postsecular" time. For Smith, this means not only that we are experiencing a broad-based "return of religion" but also, and more important for his argument, that we are now able to recognize the role of religion within the history of modernity. Emphasizing that, thanks to the logos located "in the beginning," the death of God is part of the inner logic of the Christian tradition, he argues that this same strand of reasoning also ensures that God will always "return" (often in new forms). In Smith's view, rational reflection on God has both undermined and justified faith, while faith has rejected and relied on rational argument. Neither a defense of atheism nor a call to belief, his book explores the long history of their interaction in modern religious and philosophical thought.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801463270
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
The contemporary theologian Hans Küng has asked if the "death of God," proclaimed by Nietzsche as the event of modernity, was inevitable. Did the empowering of new forms of rationality in Western culture beginning around 1500 lead necessarily to the reduction or privatization of faith? In Dialogues between Faith and Reason, John H. Smith traces a major line in the history of theology and the philosophy of religion down the "slippery slope" of secularization—from Luther and Erasmus, through Idealism, to Nietzsche, Heidegger, and contemporary theory such as that of Derrida, Habermas, Vattimo, and Asad. At the same time, Smith points to the persistence of a tradition that grew out of the Reformation and continues in the mostly Protestant philosophical reflection on whether and how faith can be justified by reason. In this accessible and vigorously argued book, Smith posits that faith and reason have long been locked in mutual engagement in which they productively challenge each other as partners in an ongoing "dialogue." Smith is struck by the fact that although in the secularized West the death of God is said to be fundamental to the modern condition, our current post-modernity is often characterized as a "postsecular" time. For Smith, this means not only that we are experiencing a broad-based "return of religion" but also, and more important for his argument, that we are now able to recognize the role of religion within the history of modernity. Emphasizing that, thanks to the logos located "in the beginning," the death of God is part of the inner logic of the Christian tradition, he argues that this same strand of reasoning also ensures that God will always "return" (often in new forms). In Smith's view, rational reflection on God has both undermined and justified faith, while faith has rejected and relied on rational argument. Neither a defense of atheism nor a call to belief, his book explores the long history of their interaction in modern religious and philosophical thought.
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
Author: Marcus J. Borg
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061747629
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Of the many recent books on the historical Jesus, none has explored what the latest biblical scholarship means for personal faith. Now, in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg addresses the yearnings of those who want a fully contemporary faith that welcomes rather than oppresses our critical intelligence and openness to the best of historical scholarship. Borg shows how a rigorous examination of historical findings can lead to a new faith in Christ, one that is critical and, at the same time, sustaining. "Believing in Jesus does not mean believing doctrines about him," Borg writes. "Rather, it means to give one's heart, one's self at its deepest level, to . . . the living Lord." Drawing on his own journey from a naive, unquestioning belief in Christ through collegiate skepticism to a mature and contemporary Christian faith, Borg illustrates how an understanding of the historical Jesus can actually lead to a more authentic Christian life—one not rooted in creeds or dogma, but in a life of spiritual challenge, compassion, and community. In straightforward, accessible prose, Borg looks at the major findings of modern Jesus scholarship from the perspective of faith, bringing alive the many levels of Jesus' character: spirit person, teacher of alternative wisdom, social prophet, and movement founder. He also reexamines the major stories of the Old Testament vital to an authentic understanding of Jesus, showing how an enriched understanding of these stories can uncover new truths and new pathways to faith. For questioning believers, doubters, and reluctant unbelievers alike, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time frees our understanding of Jesus' life and message from popular misconceptions and outlines the way to a sound and contemporary faith: "For ultimately, Jesus is not simply a figure of the past, but a figure of the present. Meeting that Jesus—the living one who comes to us even now—will be like meeting Jesus again for the first time."
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061747629
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Of the many recent books on the historical Jesus, none has explored what the latest biblical scholarship means for personal faith. Now, in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg addresses the yearnings of those who want a fully contemporary faith that welcomes rather than oppresses our critical intelligence and openness to the best of historical scholarship. Borg shows how a rigorous examination of historical findings can lead to a new faith in Christ, one that is critical and, at the same time, sustaining. "Believing in Jesus does not mean believing doctrines about him," Borg writes. "Rather, it means to give one's heart, one's self at its deepest level, to . . . the living Lord." Drawing on his own journey from a naive, unquestioning belief in Christ through collegiate skepticism to a mature and contemporary Christian faith, Borg illustrates how an understanding of the historical Jesus can actually lead to a more authentic Christian life—one not rooted in creeds or dogma, but in a life of spiritual challenge, compassion, and community. In straightforward, accessible prose, Borg looks at the major findings of modern Jesus scholarship from the perspective of faith, bringing alive the many levels of Jesus' character: spirit person, teacher of alternative wisdom, social prophet, and movement founder. He also reexamines the major stories of the Old Testament vital to an authentic understanding of Jesus, showing how an enriched understanding of these stories can uncover new truths and new pathways to faith. For questioning believers, doubters, and reluctant unbelievers alike, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time frees our understanding of Jesus' life and message from popular misconceptions and outlines the way to a sound and contemporary faith: "For ultimately, Jesus is not simply a figure of the past, but a figure of the present. Meeting that Jesus—the living one who comes to us even now—will be like meeting Jesus again for the first time."
Walk on Water Faith
Author: Catherine Martin
Publisher: Quiet Time Ministries
ISBN: 9780990582106
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
God desires for you to experience a glimpse of the spectacular - the power of faith in Him. As an alert, humble, and teachable sojourner, you will discover power in the promises of God, anticipating all of life in His power. As you spend eight weeks exploring guided devotions inspired by heroes of faith from the books of Hebrews, the Gospels, and Romans, you will find out how faith walking people live a victorious life from the examples of Abraham, Moses, the Prophets, the Disciples, and Jesus, learn to run your race by faith not sight, attempting things well beyond your own strength, and discover the sure reliance on what God says in His Word, in His promises, and in His commandments. You'll find short, inspirational selections from great devotional writers, Scripture verses to look up and reflect on, thoughtul questions inviting your response, prayer starters, and more. Catherine Martin's myPhotoWalk Devotional Photography images enhance every daily quiet time. Spend eight weeks transforming your mind with God's promises and you will experience a walk on water faith that will empower a lifetime!
Publisher: Quiet Time Ministries
ISBN: 9780990582106
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
God desires for you to experience a glimpse of the spectacular - the power of faith in Him. As an alert, humble, and teachable sojourner, you will discover power in the promises of God, anticipating all of life in His power. As you spend eight weeks exploring guided devotions inspired by heroes of faith from the books of Hebrews, the Gospels, and Romans, you will find out how faith walking people live a victorious life from the examples of Abraham, Moses, the Prophets, the Disciples, and Jesus, learn to run your race by faith not sight, attempting things well beyond your own strength, and discover the sure reliance on what God says in His Word, in His promises, and in His commandments. You'll find short, inspirational selections from great devotional writers, Scripture verses to look up and reflect on, thoughtul questions inviting your response, prayer starters, and more. Catherine Martin's myPhotoWalk Devotional Photography images enhance every daily quiet time. Spend eight weeks transforming your mind with God's promises and you will experience a walk on water faith that will empower a lifetime!
40 Questions About Creation and Evolution
Author: Kenneth D. Keathley
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 0825485606
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Biblically and scientifically informed answers to pressing questions about the creation-evolution debate. This accessible volume evenly addresses the issues of modern science and the scriptural texts. The conservative evangelical authors are well-informed on contemporary scientific views of the universe and also carefully exegete the biblical texts that pertain to creation. They irenically consider the various angles of the debate and make constructive suggestions to reconcile science and the Bible. Those who are curious about the origins of life and the universe will want to read this book. Seminary students and serious college students will find this information critical, as an understanding of creation is vital to an effective apologetic in sharing the faith.
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 0825485606
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Biblically and scientifically informed answers to pressing questions about the creation-evolution debate. This accessible volume evenly addresses the issues of modern science and the scriptural texts. The conservative evangelical authors are well-informed on contemporary scientific views of the universe and also carefully exegete the biblical texts that pertain to creation. They irenically consider the various angles of the debate and make constructive suggestions to reconcile science and the Bible. Those who are curious about the origins of life and the universe will want to read this book. Seminary students and serious college students will find this information critical, as an understanding of creation is vital to an effective apologetic in sharing the faith.
Faith, Form, and Fashion
Author: Paul Helm
Publisher: James Clarke & Company
ISBN: 0227903773
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
This is a detailed examination of the theological innovations of Kevin Vanhoozer and John Franke. Each proposes that doctrinal and systematic theology should be re-cast in the light of postmodernity. No longer can Christian theology be foundational,or have a stable metaphysical and epistemological framework. Vanhoozer advocates a theo-dramatic reconstruction of Christian doctrine, replacing the timeless propositions of the purely cerebral theology of the Reformed tradition in favor of a theology that does justice to the polyphony of multiple biblical genres. Franke holds that theology is part of a three-way conversation between Scripture, tradition, and culture, with an uncertain outcome. This study shows that each of these proposals is based on misunderstanding and exaggeration, and that the case against foundationalism is unclear and unpersuasive. It is argued that Vanhoozer's appeal to revelation as divine speech-acts is not as radical as he thinks, and his epistemology is weak. In the hands of postmodernity, Christian theology abandons its exactness and the standards of care that are a notable feature of doctrinal constrictions. The book will be of importance to those with interest in Reformed theology or Christian theology more generally. It provides a clear assessment of the impact of the postmodern mindset on theology.
Publisher: James Clarke & Company
ISBN: 0227903773
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
This is a detailed examination of the theological innovations of Kevin Vanhoozer and John Franke. Each proposes that doctrinal and systematic theology should be re-cast in the light of postmodernity. No longer can Christian theology be foundational,or have a stable metaphysical and epistemological framework. Vanhoozer advocates a theo-dramatic reconstruction of Christian doctrine, replacing the timeless propositions of the purely cerebral theology of the Reformed tradition in favor of a theology that does justice to the polyphony of multiple biblical genres. Franke holds that theology is part of a three-way conversation between Scripture, tradition, and culture, with an uncertain outcome. This study shows that each of these proposals is based on misunderstanding and exaggeration, and that the case against foundationalism is unclear and unpersuasive. It is argued that Vanhoozer's appeal to revelation as divine speech-acts is not as radical as he thinks, and his epistemology is weak. In the hands of postmodernity, Christian theology abandons its exactness and the standards of care that are a notable feature of doctrinal constrictions. The book will be of importance to those with interest in Reformed theology or Christian theology more generally. It provides a clear assessment of the impact of the postmodern mindset on theology.
Where Faith Grows Level 1
Author: Jessica McCullar
Publisher: Master Books
ISBN: 9781683442455
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Where Faith Grows is a new, interactive Bible curriculum series designed to help you develop your child's love for God and His Word. Within the six-book series, you will find the tools needed to disciple your student, share your faith with them, and give them a solid, biblical foundation for life.Designed for first grade or ages 6-9, Where Faith Grows - Level 1 will help you reveal who God is, how He works in your life, and in the life of your child. You will have the delight of guiding your child in a discovery of God's character traits and how they can relate to Him. Because He is trustworthy, they can commit to Him. Because He is eternal, they can respond to Him with patience. Because He is holy, they can practice self-control. Your relationship with God and your child will flourish as you take this journey of discipleship together.This course requires two of our best-selling children's books: Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Scripture and Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Trinity.
Publisher: Master Books
ISBN: 9781683442455
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Where Faith Grows is a new, interactive Bible curriculum series designed to help you develop your child's love for God and His Word. Within the six-book series, you will find the tools needed to disciple your student, share your faith with them, and give them a solid, biblical foundation for life.Designed for first grade or ages 6-9, Where Faith Grows - Level 1 will help you reveal who God is, how He works in your life, and in the life of your child. You will have the delight of guiding your child in a discovery of God's character traits and how they can relate to Him. Because He is trustworthy, they can commit to Him. Because He is eternal, they can respond to Him with patience. Because He is holy, they can practice self-control. Your relationship with God and your child will flourish as you take this journey of discipleship together.This course requires two of our best-selling children's books: Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Scripture and Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Trinity.
Humanity
Author: John S. Hammett
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087730163
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
John Hammett’s and Katie McCoy’s Humanity is built on four assumptions: that humans are creatures, that they can only be understood in light of the intentions of their Creator, that the Creator’s intentions are revealed in the pages of Scripture, and that humans enjoy a truly and fully human life only when they live in accordance with their created nature. Thus, this work seeks to offer a biblical perspective on human nature as designed by God.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087730163
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
John Hammett’s and Katie McCoy’s Humanity is built on four assumptions: that humans are creatures, that they can only be understood in light of the intentions of their Creator, that the Creator’s intentions are revealed in the pages of Scripture, and that humans enjoy a truly and fully human life only when they live in accordance with their created nature. Thus, this work seeks to offer a biblical perspective on human nature as designed by God.