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Welcoming the Singles in Your Church
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2017
There are now more single adults than married adults in the United States, yet the evangelical church continues to focus primarily on serving couples and families with ministries geared toward their particular needs. This can lead, however unintentionally, to the marginalization of adults who are...
An Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism (Texts and Studies in Reformation and Post-Reformation Thought)
Sources, History, and Theology
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
This work examines key aspects of the development of the Heidelberg Catechism, including historical background, socio-political origins, purpose, authorship, sources, and theology. The book includes the first ever English translations of two major sources of the Heidelberg Catechism--Ursinus's Smaller...
Creator Spirit
The Holy Spirit and the Art of Becoming Human
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Art is often viewed as being inherently spiritual. But what does it mean to describe an experience of art or beauty as "spiritual"? Is there a relationship between the spiritual experience a person has in the presence of a work of art and the Holy Spirit of Christian faith? Skilled theologian,...
by Mary Healy, Peter Williamson, Mary Healy
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. In October 2008, a meeting of the world Synod of Bishops scheduled by Pope Benedict XVI will focus on "The Word of God in the Life...
Key Words of the Christian Life
Understanding and Applying Their Meanings
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2002
The biblical shorthand of theological language is useful for expressing complicated doctrines-but only for those who understand it. Key Words of the Christian Life de-mystifies words and concepts like "justification," "sanctification," and "adoption into the family of God"...
by Norman L. Geisler
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
World-famous apologist Norman Geisler offers a new edition of his bestselling apologetics text, which has sold consistently for over thirty years (over 125,000 copies sold). This edition has been updated throughout and includes three new chapters. It offers readers a systematic approach that presents...
When Grief Comes
Finding Strength for Today and Hope for Tomorrow
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2007
Sooner or later, each of us journeys through the valley of the shadow of death. Kirk H. Neely has been through that valley, including the unexpected death of his twenty-seven-year-old son. He has also been a pastor and counselor for forty years, helping others journey through their own experiences...
The Grave Robber
How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Do we believe that God still does miracles? Do we expect him to move in miraculous ways in our day-in, day-out lives? Maybe we'd like to see miracles, but it's hard to see past our problems. All that is about to change, like water into wine.
"There are miracles all around us all the time,"...
by Gregory A. Boyd
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1992
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1992
What's special about Oneness Pentecostals?
In this penetrating analysis of Oneness theology and practice, Gregory Boyd reveals the experience of four years of personal involvement in a Oneness church.
Although Oneness Pentecostals' belief in Christ's deity establishes some common ground...
Calvin's Tormentors
Understanding the Conflicts That Shaped the Reformer
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
This book offers a unique approach to Calvin by introducing the individuals and groups who, through their opposition to Calvin's theology and politics, helped shape the Reformer, his theology, and his historical and religious legacy. Respected church historian Gary Jenkins shows how Calvin had to...
The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh
Pentecostalism and the Possibility of Global Theology
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
The Pentecostal movement has had an incredible impact on the shape of worldwide Christianity in the past century. Estimates are that Pentecostals and charismatics make up approximately one-fourth of Christians worldwide, and the numbers are only expected to grow. With these developments comes the...
by James W. Thompson, Mikeal Parsons, Charles Talbert
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2008
Hebrews, the second of eighteen volumes in the Paideia commentary series, brings the insight of a veteran teacher and writer to bear on a New Testament book whose rich imagery and memorable phrases have long shaped Christian discourse. The Paideia series approaches each text in its final, canonical...
Rethinking the Church
A Challenge to Creative Redesign in an Age of Transition
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2003
Why is it important to rethink the church? Today many leaders focus on how their ministries can be run more efficiently. But the foundational question, according to James Emery White, should be Why do we have this ministry? and then, Why do we do this ministry the way we do? Is it effective?
Rethinking...
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Pastoral Succession That Works
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Every church and ministry goes through changes in leadership, and the issue is far bigger than the wave of pastors from the Baby Boomer generation who are moving toward retirement. When a pastor leaves a church, ministries are disrupted and members drift away. If the church is already struggling,...