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Christianity from the Ground Up

Author : Ian Dodkins
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666781827
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book Christianity from the Ground Up written by Ian Dodkins and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did all species fit on the ark? Where is Jesus now? What is the purpose of heaven? These are questions many Christians have asked themselves, but they have also led many people to become atheists. This book doesn’t answer them; it shows how these questions are missing the point and explains how core Christian values arise naturally from the human experience and why these values are so important to live a life of contentment, despite all trials. This book combines knowledge in science (not pseudo-science) with understanding in wisdom texts including the Bible, Stoicism, and Taoism. It explains why forgiveness, optimism, gratitude, humility, and love are so important in our lives. Along the way, readers will learn about relativity, the size of the universe, the purpose of life, how to feel content, mental strength, and how Job expresses sentiments similar to Taoism. The book talks about Christian history, the effect of fasting on the body and mind, and stories such as the Frog in the Well. This book isn’t trying to convince the reader; it’s a journey through life, science, and religion that will certainly teach something new.

Christianity from the Ground Up

Author : Ian Dodkins
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666781843
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book Christianity from the Ground Up written by Ian Dodkins and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did all species fit on the ark? Where is Jesus now? What is the purpose of heaven? These are questions many Christians have asked themselves, but they have also led many people to become atheists. This book doesn’t answer them; it shows how these questions are missing the point and explains how core Christian values arise naturally from the human experience and why these values are so important to live a life of contentment, despite all trials. This book combines knowledge in science (not pseudo-science) with understanding in wisdom texts including the Bible, Stoicism, and Taoism. It explains why forgiveness, optimism, gratitude, humility, and love are so important in our lives. Along the way, readers will learn about relativity, the size of the universe, the purpose of life, how to feel content, mental strength, and how Job expresses sentiments similar to Taoism. The book talks about Christian history, the effect of fasting on the body and mind, and stories such as the Frog in the Well. This book isn’t trying to convince the reader; it’s a journey through life, science, and religion that will certainly teach something new.

Building Belief

Author : Chad V. Meister
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1606087991
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Building Belief written by Chad V. Meister and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey from doubt to belief It can be hard to share your faith with others, especially when people can't agree on whether there is even any actual truth. With that in mind, Chad Meister has developed a simple, logical way for you to help others move past relativism to a place where Christian belief makes sense: the Apologetics Pyramid. In Building Belief, Meister leads you up each step of the pyramid, beginning where many find themselves today--doubting if anything is really true. From there, he powerfully builds a case for absolute truth, the existence of God, universal morals and values, the reliability and divine inspiration of the Bible, the resurrection of Christ, and ultimately, the good news that Jesus is the Son of God who offers salvation to the world. "Join Chad Meister in this concise, clear, and compelling book as he builds a persuasive case for the truth of Christianity."--Lee Strobel, author, The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith "An excellent book to lead earnest enquirers from doubt to conviction about the basic truths of the Christian faith."--Norman L. Geisler, dean, Southern Evangelical Seminary and Bible College "Chad Meister is a force to be reckoned with, and this delightful little book is a timely resource to be studied by Christians and given to non-Christians."--J. P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology; author, Love Your God with All Your Mind "Building Belief is thoughtful, fresh, and full of personal and practical illustrations. Meister strikes just the right balance, providing a model for how apologetics ought to be done."--Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach AtlanticUniversity "Meister offers both the tools and the method for making discussions with skeptics more fruitful."--Jay W. Richards, research fellow, Acton Institute; coauthor, The Privileged Planet

Simply Christian

Author : N. T. Wright
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0061920622
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book Simply Christian written by N. T. Wright and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is justice fair? Why are so many people pursuing spirituality? Why do we crave relationship? And why is beauty so beautiful? N. T. Wright argues that each of these questions takes us into the mystery of who God is and what he wants from us. For two thousand years Christianity has claimed to answer these mysteries, and this renowned biblical scholar and Anglican bishop shows that it still does today. Like C. S. Lewis did in his classic Mere Christianity, Wright makes the case for Christian faith from the ground up, assuming that the reader is starting from ground zero with no predisposition to and perhaps even some negativity toward religion in general and Christianity in particular. His goal is to describe Christianity in as simple and accessible, yet hopefully attractive and exciting, a way as possible, both to say to outsides ÔYou might want to look at this further,Ö and to say to insiders ÔYou may not have quite understood this bit clearly yet.Ö

The Rebirthing of God

Author : John Philip Newell
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1594735743
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book The Rebirthing of God written by John Philip Newell and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dare to imagine a new birth from deep within Christianity, a fresh stirring of the Spirit. "The walls of Western Christianity are collapsing. In many parts of the West that collapse can only be described as seismic.... There are three main responses or reactions to this collapse. The first is to deny that it is happening. The second is to frantically try to shore up the foundations of the old thing. The third, which I invite us into, is to ask what is trying to be born that requires a radical reorientation of our vision. What is the new thing that is trying to emerge from deep within us and from deep within the collective soul of Christianity?" —from the Introduction In the midst of dramatic changes in Western Christianity, internationally respected spiritual leader, peacemaker and scholar John Philip Newell offers the hope of a fresh stirring of the Spirit among us. He invites us to be part of a new holy birth of sacred living. Speaking directly to the heart of Christians—those within the well-defined bounds of Christian practice and those on the disenchanted edges—as well as to the faithful and seekers of other traditions, he explores eight major features of a new birthing of Christianity: Coming back into relationship with the Earth as sacred Reconnecting with compassion as the ground of true relationship Celebrating the Light that is at the heart of all life Reverencing the wisdom of other religious traditions Rediscovering spiritual practice as the basis for transformation Living the way of nonviolence among nations Looking to the unconscious as the wellspring of new vision Following love as the seed-force of new birth in our lives and world

A Second Wind

Author : T. D. Jakes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473652071
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book A Second Wind written by T. D. Jakes and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While focusing on his core mission to preach the gospel worldwide, T.D. Jakes has seen many good people not spend enough quality time with family, friends, and God. They have gotten so swept up in the daily grind that they have failed to live the rich life that God desires for each of His people. In his new book, Jakes provides readers with strategies that will help them rejuvenate their life and turn their "busyness" into a "business." All readers-not just entrepreneurs-will benefit from Jakes' insightful advice so that they can use the days God has blessed them with wisely and finish each day strong!

Soar!

Author : T.D. JAKES
Publisher : FaithWords
ISBN 13 : 9781529324488
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (244 download)

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Download or read book Soar! written by T.D. JAKES and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Nazareth Manifesto

Author : Samuel Wells
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470673265
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book A Nazareth Manifesto written by Samuel Wells and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Nazareth Manifesto is an eloquent and impassioned ecumenical proposal for re-envisioning Christianity's approach to social engagement away from working "for" the people to being "with" them. Questions the effectiveness of the current trend of intervention as a means of fixing the problems of people in distressed and disadvantaged circumstances Argues that Jesus spent 90% of his life simply being among the people of Nazareth, sharing their hopes and struggles, therefore Christians should place a similar emphasis on being alongside people in need rather than hastening to impose solutions Written by a respected priest and broadcaster and renowned Christian ethicist and preacher Supported by historical, contemporary, exegetical and anecdotal illustrations

Atlas of Christian History

Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506416888
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Christian History written by Tim Dowley and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new atlas of Christian history has been needed for many years. Now, Fortress Press is pleased to offer the Atlas of Christian History from acclaimed author and editor Tim Dowley. The Atlas of Christian History is built new from the ground up. Featuring more than fifty new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of Christian history. Concise, helpful text, written by acknowledged authorities, guide the experience and interpret the visuals. Consciously written for students at any level, the volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into five primary parts that correspond well to most major introductions to the topic. The final section on the modern era pays significant attention to the growth of Christianity as a global religion. Extensive maps are provided that illuminate Christianity in Asian, African, and Latin American contexts.

From the Ground Up

Author : John Scott Horrell
Publisher : Kregel Academic
ISBN 13 : 9780825495519
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book From the Ground Up written by John Scott Horrell and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran pastor, professor, and church planter Horrell suggests that the customs, patterns, and structures of churches may actually be barriers to what God 's purposes for the church really are.

Finding the Lost Images of God

Author : Timothy S. Laniak
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 031030394X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Finding the Lost Images of God written by Timothy S. Laniak and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Images are frequently used in the Bible to describe God and his relationship with his chosen people. Without an accurate understanding of the images, we cannot comprehend the profound biblical revelations they communicate. Understanding these cultural vehicles of communication comes by learning the cultural background of those who created them. Timothy S. Laniak illuminates this background for readers “from the ground up” with his archaeological and anthropological explanations of the contexts the authors lived in. Suitable for students, pastors, and lay leaders, the Zondervan ebook Images of God and His People links these cultural characteristics with the images of God with corresponding images of his people found in the Old and New Testaments. This complementary approach reveals a rich relationship between God and the people he loves and calls into his service.

Weighty Matters

Author : Nick Boykin-Reed
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (786 download)

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Download or read book Weighty Matters written by Nick Boykin-Reed and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Weighty Matters" invites you to look beyond church walls and into the very soul of Christianity. It's not tied to any one denomination but seeks to uncover the universal truths that bind all believers. Inspired by a powerful personal testament to the Bible's life-changing impact, this book is my heartfelt attempt to distill Christianity's timeless wisdom into something accessible, especially for those of you in high school or college, grappling with life's big questions. It's a guide for anyone, teen or otherwise, seeking to understand the Christian journey from the ground up. Perfect for those hopping from church to church, or for anyone needing a spiritual pick-me-up, this book aims to be a conversation starter about the faith that has shaped civilizations. It's the first of a series that I hope will speak to you-yes, you, the up-and-coming generation, poised to shape our world's future. Imagine a tomorrow where unity is the norm, and Christ's message the common thread. "Weighty Matters" is a step towards that future, a resource for learning, and a catalyst for unity. Join me on this exciting release, and let's explore the potential of faith to bring us together.

Grassroots Asian Theology

Author : Simon Chan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830895442
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Grassroots Asian Theology written by Simon Chan and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dynamic chapter of church history is now being written in Asia. But the theological inflections at its heart are not well understood by outsiders. Simon Chan explores Asian Christianity at its grassroots, sustaining level and finds a vibrant, implicit theology that is authentically Asian. More than a survey, this is a serious and constructive contribution to Asian theology.

A Solid Foundation

Author : LeRoy Bailey
Publisher : Whitaker Distribution
ISBN 13 : 9780883687772
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book A Solid Foundation written by LeRoy Bailey and published by Whitaker Distribution. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to building anything of permanence and value, the need for a stable foundation is a given. Yet, when we embark upon a new business venture, start a new church congregation, begin a new career, or even enter into a new relationship, we're often so eager for the final results that we rush through or skip over the necessary early stages. In the end, we're left with failed businesses, dwindling congregations, unfulfilling careers, and relationships turned sour. Dr. LeRoy Bailey reminds us that long-term success comes to those who take the necessary time to lay A Solid Foundation in their lives by following godly principles and a biblical blueprint. With clear, step-by-step examples, he explains how to build a sure foundation that will support the largest of life's ventures and secure enduring results. Book jacket.

Becoming Human Again

Author : Timothy Crutcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Becoming Human Again written by Timothy Crutcher and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entire Sanctification may be the most important, least understood doctrine of holiness tradition. Once it was the central concern of much of that tradition's preaching. Churches would hold "holiness revivals," and people would attend extra services to learn more about it. Now, there are churches where it is never mentioned, and many who attend historic holiness denominations would be hard-pressed to explain what it means. However, if the gospel of Jesus Christ is more than a free ticket to heaven -- if Christ expects his disciples to live as he lived and not merely because he lived -- then sanctification needs to become, once again, a central concern of the church.Beginning from the ground up, this book explores how the doctrine of holiness and entire sanctification is deeply woven into the fabric of Scripture. Once we understand the nature of God and the nature of humanity, the problem of sin and the work of salvation, we discover that sanctification is the culmination of the great story of salvation and the hope of everyone who wants to follow Jesus and be a part of the Kingdom of God that Christ proclaimed. This is a book for any disciple of Christ who wants to understand why holiness is not simply an "add-on" to the gospel but rather God's ultimate plan for humanity, allowing us to truly become human again, living the way God had always intended us to live.

Meditations on Christian Revival

Author : R. S. Pearson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781517542962
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (429 download)

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Download or read book Meditations on Christian Revival written by R. S. Pearson and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the product of many years of reflection on the topic of what could cause a true Christian revival in so-called Post-Christian cultures. The author knows what it is like being a member of the so called "intellectual class" in the United States. He is the creator of one of the leading brainstorming software products, as well as the creator of artistic theory based on virtue which he started circulating in 1984. He is a Christian yet did not feel at home with much of the Christian popular media because it seemed the culture at large was becoming less and less Christian in the rest of the media. He spent the last several years creating this work based on ideas of what intelligent Christian revival would look like. He has written three books on religious excesses that mimic spirituality: one on hallucinations, another on religiosity over spirituality, and the third on grandiosity. In this work, he saw that the best defense in a post Christian culture was a good offense: the personal attitude of intelligent soul-winning towards those who are not spiritually-grounded that we come across in our daily lives.Revival has been meant to be seen as a time of spiritual fervor that takes place under a certain preacher in a certain church, or a Christian revival in the population in an area. This new work can be seen a personal guide to thriving in one's faith in a so-called post-Christian culture by taking the attitude of a soul winner. It takes the view of internally reversing the pressure from living in a post-Christian culture by praying for the "unprayable." Often as Christians we are just shocked at what we are seeing around us these days. We should spent as much effort in saying a short prayer, maybe repeated whenever we see that which shocks us. The book also focuses on planting seeds in what it calls an "atomic theology" trying to keep the culture Christian friendly from the ground up. It also says that the best defense is a good offense, and tries to create the mindset of of soul-winning as being the best defense in such a society. Since the author has written three books which cover difficulties upon the spiritual path, he thought it was only fair that he should write one that covered what genuine Christian "fervor" or spiritual devotion could look like. R.S. Pearson's new book on Christian revival takes a modern approach to this old subject, so vital the impact of Christianity on culture.

Where the Light Fell

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Convergent Books
ISBN 13 : 0593238524
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Where the Light Fell written by Philip Yancey and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this searing meditation on the bonds of family and the allure of extremist faith, one of today’s most celebrated Christian writers recounts his unexpected journey from a strict fundamentalist upbringing to a life of compassion and grace—a revelatory memoir that “invites comparison to Hillbilly Elegy” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). “Searing, heartrending . . . This stunning tale reminds us that the only way to keep living is to ask God for the impossible: love, forgiveness, and hope.”—Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason Raised by an impoverished widow who earned room and board as a Bible teacher in 1950s Atlanta, Philip Yancey and his brother, Marshall, found ways to venture out beyond the confines of their eight-foot-wide trailer. But when Yancey was in college, he uncovered a shocking secret about his father’s death—a secret that began to illuminate the motivations that drove his mother to extreme, often hostile religious convictions and a belief that her sons had been ordained for a divine cause. Searching for answers, Yancey dives into his family origins, taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods of the Bible Belt to the bustling streets of Philadelphia; from trailer parks to church sanctuaries; from family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and childhood awakenings through nature, music, and literature. In time, the weight of religious and family pressure sent both sons on opposite paths—one toward healing from the impact of what he calls a “toxic faith,” the other into a self-destructive spiral. Where the Light Fell is a gripping family narrative set against a turbulent time in post–World War II America, shaped by the collision of Southern fundamentalism with the mounting pressures of the civil rights movement and Sixties-era forces of social change. In piecing together his fragmented personal history and his search for redemption, Yancey gives testament to the enduring power of our hunger for truth and the possibility of faith rooted in grace instead of fear. “I truly believe this is the one book I was put on earth to write,” says Yancey. “So many of the strands from my childhood—racial hostility, political division, culture wars—have resurfaced in modern form. Looking back points me forward.”