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Book Synopsis The Jesus Paradigm by : David Alan Black
Download or read book The Jesus Paradigm written by David Alan Black and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The church is in disarray. Theologians and commentators speak of the demise of evangelicalism. Are they alarmists? Is Christianity as we know it in the process of dying? Writer, scholar, teacher, and missionary Dr. David Alan Black thinks that the answer does not lie in the politics of the left or the right. In fact, he doesn't think that Jesus tells us what our politics should be. He doesn't see answers in Christian nationalism. But even further, he sees serious flaws in the very structure of our churches and denominations that prevent us from truly being obedient to the gospel. The solution lies, not in renewal, revival, or even in reformation, but rather in restoration-a restoration of the church organized as Jesus intended it and according to the example provided by the earliest church sources in the New Testament. To make the church and its members true servants of Jesus Christ again, we need to change our entire paradigm-to The Jesus Paradigm.
Download or read book The Paradigm written by Jonathan Cahn and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2017 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed analysis of parallels between the Old Testament story of Jezebel and the career of Hillary Clinton, including the victory of Donald Trump.
Book Synopsis Moral Transformation by : Andrew J. Wallace
Download or read book Moral Transformation written by Andrew J. Wallace and published by Bridgehead Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent scholarship has challenged post-Reformation ideas about the early Christian doctrines of salvation. This ground-breaking book draws together the conclusions of recent scholarship into a compelling and clear view of the early Christian paradigm of salvation. It presents the case that the early Christians focussed not on Christ's death on the cross or 'saving faith', but on moral transformation. They saw Jesus as God's appointed teacher, prophet, and leader, who died as a martyr in order to teach them a new way of life. Their paradigm of salvation centred upon this way of life taught by Jesus, and on following faithfully his example and teachings. Part 1: 'How the Gospels present Jesus' explores the way in which the early Christians understood the teaching of Jesus. It highlights five themes of Jesus' message: economics and wealth, moral purity, social equality, the temple system, and physical and spiritual affliction. It shows why people viewed Jesus as a divinely appointed teacher, prophet, and leader, and saw his death as a martyrdom for his cause and movement. Part 2: 'Doctrines of the early Christians' presents the key early Christian doctrines of salvation and shows why several post-Reformation doctrines conflict with their views. It shows that the early Christians believed God's final judgment is made on the basis of character and conduct. They believed that by following Jesus and transforming their lives morally, they would obtain positive judgment and resurrection. This part shows how the early Christians' ideas of faith, justification, forgiveness and grace all fit into this paradigm. Part 3: 'The importance of Jesus' looks at why the early Christians considered Jesus so significant; they focussed on the moral transformation he brought to their lives. This part highlights what they believed Jesus achieved for them, and how they used sacrificial language to explain these beliefs. It explores the evidence for viewing Jesus' death as a martyrdom, and for seeing his resurrection as equally important. Part 4: 'Ideas throughout history' shows that Christians held this paradigm of salvation for several centuries. It outlines the key changes that occurred from the 4th century through to the Reformation, which moved tradition away from the early Christian ideas. Finally, it offers a critique of modern post-Reformation doctrines of salvation.
Book Synopsis Changing Christian Paradigms and their Implications for Modern Thought by : Knox
Download or read book Changing Christian Paradigms and their Implications for Modern Thought written by Knox and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the Bible and creeds have provided a compass for Christianity from earliest times, the frameworks of thought within which they have been understood have constantly changed, the contribution of Augustine to these changes being fundamental. This book traces, first, these changes chronologically and shows how they have led to the separation of religion and science, faith and reason, supernatural and natural, and so to current materialism: but also to radical alterations to our understanding of God and his relationship to the world. The second part shows in more detail how these changes have altered the significance of major features of Christian faith and led to serious incoherences. And the third part shows, not only how pre-Augustinian and Biblical understandings cohere closely with modern science, but that they have radical implications for our understanding of man, his place in nature and survival of death, for Jesus Christ and for the role of the Churches.
Book Synopsis Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission by : David J. Bosch
Download or read book Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission written by David J. Bosch and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "David Bosch's Transforming Mission, now available in over a dozen languages, is widely recognized as an historic and magisterial contribution to the study of mission. Examining the entire sweep of Christian tradition, he shows how five paradigms have historically encapsulated the Christian understanding of mission and then outlines the characteristics of an emerging postmodern paradigm dialectically linking the transcendent and imminent dimensions of salvation. In this new anniversary edition, Darrel Guder and Martin Reppenhagen explore the impact of Bosch s work and the unfolding application of his seminal vision." --
Download or read book Paradigm Shift written by J. C. Matthews and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-17 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How could the early church, with only a handful of men and women, under heavy persecution, without the means of mass communication or distribution of their message, have such influence in the world they lived in that was said of them that they turned it upside down! It went from being an enemy of the Roman empire, to the official religion of the same, with the Emperor Himself coming to the faith. As we look at the church today, with all of its technological advancements and boasting a membership of over 2 billion people, we find its influence waning and relevance being questioned. How is the possible? The answer is found in its "paradigm." The early church lived and operated from a paradigm established by God for those in covenant with Him, that contained not only their assignment and purpose, but the power to overcome and transform the world. The church's current paradigm (Salvation Paradigm) was intended to be used "by" the church to bring men to Christ, but was never intended to be the paradigm "of" the church, which is comprised of those already in Christ. We must recover this original paradigm, the Kingdom Paradigm, in order for the church to regain her place and fulfill her purpose in the world to which she is assigned. God has sent a shift, a paradigm shift, within His church to restore the power inherent within the Kingdom Paradigm to cause His Kingdom to come, and His will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven!
Book Synopsis The Discipleship Paradigm by : David Beck
Download or read book The Discipleship Paradigm written by David Beck and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the Fourth Gospel narrative in terms of its character portrayal, especially the portrayal of anonymous characters. It focuses on how characterization impacts readers, eliciting their involvement in the narrative, particularly the recognition of and response to Jesus' identity, and how anonymity facilitates that participation. The first chapters examine the understanding of characterization in contemporary literary theory, then the author explores other contemporaneous narratives for the function of anonymous characters in those narratives. The final chapters examine specific character portrayals in the Fourth Gospel, demonstrating how the narratives of anonymous characters draw the reader into participation in the narrative and enables identification with those characters, especially the disciple Jesus loved, the Johannine paradigm of discipleship.
Book Synopsis Parables of Enoch: A Paradigm Shift by : Darrell L. Bock
Download or read book Parables of Enoch: A Paradigm Shift written by Darrell L. Bock and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally renowned contributors assess the signifcance of the Parables of Enoch in the study of Christian Origins, the New Testament and the Second Temple Period.
Book Synopsis The Book of Mysteries by : Jonathan Cahn
Download or read book The Book of Mysteries written by Jonathan Cahn and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Best Seller! 1500 5-Star Reviews! From the author that brought you NEW YORK TIMES best selling books The Harbinger, The Mystery of the Shemitah, and The Paradigm selling over 3 MILLION copies Imagine if you discovered a treasure chest in which were hidden ancient mysteries, revelations from heaven, secrets of the ages, the answers to man’s most enduring, age-old questions, and the hidden keys that can transform your life to joy, success, and blessing…This is The Book of Mysteries.
Book Synopsis The Four Gospels as Historical Records by :
Download or read book The Four Gospels as Historical Records written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Jesus, the New Testament, and Christian Origins by : Dieter Mitternacht
Download or read book Jesus, the New Testament, and Christian Origins written by Dieter Mitternacht and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the New Testament in its historical context, with an overview of interpretative approaches and exegetical exercises In this up-to-date introduction to the New Testament, twenty-two leading biblical scholars guide the reader through the New Testament’s historical background, key ideas, and textual content. Seminarians and anyone else interested in a deep understanding of Christian Scripture will do well to begin with this thorough volume that covers everything from the historical Jesus to the emergence of early Christianity. The contributors stress the importance of Christianity’s emergence within and from Second Temple Judaism. Unique to this book is a special focus on interpretative methods, with several illustrative examples included in the final chapter of various types of scriptural exegesis on select New Testament passages. Readers are guided through the hermeneutical considerations of a historical text-oriented reading, a historical-analogical reading, a rhetorical-epistolary reading, argumentation analysis, feminist analysis, postcolonial analysis, and narrative criticism, among others. These practical, hands-on applications enable students to move from an abstract understanding of the New Testament to a ready ability to make meaning from Scripture.
Book Synopsis The Myth of a Christian Nation by : Gregory A. Boyd
Download or read book The Myth of a Christian Nation written by Gregory A. Boyd and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The church was established to serve the world with Christ-like love, not to rule the world. It is called to look like a corporate Jesus, dying on the cross for those who crucified him, not a religious version of Caesar. It is called to manifest the kingdom of the cross in contrast to the kingdom of the sword. Whenever the church has succeeded in gaining what most American evangelicals are now trying to get – political power – it has been disastrous both for the church and the culture. Whenever the church picks up the sword, it lays down the cross. The present activity of the religious right is destroying the heart and soul of the evangelical church and destroying its unique witness to the world. The church is to have a political voice, but we are to have it the way Jesus had it: by manifesting an alternative to the political, “power over,” way of doing life. We are to transform the world by being willing to suffer for others – exercising “power under,” not by getting our way in society – exercising “power over.”
Book Synopsis How (Not) to Read the Bible by : Dan Kimball
Download or read book How (Not) to Read the Bible written by Dan Kimball and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith? For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says. Whether you are a Christian, a doubter, or someone exploring the Bible for the first time, bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to make sense of these difficult and disturbing Bible passages. Filled with stories, visual illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for individuals who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible. It also works great as a small-group study or sermon series.
Book Synopsis Will You Join the Cause of Global Missions? by : David Alan Black
Download or read book Will You Join the Cause of Global Missions? written by David Alan Black and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone is called to be a missionary, and that call comes at the same time as the call to follow Jesus. The church in America has come to depend on professionals to "do ministry." In many churches, the pastor, paid to do the job, is the one who is expected to carry out all functions of the church. But it was not always this way. Jesus came as God-in-the-flesh. The pattern portrayed in the New Testament is that every Christian is part of the body of Christ, and the function of Christ's body is to be incarnational, to be Jesus Christ for the world (John 20:21). Author David Alan Black takes on this attitude of outsourcing our mission in his shortest book, yet one he has said might be the most important that he has written: Will You Join the Cause of Global Missions? If you expect here a call to go to seminary and become a professional missionary, you will be sorely disappointed. Instead, Dave calls for us to replace outsourcing with insourcing. Instead of looking for professionals to do the ministry while the rest of us fill the pews, he is pointing us back to the Gospel Commission and the call on every Christian life to fulfill that Commission. It is not enough in the 21st century to put a little bit of money into the church and expect the pastor and paid staff to do the work. Each one of us is called to also give of our time and talents. This little book might be dangerous. You may not be able to put it down without seeing your life radically changed. In fact, the book ends with a call to make precisely that promise. So will you join the cause of global missions?
Book Synopsis The Christ Principle by : Michael F Conrad Ed D
Download or read book The Christ Principle written by Michael F Conrad Ed D and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Lay Cistercian reflects on six paradigm shifts that help to clarify how all reality fits together. My life has been a joyful experience, not that there were no hiccups or some minor detours along the way. For the most part, I have traveled this way for 80 years, probably better than some but not as good as others. Along the way, just as I have done with my home, I have accumulated lots of "stuff" most all of which I must throw away or give to the poor. Almost all of the things I cherish are not things at all but rather experiences from the past, the challenges of the future, relationships with family and friends, and those situations I will pack in my bag on the journey to Forever. I would imagine I will have to give an accounting of my stewardship by standing in the presence of pure Being and seeing how I measured up. Naturally, no one measures up to God, who is not measurable by any means humans have, except one, Jesus the Christ. God by assuming Human nature, gives us a human measurement we can begin to describe, but not define. Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:36. Because God loved us so much that he gave His only Son, we are asked to do the same for those around us. The mastery of Christ Principle is not that difficult to know, it is just extremely difficult to do each and every day. This book is a series of Lectio Divina reflections that help me focus on moving from self to God. I use the Cistercian charisms and practices to keep me centered on seeking God daily. Philippians 2:5 has been my personal center. When I get to Heaven and stand before that which has no beginning nor end, I am going to ask "How'd I do? How close did I come?" These six paradigm shifts are my answer to "How does it all fit together?" Did I get it right? We'll find out. Trying is almost as important as achieving, don't you think? These six paradigm shifts are cosmic, in that they don't depend upon human intervention. They are: What is powerful enough to bring that which has a beginning and an end into existence? This is the physical universe, the base on which humans find themselves moving through space and time. Why is there movement from animality to rationality? This is the mental universe. Why are humans the only ones to know that we know and also have the ability to choose what we reason? No other animal or living thing can do this. Why is that? What is the reason for a physical and mental universe? This is the spiritual universe, the Christ Principle. It is the missing part of the life equation, a theorem that is not solvable without this paradox of the spiritual universe. We could not appreciate this universe without God telling us about it. The most astounding thing is that each human has an invitation to live Forever and Christ tells us how to do that. How do humans use the spiritual universe to fulfill what it means to be human and move beyond death? How can I use the School of Love to find why I am here and my future? How do I use the physical, mental and spiritual universes and my human ability to reason and to make choices that are unique to me based on that authentic reasoning to find meaning and how to love others as Christ loved me? How can I prepare to live in a condition of pure energy that contains pure knowledge, pure love, and pure service? The Christ Principle allows me to prepare to live in a condition of love where humans are unable to approach this pure energy without frying their neurons. Why does the approach that seems to be totally unbelievable become the sign of contradiction that actually compliments science, philosophy, and the search for what it means to be human? These six paradigm shifts help me put together parts of the puzzle of "How does one reality that contains three separate universes of physical, mental, plus spiritual, while being only one reality, fit together?" https: //thecenterforcontemplativepractice.org
Book Synopsis Christian Archy by : David Alan Black
Download or read book Christian Archy written by David Alan Black and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black examines the New Testament to find the truly radical and all-encompassing claims of God's kingdom. In doing so, he discovers that the character of this kingdom is widely different from what is commonly contemplated today.
Book Synopsis Divine Paradigm by : William C. Bartlett
Download or read book Divine Paradigm written by William C. Bartlett and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divine Paradigm highlights the difference a worldview makes when facing life's daily challenges. Part One defines what a worldview is, explains how a worldview provides a paradigm for all of life, and describes current worldviews vying for our embrace and allegiance. Part Two addresses specific topics that are in crisis in our current culture and that confront each of us daily. Each of the 19 topical chapters follows a pattern of identifying and describing the topic, and then presenting a biblical paradigm as a solution or, at the least, a consideration for the topic. Topics range from... vocations to making important decisions, education to dating, morality to marriage, parenting to dealing with illness and grief, and more. An interesting read. I enjoyed reviewing and working on it. Divine Paradigm is erudite in its content and style, yet accessible enough to appeal to a wide audience. The author demonstrates authority in the subject while remaining humble in tone, allowing him to connect with the reader in applying these biblical truths. At first glance, it's a powerful book that successfully combines biblical wisdom with life experience in a cohesive, convincing whole. Well done. -David, professional editor This book is intended for personal growth and is practical for small group use. William Bartlett has served as a parish pastor for 29 years and as the founding executive director of Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, for nine years. The common denominator of Pastor Bartlett's ministry in both congregation and school has been a love for Jesus Christ and the Bible - both of which reveal God's gift of salvation and His paradigm for life.
