The Invisible Church

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Publisher : Saint Andrew Press
ISBN 13 : 0861539168
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (615 download)

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Book Synopsis The Invisible Church by : Steve Aisthorpe

Download or read book The Invisible Church written by Steve Aisthorpe and published by Saint Andrew Press. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who is concerned about Church decline, the contents of this book offer an essential blueprint for building God’s whole community in the coming years. This unique set of resources offers practical help and insight for all who want to grow, enrich and develop their congregational life. The Church of Scotland has drawn on the findings of extensive new research that it has commissioned in order to put together this set of carefully crafted and informed resources aimed at helping every congregation to understand why people leave the Church, how to avoid unnecessary departures and, above all, to develop an enriching, vital Christian fellowship with the large numbers of Churchless Christians in every community across the country. This ground-breaking book, illustrated by Dave Walker, offers information, hope, insight, prayerful reflection and practical ideas for bringing together in fellowship all Christians, whether they are members of an institutional Church or not.

How God Becomes Real

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Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691234442
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Book Synopsis How God Becomes Real by : T.M. Luhrmann

Download or read book How God Becomes Real written by T.M. Luhrmann and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hard work required to make God real, how it changes the people who do it, and why it helps explain the enduring power of faith How do gods and spirits come to feel vividly real to people—as if they were standing right next to them? Humans tend to see supernatural agents everywhere, as the cognitive science of religion has shown. But it isn’t easy to maintain a sense that there are invisible spirits who care about you. In How God Becomes Real, acclaimed anthropologist and scholar of religion T. M. Luhrmann argues that people must work incredibly hard to make gods real and that this effort—by changing the people who do it and giving them the benefits they seek from invisible others—helps to explain the enduring power of faith. Drawing on ethnographic studies of evangelical Christians, pagans, magicians, Zoroastrians, Black Catholics, Santeria initiates, and newly orthodox Jews, Luhrmann notes that none of these people behave as if gods and spirits are simply there. Rather, these worshippers make strenuous efforts to create a world in which invisible others matter and can become intensely present and real. The faithful accomplish this through detailed stories, absorption, the cultivation of inner senses, belief in a porous mind, strong sensory experiences, prayer, and other practices. Along the way, Luhrmann shows why faith is harder than belief, why prayer is a metacognitive activity like therapy, why becoming religious is like getting engrossed in a book, and much more. A fascinating account of why religious practices are more powerful than religious beliefs, How God Becomes Real suggests that faith is resilient not because it provides intuitions about gods and spirits—but because it changes the faithful in profound ways.

Invisible

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Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1506470920
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Book Synopsis Invisible by : Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Download or read book Invisible written by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Invisible, Grace Ji-Sun Kim examines racism, sexism, and xenophobia as she works toward ending Asian American women's invisibility. She proclaims that the histories, experiences, and voices of Asian American women must be rescued from obscurity. Speaking with the weight of a theologian, she powerfully paves the way for a theology of visibility.

Church Invisible

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Publisher : Kereru Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 047326319X
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (732 download)

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Book Synopsis Church Invisible by : Andrew Gamman

Download or read book Church Invisible written by Andrew Gamman and published by Kereru Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-16 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living in a time in which we are seeing a rapid unravelling of institutional structures in Western society and a re-alignment of values. The church is not faring well in this process. This book takes the form of an earthed and practical theology and asks the question ‘what is the church?’ Rather than a purely theoretical, or a purely pragmatic approach, it looks to the radical Reformers of the sixteenth century and finds there an emphasis on the church’s invisible realities and on community both of which have a relevance to the twenty-first century.

The Church Invisible

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Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310250293
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis The Church Invisible by : Nick Page

Download or read book The Church Invisible written by Nick Page and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nick Page is pitched forty years into the future, to encounter a society where the church is effectively invisible.

The Church Visible and the Church Invisible; Two Sermons, Etc

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Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis The Church Visible and the Church Invisible; Two Sermons, Etc by : Henry CARPENTER (Minister of St. Michael's, Liverpool.)

Download or read book The Church Visible and the Church Invisible; Two Sermons, Etc written by Henry CARPENTER (Minister of St. Michael's, Liverpool.) and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Church You Can See

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781976455827
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (558 download)

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Book Synopsis A Church You Can See by : Dennis Eldon Bills

Download or read book A Church You Can See written by Dennis Eldon Bills and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could you persuade fellow Christians that church membership is not optional? That it is more than just a useful tool or practical necessity? Could you defend the historic position that membership is required for participation in communion? Using a construction metaphor, the author of A Church You Can See builds a biblical case for church membership--the builder, the blueprint, rough work, finishing work, the punch list, etc. When the building (or the case for membership) is finished, he invites you to move in.

All But Invisible

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Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310526035
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)

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Book Synopsis All But Invisible by : Nate Collins

Download or read book All But Invisible written by Nate Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to be gay ... and a Christian? Beginning with how the Bible describes the Church, author Nate Collins outlines a vision for community life that challenges Christians to examine obstacles that inhibit spiritual unity. This new vision calls straight and non-straight believers alike to patterns of Christian obedience that respect and honor their similarities and differences.In addition, Collins provides a theological framework for understanding how Genesis 1-2 describes both gender and sexuality. He then unpacks biblical concepts like desire, lust, and temptation, and applies them to modern constructs like sexual attraction and orientation.Collins explores the theme of identity, focusing on facets of personal identity that are central to the experience of Christian gender minorities. He looks at what Scripture says about the formation and function of Christian identity, highlighting several theological and sociological tensions. Collins writes for believers who have a traditional sexual ethic and provides a compelling vision of gospel flourishing for gay, lesbian, and other same-sex attracted individuals.

The Myth of the Universal, Invisible Church Theory Exploded

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Publisher : Challenge Press
ISBN 13 : 0866451021
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (664 download)

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Book Synopsis The Myth of the Universal, Invisible Church Theory Exploded by : Roy Mason

Download or read book The Myth of the Universal, Invisible Church Theory Exploded written by Roy Mason and published by Challenge Press. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most widespread theories of today is the universal, invisible church theory. This theory teaches that all believers belong to this invisible church and they were made a part of it through Holy Spirit baptism. The author of this book shows the fallacy of such a theory. He discusses all passages used to support a universal church theory, refutes them, and uses those same passages of Scripture to show how the Bible teaches a local church.

Sojourners and Strangers

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Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 143353603X
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Book Synopsis Sojourners and Strangers by : Gregg R. Allison

Download or read book Sojourners and Strangers written by Gregg R. Allison and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a church? This can be a difficult question to answer and Christians have offered a variety of perspectives. Gregg Allison thus explores and synthesizes all that Scripture affirms about the new covenant people of God, capturing a full picture of the biblical church. He covers the topics of the church’s identity and characteristics; its growth through purity, unity, and discipline; its offices and leadership structures; its ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper; and its ministries. Here is a rich approach to ecclesiology consisting of sustained doctrinal reflection and wise, practical application. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.

Rewilding the Church

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Publisher : Saint Andrew Press
ISBN 13 : 0715209817
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (152 download)

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Book Synopsis Rewilding the Church by : Steve Aisthorpe

Download or read book Rewilding the Church written by Steve Aisthorpe and published by Saint Andrew Press. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following on from his bestselling The Invisible Church, Steve Aisthorpe finds inspiration for his new book in the ecological concept of rewilding, an approach to the environment that allows nature to break free from the dulling effects of strategic control and bring wonder back into our lives. Applying this thinking to the Church, Steve Aisthorpe imagines what might happen if we put less faith in our strategies and plans, which inevitably depend on our own capabilities and resources, and allow the Spirit to lead us beyond our capacity to imagine. Rewilding the Church explores afresh the compelling invitation of Jesus to ‘Follow me’ and the call to ‘throw off everything that hinders and entangles’. It poses provocative questions and issues a call to contribute to the great rewilding of the Church – and to be rewilded ourselves. The same human instincts that have disrupted our natural environment have also constrained and domesticated the Church and Rewilding the Church commends a rediscovery of the adventure of faith. Steve Aisthorpe is one the freshest and most original voices in the church today.

Spirit Wars

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Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441270167
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Book Synopsis Spirit Wars by : Kris Vallotton

Download or read book Spirit Wars written by Kris Vallotton and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know the battle is raging--but are you fighting the right enemy? Just as enemies fought Joshua in the Promised Land, and Nehemiah faced opposition as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, our enemy will fight us as we approach the spiritual terrain God has promised us. Most Christians retreat at the first sign of conflict because they fail to recognize the true nature of the battle. But you can prevail in freedom and joy. Sharing his deeply personal story of demonic bondage, torment and ultimate deliverance, pastor and bestselling author Kris Vallotton turns the idea of spiritual warfare as we know it on its head. He reveals the diabolical lies and strategies of the enemy--attacks and traps so subtle and deceptive that we may find our souls and hearts imprisoned without even knowing it. No more! Now you can win the invisible battle against sin and the enemy. Victory is within your grasp. Will you take hold? "It is with great excitement that I recommend this book to you, knowing that fruit will increase until Jesus gets His full reward."--Bill Johnson, author, When Heaven Invades Earth and The Essential Guide to Healing, senior pastor, Bethel Church, Redding, California

Invisible Jesus

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ISBN 13 : 9781600479052
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Invisible Jesus by : Bill McConnell

Download or read book Invisible Jesus written by Bill McConnell and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "He would not say that he was depressed; he would not say that he was discouraged; he would not say that he was unhappy. Whatever he was feeling had been coming for a long time, of that he was sure. He thought for a few moments, trying to put into words why he was sitting there, and then the right word revealed itself to him. He was not tired, he was dead. He had no life, no spark of spirituality in his spirit. He thought of the Jackson Brown song, "Running on Empty," which had been a favorite of his when he was much younger. He had been running for years, and now he realized he had nothing left in the tank. He kept looking at the black leather Bible, unwilling to open it, for the first time in his life wondering if the answer he was looking for was to be found in its pages." Excerpt from Invisible Jesus.

Slave Religion

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195174135
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Book Synopsis Slave Religion by : Albert J. Raboteau

Download or read book Slave Religion written by Albert J. Raboteau and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-10-07 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five years after its original publication, Slave Religion remains a classic in the study of African American history and religion. In a new chapter in this anniversary edition, author Albert J. Raboteau reflects upon the origins of the book, the reactions to it over the past twenty-five years, and how he would write it differently today. Using a variety of first and second-hand sources-- some objective, some personal, all riveting-- Raboteau analyzes the transformation of the African religions into evangelical Christianity. He presents the narratives of the slaves themselves, as well as missionary reports, travel accounts, folklore, black autobiographies, and the journals of white observers to describe the day-to-day religious life in the slave communities. Slave Religion is a must-read for anyone wanting a full picture of this "invisible institution."

Reaching for the Invisible God

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Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310565944
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)

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Book Synopsis Reaching for the Invisible God by : Philip Yancey

Download or read book Reaching for the Invisible God written by Philip Yancey and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does God feel so distant so often, and how do I bridge the gap? Does your hunger for God often seem more frustrating than satisfying? Have you sensed a disturbing disparity between God's promises and life's realities? Have you seen God's promises work, but you've stumbled and want to believe again? Award-winning author Philip Yancey articulates the fundamental questions that confront us all: "How do I relate to a God who is invisible when I'm never quite sure he's there?" Reaching for the Invisible God?offers deep, satisfying insights to the questions you’re sometimes afraid to ask. Honest and deeply personal, here is straight talk on Christian living for the reader who wants more than pat answers to life's imponderables. Ultimately, Yancey shifts the focus from your questions to the One who offers himself in answer. "A brilliant book. It is both profound and simple, the best blend, in my view. Simple is neither shallow, nor simplistic. The sections on doubt and God's 'absence' are classics." — Rick Warren, pastor and author,?The Purpose Driven Life

The Commentary of Dr. Zacharias Ursinus on the Heidelberg Catechism

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532669550
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book The Commentary of Dr. Zacharias Ursinus on the Heidelberg Catechism written by Zacharias Ursinus and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Invisible Worshiper

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Publisher : Blaze Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780982528938
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (289 download)

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Book Synopsis The Invisible Worshiper by : David Binion

Download or read book The Invisible Worshiper written by David Binion and published by Blaze Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From children to superheroes, the thought of being invisible is not new. However, an Invisible Worshiper might be something you have never thought of before! In this powerful book, singer, songwriter, and worship leader David Binion takes you on an incredible journey . . . one that ends in losing yourself. The Invisible Worshiper will challenge you to be more than just the normal Christian and to live each day faceless, nameless, and invisible so that only Christ may be seen through you. Enjoy the jour