Does God Need The Church
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Does God Need The Church
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Author : Gerhard Lohfink
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2014-12-16
Does God Need The Church written by Gerhard Lohfink and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-16 with Religion categories.
Are not all religions equally close to and equally far from God? Why, then, the Church? Gerhard Lohfink poses these questions with scholarly reliability and on the basis of his own experience of community in Does God Need the Church? In 1982 Father Lohfink wrote Wie hat Jesus Gemeinde gewollt? (translated into English as Jesus and Community) to show, on the basis of the New Testament, that faith is founded in a community that distinguishes itself in clear contours from the rest of society. In that book he also described a sequence of events that moved directly from commonality to a community that was readily accessible to every group of people and was made legitimate by Jesus himself. Only later did Father Lohfink learn, within a new horizon of experience, that such a description is not the way to community. The story of the gathering of the people of God, from Abraham until today, never took place according to such a model. Today Father Lohfink states that he would not write Wie hat Jesus Gemeinde gewollt? the same way. The situation of belief and believers has undergone a shift: the question of the Church has become much more urgent. Church life is declining and the religions are returning, often in new guises. In light of these shifts and the change in his own view of community, Father Lohfink inquires in Does God Need the Church? of Israel's theology, Jesus' praxis, the experiences of the early Christian communities, and of what is appearing in the Church today. These inquiries lead to an amazing history involving God and the world - a history that God presses forward with the aid of a single people and that always turns out differently from what they think and plan.
Does God Need The Church
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Author : Morris Stuart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Does God Need The Church written by Morris Stuart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Church categories.
Reason To Return
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Author : Ericka Andersen
language : en
Publisher: NavPress
Release Date : 2023-01-17
Reason To Return written by Ericka Andersen and has been published by NavPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-17 with Religion categories.
Do you really need church to have a relationship with God? Church can produce all kinds of automatic reactions depending on your past experiences. Perhaps your family was actively involved in church, or maybe your experience was limited to attending on the occasional holiday. Is it a place you associate with feelings of shame or joy? Does it bring anxiety, or do you have fond memories? Few people are neutral on the subject of church. Are you one of the 16 million American women who have left the church in the last decade? There are many reasons for this exodus. Many women who leave the church--especially those who still consider themselves to be Christians--desire a closer relationship with God and a deeper spiritual life. What they may not realize is that the imperfect churches of their pasts might be keeping them from meeting those deep spiritual longings today. In Reason to Return, Ericka Andersen delves into the reasons why women are leaving church in droves. With gentle insight and thoughtful research, she invites Christian women who are hurt or disillusioned by the churches of their pasts to fulfill their unmet spiritual longings for God and community--and consider what the church might still have to offer them.
What Does God Do All Day In Heaven
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Author : Vicki Case
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2019-07-29
What Does God Do All Day In Heaven written by Vicki Case and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-29 with Religion categories.
“All Day in Heaven” gives answers to questions we all face in our lives. Each topic is followed by new and much-loved Bible verses written in clear, easy to understand language. Whether we face problems or just want to know what God thinks about a particular topic...this book gives some of the answers. Also included at the beginning of this book are two additional articles “What our Forefathers thought about Christian Education” plus “Do you believe in Spiritual Warfare?” Why you may want to read this book - If you are a new Christian and have no idea how to read Scripture, this book is a great roadmap. - If you’ve been meaning to do a word study to find scriptures on topics like faith, love, Heaven the scripture search has been done for you. - If you’re concerned about your children or grandchildren not reading the Bible, each chapter discuses different topics. - If you have friends that you would like to introduce to scripture, this book will help them know why you love the Bible. - If your spouse doesn’t know about the Bible, let them read important topical explanations with supporting scripture. - If you are looking for a gift to give friends, or loved ones, this book is a wonderful gift - If you are a Bible teacher searching for material direct from God’s Word, this book does a lot of the work for you. - This book is the perfect gift for graduation, birthdays, love gifts for friends - If you or a loved one is going through hard times, God’s soothing love will embrace you. Explanations of 13 questions we all have in life...and the scriptures to support them. - Love—The glue that makes everything work - Why God considers us royalty? - How we can fight the good fight of faith - God promises us healing - God will shape our plans if we trust Him - Prayer “When we call He will listen” - Spiritual Warfare-We are fighting invisible forces - Evidence that God hears our prayers - How the Holy Spirit directs and keeps - Why “giving” helps us get our needs met - Why God insists that we forgive others - Why we should watch what comes out of our mouths - Our “real” home is in Heaven “All of us struggle with questions in our lives. Sometimes we allow those questions to keep us from moving forward in our faith as a follower of JESUS Christ. In this insightful book, author Vicki Case opens the door of understanding to many of these questions we all experience. The answers she gives are from God’s Word and will help guide you to deeper truth and understanding. Ronda Shea Discipleship Ministry Pastor Village View Community Church, Summerfield, Florida
The Practice Of The Presence Of God
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Author : Brother Lawrence
language : en
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Release Date : 2024-02-12
The Practice Of The Presence Of God written by Brother Lawrence and has been published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-12 with categories.
The Practice of the Presence of God is a spiritual classic written by Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century Carmelite monk. This small but impactful work is a compilation of letters and conversations attributed to Brother Lawrence, offering profound insights into cultivating a continuous awareness of the presence of God in everyday life.
So Why Do I Need A Church
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Author : Clayton Dougan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-06-01
So Why Do I Need A Church written by Clayton Dougan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-01 with Religion categories.
Next only to biblical illiteracy, church hopping has to be the saddest malaise among today's Christian churches. And it is safe to say there is a direct link between the two. Biblical illiteracy is confronted head on in Clayton's companion book, So Why Do I Need The Bible? As one who has great cause to be profoundly grateful for his church background Clayton Dougan feels he is able to write with some conviction as to why answering the question posed by the title of this book is so vitally important. The first church to which Clayton ever belonged experienced a radical transition from mediocrity to functioning with the glory of God among the people. The result was that a profound impression was made on the local community resulting in many coming to life changing faith in Christ. Clayton has long been convinced that such ought to be the norm and not the exception in local church life. The reasons professing Christians give for not being committed to a local church are legion. Some are not reasons at all but, in the light of the biblical picture of what it means to be "grow[ing] in grace" (2 Peter 3:18), are merely feeble excuses. All the time drawing from God's word Clayton confronts excuses and reasons honestly, positively and practically. Whether you are a Pastor, elder or church member it is our prayer that as you read So Why Do I Need A Church? God will restore to you the sheer delight of knowing you are working together with Him in the way He has chosen to work, through the local church.
Why Bother With Church
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Author : Sam Allberry
language : en
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Release Date : 2016-02-12
Why Bother With Church written by Sam Allberry and has been published by The Good Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-12 with Religion categories.
A short, readable book that explains clearly and simply what the church is and why it really matters. The church has an image problem. It is widely viewed in the world at large as being outdated, boring, irrelevant and filled with backbiting hypocrites. How different that picture is to how the Bible talks about the new family that Jesus has gathered. It is a precious bride, a sparkling jewel, a lifeboat for forgiven sinners that is precious and holy; nurturing and warm; filled with truth, friendship and all embracing, forgiving love. Sam Allberry understands the collision between these two views, and how, even as Christian believers, we can lose sight of how truly wonderful church is and should be, and what a privilege it is to be part of, and to serve. In this brief accessible but thorough guide to church, Sam outlines what church is and why we need it. And how, when we have got it wrong, we can move closer to what a true church should be. Part of the Questions Christians Ask series: a range of short, simple books designed to help Christians understand what God has said about these questions and many more in the Bible.
At Your Best
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Author : Carey Nieuwhof
language : en
Publisher: WaterBrook
Release Date : 2021-09-14
At Your Best written by Carey Nieuwhof and has been published by WaterBrook this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with Business & Economics categories.
“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.
Pursuing Intimacy With God
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Author : Kevin Bart
language : en
Publisher: Kevin Bart
Release Date : 2018-11-27
Pursuing Intimacy With God written by Kevin Bart and has been published by Kevin Bart this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-27 with Religion categories.
New Expanded Edition - 40% more material. Pursuing Intimacy With God Bible study books & site to help you grow closer to God and enjoy intimacy with God. Our site includes many Bible studies for life and a large variety of Bible study topics. The Bible study book includes Bible study topics on Intimacy With God, Walking With God, How to Pray to God, Prayer in the Bible, How to Study the Bible, How to Seek God With All Your Heart, How to Hear God’s Voice, Meditate on God’s Word, True Worship in the Bible, Praise As A Spiritual Weapon, Praise Is Placing A High Value on God, How to Have Abundant Life, God’s Calling For Your Life, God’s Promises in the Bible, Faith Is Vital For Intimacy With God, Waiting on God, God’s Purpose & Mission For His Church, Revival & Spiritual Awakening, The Kind of Christian & Church God Wants… The PIWG Bible Study Book is ideal for individuals, or for small groups, Sunday School classes, and discipleship classes at your church Pursuing Intimacy With God website: www.intimacywithgod.com God has used the PIWG I & II studies to bless many people: "Words to appreciate I just can't find but please accept my gratitude. The study has really transformed my life and family." - Samuel "The time and effort you sow into reaching thousands upon thousands of people globally has and continues to touch lives and edify the body of Christ. I am thankful to God and to your ministry for your work." - Carlos, South Africa "We want you to know how much this guide has been a blessing to us. We have been using it on a regular basis and I'm sure it will always be a resource in our permanent library. Keep doing what you are doing. This has really changed our lives."- Carrie, US "What an awesome thing that your ministry is sharing with the world. God's word is user friendly, spoken as Jesus did where all can understand and want to learn more of Jesus, study more and do his will. I have never found such detailed shared information of God's word all in one book." - Ruby, US "Thank you so much for your website. I've benefited so much from it and it has helped me so much in my relationship with Jesus! I believe its the no1 thing I need to pursue." - Zsuzsi, Hungary "Your website, what I've read so far is an overwhelming refreshing shower to my spirit. To discover a ministry that focuses on loving God is so utterly a confirmation to me. What could be more important? Fathomless depths. Thank you for your precious hearts." - Julia, US "Just wanted to say thanks for this site. I typed in the search because this is what God has been doing in my life. Drawing me into intimacy." - Stephen, Australia "The material on your website is awesome. Glory to God !" - Ray, US "I am in awe of the study book. I did not expect to receive so much information. Thank you." - Olivia US "I have been blessed by your site & studies." - Dorota, Poland "The study was excellent ! I could understand it. It was done beautifully and simply... God has changed our lives through this study. We are both working for a soft and humble heart." - Nancy, US "Once again I cant thank you enough; your help is much appreciated and I am so grateful towards you for this." - John, Ireland "I will certainly join in praying for this study and for you as you continue to work with it as the Lord directs. Those weeks of study were so very meaningful to me! - Reid, US "Hi, Thank you for publishing this great material." - Johan, South Africa "Praise the Lord. Please I request a copy of your wondrous book." - Meshak, Uganda
What Is God S Mission In The World And How Do We Join It
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Author : Juan Francisco Martinez
language : en
Publisher: MennoMedia, Inc.
Release Date : 2021-03-30
What Is God S Mission In The World And How Do We Join It written by Juan Francisco Martinez and has been published by MennoMedia, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Religion categories.
What does God’s mission look like? Who is supposed to carry it out—and how? Juan F. Martínez and Jamie Pitts lead us on an inquiry into God’s mission in the world: what it is, what it is not, and who is invited to be part of it. If Jesus is truly God’s mission incarnate, we need to look at what Jesus did and how he did it. Martínez helps readers understand what mission means, why Christians in the past have made missteps, and how we can learn from Christian communities that are spreading the good news of Jesus today. Doing mission in the way of Jesus may look different from what many assume, but it is a call that the church cannot afford to miss.