Formation For Knowing God
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Formation For Knowing God
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Author : F Gerald Downing
language : en
Publisher: James Clarke & Company
Release Date : 2015-09-24
Formation For Knowing God written by F Gerald Downing and has been published by James Clarke & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-24 with Religion categories.
In this challenging and engaging discussion, F. Gerald Downing draws on evidence from Ancient Jewish and New Testament scriptures to analyse the changing history of the concept of 'revelation' within Christianity. Through the discussion of central concepts in the philosophy of language, such as reference and identity, Downing provides a comprehensive analysis of our notion of the concept of knowledge through revelation and self-revelation. Formation for Knowing God contains an overview of the history of the debate regarding the methods and extent of God's revelation, specifically his self-revelation. Downing argues that the conviction that God is selfrevealed stems from eighteenth-century Enlightenment debates, and has no roots in the early Christian tradition, from which we learn that God is incomprehensible. Downing rejects the view that it was the primary purpose of Christ's death to show God's love, claiming that this is unsupported by the scriptural evidence. The positive thesis argued by Downing isthat what has been revealed to us is not a matter of knowledge but a matter of faith. Downing's Formation for Knowing God will challenge the assumptions of its readers, providing an alternative and thought provoking approach to the nature of knowledge and certainty within Christianity.
Formation For Knowing God
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Author : F. Gerald Downing
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2015-04-29
Formation For Knowing God written by F. Gerald Downing and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-29 with Religion categories.
"God is Self-Revealed" we are assured by many Christians today. Yet this conviction stems only from eighteenth-century Enlightenment debates. Early and ongoing Christians, with their Jewish roots, trusted God as a committed and saving but heavily clouded presence (whether by God's choice, or our inadequacy, or both). Continuing Christian tradition has thus insisted that there is much more to this God than we can hope to get our heads round. Yet such Christians have trusted that this loving, saving, triune God's purpose is to transform us Godward. "The divine Word became as we are so we might become as he is." Meanwhile, some of us at least can find ourselves drawn to share with our predecessors and one another in imagining how this may be. And then we may be drawn to realize in practice what we imagine--in active service to God among fellow humans and all God's fragile creation. Then, we may hope, we may have been brought to know God more nearly as God is. Gerald Downing first argued this fifty years ago, and here he restates the issues with fresh insights and renewed hope.
A Call To Christian Formation
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Author : John C. Clark
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2021-07-20
A Call To Christian Formation written by John C. Clark and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-20 with Religion categories.
This book shows that theology is both integrally related to formation in Jesus Christ and shapes our understanding of the world. Christian formation is incomplete and impossible without theological formation, because Christ transforms our hearts and minds, attuning them to the reality of God. As the authors explore the deep connections between theology and the life of the Christian, they emphasize Christian formation as a defining feature of the church, arguing that theology must be integrally connected to the church's traditions and practices.
That I May Know God
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Author : Kenneth Boa
language : en
Publisher: Multnomah
Release Date : 1998
That I May Know God written by Kenneth Boa and has been published by Multnomah this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Spiritual life categories.
Contemporary culture is fascinated with spirituality but has a hard time grasping its truth. As a result, people too often find themselves looking for the deeper meaning of life in a vast range of futile pursuits. This book presents a complete overview of spirituality, beginning with the rich heritage of the ancient church and continuing through to the impact of true Christian spirituality on life today. Drawing on examples from the miracles of Jesus to the plays of Shakespeare, Francis Schaeffer to Eubie Blake, Copernican astronomy to the 1973 oil embargo, this wide-ranging narrative has a relaxed, friendly style. Yet it equips readers to develop their own spirituality with clarity and confidence.
The Enneagram For Spiritual Formation
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Author : A. J. Sherrill
language : en
Publisher: Brazos Press
Release Date : 2020-09-15
The Enneagram For Spiritual Formation written by A. J. Sherrill and has been published by Brazos Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-15 with Religion categories.
Author A. J. Sherrill still remembers the moment when his life was forever changed by a word he didn't even understand at the time: Enneagram. A personality theory that includes nine different "types," the Enneagram has become a popular tool for self-awareness and improvement. But in this book, Sherrill goes deeper, exploring with Christians how the Enneagram can be a pathway to profound spiritual transformation. Sherrill reveals the Enneagram as a tool to unlock new ways of viewing identity, personality, discipleship, spiritual practices, evangelism, and the Bible. Using this fresh approach, Sherrill shows how our true identity is that of a beloved child of God. Recognizing that, we can move confidently into the world expressing this identity through our unique personality. Through Sherrill's detailed spiritual exploration of each type, readers will emerge viewing the Enneagram as a precious gift to following Jesus more closely. Foreword by Chuck DeGroat.
Living The Life God Has Planned
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Author : Bill D. Thrasher
language : en
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Living The Life God Has Planned written by Bill D. Thrasher and has been published by Moody Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Religion categories.
A basic guide to discerning the will of God. "How do I know what God's will is for my life?" It is perhaps the most common question asked by Christians today. Dr. Bill Thrasher has provided a basic guide to the fundamentals of seeking God's will in Living the Life God Has Planned. Thrasher teaches readers that they must first seek to know God on a more intimate level before His will becomes more apparent to them. Readers of all maturity levels will appreciate the simplicity and practical nature of this product.
Knowing God As An Evangelical
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Author : Dan-Adrian Petre
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-04-26
Knowing God As An Evangelical written by Dan-Adrian Petre and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-26 with Religion categories.
In the present polyphony of evangelical theological epistemology, there are several authoritative approaches. Yet, the evangelical emphasis on sola scriptura demands that theological epistemology be subjected to the biblical canon. In this book, Dan-Adrian Petre argues for a canonically-derived theological epistemological framework that may foster a fuller understanding of theological knowledge formation within evangelicalism. Specifically, he explores some representative evangelical voices to identify the reasons for the contemporary epistemological variance. Petre then uses a canonical-epistemological methodology to outline a biblically-based framework. In exploring how the Scripture conceptualizes the formation of theological knowledge, the book uses cognitive linguistics to grasp the conceptual meaning of the theological knowledge formation in the Bible using prototypical case studies. The resulting epistemological implications outline a minimal epistemological model derived from the biblical canon. Using this vantage point, the author assesses the contemporary evangelical epistemological dissonance as a means of indicating a way forward for a canonical-epistemological attunement.
To Know God
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Author : Michael C. Gemignani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
To Know God written by Michael C. Gemignani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
Small-group fellowship and spiritual formation are brought together to help readers experience prayer, self-denial, study, meditation, personal ministry, and more.
Spiritual Formation
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Author : Corneliu C. Simuț
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-04-26
Spiritual Formation written by Corneliu C. Simuț and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-26 with Religion categories.
This book is a multichapter introduction to spiritual formation within the Christian tradition. Corneliu C. Simuț discusses spiritual formation from the views of several Christian thinkers, with a chapter devoted to each thinker. The concluding chapter notes common themes shared by each thinker. The author presents some key Patristic, Medieval, Early Modern, Modern, and Contemporary theologians in a way that is characterized by brevity, concision, and clarity. Thus, this small book is a useful introduction to spiritual formation from a Christian perspective. It would be helpful for a college student or young adult who seeks to be educated on the subject. The conciseness of the book is a benefit. Yet the book raises interesting questions for further pursuit. A very succinct – but comprehensive – historical presentation of sanctification through the lens of spiritual formation, a concept which has been revived in the past two decades, especially in Evangelical circles, this text is useful for a college course in spiritual formation or religion.
The Mystery Of God
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Author : Steven D. Boyer
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2012-11-01
The Mystery Of God written by Steven D. Boyer and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Religion categories.
How can I know God if he is incomprehensible? Is it possible to know God in a way that takes seriously the fact that he is beyond knowledge? Steven Boyer and Christopher Hall argue that the "mystery of God" has a rightful place in theological discourse. They contend that considering divine incomprehensibility invites reverence and humility in our thinking and living as Christians and clarifies a variety of theological topics. The authors begin by investigating the biblical, historical, and practical foundations for understanding the mystery of God. They then spell out its implications for theological issues and practices such as the incarnation, salvation, and prayer, rooting knowledge of God in a concrete life of faith. Evangelical yet ecumenical, this book will appeal to theology students, pastors, church leaders, and all who want intellectual and practical guidance for knowing the unknowable God.