Not By Nature But By Grace
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Not By Nature But By Grace
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Author : Gilbert C. Meilaender
language : en
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Pess
Release Date : 2016-09-15
Not By Nature But By Grace written by Gilbert C. Meilaender and has been published by University of Notre Dame Pess this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-15 with Family & Relationships categories.
Working from within the contours of Christian faith, this book examines the relation between two ways of forming families—through nature (by procreation) and through history (by adoption). Christians honor the biological tie between parents and children, for it is the work of God in creation. Yet Christians cannot forget that it is adoption, and not simply natural descent, that is at the center of the New Testament’s depiction of God’s grace. Gilbert Meilaender takes up a range of issues raised by the practice of adoption, always seeking to do justice to both nature and history in the formation of families, while keeping at the center of our vision the truth that it is not by nature but by grace that we can become adopted children of the one whom Jesus called his Father. Meilaender begins with reflection on the puzzling relation of nature and history in forming families and proceeds to unpack the meaning of huiothesia, the word used in the New Testament to name the grace by which a follower of Jesus becomes an adopted child of God. That perspective is applied to a range of questions that regularly arise in Christian theological discussions of adoption: Is adoption only for the infertile? Should single persons adopt? Is it wise for adoption to take place across racial or national boundaries? Special attention is paid to the relation between adoption and new reproductive technologies and to what is called “embryo adoption.” Interspersed between the chapters are letters written by the author to his own son by adoption. But if the argument of the book is taken seriously, these letters are written not to one who falls within a special category of “adopted son or daughter,” but to one who is, simply and entirely, a son or daughter.
A Treatise On Nature And Grace
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Author : Saint Augustine of Hippo
language : en
Publisher: Aeterna Press
Release Date :
A Treatise On Nature And Grace written by Saint Augustine of Hippo and has been published by Aeterna Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.
“At that time also there came into my hands a certain book of Pelagius,’ in which he defends, with all the argumentative skill he could muster, the nature of man, in opposition to the grace of God whereby the unrighteous is justified and we become Christians. The treatise which contains my reply to him, and in which I defend grace, not indeed as in opposition to nature, but as that which liberates and controls nature, I have entitled On Nature and Grace. Aeterna Press
Grace The Power Of The Gospel
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Author : Andrew Wommack
language : en
Publisher: Harrison House Publishers
Release Date : 2007
Grace The Power Of The Gospel written by Andrew Wommack and has been published by Harrison House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
Popular television host and minister, Andrew Wommack shows that the power of God's grace brought complete redemption, allowing readers to release guilt and condemnation and receive the freedom of a life of peace, joy, and success. Andrew Wommack, seen nationwide on his television broadcast. The Gospel Truth, brings a remarkable revelation of God's grace for readers today! Digging deep into the book of Romans, Andrew shows that the Gospel, or "good news," is that despite our sins and the judgment we deserve, God has provided complete redemption for us. Complete redemption or salvation includes provision for everything we need. Readers will learn that the power to live a holy life does not come from their works, but only through His grace. They will discover a rest in knowing that Jesus wants them to live in peace, not condemnation. Realizing the standards of God are not the standards of men, readers can "measure up" just by receiving salvation through Jesus Christ. As they release the guilt and shame of not being good enough for their church, their friends, or their job and receive God's grace, they can relax to live a life of joy and success!
A Treatise On Nature And Grace
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Author : St. Augustine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-02-22
A Treatise On Nature And Grace written by St. Augustine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-22 with categories.
"At that time also there came into my hands a certain book of Pelagius', in which he defends, with all the argumentative skill he could muster, the nature of man, in opposition to the grace of God whereby the unrighteous is justified and we become Christians. The treatise which contains my reply to him, and in which I defend grace, not indeed as in opposition to nature, but as that which liberates and controls nature, I have entitled On Nature and Grace. In this work sundry short passages, which were quoted by Pelagius as the words of the Roman bishop and martyr, Xystus, were vindicated by myself as if they really were the words of this Sixtus. For this I thought them at the time; but I afterwards discovered, that Sextus the heathen philosopher, and not Xystus the Christian bishop, was their author. This treatise of mine begins with the words: 'The book which you sent me.'"
On Nature And Grace
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Author : St Augustine of Hippo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-05
On Nature And Grace written by St Augustine of Hippo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-05 with categories.
Extract from Augustine's Retractions (Book II, Chapter 42): At that time also there came into my hands a certain book of Pelagius', in which he defends, with all the argumentative skill he could muster, the nature of man, in opposition to the grace of God whereby the unrighteous is justified and we become Christians. The treatise which contains my reply to him, and in which I defend grace, not indeed as in opposition to nature, but as that which liberates and controls nature, I have entitled On Nature and Grace. In this work sundry short passages, which were quoted by Pelagius as the words of the Roman bishop and martyr, Xystus, were vindicated by myself as if they really were the words of this Sixtus. For this I thought them at the time; but I afterwards discovered, that Sextus the heathen philosopher, and not Xystus the Christian bishop, was their author. This treatise of mine begins with the words: 'The book which you sent me.'"
The Nature Of Grace
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Author : Jane Ford
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2001-10
The Nature Of Grace written by Jane Ford and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10 with Fiction categories.
"Bring up a child in the way he shall go and when he is older he shall not depart from it." Grace Lee believed that Bible verse fervently. She was certain her daughter, Rosemary, would be not only an active Southern Baptist but a foreign missionary as well. During the late ‘60s, changes were afoot, forcing Grace to realize things were not what they ought to have been. Though she tried to close her eyes to political and social turmoil, the glaring faults she began seeing in her church were another matter. Dorothy Blackwell, a fellow-member in the Woman’s Missionary Union, had the reputation of being a “good” Southerner but church members were often askance at her vocal championing of what was considered the “Radical Left.” Dorothy’s strong convictions prompted Grace to explore her own unspoken doubts about the new direction their church was taking. She was utterly amazed when she realized the profound influence Miss Dorothy had on Rosemary, as well. While the rumble of fundamentalism shook her church to its very foundations, Grace also struggled with her vision of service for Rosemary. Was she prepared for the consequences of what she and Dorothy championed: the commitment to conscience?
Common Grace Volume 2
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Author : Abraham Kuyper
language : en
Publisher: Lexham Press
Release Date : 2019-04-17
Common Grace Volume 2 written by Abraham Kuyper and has been published by Lexham Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-17 with Religion categories.
Common Grace is often considered Abraham Kuyper's crowning work, an exploration of how God expresses grace even to the unsaved. Kuyper firmly believed that though many people in the world will remain unconverted, God's grace is still shown to the world as a whole. The second volume of Common Grace contains Kuyper's doctrinal exploration of the impact and implications of this aspect of Reformed theology. Never before published in English, this translation of Common Grace is now available as part of a 12-volume series of Kuyper's most important writings on public theology. Created in partnership with the Kuyper Translation Society and the Acton Institute, the Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology will deepen and enrich the church's understanding of public theology in today's world.
From Sin To Amazing Grace
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Author : Patrick S. Cheng
language : en
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2012-03-01
From Sin To Amazing Grace written by Patrick S. Cheng and has been published by Church Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-01 with Religion categories.
Throughout the history of Christianity, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT” or“queer”) people have been condemned as unrepentant sinners who are in dire need of God’s saving grace. As a result of this condemnation, LGBT people have been subjected to great spiritual, emotional and physical abuse and violence. This issue takes on a particular urgency in light of the ongoing harassment and bullying of LGBT young people by their classmates. Cheng argues that people need to be liberated from the traditional legal model of thinking about sin and grace as a violation of divine and natural laws in which grace is understood as the strength to refrain from violating such laws. Rather Cheng proposes a Christological model based upon the theologies of Irenaeus, Bonaventure and Barth, in which sin and grace are defined in terms of what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. This book serves as a useful resource for all people who struggle to make sense of the traditional Christian doctrines of sin and grace in the context of the 21st century.
Catholic Theology
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Author : Frederick C. Bauerschmidt
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2016-03-28
Catholic Theology written by Frederick C. Bauerschmidt and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-28 with Religion categories.
Introduction to Catholic Theology is an accessible but in-depth examination of the ways in which Catholic theology is rooted in and informs Catholic practice. Weaves together discussion of the Bible, historical texts, reflections by important theologians, and contemporary debates for a nuanced look at belief and practice within the Catholic faith Provides an overview of all major theological areas, including scriptural, historical, philosophical, systematic, liturgical, and moral theology Appropriate for students at all levels, assuming no prior knowledge yet providing enough insight and substance to interest those more familiar with the topic Written in a dynamic, engaging style by two professors with more than 50 years of classroom experience between them
The Works Of Orestes A Brownson Explanations And Index
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Author : Orestes Augustus Brownson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887
The Works Of Orestes A Brownson Explanations And Index written by Orestes Augustus Brownson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with Literature categories.