What Is The Point Of Being A Christian
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Being Christian
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Author : Stephen Arterburn
language : en
Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date : 2009-05-01
Being Christian written by Stephen Arterburn and has been published by Bethany House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-01 with Religion categories.
This inviting book addresses the questions and concerns of newer believers and will inspire those looking for a refresher on what it means to be Christian. Wherever the readers are in their faith journey, they'll find their questions addressed with biblical, theologically sound answers written in an engaging and conversational style. The easy-to-use format allows readers to identify and find their most pressing faith concerns. At the same time, when read in its entirety, Being Christian provides a solid topical introduction to Christianity. Relevant Bible passages are used throughout the book to enhance the reader's understanding of how Scripture informs its answers. Among the subjects discussed and deeply explored are God, the Bible, the church, sin, what it means to be saved by grace, how to discern God's voice, how to deal with guilt, and much more. Designed for use by individuals, it's also a great resource for small groups and new believers' classes
What Is The Point Of Being A Christian
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Author : Timothy Radcliffe
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-01-17
What Is The Point Of Being A Christian written by Timothy Radcliffe and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-17 with Religion categories.
WINNER OF THE MICHAEL RAMSEY PRIZE FOR THE BEST IN THEOLOGICAL WRITING Winner of the Michael Ramsey prize for the best in theological writing. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with Bishops, priests, lay people and above all young people. This new book is his response. What is the Point of being a Christian? One is pointed to God, who is the point of everything. If one thinks of religion as just 'useful' then one has reduced it to another consumer product. But if we are pointed to God, then this should make a difference to how we live. This is not a moral superiority. Christians are usually no better than anyone else. But the lives of Christians should be marked by some form of hope, freedom, happiness and courage. If they are not then why should anyone believe a word they say? In this new book, Cardinal Radcliffe is at his best, writing with a prophetic edge. His argument for Christian belief is profoundly Catholic and profoundly human. But what is just as remarkable, Radcliffe's argument for and interpretation of Christian Gospel is couched in a deep understanding of human nature and the problems and anxieties of modern men and women. Radcliffe is far distant from the theologian's ivory tower and yet his understanding of the Gospel is profoundly theological. The frame of reference for this book is wide, and it is based amongst other things on Fr Radcliffe's pastoral experience of dealing with people with problematic marriages, those struggling with celibacy, those trying to understand the nature of religious authority and those trying to remain loyal to the Church which finds their sexual orientation 'irregular'.
How To Be A Christian Without Being Religious
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Author : Fritz Ridenour
language : en
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
Release Date : 2002-06-06
How To Be A Christian Without Being Religious written by Fritz Ridenour and has been published by Gospel Light Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-06 with Religion categories.
Since the days of the Early Church, Christians have struggled to find a way to be 'good'-to please God by their own efforts. They end up carrying a burden God never intended them to bear. And what's more, their brand of Christianity ends up looking like any other religion of the world-bound by joyless rules and rituals. Fritz Ridenour's study of the book of Romans provides an antidote to the pharisaical spirit and shows that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. It is not man reaching up, but God reaching down. Every Christian can enjoy his or her birthright when they realize who they are in Christ. The result is a life full of hope, joy, power and potential.
Becoming Christian
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Author : David G. Horrell
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-07-04
Becoming Christian written by David G. Horrell and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-04 with Religion categories.
Becoming Christian examines various facets of the first letter of Peter, in its social and historical setting, in some cases using new social-scientific and postcolonial methods to shed light on the ways in which the letter contributes to the making of Christian identity. At the heart of the book chapters 5-7, examine the contribution of 1 Peter to the construction of Christian identity, the persecution and suffering of Christians in Asia Minor, the significance of the name 'Christian', and the response of the letter to the hostility encountered by Christians in society. There are no recent books which bring together such a wealth of information and analysis of this crucial early Christian text. Becoming Christian has developed out of Horrell's ongoing research for the International Critical Commentary on 1 Peter. Together these chapters offer a series of significant and original engagements with this letter, and a resource for studies of 1 Peter for some time to come.
The Essence Of The Christian Worldview
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Author : Matt DeLockery
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2021-04-28
The Essence Of The Christian Worldview written by Matt DeLockery 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 2021-04-28 with Religion categories.
Every group within Christianity has its own opinions on what Christianity really is. But who's right (if anyone)? With the letter to the Colossians, we have an opportunity to find an answer. Paul compares Christianity to another worldview and argues that Christianity is better. This book uses that comparison in order to understand Paul's Christian worldview. In this book, you will also find answers to some very difficult questions. 1.What is God's ultimate purpose for humanity? 2.Do we just do things because God told us to? 3.Why does Paul tell wives to obey their husbands? 4.Why does Paul tell slaves to obey their masters? 5.Why does God care what we do at all? 6.Why does God command these particular actions? 7.Why would we want to follow God's commands anyway? 8.How does following God's commands actually make us better people? Christianity is the point at which God acted through Christ to fix what was wrong with creation and bring the whole story to a different conclusion. In this book, you will see the big picture of Christianity and how all the dots connect--from start to finish.
The Point Of Faith
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Author : Josh Davis
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2016-12-09
The Point Of Faith written by Josh Davis and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-09 with Religion categories.
Is Christ worth pursuing? Is faith worth saving, worth fighting for? The Point of Faith is for the Christ seeker on all stages of the journey, seeking to strengthen their understanding against the onslaught of anti-Christian thought. The Barna group stated 73% of Americans identify as Christian and that faith is personally important to them. Yet only a small portion have a biblical worldview or paradigm. This book is an invitation to free the mind from assumption, step back and examine the viewpoint of Christ and the Bible. If we think of life as a journey, then we see that for the Christian, Atheist, and Agnostic alike, each use a kind of road map, or paradigm as a guide. It is my assertion that each of these worldviews is based on some degree of faith, trust, or belief. If ones paradigm fails to guide them to a good destination, then what good is it? I believe we need to ask what I call the seven fundamental questions of life, which are: Identity, origin, meaning, purpose, ethical value, love, and consciousness. These questions apply to any worldview. I believe through the recovery of true, Biblical faith that Christ will transform lives. Christs own words bid us; I came that they may have life and have it in abundance. 10:10.
Becoming Christian
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Author : Dennis Austin Britton
language : en
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Release Date : 2014-04-03
Becoming Christian written by Dennis Austin Britton and has been published by Fordham Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-03 with Literary Criticism categories.
Becoming Christian argues that romance narratives of Jews and Muslims converting to Christianity register theological formations of race in post-Reformation England. The medieval motif of infidel conversion came under scrutiny as Protestant theology radically reconfigured how individuals acquire religious identities. Whereas Catholicism had asserted that Christian identity begins with baptism, numerous theologians in the Church of England denied the necessity of baptism and instead treated Christian identity as a racial characteristic passed from parents to their children. The church thereby developed a theology that both transformed a nation into a Christian race and created skepticism about the possibility of conversion. Race became a matter of salvation and damnation. Britton intervenes in critical debates about the intersections of race and religion, as well as in discussions of the social implications of romance. Examining English translations of Calvin, treatises on the sacraments, catechisms, and sermons alongside works by Edmund Spenser, John Harrington, William Shakespeare, John Fletcher, and Phillip Massinger, Becoming Christian demonstrates how a theology of race altered a nation’s imagination and literary landscape.
The Church The Far Right And The Claim To Christianity
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Author : Helen Paynter
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2024-08-30
The Church The Far Right And The Claim To Christianity written by Helen Paynter and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-30 with Religion categories.
In recent years, far-right organisations have invaded mosques across the UK with army-issued Bibles, declaring their actions a 'Christian crusade’. Others have paraded large crosses through Muslim-majority areas, and invaded 'migrant hotels,' harassing residents in their so-called crusade. Far-right appeals to ‘clean up society’, and ‘restore Christian Britain’ can be quite attractive to some Christians. However, what they may fail to appreciate is that this rhetoric may be cynically employed by those whose allegiance and values are quite contrary to Christian ones. Despite all this, the response from official church sources in the UK has been notably subdued, and resources to help churches address hate crimes or racial tensions are scarce. This book aims to fill that void. Bringing together insights from theologians, church practitioners, and leading experts, this volume examines the church's response to the rise of far-right thinking in UK society and explores how it can respond more effectively. With a foreword by David Gushee, this book offers critical and constructive perspectives for the church to confront these challenges
The Joy Of Religious Pluralism
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Author : Phan, Peter C.
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2017-02-16
The Joy Of Religious Pluralism written by Phan, Peter C. and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-16 with Religion categories.
The Christian In Compleat Armour Or A Treatise Of The Saints War Against The Devil On Ephesians Vi 10 20 The Eighth Edition
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Author : William GURNALL
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1767
The Christian In Compleat Armour Or A Treatise Of The Saints War Against The Devil On Ephesians Vi 10 20 The Eighth Edition written by William GURNALL and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1767 with categories.