This book is not a formidable series of learned papers on abstruse theology, but a plain and coherent outline of the Christian faith, written by members of the Community of the Resurrection and intended for the ordinary educated layperson. There are no Hebrew or Greek words; scholarship will be found mainly in the notes. The central theme is the faith of the Resurrection. This is prepared for by essays on the relevance of the Old Testament, the Incarnation and the Cross. A chapter on the Resurrection of our Lord closes Part I. Part II contains a series of more reflective essays, looking back on what is involved in the claim for the Resurrection: arguments for the existence of God, the Christian doctrine of God, Creation and the Fall, the nature and work of the Holy Spirit. Part III considers the consequences of the Resurrection: the Church Worship in the Body, Baptism and Christian Unity, Prayer in the Body, and the Christian answer to pain and evil. Part IV deals with the consequences for the Church and the World: the secular challenge to the Church, the witness of the Church in an expanding World, Vocation, and the End of All Things.
The Community of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer now releases its third issue of their journal: Super flumina: A journal of theological commentary and crankyness. This Pascha (Easter) issue continues to have all of the theolgoical commentary without sacrificing any of the crankyness! We have everything in this issue from pandemic laments to Powers and Principalities to longing for Holy Communion and for each others' company, but all of it set within the context of Resurrection Hope.
This book is not a formidable series of learned papers on abstruse theology, but a plain and coherent outline of the Christian faith, written by members of the Community of the Resurrection and intended for the ordinary educated layperson. There are no Hebrew or Greek words; scholarship will be found mainly in the notes. The central theme is the faith of the Resurrection. This is prepared for by essays on the relevance of the Old Testament, the Incarnation and the Cross. A chapter on the Resurrection of our Lord closes Part I. Part II contains a series of more reflective essays, looking back on what is involved in the claim for the Resurrection: arguments for the existence of God, the Christian doctrine of God, Creation and the Fall, the nature and work of the Holy Spirit. Part III considers the consequences of the Resurrection: the Church Worship in the Body, Baptism and Christian Unity, Prayer in the Body, and the Christian answer to pain and evil. Part IV deals with the consequences for the Church and the World: the secular challenge to the Church, the witness of the Church in an expanding World, Vocation, and the End of All Things.
A clear, biblical theology of evangelism, presented with a historical foundation and practical instruction. Expand your MacArthur Pastor’s Library to include this much-needed topic. Evangelism begins by comparing the current state of outreach in American Christianity with evangelism throughout church history and also in the Bible. Presenting a theology on the subject that addresses the theological principles that govern evangelism, showing how they are played out in the church, as well as the family and personal interaction. It includes preaching, one-on-one witnessing, missions, parenting evangelism, and commissioning and supporting missionaries. This book's substantive and doctrinally insightful guide to biblical outreach complements the previous volumes Preaching, Biblical Counseling, and Pastoral Ministry.
The Community of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer now releases its third issue of their journal: Super flumina: A journal of theological commentary and crankyness. This Pascha (Easter) issue continues to have all of the theolgoical commentary without sacrificing any of the crankyness! We have everything in this issue from pandemic laments to Powers and Principalities to longing for Holy Communion and for each others' company, but all of it set within the context of Resurrection Hope.
Are you looking for a renewed freedom, excitement and joy in your spiritual life? That's exactly what we found when our church began an 18 week walk through the book of Galatians. Each week as we carefully studied Galatians, we found God exploding our hearts with newfound freedom, excitement and joy! This book is a commentary compiled from our study of Galatians. It is divided into three parts: I - Gospel Apologetic (Galatians 1-2): In these chapters, Paul defends his ministry and the source of his gospel. II - Gospel Expression (Galatians 3-4): In these chapters, Paul mines the glorious truths of the gospel and powerfully lays them out for his readers. III - Gospel Implications (Galatians 5-6): In these chapters, Paul brings his high theology to the everyday life of a believer and clearly illustrates how our lives should be radically reoriented and transformed in light of the gospel.
The services and resources in the Iona Abbey Worship Book reflect the Iona Community's commitment to the belief that worship is all that we are and all that we do, both inside and outside the church, with no division into the sacred and the secular. The material draws on many traditions, including the Celtic, and aims to help us to be fully present to God, who is fully present to us - in our neighbour, in the political and social activity of the world around us, and in the very centre and soul of our being. Each year, thousands of visitors make their way to Iona and many are changed by their time on this small Hebridean island which has been a powerful spiritual centre over the centuries. The Iona Community believes that we are brought to Iona not to be changed into 'religious' people, but rather to be made more fully human. Our common life - including our services - is directed to that end.
This is the teachers guide edition to this great study of the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. With topics ranging from “God: His Character and Attributes” to “The Church: Fellowship and Worship,” this study is ideal to disciple new believers or to realize afresh what it means to believe in Jesus. The teachers guide contains all the answers to the 13 lessons taught in the accompanying students edition along with excellent teaching notes to prepare the leader to guide the group.
On Sunday mornings at Grace Community Church, small groups of people gather together in Fundamentals of the Faith classes to use this manual of thirteen lessons, which blends basic biblical truths with personal obedience and service. Many young believers take these classes to grow in their understanding of biblical truths." For the first time ever, Fundamentals of the Faith is available to the trade. With topics ranging from “God: His Character and Attributes” to “The Church: Fellowship and Worship,” this study is ideal to disciple new believers or to realize afresh what it means to believe in Jesus. Each lesson is loaded with learning tools to help you engage Scripture- a link to 13 free downloadable messages by John MacArthur himself, study questions, memory verses, and suggestions for practical application.
The Rule of the Community of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer (CMMR) is the monastic Rule of an emerging Christian Community in the Episcopal Church that includes Sisters and Brothers, single, celibate, and married, of all genders and orientations whose charism is the renewal of the Church through stewardship of the liturgical, theological, and contemplative practices of the Church, formation for all members of the Church, and the care of God's beloved Creation.
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