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The long story of children in theology is told via analysis of some twenty-five theologians, grouped according to six historical periods. Each account examines what a particular theologian thought about children and the experience it was based upon. Four themes that have shaped our attitudes about children in the church emerge from this history: ambivalence, ambiguity, indifference, and grace. The result of this study is to promote a healthier church,...
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The doctrine of justification stands at the center of our systematic reflection on the meaning of salvation as well as our piety, mission, and life together. In his two-volume work on the doctrine of justification, Michael Horton seeks not simply to repeat noble doctrinal formulas and traditional proof texts, but to encounter the remarkable biblical justification texts in conversation with the provocative proposals that, despite a wide range of differences,...
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This volume offers constructive and contextual theological discussions that uphold Christian teaching and beliefs to promote a life with dignity in the African continent, based on practical theological beliefs. The authors discuss different thematic topics among which issues of health and healing that are pertinent in Africa and have perpetuated misleading theologies. The book also addresses issues of wealth and poverty in the context of faith, which...
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"Wegen Bethlehem haben wir die Gewissheit: Gott liebt uns. Er versteht uns und unsere Sorgen. Wegen Bethlehem haben wir die Gewissheit: Wir haben einen himmlischen Retter. Gott wird uns nicht im Stich lassen. Er ist immer bei uns. Immer für uns. Immer in uns."
Lucado hinterfragt und denkt Bekanntes neu - aber immer ermutigend und kurzweilig. Ein Buch für alle, die sich in der Weihnachtshektik neu auf das besinnen wollen, was der Grund für dieses...
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Throughout the last century theologians gave great attention to the doctrine of the Trinity, and succeeded in restoring it to a central place in Christian thought. But as they highlighted the novelty of the revolutionary new trinitarianism, a number of generalizations and simplifications crept into the discussion: a contrast between a supposed "Eastern" view versus a "Western" view; a social and perichoretic foundation for divine unity; and considerable...
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En el contexto de la actualización del espíritu del concilio Vaticano II en este pontificado, nace la experiencia del primer Encuentro iberoamericano de Teología celebrado en Boston en 2017. De la mano de los teólogos Rafael Luciani, Carlos María Galli, Juan Carlos Scannone SJ y Félix Palazzi, más de cuarenta teólogos y pastoralistas han discernido sobre los ejes que caracterizan este momento trascendental: las relaciones de exclusión, la...
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The New "Mary" Question Mary--Another Redeemer? explores Roman Catholic teachings about Mary from a biblical and historical perspective. Skilled and knowledgeable author James White traces how the Mary of the Bible--esteemed mother of the Lord, obedient servant and chosen vessel of God--has become the Immaculately Conceived, Bodily Assumed Queen of Heaven, viewed as Co-Mediator with Christ, and now widely recognized as Co-Redeemer by many in the Catholic...
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¿Qué tienen en común el Reino de Dios, la política y la misión? Es la pregunta con la que el autor define el propósito de este libro: exponer el significado del Reino de Dios para la misión cristiana en el mundo y cómo la política es también un elemento importante de ese gran concepto.
En el abordaje de los tres ejes temáticos fundamentales -Reino de Dios, política y misión- y de las relaciones entre los mismo, el autor parte de la convicción...
69) Flawed Innocence
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Flawed Innocence presents the nine components needed for a person of the Christian faith to begin to understand what religious people call divine providence. In particular, being a Roman Catholic, the perspective uses as a base the tenets of the Catholic faith. The nine components are set in the framework of an arc. I call this the "Arc of Existence." Divine Providence is what the faithful refer to as the will of God.
Each component is presented...
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''For anyone who thinks of giving up,this book will inspire you to have courage to face any circumstances- -Pastor Joseph Ejemba Senior Pastor,Christ Embassy Malaysia. This book is an experience of R.J.JOHNS journey of faith,love and hope.I strongly believe your life will be inspired and transformed! -Dr Angeline Yap,Medical Doctor,Sabah Malaysia
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"La muerte de Jesús en la cruz, es el meollo del mensaje del evangelio. La cruz es el hecho más importante de la historia, forma parte del drama del Gólgota y expresa, en forma grafica y a todo color, la realidad del ser humano y de su historia. Todo lo que el ser humano es como expresión de la maldad, del odio, de la traición y de la destructibilidad está presente todo lo que el ser humano puede llegar a conocer como resultado del amor, de...
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Cuando se quiere conocer a alguien se recurre a la informacin disponible, en este caso, Dios. El escribi un libro con el principal objetivo de darse a conocer. Habla en primera persona y nos platica como hace todas las cosas. Dios se ve a s mismo como el centro de todo lo que sucede en nuestra propia vida, y aceptar esto, va contra nuestra egocntrica naturaleza humana, se necesita una fuerza especial para vencer esta fuerza tan poderosa, esta, solo...
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A Theology of Christian Counseling connects biblical doctrine with practical living. Salvation, that central concern of Protestant theology, is often too narrowly defined. It is thought of as "being saved from the consequences of sin." But God is doing much more. He is making something new out of the old sinful nature. He is, in Christ, making new creatures. "No counseling system that is based on some other foundation can begin to offer what Christian...
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"Adonai, Those who know Your Name will put their trust in You". Ps 9:10.
Dedicated to all Called-out Ones who seek Yahweh's Face.
Engraved within these pages are personal and intimate Theological Quotes and Reviews for individual and group Spiritual and Intellectual Growth and Development. Scriptural references abound for everyone to engage in Soul Alignment with the Written Word. Be glad to search the Scriptures and see where God/Yahweh has planted...
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A "how-to" book on theology from a world-renowned theologian
In this book Stanley Hauerwas returns to the basics of "doing" theology. Revisiting some of his earliest philosophical and theological views to better understand and clarify what he has said before, Hauerwas explores how theological reflection can be understood as an exercise in practical reason.
Hauerwas includes chapters on a wide array of topics, including "How I Think I Learned to...
76) Dios Uno y Trino
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La Trinidad constituye el centro de la fe cristiana. Esta iniciación teológica pone al alcance del lector medio la doctrina católica sobre el misterio.
La Biblioteca de Iniciación Teológica responde a la necesidad -muchas veces manifestada- de contar con unos libros de divulgación teológica que estén al alcance del cristiano que quiera profundizar en su formación. En esta colección se han publicado diecinueve títulos.
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In his well-received Christless Christianity Michael Horton offered a prophetic wake-up call for a self-centered American church. With The Gospel-Driven Life he turns from the crisis to the solutions, offering his recommendations for a new reformation in the faith, practice, and witness of contemporary Christianity. This insightful book will guide readers in reorienting their faith and the church's purpose toward the good news of the gospel. The first...
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Reconociendo la importancia del movimiento carismático y la necesidad de una evaluación bíblica del mismo, MacArthur analiza las diferencias doctrinales entre carismáticos y no carismáticos a la luz de la Escritura.El movimiento carismático del último cuarto de siglo ha marcado un impacto en la iglesia que no tiene paralelo en la historia. Pero un legado del movimiento es confusión y pensamiento sensible. En este libro, MacArthur llama a la...
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Im Zentrum des Lesejahrs B steht das Markusevangelium. Es ist nicht nur das älteste, sondern auch das rasanteste der drei synoptischen Evangelien. Mit einer ungeheuren Geschwindigkeit erzählt es, was geschieht, wenn das Reich Gottes nahekommt, und wie zwangsläufig es die Logik unserer Welt auf den Kopf stellt. Die Grenzenlosigkeit der Güte Gottes und die Bedingungslosigkeit seiner Liebe sprengen von Anfang an alle Kategorien, mit denen wir Menschen...
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Every church congregation encounters challenging situations, some the same the world over, and others specific to each church. Richard Osmer here seeks to teach congregational leaders-including, but not limited to, clergy-the requisite knowledge and skills to meet such situations with sensitivity and creativity.
Osmer develops a framework for practical theological interpretation in congregations by focusing on four key questions: What is going on...