Freedom, Redemption and Communion: Studies in Christian Doctrine

Freedom, Redemption and Communion: Studies in Christian Doctrine
Author: Oliver D. Crisp
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-05-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567698386

Oliver D. Crisp studies the topics of human freedom, redemption and communion with one another and God, which are central themes in Christian theology. The chapters of this volume are arranged according to how they would appear in a traditional dogmatics: dealing with issues concerning human free will and sin, studies on the person of Christ in recent theology, and human redemption. The book ends with pieces examining two important issues in Christian practice, namely, the Eucharist and prayer. Deeply engaged with the Christian tradition, and exemplifying a generous orthodoxy, this work makes a constructive theological case for the vitality and importance of Reformed theology today.

The Meaning of Birth

The Meaning of Birth
Author: Luigi Giussani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781639821068

In 1980, two men sit down to record a conversation. They have much in common: both are passionate, articulate thinkers. But their differences are just as striking: Giovanni Testori is a well-known writer-and an openly gay man. Luigi Giussani is a Catholic priest who has attracted so many students with his striking way of re-proposing the Christian message that he's unwittingly started a movement (which came to be known as Communion and Liberation). Testori, who has recently returned to the Catholic faith, begins with a provocative suggestion: modern people have lost contact with the existential and religious experience of birth, of an origin in love-the love of one's parents and the love of God. From here, the dialogue ranges widely, taking on the root causes of modern despair and alienation, the link between suffering and hope, the significance of memory, and what it means to encounter the presence of God in one another. Profound but accessible, The Meaning of Birth is a resonant and bracing exploration of life's most fundamental questions.

Participation and Atonement

Participation and Atonement
Author: Oliver D. Crisp
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2022-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493432214

The atonement is at the heart of Christian doctrine. But how does it relate to the life of the church? And what difference does it make for worship and liturgy? Highly respected theologian Oliver Crisp sets out a new, comprehensive account of the nature of the atonement, exploring how this doctrine affects our participation in the life of God and in the shared life of the Christian community. Crisp builds on key insights from other historic substitutionary models of Christ's work while avoiding the problems plaguing penal substitution.

Freedom or Order?

Freedom or Order?
Author: Bryan D. Spinks
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1984-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0915138603

Toni Morrison and the Bible

Toni Morrison and the Bible
Author: Shirley A. Stave
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2006
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780820469355

This collection of essays critically interrogates Toni Morrison's use of the Bible in her novels, examining the ways in which the author plays on the original text to raise issues of spirituality as it affects race, gender, and class. Ideal for courses on Morrison or on explorations of the intersection of religion and literature, this collection treats its topic with sophistication, considering «religion» in its broadest possible sense, and examining syncretic theologies as well as mainstream religions in its attempt to locate Morrison's work in a spiritual-theological nexus.

Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity

Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity
Author: Paul D. Molnar
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2017-02-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567657418

Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity is widely acclaimed by scholars in the field of Christian systematic theology. Molnar's quest to place the doctrine of the immanent Trinity on the agenda of the Christian doctrine of God has proven to be a signal contribution to the debate in contemporary Christian theology. The material in this second edition has been thoroughly updated: it contains a new preface and a new introduction, as well as a revised bibliography. The book includes a brand new chapter titled 'Divine Freedom Revisited' which addresses those questions that have arisen in connection with Molnar's original presentation of the divine freedom. Molnar re-visits here his discussion of the Logos Asarkos, the theologies of Karl Rahner and Wolfhart Pannenberg. He sheds new light on Rahner's and Torrance's discussions of the Resurrection; and incorporates modern discussions by contemporary theologians to offer new insights into Eberhard Jüngel's thinking.

Redeeming Masculinity

Redeeming Masculinity
Author: Peter D. Holmes
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2024-07-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1666781754

John Paul II spoke of a feminine genius, using the phrase to describe the unique and positive contribution of women to relationships, the church, and society. What of men? There is considerable debate regarding the nature, roles, and responsibilities of men. What does the church have to say to a boy or young man searching for guidance in developing a genuinely Christian manhood? Or to parents, schools, and communities seeking to cultivate this in their young men? Or to the faithful seeking to understand the church's teachings and to apply these in public and private life? This book seeks to answer the question: Is there a masculine genius? Is there a unique and positive contribution men bring to relationships, the church, and society?

The Power of Right Believing

The Power of Right Believing
Author: Joseph Prince
Publisher: FaithWords
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1455553174

What you believe is everything! Unlock the seven powerful, practical principles that will help you overcome fear, guilt, and addiction -- from the international bestselling author and senior pastor of New Creation Church. Believing the right things is the key to a victorious life. In The Power of Right Believing, Joseph Prince, international bestselling author and a leading voice in proclaiming the gospel of grace, unveils seven practical and powerful keys to help you find freedom from every fear, guilt, and addiction. These keys come alive in the precious testimonies you'll read from people across America and around the world who have experienced breakthroughs and freedom from all kinds of bondages-from alcoholism to chronic depression-all through the power of right believing. God intends for you to live with joy overflowing, peace that surpasses understanding, and an unshakable confidence in what He has done for you. Get ready to be inspired and transformed and learn how to win the battle for your mind by developing habits for right believing.

How to Receive Communion

How to Receive Communion
Author: Kenneth Copeland
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1606836390

Is communion just a religious observance? Or, is it an actual connecting point with the power of Jesus Christ Himself? There is much more involved in receiving Communion than most Christians realize. How to Receive Communion provides instructions on how to receive everything Jesus bought for you on the cross 2,000 years...