John Calvin

John Calvin
Author: W. Robert Godfrey
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1433521504

An introduction to the essential life and thought of one of history's most influential theologians, who considered himself first and foremost a pilgrim and a pastor. July 10, 2009, marks the five-hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. As controversial as he was influential, his critics have named a judgmental and joyless attitude after him, while his admirers celebrate him as the principal theologian of Reformed Christianity. Yet his impact is unmistakable-a primary developer of western civilization whose life and work have deeply affected five centuries' worth of pastors, scholars, and individuals. What will surprise the readers of this book, however, is that Calvin did not live primarily to influence future generations. Rather, he considered himself first and foremost a spiritual pilgrim and a minister of the Word in the church of his day. It was from that "essential" Calvin that all his influence flowed. Here is an introduction to Calvin's life and thought and essence: a man who moved people not through the power of personality but through passion for the Word, a man who sought to serve the gospel in the most humble of roles.

Pilgrims and Priests

Pilgrims and Priests
Author: Stefan Paas
Publisher: SCM Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2019-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0334058791

What does “missional” mean for small Christian communities in a deeply secular society? Leading missiologist Stefan Paas asks what missional spirituality could possibly mean for today’s local church. This fully revised new international edition will make this an important introduction to contemporary thinking on mission and the church.

Foxe's Book Of Martyrs

Foxe's Book Of Martyrs
Author: John Foxe
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
Total Pages: 950
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 3849620352

Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, popularly abridged as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is a celebrated work of church history and martyrology, first published in English in 1563 by John Day. Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary I, Foxe's Acts and Monuments was an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Foxe's account of church history asserted a historical justification that was intended to establish the Church of England as a continuation of the true Christian church rather than as a modern innovation, and it contributed significantly to a nationalistic repudiation of the Roman Catholic Church. The sequence of the work, initially in five books, covered first early Christian martyrs, a brief history of the medieval church, including the Inquisitions, and a history of the Wycliffite or Lollard movement. It then dealt with the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, during which the dispute with Rome had led to the separation of the English Church from papal authority and the issuance of the Book of Common Prayer. The final book treated the reign of Queen Mary and the Marian Persecutions. (courtesy of wikipedia.com)

The People's Pilgrim

The People's Pilgrim
Author: Peter Morden
Publisher: Cwr
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-02-04
Genre: Authors, English
ISBN: 9781853458361

In the attractive style of Peter Morden's previous book about CH Spurgeon, this equally informative and challenging book is about John Bunyan, a remarkable man, who whilst imprisoned for refusing to stop preaching, wrote his famous and classic book The Pilgrim's Progress - the world's second most printed book. Bunyan came from a very ordinary background but he harnessed his gifts to become a preacher of such power that towards the end of his life thousands flocked to hear him. Yet his most powerful legacy is his writing: The Pilgrim's Progress has inspired thousands of Christians through the years and has become a classic in the world of literature. Peter Morden has written a lively, engaging and accessible account of this great man's life, providing plenty of historical context and bringing Bunyan's trials and triumphs alive.

The Pilgrim Church

The Pilgrim Church
Author: E.H. Broadbent
Publisher: Ravenio Books
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2018-04-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The History of the Church or company of those who by faith have received Christ and become His followers, is still in the making, not yet complete. On this account and because of its immense extent, although it is of supreme importance, parts only of it can be written and from time to time. First one, then another, must relate what he has seen or has learned from trustworthy records, and this must be taken up and added to as stage after stage of the long pilgrimage is traversed. The following pages are a contribution to the unfolding story.

Outgrowing the Ingrown Church

Outgrowing the Ingrown Church
Author: C. John Miller
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1986
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310284112

This is a book for pacesetters -- church leaders who desire to help their churches break free of the things that turn them in on themselves. It is a masterly mix of biblical principle, objective analysis, and personal experience.

The Preachers of a Different Gospel

The Preachers of a Different Gospel
Author: Femi B. Adeleye
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310429706

“Name it and claim it!” “Just have faith!” “Give and you will get!” Catchphrases like this have convinced many Christians that trusting in God will bring health and wealth. But the gospel does not promise prosperity without pain or salvation without sanctification. Femi Adeleye draws on his wide-ranging experience as he examines the appeal and peril of this new gospel of prosperity that has made deep inroads in Africa, as well as in the West.

Memoir of a Pilgrim Preacher

Memoir of a Pilgrim Preacher
Author: Pilgrim Preacher
Publisher: Pilgrim Preacher
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2021-10-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Memoir of a Pilgrim Preacher is the story of The Pilgrim Band Ministry – who founded it, how and why, and the adventures along the way. It is a story of the highs and lows of human experience, the search for identity, the struggle for survival, and the efforts employed to preserve the nation in righteousness. Come along for this journey! The journal entries reveal the man and his mission, the rise and might of The Pilgrim Band Ministry during the time period 1986 to 2007. From church member to preacher, to prophet of the nation - this is a story of dynamic potency and timely lessons for us all. This Christian Testimony is a True Inspirational Adventure In Faith: 1: The story is about a man battling through programming and wills of men to discover his true identity, calling, and niche in the kingdom of God and then to pursue that path to its fulfillment. 2: The story emphasizes the reality of the power that can be displayed through a man who knows his niche in the kingdom of God. 3: The story reveals the development of The Pilgrim Band Ministry and the work of preserving the nation in righteousness. 4: There is a reality to the intimacy between the man and his God from the day of salvation to this date, which is the source of the power for life and service. 5: The local church is a hothouse for speedy growth and refreshing fellowship, under the ministry of a man of God in the pulpit. 6: God gives a divine dream to each of us, and we must pursue it against all odds as we co-operate with God to see it fulfilled in our lives. 7: God can use Memoir of a Pilgrim Preacher to draw you closer to His bosom and fulfill all of His good purposes in your own life. Be Inspired! Get this book and be the best that you can be!

The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress

The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress
Author: Kyle Mann
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1684513162

From the editor-in-chief and managing editor of the Babylon Bee! A millenial seeker travels through a twenty-first century take on The Pilgrims's Progress with allegorical versions of all our modern vices tempting him along the way—as well as a few timeless personified virtues that just might see him through. Biting satire and uncommon wisdom from the creators of the internet's most influential comedy site, and an author of national bestsellerThe Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness! Ryan Fleming is a young agnostic reeling from his brother’s death. Though he is deeply angry with God, he makes good on a promise he made to his brother in the final moments of his life: to visit a church at least once. But shortly after his arrival, the slick megachurch’s shoddily installed video projector falls on his head—sending Ryan through a wormhole into another world. After a narrow escape from the City of Destruction, where the comfortably numb townspeople are oblivious to the fire and brimstone falling like bombs in their midst and destroying their homes, Ryan finds himself on a quest: To make it back to his own universe, he must partner with a woman named Faith to awaken a long-sleeping King—the World-Maker who can make all things new. Replete with characters ripped straight from the twenty-first century American church—including Radical, Mr. Satan, the Smiling Preacher, and others—this sometimes-humorous, always-insightful trek parallels Christian’s fictional journey in Pilgrim’s Progress. Prepare to laugh, cry, cringe, feel convicted, and ultimately be changed by the time the story ends. The Postmodern Pilgrim’s Progress is brought to you by Kyle Mann and Joel Berry, the two comedic minds behind The Babylon Bee—which, with 250,000 newsletter subscribers and more than fifteen million page views per month, is the most popular satirical news site on the planet.