Renewal And Unity
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| Author | : Mark G. Toulouse |
| Publisher | : ACU Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015-06 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780891125433 |
In Renewing Christian Unity, scholars Mark G. Toulouse, Gary Holloway, and Douglas A. Foster collaborate to provide an overview of the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that will serve all readers by giving a brief, authoritative introduction to this important American denomination. Throughout its history, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been known for its commitment to Christian unity. The context for unity in the twenty-first century, however, is considerably different than it was in the nineteenth century. Renewing Christian Unityprovides a brief history of the Disciples and their unwavering but ever-adapting commitment to the unity of the church. Their story is one of both continuity and change. Disciples remain as those who are uncomfortable with denominationalism. They still prefer simply to be known as Christians. But over the course of two centuries, the Disciples' understanding of Christian witness and of the "one church" has taken note of the changing times, and changed right along with them. This is partly because Disciples have always believed that human history is meaningful. God has entered human time to make a difference. Disciples celebrate this fact at the communion table and in the baptismal waters, through their active engagement with the world as they seek to embody both God's love and justice, and in their insistence that the church is one. Alexander Campbell once declared, "We . . . should hang our Sectarian trumpets in the hall and study ecclesiastic wars no more." Disciples have not always succeeded in meeting that expectation, but they do possess a history marked by an earnest desire to seek a renewal of Christian unity in the life of the church. In this book, readers will learn more about this significant group of churches, which has shaped the landscape of American Christianity.
| Author | : Ephraim Radner |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Church |
| ISBN | : 9781602586291 |
To describe the Church as "united" is a factual misnomer--even at its conception centuries ago. Ephraim Radner provides a robust rethinking of the doctrine of the church in light of Christianity's often violent and at times morally suspect history. He holds in tension the strange and transcendent oneness of God with the necessarily temporal and political function of the Church, and, in so doing, shows how the goals and failures of the liberal democratic state provide revelatory experiences that greatly enhance one's understanding of the nature of Christian unity.
| Author | : Saint Cyril (Patriarch of Alexandria) |
| Publisher | : St Vladimir's Seminary Press |
| Total Pages | : 158 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780881411331 |
This text is one of the most important and yet approachable works produced by Cyril. It was written after the Council of Ephesus (431) to explain his doctrine to an international audience. Cyril argues for the single divine subjectivity of Christ, and describes how it encompasses a full and authentic humanity in Jesus - a human experience that is not overwhelmed by the divine presence, but fostered and enhanced by it. Christology becomes then, for St Cyril, a paradigm for the transfigured and redeemed life of the Christian. There is an introduction to the historical and theological background of the time, of the text and to St Cyril himself.
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 448 |
| Release | : 1896 |
| Genre | : Liberalism (Religion) |
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| Author | : Massimo Faggioli |
| Publisher | : Paulist Press |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 158768523X |
| Author | : Consultation on Church Union |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 768 |
| Release | : 1964 |
| Genre | : Christian union |
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| Author | : David S. Dockery |
| Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2008-06-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 080546459X |
An alternative to the controversial New Baptist Covenant, Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal calls Southern Baptists to boldly unite and renew their commitment to the gospel, biblical authority, and their confessional heritage. Endorsements "Finally, Southern Baptists of the twenty-first century are shown the way back home. David Dockery, in the convincing and studied manner so typical of all his writings, calls for a fresh return to our theological, educational, and missiological roots . . . (providing) a compass by which to steer us out of our doldrums and onto the high seas of effectiveness." —Tom Eliff, senior vice president, International Mission Board, and former president, Southern Baptist Convention. "A comprehensive and challenging mandate . . . It calls our denomination to nothing less than a Great Commission resurgence rooted in the great biblical and theological truths that we hold in common. It is my prayer that this book will not only be read, but that its vision will be embraced." —Daniel L. Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "Southern Baptists stand at a crossroads today . . . David Dockery, one of our finest scholar-statesmen, points the way toward a more constructive future for a denomination called to reclaim its founding purpose of ‘eliciting, combining, and directing’ its energies in sharing the message of Jesus Christ with all the world." —Timothy George, founding dean, Beeson Divinity School "These are turbulent days in the Southern Baptist Convention . . . Our churches are struggling to reach people in a postmodern culture. Dockery reminds us that we cannot yield the gains the Convention has made in its commitment to truth and doctrinal fidelity. Yet, he offers a plan for renewal and consensus within our confessional heritage." —Thom S. Rainer, president, Lifeway Christian Resources; coauthor of Simple Church "A skillful analysis of the forces and factors which have made us who we are; a masterful discussion of theological issues that should pull us together and point us toward unity." —Frank S. Page, president, Southern Baptist Convention
| Author | : Colin Wilbur Williams |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 1968 |
| Genre | : Church |
| ISBN | : |
Here a well-known and perceptive author, theologian, and churchman reviews the changing ways in which the nature and mission of the church have been described since the organization of the World Council of Churches. A radical change in the church's thinking about itself and its relation to the world is in process. The "Ecumenical" pressure moving across the face of the church is a pressure toward church unity, but even more toward unity with the world. Today the church is seen as a representative community in the world. this calls for a major shift in both the structures of the church and the roles of the clergy--a shift to pluralistic and flexible forms. The author discusses this shift and outlines a suggested structure for the uniting church. His book has added value and interest because he draws on his own experience as an active participant in ecumenical discussions. -Publisher
| Author | : Christian Smith |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 249 |
| Release | : 2014-07-16 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1136666036 |
Religion has long played a central role in many social and political movements. Solidarity in Poland, anti-apartheid in South Africa, Operation Rescue in the United States--each of these movements is driven by the energy and sustained by the commitment of many individuals and organizations whose ideologies are shaped and powered by religious faith. In many cases, religious resources and motives serve as crucial variables explaining the emergence of entire social movements. Despite the crucial role of religion in most societies, this religious activism remains largely uninvestigated. Disruptive Religion intends to fill this void by analyzing contemporary social movements which are driven by people and organizations of faith. Upon a firm base of empirical evidence, these essays also address many theoretical issues arising in the study of social movements and disruptive politics.
| Author | : Fuchsia Pickett, ThD., D.D. |
| Publisher | : Charisma Media |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 1996-07-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0884193845 |
As the charismatic movement continues to grow, many wonder where it's headed. What is the next move of God? Author Fuscia Pickett illustrates the coming new wave of the Holy Spirit. This message will be of particular interest to those who have been involved in the prophetic interpretation of Scripture.
