Virus as a Summons to Faith

Virus as a Summons to Faith
Author: Walter Brueggemann
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725276739

Why bother with the interpretive categories of biblical faith when in fact our energy and interest are focused on more immediate matters? The answer is simple and obvious. We linger because, in the midst of our immediate preoccupation with our felt jeopardy and our hope for relief, our imagination does indeed range beyond the immediate to larger, deeper wonderments. Our free-ranging imagination is not finally or fully contained in the immediacy of our stress, anxiety, and jeopardy. Beyond these demanding immediacies, we have a deep sense that our life is not fully contained in the cause-and-effect reasoning of the Enlightenment that seeks to explain and control. There is more than that and other than that to our life in God’s world!

The Joy of the Gospel

The Joy of the Gospel
Author: Pope Francis
Publisher: Image
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0553419544

The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

In God's Presence

In God's Presence
Author: J.I. Packer
Publisher: Shaw Books
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2000-03-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0877884099

James I. Packer says of the devotional life: "To rush to God randomly babbling about what is on our mind at the moment, with no pause to realize his greatness and grace and our own sinfulness and smallness, is at once to dishonor him and to make shallow our own fellowship with him." Dr. Packer has taught generations of Christians how to know God better. Now he helps us draw closer to God each day with insightful readings. Focusing on what it means to be a part of the family of God, these meditations will lead you into the Father's presence trough Scripture, prayer, and practical wisdom.

Will Many Be Saved?

Will Many Be Saved?
Author: Ralph Martin
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2012-08-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467436321

The question of whether and how people who have not had the chance to hear the gospel can be saved goes back to the beginnings of Christian reflection. It has also become a much-debated topic in current theology. In Will Many Be Saved? Ralph Martin focuses primarily on the history of debate and the development of responses to this question within the Roman Catholic Church, but much of Martin's discussion is also relevant to the wider debate happening in many churches around the world. In particular, Martin analyzes the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, the document from the Second Vatican Council that directly relates to this question. Contrary to popular opinion, Martin argues that according to this text, the conditions under which people who have not heard the gospel can be saved are very often, in fact, not fulfilled, with strong implications for evangelization.

The Urgency of the New Evangelization

The Urgency of the New Evangelization
Author: Ralph Martin, with a Biblical Perspective by Mary Healy
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2013-10-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1612783309

"No believer in Christ, no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christ to all peoples."-- Blessed John Paul II With the encouragement of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, discover a renewed urgency and growing enthusiasm for sharing the Gospel with those in your life, both non-believers and those who are no longer practicing their faith. In The Urgency of the New Evangelization: Answering the Call, Ralph Martin explains: It's not just a churchy buzzword It's not just for priests and missionaries to carry out YOU and every individual Catholic play a role It is literally a matter of life or death for everyone in your life And... it's not as hard as you think

Revelations of the Cross

Revelations of the Cross
Author: James Innell Packer
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2013
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1619700581

"Collected writings on the Trinity, Christ, and the Holy Spirit" In this collection of writings from one of the most well-known theologians of the modern era, Packer strongly defends Trinitarian theology and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ against contemporary challenges. In so doing, he deals with theological issues such as atonement, justification and universalism. He calls for believers to be serious about the Holy Spirit, and his articles on this topic are valuable examples of how to apply theological beliefs to controversial issues within the church. The articles range from short devotional pieces published in church-sponsored journals, to opinion articles for popular journals like Christianity Today, to major articles for scholarly journals. Contents Foreword 1. The Trinity and the Gospel 2. On Covenant Theology 3. Jesus Christ the Lord 4. Jesus Christ: the Only Saviour 5. The Lamb Upon His Throne 6. A Modern View of Jesus 7. The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ 8. What Did the Cross Achieve? 9. Sacrifice and Satisfaction 10. Justification: Introductory Essay 11. The Love of God: Universal and Particular 12. Good Pagans and God s Kingdom 13. The Problem of Universalism Today 14. Evangelicals and the Way of Salvation 15. An Agenda for Theology 16. Shy Sovereign 17. On Being Serious About the Holy Spirit 18. The Spirit and His Work "

Opening the Door of Faith

Opening the Door of Faith
Author: Thomas D. Stegman, SJ
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2015
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 1587684918

Essays that bring forth another source for study and reflection on the issue of faith, the five major voices of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Paul. This book lays out four dimensions of the life of faith from each of these voices.

Renewal Theology

Renewal Theology
Author: J. Rodman Williams
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 1473
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310873673

Renewal Theology deals with the full range of Christian truth from within the charismatic tradition. Previously published as three separate volumes, Renewal Theology represents the first exhaustive, balanced articulation of charismatic theology. Renewal Theology discusses: Book One--God, the World, and Redemption - Book Two--Salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Christian Living - Book Three--The Church, the Kingdom, and Last Things. As theology, this work is an intellectual achievement. But it is much more than that. The author urges the church to undertake its task of theology in the proper spirit: - an attitude of prayer - a deepening sense of reverence - an ever-increasing purity of heart - a spirit of growing love - a theological approach rooted in the glory of God. Done in such a spirit, theology becomes a faithful and powerful witness to the living God.

Summoned

Summoned
Author: Daniel Allen Jr.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2014-12-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830897038

In this honest guide meant for young men and those who mentor them, leadership coach Daniel Allen shares how we can thrive in our faith, vocation and relationships. Including a four-session study guide, this book gives practical, real-life advice for shaping a godly view of manhood, building character and growing in spiritual practices and leadership.