One Layman’S Contemporary Theology

One Layman’S Contemporary Theology
Author: Michael S. K. Toh
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2014-07-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493137697

The credential of the author is based upon the fact that he is a trained psychologist, a biologist and a scientist; and has been in management/business fields for many years, having been exposed in all aspects of commerce and finance. He has a Master degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of Sydney, Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in psychology from Australian National University and a major in Biology from RMIT. Was awarded the 'Elizabeth and Martin Summit Prize in Psychology', an annual award given to the most outstanding student in Psychology at Sydney University. He has been teaching in a university for several years and was involved in politics for some time, but voluntarily chose to pursue a different path because of the incompatible sets of values that are required against what he believed in. He has a background of Buddhist and Confucian upbringing and was converted to being a follower of Jesus as a Catholic. However, he had been battling with what the churches taught and his knowledge and understanding in the fields of biology and psychology, new discoveries of physical sciences in which he was trained, against the background of his upbringing in a culture that was homogenous and has survived for more than 5000 years of history and his life experiences in the modern commercial materialistic world culture. He believes in doing Gods work in whatever circumstances he was placed, to be guided by the principles of what he believed Jesus has taught in establishing a consistent logical framework that is universal and more holistic, the result of which is the writing of this book. One of his greatest gifts is his ability to analyze things logically and he has been a good debater when he was at school. He has thus put all his thoughts down, gathered from his training, life experiences and his wide exposure in the modern world environment to establish an overall consistent logical framework in understanding the meaning of life in the order of things; and the role religion plays in assisting each individuals to achieve the universal objective of a salvation and the conflicts that are generated as a result of different derivatives of history and culture of the world.

A Layman's Guide to Protestant Theology

A Layman's Guide to Protestant Theology
Author: William Hordern
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2002-03-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 157910925X

The events of the twentieth century have led to a rebirth of Protestant theology. This book is intended to help the layperson discover what is going on in theology. In clear, nontechnical language, it traces the rise of orthodoxy since the sixteenth century, and proceeds to examine schools such as fundamentalism, liberalism, and neo-orthodoxy. Because of their great influence and importance, the theologies of Karl Barth, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Paul Tillich are treated separately, and this revised and expanded edition contains new chapters on Rudolf Bultmann, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the God is DeadÓ controversy.

A Handbook of Contemporary Theology

A Handbook of Contemporary Theology
Author: David L. Smith
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2001-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441206361

This introduction to contemporary theology looks at the origin and history of each movement, their major figures, and doctrinal emphases. The author evaluates the teachings and practices of each system in light of biblical Christianity.

Christian Reflections

Christian Reflections
Author: C. S. Lewis
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-10-22
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0802871844

This collection contains fourteen of Lewis's theological papers on subjects such as Christianity and literature, Christianity and culture, ethics, futility, church music, modern theology and biblical criticism, the Psalms, and petitionary prayer. Common to all of these varied essays are Lewis's uniquely effective style and his tireless concern to relate basic Christianity to all of life.

No One Like Him

No One Like Him
Author: John S. Feinberg
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 881
Release: 2006-04-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433519569

Many contemporary theologians claim that the classical picture of God painted by Augustine and Aquinas is both outmoded and unbiblical. But rather than abandoning the traditional view completely, John Feinberg seeks a reconstructed model—one that reflects the ongoing advances in human understanding of God's revelation while recognizing the unchanging nature of God and His Word. Feinberg begins by exploring the contemporary concepts of God, particularly the openness and process views, and then studies God's being, nature, and acts—all to articulate a mediating understanding of God not just as the King, but the King who cares! Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.

A Layman's Introduction to Christian Thought

A Layman's Introduction to Christian Thought
Author: James Kallas
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2019-11-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532689063

“It is not—it cannot be—a case of either/or.” Why have different denominations—all leaning on the Bible—emerged with different emphases? Differing views of sin, of man, of Christ and his work, of the nature and purpose of the church, all seem to be in head-on opposition . . . until the author explains how these opposites are held together in tension. Each of the views is true—but each, by itself, is incomplete. Three basic concepts of sin (Is it rebellion, guilt, bondage—or all three?) lead to the concepts that man must be either a rebel or a slave. The person and work of Christ must also be seen in different ways. Either Jesus came to turn man away from his rebellious ways or he came mainly to atone for man’s guilt. Or did he come to rescue man who was helplessly in bondage? For the first time in many centuries, Christians of different faiths are coming together as brothers. Should we seek the lowest common denominator, ignoring our differences, in the quest for unity? The author sees a real threat in trying to choose “either/or.” “The different denominations need each other,” he emphasizes, “but they need each other as different denominations.”

The T&T Clark Companion to Augustine and Modern Theology

The T&T Clark Companion to Augustine and Modern Theology
Author: C.C. Pecknold
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567142574

The T&T Clark Companion to Augustine and Modern Theology is both a theological companion to the study of Augustine, and a resource for thinking about Augustine's importance in modern theology. Each of the essays brings Augustinian depth to a broad range of contemporary theological concerns. The volume unveils cutting-edge Augustinian scholarship for a new generation and at the same time enables readers to see the timely significance of Augustine for today. Each of the essays not only introduces readers to key themes in the Augustinian corpus but also provides readers with fresh interpretations that are fully conversant with the theological problems facing the church in our world today. Designed as both a guide for students and a reference point for scholars, it will seek both to outline the frameworks of key Augustinian debates while at all times pushing forward fresh interpretative strategies concerning his thought.

Continental Philosophy and Modern Theology

Continental Philosophy and Modern Theology
Author: David Brown
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2012-01-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1610977491

About the Contributor(s): David William Brown FBA is an Anglican priest and theologian who currently serves as Professor of Theology, Aesthetics and Culture in the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts and as Wardlaw Professor at St Mary's College, University of St Andrews.

Biblical Revelation

Biblical Revelation
Author: Clark H. Pinnock
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1998-06-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725206994

In "Biblical Revelation". an outstanding young theologian contrasts the scriptural concepts of inspiration and revelation with today's inadequate religious philosophies. Using a straightforward, hard biting style, the author refutes those philosophies in their own terms.