Renewing Christian 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 | : Horace T. Allen |
| Publisher | : Liturgical Press |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Liturgical movement |
| ISBN | : 9780814662038 |
"Since Vatican II, the Catholic church and other churches have undergone liturgical renewal. Do these renewals have anything in common and do they bring the churches and ecclesial communions into contact with each other? Liturgical Renewal and a Way to Christian Unity explores this question and brings to light the great strides the Christian churches have made toward unity."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
| Author | : Thomas Ryan |
| Publisher | : Paulist Press |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Christian union |
| ISBN | : 1587685493 |
| Author | : Cecil Kerr |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 12 |
| Release | : 1980 |
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| Author | : Gary Holloway |
| Publisher | : ACU Press |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0891128549 |
From the Preface: "Did Churches of Christ really begin as a unity movement? Why didn't I know that?" "You mean we used to be called Disciples of Christ? I thought that was just another denomination." "Churches of Christ today believe and practice the same things we have from the beginning, don't we?" Statements like these by members of Churches of Christ reflect a serious lack of knowledge of our past and an increasing desire by many to know more of their heritage. This desire has led us to believe there is a need for a brief account of the history of Churches of Christ. This book hopes to serve newcomers and even long-time members of the church by giving them insights into our heritage. It also is an introduction to this significant group of churches for those unfamiliar with its place in 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 | : Wolfgang Vondey |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2010-03-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1621897168 |
This volume of ecumenical documents, key texts, and critical essays is the first collection of its kind exclusively dedicated to Pentecostalism and its contributions to Christian unity. In the first part, a cadre of internationally renowned scholars addresses the ecumenical heritage and perspectives of the Pentecostal movement since the early twentieth century. Part 2 offers a collection of final reports from international dialogues with Pentecostal participation. The final part contains programmatic essays in response to The Nature and Mission of the Church, a major study on the doctrine of the church published by the World Council of Churches. Most of these essays were first presented by the ecumenical-studies group of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, currently the only organized ecumenical think tank among Pentecostals in North America. Since its formation in 2001, the group has encouraged Pentecostal participation in ecumenical concerns, has hosted Roman Catholic-Pentecostal conversations at the annual meeting of the Society, has invited international scholarly debates on ecumenical matters, and has engaged in the study of ecumenical consensus statements. The essays and documents in this collection model the dedication and commitment among Pentecostals today that engage the challenges and opportunities of Christian unity from the perspective of a tradition that has often been falsely accused of being anti-ecumenical. This collection presents an invaluable resource for teachers, scholars, and pastors interested in engaging the global Christian arena from the worldwide and ecumenical image of Pentecostalism. Contributors Carmelo E. Alvarez Harold D. Hunter Douglas Jacobsen Veli-Matti Karkkainen Frank D. Macchia Raymond R. Pfister Cecil M. Robeck Jr. Paul van der Laan Wolfgang Vondey
| Author | : Randall Stevenson |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2015-07-31 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781515120353 |
"Randall Stevenson's first book quickly engages and compassionately invites the reader to embrace one's responsibility to seek "the call to be the person one was intended to be," spiritual growth, Christian renewal, and transformation into the goodness and power seen in Christ. Drawing on his own experiences, the author equips the reader for the internal renovation which must take place to deepen faith and be drawn into a more meaningful relationship to Christ. This workbook is intriguing as it provides new insights, thought provoking discussions, and "tools" for the journey. Each day of the Christian Renewal study, instruction is provided to encourage obedience to Christ and intentional actions to be taken as one accepts the gift of grace . . . Christlikeness. It is evident that Randall is an effective spiritual teacher." Janet A. Beverley, LSCSW; author of Creating Loving Relationships: Living a Life of Authenticity / Written to challenge Christians of any denomination to renew their faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and their church community. It is a series of reflections and exercises to facilitate renewal. The focus is on core Christian beliefs and is generally ecumenical with substantial Scriptural and historical references. Some of the linguistic and historical information provides deeper meaning to many of the Scriptures considered. It is written from the perspective of a Protestant who converted to Catholicism and draws on the gifts from both experiences to present challenges for growth and understanding for Protestants and Catholics alike. It encourages all Christians to share their gifts and promote Christian unity and mutual understanding. / The chapters are ordered based on the order of formation in an unaffiliated Christian Renewal program honed through over 50 years of experience. It can be used as a companion to such programs, but is not a replacement for the specific guidance provided. The book was written in part out of a desire for more subjects for reflection during the formation period. Readers are encouraged to journal their faith experiences and reflections. Prayer is described as the breath of Christian life, with many types of prayer presented in the first chapter. Some later chapters include faith sharing, discernment, spirituality, discipleship, Christian awareness, Scripture, and evangelization.
| Author | : Anthony L. Chute |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2013-06-30 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1433524597 |
Denominations. The mention of the word is often enough to spark strong reactions, regardless of whether one is for or against them. This hopeful new volume, made up of contributions from prominent evangelical leaders, argues for the importance of denominations, highlighting their significant strengths while acknowledging potential weaknesses. Contributors from a variety of backgrounds (Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Lutheran, and Methodist) share their own personal stories related to why they identify with a particular tradition and yet still maintain a robust sense of evangelical unity across denominational lines. Far from merely highlighting differences, this book celebrates the unity that believers enjoy in the gospel for the purpose of fostering productive dialogue and increased understanding within the fragmented landscape of modern evangelicalism.
| Author | : Peter D. Hocken |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 183 |
| Release | : 2013-10-23 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1630870463 |
As the charismatic movement penetrated the Protestant churches and then impacted the Catholic Church, great hopes for Christian unity were aroused among many. These hopes peaked with the great Kansas City conference of 1977 and the "Pentecost over Europe" gathering in Strasbourg, France, in 1982. After these high points, the Renewal's unity dynamic weakened at the same time as the ecumenical movement was losing momentum. Dr. Hocken argues that the charismatic movement was always a grace for unity, and that this can be seen from how it began and spread. Its deep orientation to unity finds its foundation in the "end-times" significance of baptism in the Spirit poured out on Christians from so many traditions that reinforces the "one hope" for the coming of the Lord. Many developments of the last twenty years indicate that the time is now ripe for an ecumenism of the Spirit within which the charismatic impulses of the Holy Spirit can purify and deepen the wider movement for Christian unity. Growing reconciliation between Evangelicals and Catholics suddenly seems less utopian as Pope Francis shows the servant face of a humbler Catholic Church.
