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Author | : Dan Chambers |
Publisher | : Faithworks Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-07 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780985890308 |
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"Could you tell me something about the church of Christ?" "Could you tell me the difference between the church of Christ and the ___________ church?" If you've ever asked questions like these--or been on the receiving end of them-- then this is the book for you. Expect to walk away from this book not only knowing what churches of Christ are all about, but also with a clear understanding of many of the beliefs and practices that distinguish them from other church groups. Don't be surprised, though, if you also walk away with a renewed conviction that being a New Testament-shaped church is a goal worth pursuing, and that doing things God's way really does matter.
Author | : Brad East |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 495 |
Release | : 2022-04-26 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1467464961 |
Download The Church's Book Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
What role do varied understandings of the church play in the doctrine and interpretation of Scripture? In The Church’s Book, Brad East explores recent accounts of the Bible and its exegesis in modern theology and traces the differences made by divergent, and sometimes opposed, theological accounts of the church. Surveying first the work of Karl Barth, then that of John Webster, Robert Jenson, and John Howard Yoder (following an excursus on interpreting Yoder’s work in light of his abuse), East delineates the distinct understandings of Scripture embedded in the different traditions that these notable scholars represent. In doing so, he offers new insight into the current impasse between Christians in their understandings of Scripture—one determined far less by hermeneutical approaches than by ecclesiological disagreements. East’s study is especially significant amid the current prominence of the theological interpretation of Scripture, which broadly assumes that the Bible ought to be read in a way that foregrounds confessional convictions and interests. As East discusses in the introduction to his book, that approach to Scripture cannot be separated from questions of ecclesiology—in other words, how we interpret the Bible theologically is dependent upon the context in which we interpret it.
Author | : Robbie F. Castleman |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2013-04-03 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 083083964X |
Download Story-Shaped Worship Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In Story-Shaped Worship Robbie Castleman attempts nothing less than to uncover the fundamental shape of worship. Right worship doesn't require a traditionalist return to earlier forms of church, she argues, but a fresh response to God in light of the revealed patterns of worship we find in the Bible and church history.
Author | : Milfred Minatrea |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2012-06-22 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1118429419 |
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Discover the tools to create a new kind of church and move from merely surviving to thriving. Drawing on an extensive two-year field study of 200 churches from a variety of denominations and geographic regions, Milfred Minatrea--a missiologist, urban strategist and practioner in minister--presents the best practices for re-energizing Christian spirituality in a congregational setting. He provides readers with the tools for assessing their congregation’s position on the continuum between maintenance and mission and for determining the actions that will move them toward becoming a missional community. He also outlines key strategies that successful churches have used to become relevant in a postmodern society without losing what is distinctly Christian in their spiritual practices. Milfred Minatrea (Irving, TX) is Director of the Missional Church Center for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Author | : Markus Bockmuehl |
Publisher | : Baker Academic |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2008-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0801036011 |
Download Scripture's Doctrine and Theology's Bible Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A team of world-renowned scholars explores on what grounds and to what extent the New Testament shapes and prescribes Christian theology.
Author | : Jonathan Leeman |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2012-04-30 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433532409 |
Download Church Membership Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Jonathan Leeman addresses the commonly asked (and often unanswered) question of, "Why should I join a church?" in a time when many are shunning the practice of organized religion. By offering a brief, straightforward explanation of what church membership is and why it's important, Leeman gives the local church its proper due and builds a case for committing to the local body. Church Membership is a useful tool for churches to distribute en masse to new and potential members of their congregation. This volume is part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series. Look for upcoming, quick-read formats of the following marks of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, the gospel, conversion, evangelism, church discipline, discipleship and growth, and church leadership.
Author | : Jack Wilkie |
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Release | : 2020-04-30 |
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ISBN | : 9780979635618 |
Download Church Reset Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In Church Reset: God's Design for So Much More, Jack Wilkie traces the problem back to its roots to show how we've deviated from God's plan and how we can get back on track. How can we stop operating as an organization and start living like a family? How do we stop creating church customers and start making dedicated disciples? How do we abandon man-made strategies and rediscover the power of God's design? Church Reset casts an exciting vision for what Christ's church can be by pointing back to what it was meant to be from the very start.
Author | : Russell F Mitman |
Publisher | : The Pilgrim Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0829821163 |
Download Worship in the Shape of Scripture Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Worship in the Shape of Scripture"—first published in 2001—is a practical resource for worship planners and leaders that provides guidelines for applying homiletic concepts to all areas of worship planning. Due to its success, it has been revised and updated. Mitman demonstrates how the structure of worship is (or can be) rooted in Scripture itself. He raises essential questions and reflects on broad themes for worshiping congregations to consider for the sake of faithful praise. Foreword by Marva J. Dawn.
Author | : Jonathan Leeman |
Publisher | : Moody Publishers |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2017-05-02 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 080249546X |
Download Word-Centered Church Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
It’s a question hundreds of pastors ask every day:What is the best way to grow? A lot of books give a lot of answers, but the best one comes from Scripture. Word-Centered Church brings that answer into sharp focus. Written by Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for the reputable ministry 9Marks, Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God’s greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church. As simple as the concept may seem, it’s one that many churches miss, and to their own detriment. Because when churches center everything they do on God’s Word—when the pulpit ministry gives direction to every aspect of the church’s life—growth happens God’s way. God’s Word is what creates the church, and it’s what sustains it, too. Theological and practical, Word-Centered Church focuses on how the church hears, responds to, discusses, implements, and is transformed by Scripture. It’s not about high-octane production, superstar personalities, or postmodern entreaties, but stuff that is really old, really good, and really powerful. Word-Centered Church is the ministry-model book that churches need, because it advances the model God designed. For anyone who wants to grow or help others grow, Word-Centered Church is indispensable.
Author | : Michael Lawrence |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2010-04-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433524635 |
Download Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church (Foreword by Thomas R. Schreiner) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Capitol Hill Baptist Church associate pastor Michael Lawrence contributes to the IXMarks series as he centers on the practical importance of biblical theology to ministry. He begins with an examination of a pastor's tools of the trade: exegesis and biblical and systematic theology. The book distinguishes between the power of narrative in biblical theology and the power of application in systematic theology, but also emphasizes the importance of their collaboration in ministry. Having laid the foundation for pastoral ministry, Lawrence uses the three tools to build a biblical theology, telling the entire story of the Bible from five different angles. He puts biblical theology to work in four areas: counseling, missions, caring for the poor, and church/state relations. Rich in application and practical insight, this book will equip pastors and church leaders to think, preach, and do ministry through the framework of biblical theology.