Download or read book A Call to contend earnestly for the Faith A sermon on Jude 3 written by Thomas TATE (Vicar of Edmonton.) and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pastoral Epistles written by George W. Knight and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a thorough, full- scale English commentary on the Greek text of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. While author George W. Knight gives careful attention to the comments of previous interpreters of the text, both ancient and modern, his emphasis is on exegesis of the Greek text itself and on the flow of the argument in each of these three epistles. Besides providing a detailed look at the meanings and interrelationships of the Greek words as they appear in each context, Knight's commentary includes an introduction that treats at length the question of authorship (he argues for Pauline authorship and proposes, on the basis of stylistic features, that Luke might have been the amanuensis for the Pastoral Epistles), the historical background of these letters, and the personalities and circumstances of the recipients. Knight also provides two special excursuses: the first gathers together the information in the Pastorals and elsewhere in the New Testament on early church offices and leaders; the other excursus examines the motivations for conduct in Titus 2:1-10 with a view to their applicability to present-day situations.
Download or read book Contend Earnestly for the Faith written by Lucius Joseph and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ have been exhorted saying, " I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3).To earnestly contend for the faith signifies that the called out ones have to eagerly, seriously work hard against difficulties, and to affirm, assert, and maintain the faith which was once, meaning one time only, and for all, meaning for every race, tribe, culture religion etc.The logical question therefore is, since there is one faith which was once for all delivered to the saints why is there so many wrangling confusions and disputes among believers?What believers therefore ought to know, believe and understand is, what is this one faith which was once for all peoples delivered to the saints?Let me say from the outset that faith is not a vague nebulous feeling without any substance, because faith is the substance of things hoped for, it is the evidence of things not seen. Faith therefore is to have confidence in the testimony of another, a real substance which in this case is Jesus Christ, and it comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Faith comes by hearing the testimony which God, the writings of Moses, the writings of the prophets, the gospel, the promises of God and Jesus Christ gave concerning Himself. Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me" (John 14:1).Now since we have been admonished to, "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace, for there is one body and one Spirit, just as we were called to one hope when we were called, one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is over all and through all and in all;" It is imperative that all true believers know and believe exactly what are we to contend earnestly for. But before we get to the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints, let us see how we should go about contending earnestly for the faith, because in our attempt to defend the faith we sometimes inadvertently do more harm than good by creating enemies instead of co-workers, therefore, it is imperative that we know how to go about earnestly contending for the faith.We no doubt have been given the mandate to; "Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap-up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables" (2 Timothy 4:24).But the question is, how should we go about accomplishing this task of contending earnestly for the faith? The way one should go about accomplishing this task is by having first and foremost a spiritual mind and acting in love. For we have been admonished saying; "But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will" (2 Timothy 2:23-26).The stark reality is, whenever, there is foolish and ignorant disputes which generates strife it is a clear indication of carnality, as alluded to by the apostle Paul who wrote saying, "for you, are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," Are you not carnal? (1 Corinthians 3:3-4).One of the main hindrances in contending earnestly for the faith is that of carnality.
Download or read book The Duty of Contending for the Faith A Sermon on Jude 3 Etc written by afterwards ROXBY MAUDE (Henry Roxby) and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Soul Searching written by Christian Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In innumerable discussions and activities dedicated to better understanding and helping teenagers, one aspect of teenage life is curiously overlooked. Very few such efforts pay serious attention to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents. But many teenagers are very involved in religion. Surveys reveal that 35% attend religious services weekly and another 15% attend at least monthly. 60% say that religious faith is important in their lives. 40% report that they pray daily. 25% say that they have been "born again." Teenagers feel good about the congregations they belong to. Some say that faith provides them with guidance and resources for knowing how to live well. What is going on in the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers? What do they actually believe? What religious practices do they engage in? Do they expect to remain loyal to the faith of their parents? Or are they abandoning traditional religious institutions in search of a new, more authentic "spirituality"? This book attempts to answer these and related questions as definitively as possible. It reports the findings of The National Study of Youth and Religion, the largest and most detailed such study ever undertaken. The NYSR conducted a nationwide telephone survey of teens and significant caregivers, as well as nearly 300 in-depth face-to-face interviews with a sample of the population that was surveyed. The results show that religion and spirituality are indeed very significant in the lives of many American teenagers. Among many other discoveries, they find that teenagers are far more influenced by the religious beliefs and practices of their parents and caregivers than commonly thought. They refute the conventional wisdom that teens are "spiritual but not religious." And they confirm that greater religiosity is significantly associated with more positive adolescent life outcomes. This eagerly-awaited volume not only provides an unprecedented understanding of adolescent religion and spirituality but, because teenagers serve as bellwethers for possible future trends, it affords an important and distinctive window through which to observe and assess the current state and future direction of American religion as a whole.
Download or read book EARNESTLY CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH written by GODSWORD GODSWILL ONU and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-03-04 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the Saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed...ungodly men. Our God does not change, and His Word and Standard remains the same. He does not show partiality. And if you call on the Father, Who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear. Take heed to yourself and to the Doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. The faith, which is the true and adulterated Word of God, has been given to us; and we must defend it!
Download or read book Contend Earnestly for the Faith written by Phil Fernandes and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christian Apologetics written by Norman L. Geisler and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 1988-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard for Christian apologetics, this systematic approach presents both the methods and reasons for defending Christianity.
Download or read book LEAVING LAODICEA written by Steve McCranie and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contending for the Faith a sermon on Jude ver 3 written by William WEBSTER (M.A., Cantab.) and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Earnestly Contend for the Faith written by Clarence Sexton and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contend Earnestly for the Faith written by Phil Fernandes and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible commands Christians to "contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). Believers are called by God to rationally defend the Christian faith as we live in a post-Christian era. In this helpful survey, Dr. Fernandes introduces his readers to Christian apologetics, the science of defending the faith. He discusses eight different ways to defend Christianity. Some of the issues discussed in this book include arguments for God's existence, historical evidences for Jesus, and scientific evidence for God. The author also shows his readers how to respond to adherents of other religions. This book is a must-read for Christians who desire to effectively share and defend their faith with others. Non-believers who are seeking spiritual truth will also benefit from reading this book.
Download or read book The Pastoral Epistles written by I. Howard Marshall and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-06-15 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over one hundred years, the International Critical Commentary series has held a special place among works on the Bible. It has sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis — linguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical, literary and theological—with a level of comprehension and quality of scholarship unmatched by any other series. No attempt has been made to secure a uniform theological or critical approach to the biblical text: contributors have been invited for their scholarly distinction, not for their adherence to any one school of thought. The first paperback editions to be published cover the heart of the New Testament, providing a wealth of information and research in accessible and attractive format.
Download or read book Contend Earnestly for the Faith A sermon preach d to a religious society in Goodman s Fields etc written by James ANDERSON (D.D., Minister of the Scots Church in Westminster.) and published by . This book was released on 1720 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Truth War written by John F. MacArthur and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-12-28 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Right now, truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Perhaps no one in America is more passionate than John MacArthur about exposing those who are mounting this attack--especially those bringing the assault right into the church. There is no middle ground--no safe zone for the uncommitted in this war. The battle for truth is raging, and this book reveals: The pitfalls of postmodern thinking Why the Emerging Church Movement is inherently flawed Past skirmishes in the Truth War and their effect on the Church The importance of truth and certainty in a postmodern society How to identify and address the errors and false teachings smuggled into churches "[The postmodern age] is the age of no truth, an age that has reached a point of deadly fatigue when it comes to facing the truth?a generation that no longer believes truth can be known. Dr. John MacArthur knows better, and he is armed with the courage to confront this age with a bold defense of truth. . . . His argument is compelling, his defense of truth is brilliant, and his concern for the church is evident on every page. The evangelical church desperately needs this book, and it arrives just in time." --R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Download or read book The Assurance of Faith written by Louis Berkhof and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work Louis Berkhof explores the the history and theology of assurance of salvation through faith, showing how a Christian should be assured of their salvation through trusting Christ. This is a phenomenal book to read if you are doubting your faith.
Download or read book Contend Earnestly for the Faith written by Phil Fernandes and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible commands Christians to acontend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saintsa (Jude 3). Believers are called by God to rationally defend the Christian faith as we live in a post-Christian era. In this helpful survey, Dr. Fernandes introduces his readers to Christian apologetics, the science of defending the faith. He discusses eight different ways to defend Christianity. Some of the issues discussed in this book include arguments for Godas existence, historical evidences for Jesus, and scientific evidence for God. The author also shows his readers how to respond to adherents of other religions. This book is a must-read for Christians who desire to effectively share and defend their faith with others. Non-believers who are seeking spiritual truth will also benefit from reading this book.
