Download or read book Gospel Teachings Or Lessons from the Deeds and Words of Christ written by Erastus Blakeslee and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Jesus written by Joe Amaral and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2011-09-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern-day Christians often bring their own presuppositions and assumptions to the reading of the Bible, not realizing how deeply their understanding of Christ's life and teachings is affected by a 21st-century worldview. In Understanding Jesus, author Joe Amaral delves deep into Jewish history, societal mores, and cultural traditions, closing the gap created by geographical distance and over two thousand years of history. Using a chronological approach to the life of Christ, he guides the reader through significant events such as Jesus' birth, baptism, and crucifixion, pointing out illuminating details that that the Western mind would normally miss. Amaral's premise is that to understand Jesus, we must understand the time and place in which he was born, the background from which he drew his illustrations, and the audience he spoke to. Throughout the book he explores specific terms, places, and events for their significance and shows how they add richness and meaning to the text. Topics include the connection between Jesus and John the Baptist, the annual Feasts and why they are important to modern Christianity, Jewish customs such as foot-washing, clean and unclean foods, paying tribute to political governments, and the significance of various miracles. In Understanding Jesus, Amaral draws back the curtain on a way of life that existed during the reign of the Caesars, and in doing so, reveals truths about the way we live more than two thousand years later, half a world away.
Download or read book The Teaching of Jesus written by George Jackson and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a true believer, a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic, a student of world religions, or somewhere in between, your understanding and appreciation of Christian belief and theology will deepen with a reading of The Teaching of Jesus. The text focuses on Christ's words and deeds as recounted in the New Testament, and renowned theologian George Jackson adds plenty of his own fascinating insight and analysis to the mix.
Download or read book Jesus Words and Deeds written by Benedict XVI and published by St Pauls Publishing UK. This book was released on with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JESUS: WORDS AND DEEDS Pope Benedict XVI’s reflection is constituted by a complex of woven narratives that do not however remain as isolated exegetical snapshots or biblical meditations, but all work together to form and progressively enrich the picture as a whole, which makes the living person of Jesus stand out: his real story, presented and interpreted with the eyes of faith. The heart of the rich teaching of Benedict XVI was the theme of faith. Since the beginning of his ministry as the Successor of Peter, he several times insisted on the need to rediscover the journey of faith and above all the joy and excitement of being a Christian. ‘The Church as a whole and all her Pastors like Christ, must set out to lead people out of the desert, towards the place of life, towards friendship with the Son of God.’ (Homily 24 April 2005) The Catholic Foundation Stones series created by Vincenzo Santarcangelo and edited by Giuliano Vigini, collects, organises and disseminates the valuable heritage of Benedict XVI. It consists of eight volumes that draw on the rich store of homilies, catechesis and speeches, and offers through the words of Benedict XVI an authoritative and comprehensive synthesis of life and of Christian doctrine. The Eight Volumes of the Catholic Foundation Stones series are : Learning to believe Jesus: Words and Deeds The Church Our Lady The Seven Sacraments The Commandments The Virtues of God Life of Prayer & the 'Our Father'
Download or read book The Teachings of Jesus Christ A to L written by Mark Anthony Barrionuevo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of The Teachings of Jesus Christ is a reference guide for Christians and non-Christians, teachers and students, any and all who are interested in learning at the foot of the Master. From A to L, every doctrine, principle and teaching Jesus ever taught by word and deed during His mortal ministry is encapsulated alphabetically herein. In this volume, you'll find answers to questions such as: What did Christ teach about the end of the world? What is the fate of the Jews? What other civilizations did he visit beyond the Middle East? Where did Jesus go after His resurrection? What did Christ teach about topics like the Americas, eating etiquette, and the character of God the Father? Who was the greatest prophet who ever lived? What did Christ think of Himself? Find answers to these questions and more as you feast upon The Teachings of Jesus Christ: A to L.
Download or read book Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation written by Pope Paul VI. and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the "word of God." Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context.
Download or read book What Jesus Demands from the World written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2006 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: for every healthy tree bears good fruit --; Demand #28 : love your enemies--lead them to the truth --; Demand #29 : love your enemies--pray for those who abuse you --; Demand #30 : love your enemies--do good to those who hate you, give to the one who asks --; Demand #31 : love your enemies to show that you are children of God --; Demand #32 : love your neighbor as yourself,
Download or read book Outline Doctrinal Course written by Bible Study Union and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Outline Doctrinal Course: Apostolic Teachings, Lessons From the Deeds and Words of the Three Great Apostles, Peter, Paul and John; Senior Grade With Topics for Discussion It is with a profound sense of the greatness of this need' that the Bible Class Courses Of The Bible Study Union Lesson System have been prepared. The cordial reception that has attended the Course on the Teachings of Christ shows that lessons Of this character are well adapted to the instruction of Bible classes, and has encouraged the preparation of the present Course on Apostolic Teachings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book What Jesus Did written by Robert D. Prescott-Ezickson and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acronym WWJD (What would Jesus do?) has become a popular device for making ethical and moral decisions, and evaluating how we should act in a wide range of situations. But this seemingly ubiquitous slogan has also been used to trivialize Jesus and use his name to endorse some activity or product. Now we also hear questions like: What would Jesus eat? What would Jesus wear? What would Jesus drive? Enough already! If you want to consider this question seriously, then the best way to find the answer to WWJD is to investigate what Jesus actually did while he was here on earth. Jesus Christ was a real man who lived in a real time and a real place -- and his words and deeds are recorded in the four Gospels. Once we carefully study the Gospels and become familiar with what Jesus did, then we will be in a better position to discern what Jesus would do now. What Jesus Did is an in-depth look at the life of Jesus, including his birth, his parables, his miracles, his sayings, his death, and his resurrection. The unique format of this study guide makes it an excellent resource for a preaching series, Sunday School lessons, group Bible study, or personal devotional reading. Each chapter is built around a series of questions to help you gain deeper meaning and insight from the scriptures. And because Jesus expects us to turn learning into doing and live according to his example, each chapter also includes a WWJD action step for applying his teachings in our daily lives. In fresh language that brings the sayings and saving activities of Jesus into the world of the third millennium, Prescott-Ezickson shares Bible studies with emotional impact on the classic motivation for Christian living, What would Jesus do? Robert T. Coote Former Associate Director, Overseas Ministries Study Center New Haven, Connecticut Robert D. Prescott-Ezickson is senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Meriden, Connecticut. He is a graduate (M.Div. and Ph.D.) of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and has previously pastored churches in Indiana, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He has also been an adjunct professor of religion at Central Connecticut State University. Prescott-Ezickson has served as president of the Minister's Council for American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, moderator of the South Central Association, and president of the Meriden Clergy Association. He is the author of God Has A Plan For You! (CSS).
Download or read book Daughters of God written by M. Russell Ballard and published by Deseret Book. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Daughters of God" presents three of Elder Ballard's classic messages to and about women, accented with inspirational images. If you've ever wondered how women fit into God's plan, how He feels about them, and what He needs them to do and to be, this book has answers.
Download or read book Words and Deeds written by Charles Causey and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We know intuitively, deep in our bones, that the best life is a life where our words and our deeds count for something greater than ourselves. Our hearts quicken when we hear a rousing call to action, when we see someone taking a hill that must be taken. We know that doing and saying nothing is beneath us—that our words and deeds can be the best things about us. Words and Deeds is an integrity-pulse check packed with inspiring war stories. It offers a way of gauging the strength of our integrity and a path toward growing in courage. There is a unique diagnostic assessment for men to take and see how they are utilizing both words and deeds as instruments of their character. As you learn to align your words and deeds, you will be inspired and empowered to get off the couch and live a life of significance. Special features: 40-question diagnostic assessment tool (in the book and online) for measuring and growing in integrity 6-week small group Bible study
Download or read book 12 Radical Teachings of Jesus written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 12 Radical Teachings of Jesus pamphlet shares a dozen of Jesus teachings that were both radical for the disciples and hearers at that time and are still impactful for us today. Discover what Jesus said and how to apply it in todays context. Readers will learn about Jesus then controversial teachings about forgiveness, faith, love, caring for others, and more.
Download or read book Jesus and the Manuscripts written by Craig A. Evans and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus and the Manuscripts, by popular author and Bible scholar Craig A. Evans, introduces readers to the diversity and complexity of the ancient literature that records the words and deeds of Jesus. This diverse literature includes the familiar Gospels of the New Testament, the much less familiar literature of the Rabbis and of the Qur’an, and the extracanonical narratives and brief snippets of material found in fragments and inscriptions. This book critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion. Evans argues that the Gospel of Thomas is not early or independent of the New Testament Gospels but that it should be dated to the late second century. He also argues that Secret Mark, like the recently published Gospel of Jesus’ Wife, is probably a modern forgery. Of special interest is the question of how long the autographs of New Testament writings remained in circulation. Evans argues that the evidence suggests that most of these autographs remained available for copying and study for more than one hundred years and thus stabilized the text. Key points and features: Written by popular author and Bible scholar Craig A. Evans Includes 20+ pages of high-quality color photos Walks readers through the various works of ancient literature, both biblical and non-biblical, that mention Jesus Critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion
Download or read book In Christ in Paul written by Michael J. Thate and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteen biblical scholars and theologians in this volume explore the notions of union and participation within Pauline theology, teasing out the complex web of meaning conveyed through Paul's theological vision of being "in Christ." With essays that investigate Pauline theology and exegesis, ex-amine highlights from reception history, and offer deep theological reflection, this exemplary multidisciplinary collection charts new ground in the scholarly understanding of Paul's thought and its theological implications.
Download or read book Divided by Faith written by Michael O. Emerson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a nationwide survey, the authors of this study conclude that US Evangelicals may actually be preserving the racial chasm, not through active racism, but because their theology hinders their ability to recognise systematic injustice.
Download or read book Jesus the Suffering Servant written by Stephen J. Binz and published by Twenty-Third Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents Jesus as the personal revelation of the unseen God and develops selected words and deeds of Jesus into seven great dramas to demonstrate the power and love of God working in him. Mark's fast-paced gospel explores Jesus' question, "Who do you say I am?" In it readers will learn that following Jesus requires radical conversations, deep faith in him, and constant readines for the coming of God's kingdom.
Download or read book The Gnostic Gospels written by Elaine Pagels and published by Random House. This book was released on 2004-06-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time The Gnostic Gospels is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation and influence over the past two decades. It is now widely recognized as one of the most brilliant and accessible histories of early Christian spirituality published in our time. In 1945 an Egyptian peasant unearthed what proved to be the Gnostic Gospels, thirteen papyrus volumes that expounded a radically different view of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ from that of the New Testament. In this spellbinding book, renowned religious scholar Elaine Pagels elucidates the mysteries and meanings of these sacred texts both in the world of the first Christians and in the context of Christianity today. With insight and passion, Pagels explores a remarkable range of recently discovered gospels, including the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, to show how a variety of “Christianities” emerged at a time of extraordinary spiritual upheaval. Some Christians questioned the need for clergy and church doctrine, and taught that the divine could be discovered through spiritual search. Many others, like Buddhists and Hindus, sought enlightenment—and access to God—within. Such explorations raised questions: Was the resurrection to be understood symbolically and not literally? Was God to be envisioned only in masculine form, or feminine as well? Was martyrdom a necessary—or worthy—expression of faith? These early Christians dared to ask questions that orthodox Christians later suppressed—and their explorations led to profoundly different visions of Jesus and his message. Brilliant, provocative, and stunning in its implications, The Gnostic Gospels is a radical, eloquent reconsideration of the origins of the Christian faith.
