Download or read book Mature Christianity For Come Of Age Christians in a Come Of Age World written by William A. Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mature Christianity" is a book for Christians and those who want to understand the Christian faith in the 21st-century modern world, --Jim Lehrer of "NewsHour."
Download or read book Mature Christianity in the 21st Century written by Norman A. Beck and published by Shared Ground Among Jews & Chr. This book was released on 1994 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mature Christianity is the most careful study of anti-Jewish polemic of the New Testament that I have read".--Krister Stendahl.
Download or read book A Model of Christian Maturity written by D. A. Carson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a time when leadership and showmanship are seen as far greater virtues than humility and meekness. Even the church has often got it backward. And in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he confronts similar problems in the first-century church. D. A. Carson believes we can learn valuable lessons from Paul's letter about what it really means to be a mature Christian in the face of adversity. In A Model of Christian Maturity he takes the reader step by step through an exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13 and then helps them apply these Scriptures to everyday life in the church. Perfect for pastors, students, and laypeople, this book highlights the power of weakness in the life of the Christian.
Download or read book Young Adult Ministry in the 21st Century written by Brad Lewis and published by Group Publishing (Company). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perk your young adult ministry up with a highly caffeinated serving of practical ideas! A must-have for any young adult leader, this resource is bursting with fresh insights that are packed in bite-sized portions. You'll see young adults thriving, engaging with one another, and deepening their faith when you apply the creative concepts and simple strategies in this book. Jam-packed with creative concepts on subjects such as: Outreach and service projects, Relationships, Media & culture, Worship . . . and more! Reproducible included!
Download or read book Adult Faith written by Diarmuid O'Murchu and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This relatively new culture of the adult faith-seeker originated in the closing decades of the twentieth century as developmental psychology highlighted the changing nature of growth and maturity at different life-stages. Accompanied by the information explosion, adult people particularly began to ask questions for which they sought adult answers. The co-dependency of earlier times, expecting adults to simply accept what religious authorities taught, is alien to adult religious maturity. Adult faith has arrived at a new threshold, requiring novel approaches and strategies in the religious development of adult people. Diarmuid O'Murchu charts this evolutionary development, highlighting dimensions of conventional religion which no longer inspire or offer hope, along with those that nurture and mature, and sheds new light on the spiritual horizons which contemporary adults seek to embrace. The result is a path-breaking book that empowers adult faith-seekers to confidently grow in wisdom and in grace, and that enables the church to use its resources to strengthen the faith of its people at a time of great change in how people think about religion.
Download or read book Faith Transformed written by John C. Merkle and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionally, Christian churches have taught that the validity of Judaism came to an end with the emergence of Christianity. But in the last half-century, many Christians have reputiated this teaching and have affirmed the abiding validity of Judaism. Consequently, they have had to reevaluate Christian self-understanding in relation to Judaism. In Faith Transformed, Christian scholars who have been at the forefront of Christian-Jewish relations share how their encounters with Jews and Judaism have transformed their understanding and practice of Christianity. They reveal how their Christian faith has been profoundly enriched by drawing inspiration from the Jewish tradition.
Download or read book Mature Christianity written by Norman A. Beck and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that Christians are permitted to repudiate anti-Jewish polemical elements in their tradition which have contributed to the development of antisemitism. Analyzes anti-Jewish texts in the books of the new Testament and proposes that many of them be seen as later interpolations, influenced by the rivalry between Judaism and Christianity. Beck proposes to reject these texts as inauthentic or to minimize their importance by placing them in footnotes, and to alter the translation of the phrase "the Jews."
Download or read book Eden and the Individual Christianity for the 21St Century written by Emil Mihelich and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-07-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even more than we might realize, the Garden of Eden story has supplied the foundation for Western civilization ever since the Roman Emperor Theodosius the Great granted the orthodox version of Christianity imperial support in the fourth century AD. Faced with the scientific and economic challenges of the 21st century, however, it's time to revisit our traditional understanding of our Christian heritage. St. Augustine's monumental work, "The City of God," built on his original sin interpretation of the Garden of Eden story, traditionally defined the role of the responsible individual living within the resulting, orthodox structure. But what is the role of such an individual living in an era that has witnessed the waning of the power and influence of that institutional authority-the authority built on Augustine's persuasive interpretation of the events described in the Garden of Eden story? Without throwing the baby out with the bath water, and by paying homage to Augustinian sacrifice and commitment to belief, Eden and the Individual: Christianity for the 21st Century explores that question. In the process it offers creative conclusions directed toward enhancing the meaning, and value, of individual lives. Given a fresh sense of purpose, every individual can then work toward creating, and preserving, the order and structure that have governed collective Western life. "In this awe-inspiring chronicle, indeed revelation of Christianity Misapplied, Mr. Mihelich, courageously, has given us a pearl to keep for ourselves. And we must." Ben Swearson, eBook Reviews Weekly
Download or read book Parables of the Deer written by Carl Schmuland and published by Certa Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians need not feel like timid fawns among the wolves of 21st century, pluralistic, unbelieving worldviews. For just as the powerful buck on the front cover matured from a fawn like the one above, so timid Christians can, by diligent study, mature into confident and powerful witnesses for Jesus Christ. Written by a retired engineer and former atheist with 55 years of experience studying and photographing deer, the book weaves together biblical passages, photography and deer stories into parables that biblically unpack a rich and compelling compendium of the reformed understanding of Scripture. Parables of the Deer is also a succinct, intellectually robust apologetic and evangelistic resource that will equip Christians to become better and bolder witnesses. Even atheists, agnostics and adherents of other religions, who sincerely desire to plumb the depths of Christianity’s timeless truths, will find Parables of the Deer to be a comprehensive exposition of Christianity that will, by God’s gracious providence, result in many coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Download or read book The End of Biblical Studies written by Hector Avalos and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this radical critique of his own academic specialty, biblical scholar Hector Avalos urges his colleagues to concentrate on educating the broader society to recognize the irrelevance and even violent effects of the Bible in modern life.
Download or read book The Mature Christian written by Henry B. Roller and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Live in the Kingdom of God written by Richard Rundell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-04-16 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Confusion abounds among Christians today because so many believe they must postpone the reality of the Kingdom of God until some distant future or that they must wait until they die. How to Live in the Kingdom of God addresses the questions of what, where, when and even why with regards to the Kingdom of God. Believers today, as they enter the millennium, hunger for the deeper understandings about the Kingdom that this book offers. The Scriptures declare the Kingdom of God is a present reality in which we can partake. Readers of this book will learn the three levels of Christian maturity, how they relate to the three feasts and how to apply them to their daily Christian walk.
Download or read book Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century written by David P. Gallagher and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide for Senior Adult Ministry Over one quarter of Americans are age fifty or older. This sizable group has unique needs and requires specialized ministry. In this resource, pastor to senior adults Dr. David Gallagher offers invaluable insights, practical ideas, and successful strategies for ministering effectively to people over 50. In this book you'll find: Ð THE BIG PICTURE AND NUTS AND BOLTS OF SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY. This book offers a fresh framework of ministry goals and vision, as well as the practical insights to accomplish them. It includes steps for effective senior adult ministry, characteristics of senior adults, ways to involve senior adults in ministry, and more! Ð 150 SOLID GOLD MINISTRY TIPS, TIME-SAVERS, AND LIFE-SAVERS. This priceless help will be useful to both those new and experienced at senior adult ministry. Ð POWERFUL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. These tested and proven-effective ideas help meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of seniors! Ð REPRODUCIBLE WORKSHEETS AND HANDOUTS. Found in most chapters, you'll find these reproducible helps invaluable for sparking creativity for all areas of senior adult ministry. A must-have, fresh, new resource for churches who truly desire to effectively reach everyone in their community.
Download or read book CHRISTIANITY Q and a Simple Answers to Life s Questions written by D. R. Hill and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “CHRISTIANITY Q & A” – Simple Answers to Life's Questions D. R. Hill & Mary Alice Booth {2012)CHRIST CENTRIC ANSWERS to “AFFAIRS OF THE HEART” - this riveting Bible Study and serious theological writing of the twenty-first century, co-written by Christian Authors D. R. Hill & Mary Alice Booth, is a masterfully written and guided study of Christianity that introduces a new, twenty-first century concept for studying God's Word; engaging a CHRIST-CENTRIC LEARNING MODEL while employing rote learning techniques to facilitate modular learning that creates a biblical and doctrinally sound “Pathway to Christian Maturity.”“This study is a MUST for Christians of all ages – and every age!”The most remarkable aspect of this new CHRIST-CENTRIC LEARNING MODEL is its APPLICABILITY TO EVERYONE! The model promulgates Bible study that engages students of ALL AGES and for EVERY AGE; from CHILDREN {as young as Kindergarten} - parents and teachers use rote methods of MEMORIZATION to teach the children God's Holy Word; NEW CHRISTIANS - receive ANSWERS to the relevant issues of daily living; and the “MATURE” Christians {well grounded in their faith} build further upon their foundational understanding of Doctrine and God's Holy Scriptures.The study also avoids pitfalls of secularism and modern concepts inspired by differing DENOMINATIONS by remaining steadfast ONLY to God's Holy Word: God's Holy Word is inerrant and the only acceptable reference herein.God's unerring Word as its foundation, NOT denominational teachings.God's Scriptures {chapter & verse} validate every Q & A assertion herein.This INSTRUCTIONAL motif immerses readers in serious study of Christianity and places a valuable tool in the hands of children, new Christians, parents, teachers, Elders, Pastors, and college professors charged with teaching courses in Christianity. Denominations argue in perpetuity over the theology of the “RAPTURE.” Consider this: Whichever side of this argument you choose to accept, this study of God's Holy Word shall be EITHER your:Pre-Rapture Study Guide OR Post-Rapture Survival Guide!“May it serve as the former that you should be spared from the latter!”So grab your Holy Bible, prepare your heart and mind and begin your journey!” Walk with our Lord Jesus Christ along your “Pathway to Christian Maturity.
Download or read book THE FAITH GROWTH ORIENT SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE 21ST CENTURY written by Burke, Dea. Willard S. Sr., DM, Ph. D- and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dea. Willard S. Burke Sr., DM, PhD-Th: Is the father of four, two girls and two boys: Marnita, Sabrina, Willard Jr., and Michael. Born in Western Pennsylvania Area, 18 miles northeast of, Pittsburgh, in the small town of New Kensington of Westmoreland County in 1938, August 28. Graduated from New Ken Hi-School in 1957 and joined the US Army soon after. After 13 years and six months got out of the Army with rank of SFC, E-7 and started in business of selling bicycles. After six years, jumped to a new limb and went into the US Postal Service for 15 years and then retired in 1992. Dr. Burke is a Disabled Vietnam Veteran (80%) due to Agent Orange which he received for in 2003. In 1983 I got saved and filled with the Holy Ghost which started my real life in the Lord. I moved to Fort Worth from Dallas after retirement from the US Post Office. Joined a church I had been prophesied into, Mt. Zion C.H.S.C. and Pastor Robert L. Crochett Sr. and Pastor Emeritus C. Jimmerson. I met my 2nd wife Johnnie Ruth and married in 1997. Dea. Burke went back to Bible College in 2003 and earns a Bachelor and Master’s in Theology, a Doctorate in Ministry, plus a PhD in Theology from VIU. He is on the Board of Governors on DFW Bible Institute & Seminary with campuses in Fort Worth & Dallas. Dr. Burke is an ordained Deacon in Christ Holy Sanctified Churches and the Sunday School Superintendent at a local church, Mt. Zion C.H.S.C. He resides in Fort Worth, Texas where he is retired except for the work of God’s Kingdom as Matt. 28: 19-20 commands. This book is a testimony to this work as learned over 16 years as a church member, Sunday-School teacher, and an assistant superintendent and superintendent of a Sunday-School the last 10 years. Hopefully this book and testimony will help you as it has me to be all the more I can be in the Lord, AMEN!
Download or read book The Next Journey written by Weng Fong Toh and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the early 1950s through the twenty-first century, it has become more and more difficult for Christians, who face the daily pressures of the world, to keep the living and active Word of God close to their hearts. With the imminent first return of Christs second comingthe rapture of the Christian churchit is imperative that Christians get their walk right with God. In The Next Journey, author Weng-Fong Toh both warns and encourages Christians to take their individual spiritual pilgrimage seriouslyfrom their spiritual birth in Christ to the judgment seat of Christ. W.F. Toh offers a guide for Christians as they travel on their Next Journey, and the book serves to instruct, encourage, and warn Christians about the importance of loving the Lord Jesus Christ as they live their remaining days on earth. The Next Journey communicates why Christians need to develop a deep personal relationship with God after receiving their salvation in Christ Jesus and how they can take this pilgrimage from their spiritual birth to the judgment seat of Christ. Covering theology with depth and dimension, The Next Journey offers a thorough analysis of topics essential for believers to become more spiritually mature. With supporting Scripture, it helps Christians ascend to higher levels of knowledge in the Word of God in order to obtain a more intimate and spiritual relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Download or read book When the Disciple Comes of Age written by O'Murchu, Diarmuid and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his trademark exploration of the meaning of adult faith in an age marked by new understandings of cosmology, anthropology, quantum physics, and evolution, O'Murchu here also includes reflections on his own spiritual journey, offering an understanding of the Christian message that retains its power precisely by showing how it taps into deep archetypal and symbolic meaning.
