Download or read book Meditations on the Letters of Paul written by Herold Weiss and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the rise of modern biblical scholarship there has not been unanimity as to how to characterize Paul. Did he deliver Christianity from Judaism? Did he invent Christianity? The answers to these questions are contentious. "Paul has been praised for having delivered Christianity from Judaism. Lately it has been argued that he remained so thoroughly a Jew that he was not a Christian at all. Others think he became a Christian because he had become a totally frustrated Pharisee by his failure to observe the law of Moses. Some consider him to have been a male chauvinist with few redeeming qualities. Others see in him a messianist with masochistic tendencies. Some think he was a conceited authoritarian who had no patience with the views of others. For a time it was popular to see him as a mystic who wished to lose himself by being in Christ. It has been said that, as one concerned with the life of the Spirit, he saw reason as the enemy of faith and required his converts to sacrifice the intellect on the altar of submission to authority. "All these are, at least in part, reactions against the prevailing picture of him as the one who laid the foundation for the doctrines of righteousness by faith and the God of grace on which the Protestant Reformation was built." -- Dr. Herold Weiss, from the introductionWith this beginning, the reader is invited into a Bible study with Dr. Weiss that will not be just an exegetical exercise but will, more importantly, be a personal journey into the Messiah's gospel that Paul so fervently shared throughout the known world of his time and continues to share in our day. Be forewarned that you may find yourself spending more time than you counted on as you truly meditate on the words and the spirit of Paul's letters. This book is valuable as a resource both for learning about Paul and his letters and for practicing biblical theology, which is often difficult to do well. Herold Weiss is a master.
Download or read book The Gospel According to St Paul written by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini SJ and published by The Word Among Us Press. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed a year dedicated to St. Paul, beginning on June 29, 2008. Readers can celebrate the “Year of St. Paul” by praying through this unique collection of meditations by renowned biblical scholar and retired archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini. In simple and moving language, Martini weaves together St. Paul’s life, character, and teachings in such a way that we come to know the apostle as a human being with the same hopes and struggles that we have. At the end of each chapter, Cardinal Martini leads us through a series of questions to help us reflect on our own lives in light of St. Paul’s experiences. The depth and significance of St. Paul’s New Testament teachings—and their relevance to our lives today—come to light in these meditations, most of which are being published in English for the first time.
Download or read book A Passion for God written by Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr. and published by Crossway Bibles. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its dynamic paraphrase of Romans and the inspiring thoughts and prayers that accompany each passage, A Passion for God translates the truths of this magnificent epistle into personal worship.
Download or read book Meditations on the Letters of Paul written by Herold Weiss and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the rise of modern biblical scholarship there has not been unanimity as to how to characterize Paul. He has been praised for having delivered Christianity from Judaism. Lately it has been argued that he remained so thoroughly a Jew that he was not a Christian at all. Others think he became a Christian because he had become a totally frustrated Pharisee by his failure to observe the law of Moses. Some consider him to have been a male chauvinist with few redeeming qualities. Others see in him a messianist with masochistic tendencies. Some think he was a conceited authoritarian who had no patience with the views of others. For a time it was popular to see him as a mystic who wished to lose himself by being in Christ. It has been said that, as one concerned with the life of the Spirit, he saw reason as the enemy of faith and required his converts to sacrifice the intellect on the altar of submission to authority. All these are, at least in part, reactions against the prevailing picture of him as the one who laid the foundation for the doctrines of righteousness by faith and the God of grace on which the Protestant Reformation was built. – Dr. Herold Weiss, Introduction to Meditations on the Letters of Paul With this beginning, the reader is invited into a Bible study with Dr. Weiss that will not be just an exegetical exercise but will, more importantly, be a personal journey into the Messiah's gospel that Paul so fervently shared throughout the known world of his time and continues to share in our day. Be forewarned that you may find yourself spending more time than you counted on as you truly meditate on the words and the spirit of Paul's letters.
Download or read book Deeper Still written by Ron Brookman and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Lectio Divina, or Biblical Meditation, Deeper Still works through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, from beginning to end. The Scripture, being the Word of God, enables the reader to meet the Living Word, Jesus Christ, in His written Word. Biblical meditation takes a slow look at the text, enabling nuances and deeper meaning to be seen. Deeper Still offers guided meditation, verse by verse through Ephesians, using the format, Read, Reflect, Respond, Rest. Photographs enhance each meditation. The format is holistic, engaging body, soul and spirit. To commence, breathing exercises are suggested, to slow and relax the body. The 'Read' section engages the mind. Reflections open the heart, or feelings. Responding engages the will. The 'Read, Reflect, Respond' aspects of the rhythm of meditation involve the soul: mind, heart and will. Finally, the Rest phase invites the reader/meditator into deeper contemplation. 'Rest', engages the spirit, where the reader simply sits, letting the power of the Word encountered, work in them.
Download or read book The High Calling written by John Henry Jowett and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Testimony of St Paul written by Carlo Maria Martini and published by Crossroad Publishing. This book was released on 1989 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Praying with Saint Paul written by Peter John Cameron and published by Magnificat USA LLC. This book was released on 2008-05-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praying with Saint Paul is a handbook of daily reflections that leads the reader into the richness of the writings of the great Apostle. The words of Saint Paul are very familiar to us from the readings of the eucharistic Liturgy. Yet, we rarely get a cha
Download or read book My Meditations on St Paul written by Rev. Fr. James E. Sullivan and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 1967-10-06 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With My Meditations on Saint Paul, follow in the missionary footsteps of Saint Paul from Damascus to Rome. Father James Sullivan begins each daily devotional with a scene from Acts of the Apostles or the Epistles of Saint Paul. Filled with rich historical and personal details describing the thoughts and feelings that a disciple must have experienced, Sullivan places you in the midst of the early Christians who heard the words of Saint Paul. This pocket-sized devotional gives you everything you need to walk with and learn at the feet of the Saint Paul, including: • Intimate, personal reflections on the words and acts of Saint Paul • Heartfelt prayers, echoing the same prayers and petitions of the great convert and evangelizer • Detailed maps chronicling Saint Paul's extensive missionary journeys (p. 557-560) • A timeline of St. Paul's life both before and after his dramatic conversion (p. 563-564) • And much more... After Christ's death and resurrection, Paul became the first Apostle to preach His Good News to non-Jews (Gentiles). This is generally considered the most decisive moment in Church history and Saint Paul was at the center of that moment. Now, you can travel with Saint Paul on his missionary tours, learn at his feet, and discover how to bring the teachings of Christ to your world. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of this Confraternity of the Precious Blood title go directly to The Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood in Brooklyn, NY to support them in their vocation.
Download or read book The testimony of St Paul written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Apostle Paul s Heart of Praise written by John LeHew and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a verse-by-verse meditation through Paul's letter to the Ephesians. It many hymns from the past that are appropriate to the meditation being considered. Each meditation ends with a "Reflection Moment," which challenges the reader to consider the ramifications of the meditation that has just been read. Occasionally, there are hymns from the past that enhance the theme of the meditation. There is also an appendix containing a listing of every Scripture referenced in the book and which specific meditation that Scripture is mentioned. This helps the reader to understand the overall context of the meditation.
Download or read book Traveling Light written by Eugene H. Peterson and published by Helmers & Howard Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson, who is translator of "The Message Bible," explores the free life in Christ that believers must both receive as a gift and practice as a skill. In an engaging, often passionate dialogue in which Paul's letter to the Galatians faces off against the crises of modern life, he offers both encouragement and challenge to men and women trapped in anxieties and determinism.
Download or read book Living Abundantly written by Larry Woodruff and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the beginning of the fifth book of the New Testament, The Acts of the Apostles, the followers of Jesus experience living abundantly (John 10:10). The risen Christ brings a momentous opportunity to His followers. He gives them a promise (the power of the Holy Spirit) and a challenge (to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth). The rest of The Acts of the Apostles describes how Peter, John, Paul and others became witnesses to Christ to the ends of the earth. They accepted the promise and obeyed the challenge to discover the meaning of living abundantly with the Lord Jesus. The Letters of Paul and the other letters of the New Testament continue to explore how the promise and challenge of the risen Christ bring abundant life to us today. The Revelation to John completes the promise of our Savior. Living Abundantly is a collection of short meditations that cover the entire text of the second half of the New Testament.
Download or read book Letters and Meditations on Religious and Other Subjects written by William T. Bain and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spiritual Exercises Based on Paul s Epistle to the Romans written by Joseph A. Fitzmyer and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul's letter to the Romans is often regarded as the most profoundly doctrinal book in the Bible. While not overlooking its complex theology, Joseph Fitzmyer here shows Romans to be also a wellspring of devotional insight, accessible and deeply rewarding to all Christians. In this book Fitzmyer recasts the text of Romans into the form of meditations for devotional reflection in spiritual retreats, Bible studies, church classrooms, small groups, and other prayerful gatherings. Styled after the famous Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, the book includes twenty-four meditations that can be divided in a variety of ways and fit to a range of reading schedules. Accompanying each meditation are questions to encourage reflection on the passage of Romans being considered and also a colloquy in the form of a psalm or New Testament hymn that matches the sentiment of the Pauline passage. A truly fulfilling approach to spirituality, Fitzmyer's Spiritual Exercises demonstrates the role of Scripture in properly ordering the Christian life.
Download or read book Romans and Galatians written by Word Among Us Press and published by Word Among Us Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series contains each passage of Scripture from books of the Bible and practical commentaries that include faith-filled meditation. Drawing from solid Catholic scholarship, these commentaries inspire readers to grow in their love for Christ. Readers will find a new, rich meaning as they meet Jesus through the eyes of the writers of the New Testament.
Download or read book First and Second Corinthians written by Leo Zanchettin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series contains each passage of Scripture from books of the Bible and practical commentaries that include faith-filled meditation. Drawing from solid Catholic scholarship, these commentaries inspire readers to grow in their love for Christ. Readers will find a new, rich meaning as they meet Jesus through the eyes of the writers of the New Testament.
