Download or read book Musings on Doctrine written by John C’ de Baca and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about the security of salvationyour own or perhaps that of someone you know? Do you sometimes worry about not going to hell? And what about babies? Do they get a free pass to Heaven? And where did evil come from, anyway? Why? Is Eve really to blame for all the worlds troubles? Do the Ten Commandments apply to everyone? In marriage, do wives really have to be in subjection to their husbands? And are you concerned about how this world is headed? What does the Bible really say about events like the rapture, the great tribulation, the mark of the beast, the abomination of desolation, and those other scary things? Theres no need to wonder any longer. Here are the answers and more from Gods Word, easy to understand but profound and right on target. But be aware that some of your long-held beliefs will be thrown rudely to the ground. The author tells it like it is, not like what you thought it was. If you are sincere about finding the truth, it will help you find it. If you cant handle the truth, it may anger and frustrate you. Either way, you wont ever be the same.

Download or read book Musings on Doctrine written by John C' de Baca and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about the security of salvation--your own or perhaps that of someone you know? Do you sometimes worry about not going to hell? and what about babies? Do they get a free pass to Heaven? and where did evil come from, anyway? Why? Is Eve really to blame for all the world's troubles? Do the Ten Commandments apply to everyone? In marriage, do wives really have to be in subjection to their husbands? and are you concerned about how this world is headed? What does the Bible really say about events like the rapture, the great tribulation, the mark of the beast, the abomination of desolation, and those other scary things? There's no need to wonder any longer. Here are the answers and more from God's Word, easy to understand but profound and right on target. But be aware that some of your long-held beliefs will be thrown rudely to the ground. the author tells it like it is, not like what you thought it was. If you are sincere about finding the truth, it will help you find it. If you can't handle the truth, it may anger and frustrate you. Either way, you won't ever be the same.

Download or read book This Is My Doctrine The Development of Mormon Theology written by Charles R. Harrell and published by Greg Kofford Books. This book was released on 2011-08-05 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principal doctrines defining Mormonism today often bear little resemblance to those it started out with in the early 1830s. This book shows that these doctrines did not originate in a vacuum but were rather prompted and informed by the religious culture from which Mormonism arose. Early Mormons, like their early Christian and even earlier Israelite predecessors, brought with them their own varied culturally conditioned theological presuppositions (a process of convergence) and only later acquired a more distinctive theological outlook (a process of differentiation). In this first-of-its-kind comprehensive treatment of the development of Mormon theology, Charles Harrell traces the history of Latter-day Saint doctrines from the times of the Old Testament to the present. He describes how Mormonism has carried on the tradition of the biblical authors, early Christians, and later Protestants in reinterpreting scripture to accommodate new theological ideas while attempting to uphold the integrity and authority of the scriptures. In the process, he probes three questions: How did Mormon doctrines develop? What are the scriptural underpinnings of these doctrines? And what do critical scholars make of these same scriptures? In this enlightening study, Harrell systematically peels back the doctrinal accretions of time to provide a fresh new look at Mormon theology. “This Is My Doctrine” will provide those already versed in Mormonism’s theological tradition with a new and richer perspective of Mormon theology. Those unacquainted with Mormonism will gain an appreciation for how Mormon theology fits into the larger Jewish and Christian theological traditions.

Download or read book The Gospel of Life written by Brooke Foss Westcott and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Vanity of Thoughts written by Thomas Goodwin and published by Felipe chavarro. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a hard time focusing your mind on Christ and spiritual things? Do you struggle with sinful or wandering thoughts? Thomas Goodwin shows us the tendency of our minds to vain thoughts and encourages us with several remedies that will help to keep our minds stayed on the Lord.

Download or read book Thy Word is Truth written by Edward Joseph Young and published by Banner of Truth. This book was released on 1963 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first publication in the USA in 1957, Thy Word is Truth has been recognized as the classic popular exposition of the biblical doctrine of inspiration. This book explains the importance of the doctrine of biblical inspiration. Without it the reliability of the Bible is in serious doubt, the integrity of Jesus is put in question, and the only final authority men have in matters of faith becomes their own conscience. If we cannot trust what scripture says about itself, how can we trust what it says about God, about man's need, or about Christ's saving power? Furthermore, Thy Word is Truth explains why this doctrine has been so fiercely contested. It is precisely because it lies at the heart of Christianity. - Back cover.

Download or read book The Gospel of Life written by Brooke Foss Westcott and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gospel of Life - Thoughts introductory to the study of Christian doctrine. Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Download or read book Debating Calvinism written by Dave Hunt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A centuries-old belief system is put to the test as two prominent authors examine and debate the subject of Calvinism from opposing viewpoints. James White, author of The Potter's Freedom, takes the Calvinist position. Dave Hunt, author of What Love Is This, opposes him. The exchange is lively and at times intense as these two articulate men wrestle over what the Scriptures tell us about God's sovereignty and man's free will. This thought-provoking, challenging book provides potent responses to the most frequently asked questions about Calvinism. Is God free to love anyone He wants? Do you have any choice in your own salvation? It’s time to find out. Calvinism has been a topic of intense discussion for centuries. In this lively debate, two passionate thinkers take opposing sides, providing valuable responses to the most frequently asked questions about Calvinism. Only you can decide where you stand on questions that determine how you think about your salvation. Story Behind the Book The subject of Calvinism has been hotly debated for many years, and now two prominent authors and researchers will debate this controversial topic in a book debate. This project came about when Mr. Hunt wrote What Love is This- Calvinism’s Misrepresentation of God. Mr. Hunt was challenged by many on the Calvinist bench and he eventually agreed to do a debate in a book format. The books purpose is to get you to think and come to your own conclusions.

Download or read book New Theology written by Basil Wilberforce and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding Christian Doctrine written by Ian S. Markham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive and engaging introduction to contemporary Christianity, revised and updated The second edition of Understanding Christian Doctrine presents a completely updated and revised edition that builds on the most popular features of the first edition to offer a lively overview to the central beliefs of Christianity. Ian S Markham, a noted authority of Christianity, discusses the great thinkers of the Christian tradition and puts them in conversation with contemporary progressive theologies in a book that goes from Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther to Liberationist, Feminist, and Queer theologies. Designed to be a basic primer, the text is written in a manner that assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of theology or Christian doctrine. The book is designed to present the basic options in all the key areas of Christianity as well as information on how to make complex theological decisions. The author tackles all the key questions from creation to eschatology. Furthermore, Markham makes his own distinctive contribution: he argues that theodicy (traditionally seen as a major difficulty with belief) is actually a theme that links many aspects of Christian doctrine. The revised second edition includes a wealth of new information, including: A lively and comprehensive introduction to Christianity that assumes no prior knowledge of the faith An overview to the great thinkers of Christian tradition that puts them in conversation with progressive liberationist theologies Suggestions that help even the most skeptical to learn to understand and possibly embrace theological assertions Breakout boxes that explain the significance of the text’s various philosophical ideas and positions The text is ideal for anyone interested in learning about the foundations of Christianity as well as new ideas about the faith. Christianity is presented in a manner that embraces the richness of the tradition and affirms the central claims of the historical creeds, while engaging with liberationist challenges to the tradition.

Download or read book Modern Musings on Mormon Doctrine written by Mark Basker and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a set of volumes 1-5, of the Modern Musings on Mormon Doctrine series. Including:1 - Intelligences & the Pre-Spiritual Existence - The first part of this book will explain what an Intelligence is. Part two of this book will define what the Pre-spiritual existence was and how it commenced.2 - The Plan of Salvation & Atonement - The first part of this book will take us from the moment we received a spirit body, to the time at which we learned the Plan of Salvation. Part two will define what the Atonement is, and how it works.3 - The Fall of Lucifer & War in Heaven - The first part of this book will will describe the events that led to the fall of Lucifer. Part two will define what spiritual warfare is and its effect on humanity. 4 - The Cosmos & Creation - Part one of this book will explore the creation of the Universe, planet Earth, and biological life. Part two will explore the creation of Human life on Earth, with an emphasis and focus on the Garden of Eden.5 - Sons of Perdition & Demons - The first part of this book will describe the genesis of the sons of perdition, and their fate. Part two of this book will describe the interactions and effects demons have on humanity. "Modern Musings on Mormon Doctrine" are my field guides to life for Latter-day Saints. They are an eclectic collection of classic Mormon theology for the common man, from a modern perspective. Obtuse readers need not read. Yet, the open minded may find pearls of great price, which pique your interests with the slightly obscure, uncommon, sacrosanct, and gnostic knowledge found herein. In yesteryear, referred to as repositories, tomes, or perhaps as in the study of things found in nature, a field guide. Designed lovingly to pass wisdom on to my posterity, but presented to others for their bemusement, enlightenment, amazement, or even befuddlement, whatever it might be. Among other things, I will extrapolate the origin story according to Mormonism's mythos, with a guided journey through the beginning sparks of genesis; before your spirit was a spirit. Not to be confused with the usual milk toast, laborious lessons of drab, inconsequential candyfloss for your ears, our world has grown so accustomed to and welcomed. There are no feel good, trivial stories herein to be found. Buckle up for the meat portion of your diet.

Download or read book The Gospel of Life Thoughts Introductory to the Study of Christian Doctrine written by Brooke Foss Westcott and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V. PRAE-CHRISTIAN GENTILE SOLUTIONS OF THE PROBLEMS OF BEING. What then, we have now to ask, are the characteristic thoughts which underlie the praeChristian Book-religions? and what lessons can we learn from them? These lessons, as we have already seen, will be twofold, according as they are drawn from the original conceptions to which the several religions bear witness, and from the subsequent embodiments of them. The original conceptions will serve at once to enlarge and to define our view of man's religious nature; and if so, to illuminate our own faith; for if Christianity be, as we believe, universal, then every genuine expression of human religious thought will enable us to see in the Gospel some corresponding truth which answers to it. If we can understand what whole races of men were feeling after, we shall have a clue to the discovery of mysteries for which 122 The value of the old Book-religions we, with our limited religious instincts, should not otherwise have sought. And in the growing assurance that the Gospel meets each real need of humanity, we shall find the highest conceivable proof of its final and absolute truth. This then is one end of our inquiry; and the other is to apprehend the fatal course of the actual history of primitive Gentile religions. For so much will be clear that in each case the central idea from which they all start, the need of a harmony between man and the world and God, after it had at first found a popular expression through the voice of great teachers, became as time went on, more and more overlaid on the one side by speculation and on the other side by ceremonialism. That which originally found spontaneous acceptance among different races as a religion became universally a philosophy...

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Download or read book Orthodoxy and Heresy in Early Christian Contexts written by Paul A Hartog and published by James Clarke & Company. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighty years ago, Walter Bauer promulgated a bold and provocative thesis about early Christianity. He argued that many forms of Christianity started the race, but one competitor pushed aside the others, until this powerful 'orthodox' version won theday. The victors rewrote history, marginalizing all other perspectives and silencing their voices, even though the alternatives possessed equal right to the title of normative Christianity. Bauer's influence still casts a long shadow on early Christian scholarship. Were heretical movements the original forms of Christianity? Did the heretics outnumber the orthodox? Did orthodox heresiologists accurately portray their opponents? And more fundamentally, how can one make any objective distinction between 'heresy' and 'orthodoxy'? Is such labeling merely the product of socially situated power? Did numerous, valid forms of Christianity exist without any validating norms of Christianity? This collection of essays, each written by a relevant authority, tackles such questions with scholarly acumen and careful attention to historical, cultural-geographical, and socio-rhetorical detail. Although recognizing the importance of Bauer's critical insights, innovative methodologies, and fruitful suggestions, the contributors expose numerous claims of the Bauer thesis (in both original and recent manifestations) that fall short of the historical evidence.

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Download or read book The Gospel of Life written by Brooke Foss Westcott and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brooke Foss Westcott offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of Christian doctrine, explaining the key principles of the faith and emphasizing the importance and centrality of the Gospel message. This book is a thoughtful and intelligent guide for all those seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian theology and practice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Gospel of Life written by Brooke Foss Westcott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Gospel of Life: Thoughts Introductory to the Study of Christian Doctrine In this respect we may justly lay stress on the personal effort to grow better and on the confident expectation of general progress, in spite of numberless disappointments and delays. SO through this unconquerable persistence Of effort, failure becomes 'a triumph's evidence for the 'fulness Of the days.' In other words we walk by faith in the face Of riddles which remain to the last unanswered. Nor is there any ground for discontent at this condition of life. It not unfrequently happens that the clear perception that a difficulty is at present irremovable suggests a reasonable hope Of fuller light hereafter. And though it may bel j. 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.