Download or read book Outdoing Jesus written by Doug Pagitt and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it sacrilegious to claim that ordinary people can do greater works than Jesus? “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these” (John 14:12). Taking these words of Jesus seriously, Outdoing Jesus shows how the seven actions of Jesus that the Gospel of John singles out as special “signs” challenge us to live into a greater future. When Jesus asserts that his followers “will do even greater things than these,” he is calling for us to extend his miracles for the benefit of all of humanity. Only a master teacher wants students to do greater than their master! Doug Pagitt uses the works and teachings of Jesus as lenses through which we see what the kingdom of God would look like if it were “at hand.” We see how developments in humanities, medicine, science, technology, philanthropy, structural design, and social justice are bringing about the agenda of God for the world; and how we can participate. Outdoing Jesus is not only insightful biblical theology but a robust call to dare great things in pursuit of human flourishing.

Download or read book Out of doors with Jesus written by William Alfred Quayle and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Tr Out of the Latin Vulgate Diligently Compared with the Original Greek and First Published by the English College of Rheims Anno 1582 written by Richard Challoner and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Tr Out of the Latin Vulgate Diligently Compared with the Original Greek and First Pub by the English College of Rhemes Anno 1582 written by and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Testament of Jesus Christ Faithfully Translated Into English Out of the Authentical Latin Diligently Conferred with the Greeke and Other Editions in Divers Languages written by and published by . This book was released on 1600 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Breaking Busy written by Alli Worthington and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense style, Alli Worthington--popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy--tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense way, Alli Worthington tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Breaking Busy marries popular secular research with solid biblical principles, instilling confidence that you, too, can move from crazy busy to confident calm. With refreshing candor, uproarious true stories, and a Christian worldview, Alli delivers truths that dismantle common happiness myths. Then she empowers you to get unstuck, to let go of the good to make way for the great, to know yourself and your Creator, and ultimately to find peace and purpose in this world of crazy. You will: Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. Identify the common lies you believe and how to strip their power from your life. Recognize how what you say no to determines what you can say yes to. With relatable anecdotes, Alli models real-life guidance on boundaries, relationships, and self-care, humbly examining her own mistakes and walking through how she learned from her missteps and found peace in a world of busyness. If you long to find real connection with both your loved ones and your Creator, Alli Worthington deftly balances intelligent humility and heartwarming humor to help you rediscover your path.

Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by John R. Brokhoff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most comprehensive lectionary preaching resources available, the Lectionary Preaching Workbook is the one tool you will want to have close at hand to help you get the most out of every minute you spend preparing your Sunday sermon. This completely revised and updated volume provides you with a host of practical aids for effectively proclaiming God's Word. In addition to theological reflections on the three lessons for each Sunday, each chapter also explores a theme for the day (including a prayer and a suggested hymn) and outlines numerous preaching options. You'll also find a handy, easy-to-use Sermon Planner template to facilitate the process of building your sermon. Special features include: - an introduction to Matthew's gospel - overviews for each liturgical season that pinpoint preaching goals and possible sermon series -- and examine the season's customs, history, meaning, and message - a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts - commentary on each Sunday's Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons - theological reflections to help you explore the relationships among all the texts - a variety of preaching options, complete with suggested outlines - available in either paperback or 3-ring binder formats, with wide margins for convenient, easy use John R. Brokhoff, a celebrated preacher, teacher, and writer, is Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He has also served as the pastor of Lutheran congregations in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, and is a recipient of the George Washington medal from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The original author of the ever-popular CSS Lectionary Preaching Workbook series, Brokhoff has written over 30 other works, including three-volume series on Preaching The Parables and Preaching The Miracles for Cycles A, B, and C, also from CSS Publishing Company.

Download or read book The Religion of the Earliest Churches written by Gerd Theissen and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major contribution to the theory of religion and early Christianity.

Download or read book Black Lives Matter to Jesus written by Marcus Jerkins and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third evangelist makes Black-skinned people central to his claim in Luke and Acts that the gospel of Jesus is restoring the children of God. Within Luke's literary environment, the identity of the children of God was linked to national/ethnic identity. Many Jewish texts argued for the Jews' position as God's children because they are bound to God by covenant; they are God's firstborn. But there is also a more general sense within this tradition that all human beings are made in the image of God and are, thus, the children of God through Adam. In the Gospel, Luke asserts that all nations and all ethnicities, including Israel, have questionable filial status vis-ˆ-vis God. Both Israel and the nations are restored in status as God's children through Jesus, the Son of God. In Acts, Luke explores the initial return of Israel and all ethnicities to God through the witness of the church empowered by the Spirit. To epitomize the return of all nations to God, Luke narrates the salvation of Black-skinned Africans. These Black lives are emphasized to signify that their representation in the church demonstrates the universal extent to which the salvation of Jesus Christ will reach. Their presence in the church is also meant to dignify their Black skin against an aesthetic bias that was prevalent in Greco-Roman views at that moment. This subversion of ethnographic bias helped Luke's audience sustain a gospel-centered critique against the devaluation of Black life.

Download or read book Dressed from the Inside Out Equipped to Live Victoriously and Advance the Kingdom of God written by Christine A. Evans and published by eBooks2go, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dressed from the Inside Out is for anyone who desires a deeper relationship with God, and who desires to participate in carrying out God’s plans. Along with real-life illustrations, Christine includes prayers and scriptures that will reassure you of God’s promises and empower you to reach a level where the enemy loses his power over your life. This is the time for the body of Christ to come together as an unstoppable force to overthrow all plots and plans that have been put into place by the powers of darkness. God has so many things for his children to accomplish; however, we are often faced with challenges that attempt to rob us of our God-given authority and identity. If believers cannot live victoriously themselves, they will be ineffective with impacting others. In this powerful book, Christine Evans shares revelation that will allow you to enter a realm where: • Your true identity as a believer is discovered and your authority is unleashed • Feelings of insecurity, inadequacy, and uncertainty, become ineffective or nonexistent. • Flowing in the gifts of The Spirit enables you to actively participate in advancing the Kingdom of God.

Download or read book From a Drunkard to a Pastor written by Jim Moreland and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a Drunkard to a Pastor is the story about how Jesus Christ can take a lost soul drowning in alcohol and drugs and transform that person into a vessel worthy to be used by God to reach the lost for Christ. This book also describes areas in the Christians life where a Christian needs to work toward completeness in Christ (spiritual maturity). The author describes in detail the struggles he went through trying to find answers to the question, “how in the world did I get so far from God?” He writes of God’s love for mankind and the extremes God went through to restore mankind to fellowship with him. The author speaks of his depravity in hope that it will convey the message to others that no matter how far you have fallen and no matter how hopeless life may seem that God is able to reach down from heaven and put you on a path to recovery and a new hope. The common theme throughout this book is the necessity to grow in your walk with Christ, and this is a how-to book to accomplish that based on the author’s own experience. The book gives practices and insights on what helped the author in his quest to be more like Jesus. Christians are called to be like Jesus, and that calling does not come easy. It takes hard work, commitment, love for Christ, and love for our fellow human beings. This book guides you on a path that will help you reach spiritual maturity.

Download or read book The Church School Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Testament Translated Out of the Latin Vulgate With Notes and Historical Index Stereotype Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Activists Speak Out written by NA NA and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Activists Speak Out, a group of fifteen American activists speak candidly about how and why they struggle for change. Their causes and strategies vary - in the areas of civil rights, gay and lesbian rights, the environment, women's issues, health, youth, education, labor, freedom of expression and the arts. But the lessons learned resonate across geographic and ideological boundaries. Whether working as grass-roots organizers or corporate insiders, in cities or in rural areas, the through-line of their observations is constant: Change is slow, and may take shape in unexpected ways. Small victories count. And, whatever the initial motivation to become engaged in the struggle for change - anger, compassion, frustration - the very process of engagement is itself transformative. You cross that line, and nothing is ever the same.

Download or read book Displacing Jesus written by Charles A. Wilson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-22 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Displacing Jesus studies the inner workings of Thomas Jefferson's editing and shortening of the Gospels of the New Testament, The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth. It uncovers the immanent moves of his editorial project and shows how he makes judgments on what to include and exclude from the Gospels. As the book analyzes Jefferson's gospel, it reconstructs his cut-and-paste project as a displacing of the biblical story of Jesus into a war on Jewish authorities. Ignoring nearly all traditional religious themes, the new gospel reframes the story into a battle against the narrow and hypocritical morality of the leaders of Second Temple Judaism. Surprisingly, Jefferson's editing does provide a robust, if not traditional, theology and a Christology centered in the passion of the Shepherd-Sage who performs his death for Wisdom. Displacing Jesus ends by connecting Jefferson's creation in The Life and Morals with theological themes, with the history of his views on religion, and with comments on how new insights into Jefferson's gospel can inform contemporary Jefferson research.

Download or read book How to Stay Out of the City Beneath Your Feet written by Richard W. Menear and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is one book you CAN judge by its cover!" Dan Lyons President, World Business Capital Corp. Richland, WA How important are language and words, right and wrong believing, thinking and speaking? What is life all about and where is it heading? Is death the end with one destiny? Is there a real Satan, and is Hell a real place or an overused metaphor? Do angels really exist? Are we really created in the image of God and if so, what does that mean? Where is the mind? As important as these questions are, it seems that most people have forgotten to ask them. Who bewitched them? Are there in fact ultimate answers to the ultimate questions? In this book, Author Richard W. Menear, Ph.D. addresses these topics and many others.  Humanity's distance from God and closeness to the enemy.  Religion, ethics and standards being reduced to a trash pile.  Sin. Man's view vs. God's view.  Specific moral issues like abortion, homosexuality, infidelity.  The resurrection of the body.  What Hell is really like! Explained in depth, Dr. Menear explores the plight of fallen mankind and unmasks the enemy's deceptions designed to destroy, and to replace scriptural truth. All these mysteries have been revealed to the world through God's Son, and are examined here. This book will take you on your solo journey that includes the most important aspects of life from the beginning to end just like God said it would be! Richard W. Menear holds a Th.B., Th.M. from Full Gospel Bible Institute, and a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from International Bible College and Seminary, three - year certificate from Rhema Bible Training Center. Dr. Menear is a Vietnam era veteran with the U.S.A.F, and lives with his wife in Branson West, Missouri.

Download or read book Becoming a Missionary Church written by Michael W. Goheen and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements, especially in light of missional ecclesiology. An expert on Lesslie Newbigin and an expert on contemporary church models show how Newbigin's ideas have been developed and contextualized in three popular contemporary church movements: missional, emergent, and center church. In addition, the authors explain that some of Newbigin's insights have been neglected and need to be retrieved for the present day. This book calls for the recovery of the missionary nature of the church and commends church practices applicable to any congregation.