Download or read book Plain Words about Biblical Images written by Margaret N. Ralph and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2003-01-27 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒDid Jesus just misunderstand when he prayed that the kingdom was close at hand?Ó ÒWhy would God make the price of redemption the sacrifice of his own Son?Ó ÒIf Adam and Eve are not historical people does that mean that original sin does not exist?Ó ÒWhy didn't God keep his promise to David, that his line and his kingdom would be secure forever?Ó A single mistake lies behind each of these questions: an image had been understood as a fact. Through the examination of central biblical images, namely, Òcovenant,Ó Òmessiah,Ó Òkingdom,Ó Òoriginal sin,Ó and Òredemption,Ó 'Plain Words About Biblical Images' explores the role that images play in our thinking as we seek to understand spiritual realities. In the course of this study we discover that we must be willing to reinterpret our images if we want to grow into adult faith. 'Plain Words About Biblical Images' is one of the most readable books you will ever discover. Its insightfulness will help you to grow in your understanding of scripture and your ability to deal with contemporary faith issues.
Download or read book Word Pictures written by Brian Godawa and published by IVP Books. This book was released on 2009-08-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist and screen writer Brian Godawa used to revel in his ability to argue the truth of the gospel, often crushing his opponents in the process. In time, however, he began to realize that winning an argument about the logic of Christianity did not equal persuading people to follow Jesus. What was missing? Through prayer and searching the Scriptures, Godawa realized that while God cares deeply for rationality, propositional truths were not the only, or even the primary, tools he used to reach people with his Truth. In fact, Godawa discovered that story, metaphor and imagery were central to God's communication style because they could go places reason could never go: into the heart. In his refreshing and challenging book, Godawa helps you break free from the spiritual suffocation of heady faith. Without negating the importance of reason and doctrine, Godawa challenges you to move from understanding the Bible "literally" to "literarily" by exploring the poetry, parables and metaphors found in God's Word. Weaving historical insight, pop culture and personal narrative throughout, Godawa reveals the importance God places on imagination and creativity in the Scriptures, and provides a biblical foundation for Christians to pursue image, beauty, wonder and mystery in their faith. For any Christian who wants to learn how to communicate and defend the Gospel in a postmodern context, this book will help you find a path between the two extremes of intellectualized faith and anti-intellectual faith by recovering a biblical balance between intellect and imagination.
Download or read book The Bible and the End of the World written by Margaret Nutting Ralph and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Nutting Ralph attempts to correct what she claims are misinterpretations and misreadings of Scriptures that deal with the end of the world and serve to instill fear in the hearts of believers. Her call is for reading the Bible in with an eye to context.i
Download or read book Scripture written by Margaret Nutting Ralph and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scripture is the Word that nourishes us. Scripture: Nourished by the Word explores the nature of Scripture. Learn more about this in the Catholic Basics series from Loyola Press. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.
Download or read book Three Simple Words written by John Odom and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an attempt to examine the similarities between science and religion instead of focusing on the perceived differences. It attempts to demonstrate the similarities by looking at common goals and challenging the dogmatic positions on both sides by concentrating on what the author considers to be "reasonable" possibilities considering where we are in history. It is intentionally brief in an attempt to keep it interesting and entertaining while challenging the readers to open their minds to the possibilities presented. It also includes episodes from the author's personal experience where he has seen the possibilities presented at work in his own life and feels many of the readers will recognize those feelings as well. Life can seem very complicated, yet the author contends the basic foundation for living a contended life can be summed up in Three Simple Words.
Download or read book Violence Against Women and Children written by Carol J. Adams and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1995-11-01 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence against women and children has reached epidemic proportions. It cuts across all economic strata and is found in our urban centers and the farthest corners of the nation. This is the only sourcebook on domestic violence for clergy and counselors.
Download or read book Errata to the Protestant Bible or the truth of their English translations examined written by Thomas WARD (Roman Catholic Soldier.) and published by . This book was released on 1807 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Errata to the Protestant Bible or the Truth of their English Translations examined written by Thomas Ward and published by . This book was released on 1807 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book God s Word Made Plain written by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 1958-06-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated birds-eye view of major Bible teachings, with questions for study and discussion following each chapter.
Download or read book Errata of the Protestant Bible written by Thomas Ward and published by . This book was released on 1807 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vision Mental Imagery and the Christian Life written by Zoltán Dörnyei and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uniquely explores how the notion of vision is presented in modern science and the Bible, and how it can be applied to contemporary Christian contexts. The word "vision", our ability to see, has been described by an increasing body of scholarship in the social sciences as our capacity for mental imagery and imagination. As such, this unique cognitive capability has been utilised in many fields for a variety of purposes, from arts and psychotherapy to politics and business management, and even for performance enhancement in sports. The current book argues that a better understanding of vision can have far-reaching practical implications for Christian life and ministry by helping people to align themselves with God’s specific purposes. After a theoretical overview that integrates scientific and theological insights, the final chapters present a variety of strategies that can help believers to discern God’s call through the use of mental imagery and then to develop and cultivate the perceived vision. The book examines the scientific and biblical principles of vision in a comprehensive manner, with a special emphasis on the practical implications of the issue. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of Theology, Biblical Studies and Church Growth/Leadership, as well as Organisational Behaviour, Business Management and Psychology.
Download or read book Simple Words written by Adin Steinsaltz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Steinsaltz Summarizes the spiritual wisdom of simple words.
Download or read book The Works of Joseph Bellamy written by Joseph Bellamy and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Works of Joseph Bellamy D D First Pastor of the Church in Bethlem Conn written by Joseph Bellamy and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book True Religion Delineated Or Experimental Religion Distinguished from Formality on the One Hand and Enthusiasm on the Other Set in a Scriptural and Rational Light written by Joseph Bellamy and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book True religion delineated or Experimental religion distinguished from formality on the one hand and enthusiasm on the other With a preface by the Reverend Mr Edwards The second edition written by Joseph BELLAMY and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
