God who Acts
Author : George Ernest Wright
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,44 MB
Release : 1952
Category : Bible
ISBN :
Author : George Ernest Wright
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,44 MB
Release : 1952
Category : Bible
ISBN :
Author : Thomas F. Tracy
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,73 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Creation
ISBN : 9780271010397
The affirmation that God acts in history has roots deep within the religious traditions of the West. The God depicted in biblical narrative is by no means a detached spectator, unconcerned with the course of events in the world. Rather, God engages human beings in and through their history, shaping the destinies of individuals and communities. While this way of thinking about God has profoundly shaped the theological imagination of the biblical religions, it has become a source of persistent puzzlement in modern theology. The rise of the natural sciences has demonstrated the power of understanding our world as governed by natural law, and this poses difficult questions about how God can be understood to act in a such a world. Furthermore, a compelling set of religious and ethical objections can be urged against the idea that God performs particular actions in history; the problem of evil arises here with great force. This book brings together a group of well-known philosophers and theologians for a sharply focused exchange on these crucial questions about the God who acts.
Author : Arnold B. Rhodes
Publisher : Geneva Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611642469
This new edition of Arnold Rhodes's The Mighty Acts of God is an essential tool for learning more about the Bible. The original volume, which has been well-loved as a guide for Bible study, has been carefully revised by W. Eugene March to incorporate the most up-to-date historical and theological research. From the beginnings of creation to final consummation and hope, readers will find the same easily readable quality as in the first edition along with helpful questions for either group or individual study.
Author : Craig G. Bartholomew
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 16,25 MB
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1467458015
Did the decisive event in the history of Israel even happen? The Bible presents a living God who speaks and acts, and whose speaking and acting is fundamental to his revelation of himself. God’s action in history may seem obvious to many Christians, but modern philosophy has problematized the idea. Today, many theologians often use the Bible to speak of God while, at best, remaining agnostic about whether he has in fact acted in history. Historical revelation is central to both Jewish and Christian theology. Two major events in the Bible showcase divine agency: the revelation at Sinai in Exodus and the incarnation of Jesus in the gospels. Surprisingly, there is a lack of serious theological reflection on Sinai by both Jewish and Christian scholars, and those who do engage the subject often oscillate about the historicity of what occurred there. Craig Bartholomew explores how the early church understood divine action, looks at the philosophers who derided the idea, and finally shows that the reasons for doubting the historicity of Sinai are not persuasive. The God Who Acts in History provides compelling reasons for affirming that God has acted and continues to act in history.
Author : Ray C. Stedman
Publisher : Our Daily Bread Publishing
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 45,40 MB
Release : 2015-04-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1627073183
Filled with adventure, the New Testament book of Acts tells of thrilling escapes, people in peril, conflict and intrigue, travel through the ancient world, storms and shipwrecks, and steadfast faith amidst overwhelming obstacles. Join Pastor Ray Stedman in what he calls God's unfinished book, as he brings the history, adventure, and profound but practical meaning of this book to life in readable, everyday language.
Author : George Ernest Wright
Publisher :
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 32,49 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Bible
ISBN :
Author : Various Authors,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 6793 pages
File Size : 44,96 MB
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0310294142
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
Author : P.D. James
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 46,3 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0857861077
Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James
Author : Michael R. Powers
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 20,96 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 023115366X
This title examines traditional insurance risks such as earthquakes, storms, terrorist attacks, and other disasters. It begins with a discussion of how the risk of such 'acts of God and men' impact on our lives, health, and possessions. It then proceeds to introduce the statistical techniques necessary for analysing these uncertainties. The book guides readers through the methods available for identifying and measuring such risks, financing their consequences, and forecasting their future behaviour (within the limits of science).
Author : Denis Edwards
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 2010-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451406495
From providence and miracles to resurrection and intercessory prayer, Edwards shows how a basically noninterventionist model of divine action does justice to the universe as we know and also to central convictions of Christian faith about the goodness of God, the promises of God, and the fulfillment of creation. Here is wonderfully lucid theology supporting an excitement of how God is at work in the universe.