Author : John Vidmar, Op
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1616432152
This one-volume survey of the history of the Catholic Church--from its beginning through the pontificate of John Paul II--explains the Church's progress by using Christopher Dawson's division of the Church's history into six distinct "ages," or 350-400 year periods of time.
Author : Roger Scruton
Publisher : Atlantic Books
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 31,9 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1782395040
For most people in England today, the church is simply the empty building at the end of the road, visited for the first time, if at all, when dead. It offers its sacraments to a population that lives without rites of passage, and which regards the National Health Service rather than the National Church as its true spiritual guardian. Here, Scruton argues that the Anglican Church is the forlorn trustee of an architectural and artistic inheritance that remains one of the treasures of European civilization. He contends that it is a still point in the centre of English culture and that its defining texts, the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer are the sources from which much of our national identity derives. At once an elegy to a vanishing world and a clarion call to recognize Anglicanism's continuing relevance, Our Church is a graceful and persuasive book.
Author : Edward Engelbrecht
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,54 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780758626462
The Church in History examines key historic events in the life of the Church from the time of the apostles through today. The book gives a basic overview and summary of political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the development of the Christian Church.
Author : John H. Ogwyn
Publisher :
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 22,38 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Church
ISBN :
Author : Kevin DeYoung
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 143352693X
Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate about spreading the gospel and caring for the needs of others. But in our zeal to get sharing and serving, many are unclear on gospel and mission. Yes, we are called to spend ourselves for the sake of others, but what is the church's unique priority as it engages the world? DeYoung and Gilbert write to help Christians "articulate and live out their views on the mission of the church in ways that are theologically faithful, exegetically careful, and personally sustainable." Looking at the Bible's teaching on evangelism, social justice, and shalom, they explore the what, why, and how of the church's mission. From defining "mission", to examining key passages on social justice and their application, to setting our efforts in the context of God's rule, DeYoung and Gilbert bring a wise, studied perspective to the missional conversation. Readers in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus' call to preach the Word and make disciples.
Author : Tony Merida
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,69 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1784986097
How to grow in love for your church. God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. He sets out eight privileges and responsibilities of a church member: to belong, to welcome, to gather, to care, to serve, to honour, to witness and to send. As we see how wonderful it is to belong to God’s family and be a part of his amazing witness to both the earthly and the heavenly realms, we’ll grow in our love for and commitment to our local church. This is a great book for every churchgoer to read, whether they’re new or have been attending for some time but need re-energising with God’s vision for the local church. With a discussion guide at the end of the book, Love Your Church is also a great resource for small groups.
Author : Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0805447792
A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.
Author : Eugene England
Publisher : Mormon Arts & Letters
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,63 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Mormon Church
ISBN : 9780850511017
Originally published: Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, c1986.
Author : Robert H. Brumback
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 33,71 MB
Release : 2007-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1556351968
Author : Gregg R. Allison
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 28,41 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 143353603X
What is a church? This can be a difficult question to answer and Christians have offered a variety of perspectives. Gregg Allison thus explores and synthesizes all that Scripture affirms about the new covenant people of God, capturing a full picture of the biblical church. He covers the topics of the church's identity and characteristics; its growth through purity, unity, and discipline; its offices and leadership structures; its ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper; and its ministries. Here is a rich approach to ecclesiology consisting of sustained doctrinal reflection and wise, practical application. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.
