God who Acts
Author : George Ernest Wright
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,68 MB
Release : 1952
Category : Bible
ISBN :
God's Unfinished Book
Author : Ray C. Stedman
Publisher : Our Daily Bread Publishing
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 22,46 MB
Release : 2015-04-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1627073183
Book Description
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.
The God who Acts
Author : Thomas F. Tracy
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,11 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Creation
ISBN : 9780271010397
Book Description
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.
The Mighty Acts of God, Revised Edition
Author : Arnold B. Rhodes
Publisher : Geneva Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 31,26 MB
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611642469
Book Description
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.
How God Acts
Author : Denis Edwards
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 13,73 MB
Release : 2010-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451406495
Book Description
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.
The God Who Acts in History
Author : Craig G. Bartholomew
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,46 MB
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1467458015
Book Description
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.
The Book of the Acts of God
Author : George Ernest Wright
Publisher :
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 18,49 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Bible
ISBN :
Book Description
Together for the World
Author : Wagenman, Michael R.
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 36,41 MB
Release : 2016-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1577997204
Book Description
The disciples and early Christians faced doubt, opposition, and threats--just like many Christians do today. In Together with the World, Michael Wagenman shows how the book of Acts can help modern Christians respond to crisis and critique in our contemporary world. The book of Acts is about more than simply the beginning of church history. In Together for the World we find a group of disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit, following God's call to spread the good news.
Core Christianity
Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,30 MB
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310525071
Book Description
What beliefs are core to the Christian faith? This book is here to help you understand the reason for your hope as a Christian so that you can see it with fresh sight and invite others into the conversation. A lot of Christians take their story—the narratives that give rise to their beliefs—for granted. They pray, go to church, perhaps even read their Bible. But they might be stuck if a stranger asked them to explain what they believe and why they believe it. Author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton unpacks the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share in a way that is easy to understand and applicable to our lives today. And in a way that will make you excited to be a Christian! Core Christianity covers topics like: Jesus as both fully God and fully man. The doctrine of the Trinity. The goodness of God despite a broken world. The ways God speaks. The meaning of salvation. What is the Christian calling? Includes discussion questions for individual or group use. This introduction to the basic doctrines of Christianity is perfect for those who are new to the faith, as well as those who have an interest in deepening their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Intrusive God, Disruptive Gospel
Author : Matthew L. Skinner
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 32,99 MB
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441248609
Book Description
This engaging book guides readers through one of the most colorful books of the Bible, illuminating passages from Acts that show the Christian gospel expressing itself through the lives, speech, struggles, and adventures of Jesus's followers. The book emphasizes the disruptive character of the Christian gospel and shows how Acts repeatedly describes God as upsetting the status quo by changing people's lives, society's conventions, and our basic expectations of what's possible. Suited for individual and group study, this book by a New Testament scholar with a gift for popular communication asks serious questions and eschews pat answers, bringing Acts alive for contemporary reflection on the character of God, the challenges of faith, and the church.
