Author : Jonathan P. Walton
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830873368
The president is not the messiah, the Constitution is not the Bible, and the United States is not a city on a hill or the hope for the world. Jonathan Walton exposes the cultural myths and misconceptions about America's identity, showing how our notions of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are at odds with the call to take up our cross and follow Jesus. Discover how the kingdom of God offers true freedom and justice for all.
Author : Esau McCaulley
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 803 pages
File Size : 44,36 MB
Release : 2024-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830818294
In this one-volume commentary, a multiethnic team of scholars holding orthodox Christian beliefs brings exegetical expertise coupled with a unique interpretive lens to illuminate the ways social location and biblical interpretation work together. These diverse scholars offer a better vantage point for both the academy and the church.
Author : Jonathan P. Walton
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,12 MB
Release : 2020-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781735833705
Author : Matthew Rowley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 25,66 MB
Release : 2020-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1000297144
This book explores how polarised interpretations of America’s past influence the present and vice versa. A focus on competing Protestant reactions to President Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan evidences a fundamental divide over how America should remember historical racism, sexism and exploitation. Additionally, these Protestants disagree over how the past influences present injustice and equality. The 2020 killing of George Floyd forced these rival histories into the open. Rowley proposes that recovering a complex view of the past, confessing the bad and embracing the good, might help Americans have a shared memory that can bridge polarisation and work to secure justice and equality. An accessible and timely book, this is essential reading for those concerned with the vexed relationship of religion and politics in the United States, including students and scholars in the fields of Protestantism, history, political science, religious studies and sociology.
Author : Barbara L. Peacock
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 12,72 MB
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830848207
Spiritual director and pastor Barbara Peacock illustrates how the practices of spiritual formation are woven into African American culture and lived out in the rich heritage of its faith community. Using the examples of ten significant men and women, Barbara helps us engage in practices of soul care as we learn from these spiritual leaders.
Author : Dan Stringer
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 21,58 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830847677
Many today are discarding the evangelical label, and as a lifelong evangelical, Dan Stringer has wrestled with whether to stay or go. In this even-handed guide, he offers a thoughtful appreciation of evangelicalism's history, identity, and strengths, but also lament for its blind spots, showing how we can move forward with hope for our future together.
Author : Dennis R. Edwards
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 18,88 MB
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1514000458
Tracing humility through Scripture, Dennis Edwards addresses common areas of leadership failure, applies biblical texts on humility to multiethnic ministry and justice work, and issues a compelling challenge to the church. Humility is not a tactic, and it's not just "being nice." It's a revolutionary path to follow the footsteps of Jesus.
Author : Jesse Steven Wheeler
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,44 MB
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1666709581
Serving a Crucified King speaks to a growing crisis within the contemporary church, one of misplaced allegiance and misguided discipleship. If Jesus Christ is who we claim him to be, then we must ask ourselves: Are we truly conducting our lives and constructing our communities in light of that astonishing reality? But, as long as the contemporary church continues to act in a manner so seemingly at odds with the mission and message of Jesus, it remains in a state of emergency. Albeit a serious charge, solving this crisis is of the utmost importance if we are to live once again in faithful obedience to Jesus Christ as king. The magnitude of the problem necessitates the establishment of a movement of kingdom citizens devoted to the cruciform reign of Christ and committed to a wholesale transformation in thinking and practice within the church. To this end, Serving a Crucified King is a clarion call back to the real work of being a disciple of Jesus in our society. Expect to have your thinking challenged, your heart moved, and your action re-oriented.
Author : Gary M. Burge
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 20,1 MB
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 0830853332
Every student asks questions about life beyond the classroom—how can I discern my vocation? How should I understand marriage and sex? What happens if I doubt my faith? To help students navigate these life questions, Gary M. Burge and David Lauber have gathered insights from Christian faculty who draw on their own conversations with students during office hours and over coffee.
Author : Dennis R. Edwards
Publisher : MennoMedia, Inc.
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 41,2 MB
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1513806033
God has empowered marginalized Christians to transform the church. The power of the gospel is often most visible among those who have been the least respected, including racial or ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women, and people who have been displaced from their homeland. Yet in many faith communities, these are the same people whose leadership gifts are least likely to be recognized. But the power of the gospel comes from God, not from other humans. This book is a passionate affirmation of the power already present among marginalized Christians and a call to recognize and embrace this power for the sake of helping the church become more like Christ. Marginalized Christians are already changing the face of the church. Will we embrace their power to change the church’s heart?
