The Sins of Scripture

Author: John Shelby Spong
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061835609
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
In the history of the Western World, the Bible has been a perpetual source of inspiration and guidance for countless Christians. However, this Bible has also left a trail of pain. It is undeniable that the Bible is not always used for good. Sometimes the Bible can seem overtly evil. Sometimes its texts are terrible. Bishop John Shelby Spong boldly approaches those texts that have been used through history to justify the denigration or persecution of others while carrying with them the implied and imposed authority of the claim that they were the "Word of God." As he exposes and challenges what he calls the "terrible texts of the Bible", laying bare the evil done by these texts in the name of God, he also seeks to redeem these texts, hoping to recover their ultimate depth and purpose. Spong looks specifically at texts used to justify homophobia, anti-Semitism, treating women as second-class humans, corporal punishment, and environmental degradation, but he also delivers a new picture of how Christians can use the Bible today. As Spong battles against the way the Bible has been used throughout history, he provides a new framework, introducing people to a proper way to engage this holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Living in Sin?

Author: John Shelby Spong
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060675071
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Is celibacy the only moral alternative to marriage? Should the widowed be allowed to form intimate relationships without remarrying? Should the church receive homosexuals into its community and support committed gay and lesbian relationships? Should congregations publicly and liturgically witness and affirm divorces? Should the church's moral standards continue to be set by patriarchal males? Should women be consecrated bishops? Bishop Spong proposes a pastoral response based on scripture and history to the changing realities of the modern world. He calls for a moral vision to empower the church with inclusive teaching about equal, loving, nonexploitative relationships.

The Sins of Scripture

Author: John Shelby Spong
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780732282028
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
In the past, the Bible has been used to justify oppression, violence and more. But here Bishop Spon explains how the Bible has been misread - how its overall message eclipses what he deems these texts of terror.

Counseling One Another

Author: Paul Tautges
Publisher: Shepherd Press
ISBN: 9781633420946
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This paradigm-shifting book helps believers understand the process of being transformed by God's grace and truth, and challenges them to be a part of the process of discipleship in the lives of their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Counseling One Another biblically presents and defends every believer's responsibility to work toward God's goal of conforming us to the image of His Son-a goal reached through the targeted form of intensive discipleship most often referred to as counseling. All Christians will find Counseling One Another useful as they make progress in the life of sanctification and as they discuss issues with their friends, children, spouses, and fellow believers, providing them with a biblical framework for life and one-another ministry in the body of Christ.

Gospel Principles

Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publisher: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ISBN: 1465101276
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Not the Way It's Supposed to Be

Author: Cornelius Plantinga
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802842183
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
"Plantinga's treatment of sin is comprehensive, articulate, and well written. It confirms the orthodox and neo-orthodox doctrine of sin, lavishly illustrates it from contemporary events, and plumbs depths in understanding sin's complexities and banalities...

Matthew

Author: John Charles Ryle
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433532069
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
After studying over 40 commentaries, J.C. Ryle wrote this examination of the Gospel of Matthew, giving the church one of the great works on this book. A Crossway Classic Commentary.

Holy Bible (NIV)

Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310294142
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 6793

Book Description
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.

Unmerited Favor

Author: Joseph Prince
Publisher: Charisma Media
ISBN: 1616385898
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
God wants you to succeed in every area of your life! And with His presence in your life, you can. His grace or unmerited favor can swing open doors of opportunities and place you at the right place at the right time for His blessings. Even if you lack the necessary qualifications, His unmerited favor can propel you forward. Discover in Unmerit...

Addictions a Banquet in the Grave

Author: Edward T. Welch
Publisher: New Growth Press
ISBN: 1936768135
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
What is the basic point of this book? Theology makes a difference. The basic theology for addictions is that the root problem goes deeper than our genetic makeup. Addictions are ultimately a disorder of worship. Will we worship ourselves and our own desires or will we worship the true God?