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For the last five decades, Rodney Stark has been one of sociology's
most prolific and important scholars of religion. The theoretical
depth, the scientific rigor, and the clarity of style manifested in
Stark's oeuvreaover 30 books and 140 articlesahave made his work
the standard texts. Stark's research career encompasses a wide
spectrum of the necessary topics in sociology of religion. He has
applied groundbreaking theory and method to issues of
secularization, religion and society, religious movements, social
theory, and the history of religion. Sociology of Religion: A
Rodney Stark Reader mirrors Stark's influential career by
highlighting these very topics. In this anthology, Stark's
significant articles are not only, for the first time, collected
together but also clearly organized according to the thematic
trajectory of Stark's carefully developed theory of religion. This
volume is the essential reader for any scholar, teacher, or student
encountering the work of one of this century's most compelling
sociologists.
"Glen Scorgie's pioneer study of Orr as a theologian is a work long
overdue. Scorgie's fascinating narrative makes plain the real
distinction of Orr's mind. The present-day resurgence of the
convictions that Orr championed suggests that in calling for
continuity and combating theological novelty Orr had found the way
of wisdom. . . . This book rehabilitates the doughty Glasgow
professor as a thinker still to be reckoned with by those who care
for Christian truth." -- J. I . Packer Regent College
This book provides a good source for both epistemological and
critical analysis of religious imagination.
Newly expanded version of the ever-popular Pray the Rosary
Now available in J.K.S. Reid's widely-praised translation, this is
Calvin's most sustained treatment of the central theme of his
theological writings, predestination.
For four years, John Bell has been a contributor to Radio 4's
"Thought for the Day", attempting - as the project demands - to
offer a religious perspective on matters of current social and
international importance. Sometimes affirming, sometimes
controversial but always contemporary, these short reflections
represent the prickly interface between faith and politics from the
perspective of a Christian believer.
With clear writing---technical terms kept to a minimum---and a
contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be
understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of
Salvation explores God s common grace to redeem those who will be
saved, and to demonstrate his goodness, mercy, justice, and glory.
Topics include but are not limited to the order of salvation---from
God s choice of people to be saved to the chosen people receiving a
resurrection body; effective calling---the act of God the father
speaking through the human proclamation of the gospel to summons
people to himself in saving faith; regeneration---a secret act of
God in which he imparts new spiritual life to us; and
glorification---when Christ returns and raises from the dead the
bodies of all believers for all time who have died. Written in a
friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as
the intellect, Making Sense of Salvation helps readers overcome
wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as
Christians."
Can you really trust in hope? Does hope sometimes feel like a risk
that isn't worth taking? Bestselling author, journalist, and former
atheist Lee Strobel proves that hope is real, the true Source of
our hope, and why we can trust it. In The Case for Hope, Lee
Strobel pairs his trademark investigative style with an uplifting
message of the hope found in Jesus Christ. Strobel will walk you
through why holding on to hope is so crucial, why we can trust in
the hope of Jesus Christ, and how that hope can change our lives
for the better. Strobel will take you on a journey to discover: how
to find hope in a hopeless world the source of real hope the hope
of a transformed life hope for today and beyond hope that
transcends doubt the hope of heaven hope for every person With more
than 14 million books sold, Lee Strobel has already helped millions
delve deeper into their faith and examine more deeply the how and
the why of what they believe. Whether as a gift of encouragement
during a difficult season, a reminder of our true hope at Christmas
or Easter, a baptism or new member gift at church, or as a
self-purchase when you need a lift in your faith, The Case for Hope
is sure to inspire and ignite hope in the hearts of all who pick up
this book.
Walk through the gospel records of the "bold confrontations" of Jesus and discover how to use your newfound knowledge of the person of Jesus to defend the biblical truth of the Christian faith.
Do you have any idea who Jesus really is?
"What you think of Jesus Christ will thoroughly color how you think about everything else," writes John MacArthur. This is a critical truth in the life of every believer. Your view of Jesus affects the way you view God, the world, and every one of your decisions.
These days, Jesus is often portrayed as a pacifist, a philanthropist, or a docile teacher. He strikes a plastic—and sometimes pathetic—pose in the minds of many. Some prefer the meek and mild Jesus who heals the sick, calms fears, and speaks of peace and goodwill. These things do represent a portion of the Messiah. But tragically, too many have never been exposed to the rest of him. They have never seen a full 360-degree view of the Savior. His boldness in the face of confrontation and why that matters. Until now.
Abridged from his classic bestseller, The Jesus You Can’t Ignore, Jesus Unleashed takes a revealing walk through the gospel records. Like an investigative journalist on a mission, author and teacher John MacArthur shows you a remarkable and compelling picture of Jesus unleashed.
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