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Two thousand years ago the Lady Mary, the sacred 'Rose in the
Heart', made pilgrimage to the mystical British Isles, with the boy
Jesus, Naomi her daughter and Joseph of Arimathea. Her Holy Mission
as designated by the Masters, was to reactivate the Cosmic Light at
ancient Druidic sites, some which held an Atlantean Temple in the
Etheric Realm. As 'instructed' by Mary and with Divine guidance,
Caroline Harris has followed in her footsteps, travelling through
ancient Dummonia - Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, performing sacred
Ceremonies to revitalize that Light, and earth the ancient Temples.
Intuitively received inspirational messages for the Aquarian Age,
are offered from the Masters, Angelic Messengers and those from the
Devic Kingdom. Among many subjects explored are: Britain - the New
Jerusalem; Atlantis, Hyperborea and Lyonesse; the Ancient Wisdom;
the Immaculate Conception; did Jesus die on the Cross?; the Lost
Goddess; the Holy Grail; Celtic Christianity; Arthurian Tales; the
Crystalline Grid; Ley Lines; Reincarnation; Unicorns; the Essenes;
the Egyptian Mysteries; Aboriginal Wisdom, Thought Travel, plus
Visions of Glastonbury. You will find this fascinating story,
absorbing, enlightening and thought provoking, whatever your
persuasion, and it will be of special interest to the dedicated
Pilgrim and Light Worker.
Arguably the most respected Catholic systematic theologian in the
English-speaking world, David Tracy's growing influence
internationally and on persons of other Christian traditions and
his ability to communicate with representatives of the secular
academy stem from the unique quality of his voice. Still, Tracy's
views on Catholicism, the mission of the church, and how plurality
of worldviews and hermeneutics affect the church mission are
largely unknown. Containing both new material and articles written
over the past decade for Concilium, the international journal of
progressive Catholic theology, these essays reveal dimensions of
Tracy's thought on these topics foreshadowed in his books and
philosophical theological reflections. In addition, On Naming the
Present shows the best of the spirit of Concilium and its project
of fostering a critical and prophetic yet world-welcoming Christian
future rooted in a troubled present.
In A Divine Revelation of Angels, Mary Baxter describes dreams, visions, and revelations of angels that God has given her. Explore the fascinating dynamics of angelic beings, including their appearance, their assigned functions and roles, and how they operate, not only in the heavenly realms, but also in our lives here on earth. Discover the difference between good angels and bad angels (demons) and their activities so you can distinguish angels of light from angels of darkness. Learn how God’s holy angels are magnificent beings who are His messengers and warriors sent to assist, sustain, protect, and deliver us through the power of Christ.
Many people wonder why they can’t overcome sins and temptations, and why they experience recurring problems in their health, finances, and relationships. A Divine Revelation of Deliverance exposes these schemes of Satan. Through the Scriptures, visions of warfare, and personal encounters with evil spiritual forces, Mary K. Baxter has discovered powerful truths to help you overcome your fear of the enemy, recognize and conquer satanic traps, experience victory over sins and failures, be free from unexplained attacks, and intercede for the deliverance of others. This is a war that must be fought with the supernatural power and weapons of God.
Meister Eckhart, the fourteenth-century German mystic and
theologian, is one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures
in the history of the Church, and few have played so diverse and
fertile a role in the cultural imagination. He has been seen as
both heretic and 'the man from whom God nothing hid'; Christian
mystic and Buddhist sage; Catholic and Protestant; feminist and
ecologist; he is both medieval schoolman and inspirer of
contemporary philosophers such as Heidegger, Bloch and Derrida.
Oliver Davies's masterly evaluation of Eckhart is based on an
unrivalled knowledge of the original texts, their historical and
theological context, and their place in the Christian mystical
tradition. The portrait of St Dominic on the cover (of the book)
illustrates one of Davies's main themes: Eckhart's position in the
mainstream Dominican tradition of grounding theology in spiritual
experience. Both a stimulating scholarly study and an ideal
introduction for the non-specialist, Meister Eckhart: Mystical
Theologian explores the enduring fascination of Meister Eckhart, 'a
mystic for our age'.
C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God―prayer―in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.
The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God―prayer―in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings.
C. S. Lewis’s insights on Christianity and his reflections on Christian life continue to guide us more than fifty years after his death. How to Pray showcases Lewis’s enduring wisdom on prayer and its place in our daily lives.
Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, How to Pray provides practical wisdom and instruction to help readers nurture their spiritual beliefs and embrace prayer in all its forms. While many people would like to speak to God, they often don’t know how to begin. Lewis guides them through the practice, illuminating the significance of prayer and why it is central to faith.
A welcome addition to the C. S. Lewis canon, How to Pray offers a deeper understanding of our personal tradition of prayer, our faith, and what is means to be a Christian.
Despite the popular theology of our day, Christians should not
expect to get out of experiencing the tribulation or the end times.
Nowhere in the Bible does the Lord promise us this, say Michael
Brown and Craig Keener, two leading, acclaimed Bible scholars. In
fact, they say, Jesus promises us tribulation in this world. Yet
this is no reason to fear. In this fascinating, accessible, and
personal book, Brown and Keener walk you through what the Bible
really says about the rapture, the tribulation, and the end times.
What they find will leave you full of hope. God's wrath is not
poured out on His people, and He will shield us from it--as he
shielded Israel in Egypt during the ten plagues. So instead of
taking comfort in what God hasn't promised, take comfort in the
words of Jesus: He has overcome the world, and we live in his
victory.
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David L. Stubbs, R. Reno, Robert Jenson, Robert Wilken, Ephraim Radner
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This ninth volume in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible
offers a theological exegesis of Numbers. This commentary, like
each in the series, is designed to serve the church--through aid in
preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forth--and demonstrate
the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological
interpretation of the Bible. "The Brazos Theological Commentary
exists to provide an accessible authority so that the preacher's
application will be a ready bandage for all the hurts of life. The
Brazos Commentary offers just the right level of light to make
illuminating the word the joy it was meant to be."--Calvin Miller,
author of A Hunger for the Holy and Loving God Up Close
Essential Expositions of the Psalms is a collection distilled from
the 6-volume set in the Works of Saint Augustine. As the psalms are
a microcosm of the Old Testament, so the Expositions of the Psalms
can be seen as a microcosm of Augustinian thought. In the Book of
Psalms are to be found the history of the people of Israel, the
theology and spirituality of the Old Covenant, and a treasury of
human experience expressed in prayer and poetry. So too does the
work of expounding the psalms recapitulate and focus the
experiences of Augustine's personal life, his theological
reflections and his pastoral concerns as Bishop of Hippo.
Pastors Mark Dever and Paul Alexander provide a model of a biblical
church in this resource for pastors, elders, and others interested
in the vitality of their church. This highly practical book
proposes an attitude of complete reliance on and submission to the
Gospel in building a healthy church.
The Book of Forgiving, written together by the Nobel Peace Laureate
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and his daughter Revd Mpho Tutu, offers a
deeply personal testament and guide to the process of forgiveness.
All of us have at times needed both to forgive and be forgiven -
whether small, everyday harms or real traumas. But the path to
forgiveness is not easy, and the process unclear. How do we let go
of resentment when we have been harmed, at times irreparably? How
do we forgive and still pursue justice? How do we heal our hearts,
and move on? How do we forgive ourselves for the harm we have
caused others? Drawing on his memories of reconciliation in
post-apartheid South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has identified
four concrete steps to forgiveness through which we must all pass
if we are to reach our destination: 1) Admitting the wrong and
acknowledging the harm 2) Telling one's story and witnessing the
anguish 3) Asking for forgiveness and granting forgiveness 4)
Renewing or releasing the relationship Each chapter contains
reflections and personal stories, as well as exercises for
practising each step of the path. The Book of Forgiving is a
touchstone and tool for anyone seeking the freedom of forgiveness:
an inspiring guide to healing ourselves and creating a more united
world.
Up until the second half of the 20th century, the American
Presbyterian creed has been the confessional tradition of the
Westminster Assembly (1643-48). Presbyterians in America adopted
the Westminster Confession nd Catechisms in 1729 through a
compromise measure that produced ongoing debate for the next
hundred years. Differences over the meaning of confessional
subscription were a continuing cause of the Presbyterian schisms of
1741 and 1837. The Presbyterian Creed is a study of the factors
that led to the 19th-century Old School/New School schism and the
Presbyterian reunions of 1864 and 1870. In these American
Presbyterian reunions, American Presbyterians finally reached
consensus on the meaning of confessional subscription which had
previously been so elusive.
What do Christians hope for? To leave this wicked world and go to
'heaven' For the 'kingdom of God' to grow gradually on earth? What
do we mean by the 'resurrection of the body', and how does that fit
with the popular image of sitting on clouds playing harps? And how
does all this affect the way we live in the here and now? Tom
Wright, one of our leading theologians, addresses these questions
in this provocative and wide-ranging new book. He outlines the
present confusion about future hope in both church and world. Then,
having explained why Christians believe in the bodily resurrection
of Jesus himself, he explores the biblical hope for 'new heavens
and new earth', and shows how the 'second coming' of Jesus, and the
eventual resurrection, belong within that larger picture, together
with the intermediate hope for 'heaven'. For many, including many
Christians, all this will come as a great surprise. Wright
convincingly argues that what we believe about life after death
directly affects what we believe about life before death. For if
God intends to renew the whole creation - and if this has already
begun in Jesus' resurrection - the church cannot stop at 'saving
souls', but must anticipate the eventual renewal by working for
God's kingdom in the wider world, bringing healing and hope in the
present life. Lively and accessible, this book will surprise and
excite all who are interested in the meaning of life not only after
death but before it.
A Concise, One-Volume Guide to Spirit-Empowered Theology Many
Spirit-filled believers, even those intimately familiar with
Scripture, sometimes struggle to express theology in clear terms.
Charles Carrin, esteemed Spirit-empowered evangelist and scholar,
can help. In this one-volume reference, he explores the core areas
of theology--including the Bible, God, creation, sin, salvation,
church, last things--from a Spirit-empowered viewpoint. He also
specifically addresses key topics for charismatic and Pentecostal
believers, including * baptism of the Holy Spirit * functions of
the spiritual gifts, including the controversial gift of tongues *
healing and deliverance ministry * angels, demons, and the
supernatural miracles of God * God's plan for Israel This
comprehensive work by a respected Spirit-filled pastor will help
you grow in understanding about what you believe--and confidence
about why.
Representing over 20 countries and numerous Wesleyan denominations,
the Global Wesleyan Dictionary of Theology is a collaborative
achievement of more than 100 Wesleyan scholars. Its global and
denominational diversity is reflected in more than 360 articles
encompassing a broad range of topics. Designed for clergy,
laypersons, university students, and church teachers, this work is
arranged for ease in cross-referencing and to assist in further
study.From aesthetics to Zionism this dictionary provides
definitions of major theological themes and, as appropriate, a
Wesleyan assessment of each. It contains a comprehensive statement
of Wesleyan theology and tradition, as set within the broader
framework of classical Christian faith and practice. An outstanding
resource, this book mirrors the global character of the church,
highlighting throughout its wide-ranging coverage the theme of the
church in mission.ReviewsI recommend this book for teachers and
learners alike, whether one is a follower of the Methodist way or a
curious interlocutor.-Amy Laura Hall, Associate Professor, Duke
UniversityThis remarkable book will compel many thoughtful readers
throughout the world to look afresh at their own understanding of
ministry and spirituality. The book has both insight and
foresight.-Beauty R. Maenzanise, Dean, Faculty of Theology, Africa
University
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