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Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches
Believe anything you want. The twentieth century has brought with
it a myriad of opinions, philosophies, doctrines and ideologies.
Each one of them important; each one valid. And the world says,
'Believe what you want.' Authors Wes Tracy and Stan Ingersol have
authored Here We Stand to shatter that conclusion. More than ever,
it is important that we know what we believe. Here We Stand is a
comprehensive study of a wide range of beliefs and where Nazarenes
fit into the ideological puzzle. Tracy and Ingersol provide the
most contemporary and complete overview of major religions and
religious beliefs since Why I Am a Nazarene . Nazarenes have the
unique opportunity to reestablish their identity with a new
generation of people. Here We Stand gives a clear view into other
traditions in a language and approach understood by today's pastors
and laymen. Here We Stand contributes to the distinctiveness of
each group without sacrificing the Christian community as a whole.
Pastors, Sunday School teachers and new Christians will find this
unabridged version of the book What Is a Nazarene? an excellent
resource because it lends a knowledgeable, objective voice to
discussions of doctrine, witnessing and spirituality. Here We Stand
provides the historical and theological background needed to
establish identity and ownership among new and life-long Nazarenes.
Kivar.
A unique resource for a generation, the preeminent textbook in its
field. Cornelius J. Dyck interacts with the many changes in
Anabaptist/Mennonite experience and historical understandings in
this revised and updated edition.
This is a history of Mennonites from the 16th century to the
present. Though simply written, it reflects fine scholarship and
deep Christian concern.
Do your quiet times with God feel disconnected from the rest of your overflowing days? Shouldn't our devotions affect how we live our lives? In this 90-day devotional for women, plain Mennonite mother and wife Faith Sommers helps connect your moments with the Lord to the rest of your life. Steeped in the faith of Amish and Mennonites, who maintain that how we live is as important as what we say, Sommers' words hold gentle warmth and wise nudging for readers tired of disjointed living. Offering daily devotions, prayers, journal prompts, and ideas for how to simplify your life and strengthen your faith, Prayers for a Simpler Life guides readers toward a deeper commitment to the way of Jesus.
Many people have become angry and frustrated with organized
religion and evangelical Christianity, in particular. Too often the
church has proven to be a source of pain rather than a place of
hope. Forgive Us acknowledges the legitimacy of much of the anger
toward the church. In truth, Christianity in America has
significant brokenness in its history that demands recognition and
repentance. Only by this path can the church move forward with its
message of forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace.
Forgive Us is thus a call to confession. From Psalm 51 to the
teachings of Jesus to the prayers of Nehemiah, confession is the
proper biblical response when God s people have injured others and
turned their backs on God s ways. In the book of Nehemiah, the
author confesses not only his own sins, but also the sins of his
ancestors. The history of the American church demands a
Nehemiah-style confession both for our deeds and the deeds of those
who came before us.
In each chapter of Forgive Us two pastors who are also
academically trained historians provide accurate and compelling
histories of some of the American church s greatest shortcomings.
Theologian Soong-Chan Rah and justice leader Lisa Sharon Harper
then share theological reflections along with appropriate words of
confession and repentance.
Passionate and purposeful, Forgive Us will challenge evangelical
readers and issue a heart-felt request to the surrounding culture
for forgiveness and a new beginning."
Around the turn of the 19th century, the Holiness Movement
blossomed in America. Wesleyan-Holiness denominations sprang up all
over the country. In 1907-8, five of these joined together to form
the Church of the Nazarene.The dream that drew the founders
together was a believers church in the Wesleyan tradition. It is
the same dream that guides the Church of the Nazarene today. But
how does that translate into a world where denominational lines don
t seem to matter as much as they used to? How is a Nazarene
different from a Presbyterian, Baptist, or Pentecostal brother or
sister in Christ? What is a Nazarene? answers those questions in
concise, easy-to-understand terms, as it examines the similarities
and differences between the Church of the Nazarene and other
mainline Christian denominations. With refreshing insight and
candor, What is a Nazarene? will acquaint you with the heritage
that birthed a vision that made a dream come true.
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.
The World Is Desperate for What You Have As believers, we have
received unimaginable grace from the Father. Unfortunately, we
often separate our spiritual life from our everyday lives. We fail
to value the grace given to us, and we miss the opportunity to
bring heaven to earth. And then we wonder what light we can bring
to a world in deep darkness. With depth and insight, Dr. John
Jackson shows that grace distributed is the key to sweeping social
change, hope and revival. Through biblical teaching and prophetic
revelation, Dr. Jackson helps you partner with the Holy Spirit to
step into the fullness of all God has called you to be--and to
unleash the redemptive presence of Jesus in your home, workplace
and community. God wants to use you right now, right where you are.
It's time to become a heavenly ambassador that shares the grace
you've been given with a world aching for transformation. "In this
catalytic book lies an essential message for the Church today. I
highly recommend it."--KRIS VALLOTTON "This Spirit-filled and
deeply vulnerable book is a gift to us all. Don't miss
it!"--MARGARET FEINBERG "Discover your God-given abilities and use
them to usher the grace and love of Christ into the here and
now."--SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ
Homosexuality, social drinking, and politics . . .Why is it so hard
to talk about these topics and others like them in the church? What
keeps us from having open and honest conversations about complex
and controversial issues? The silence in the pews about these
matters can be deafening. Often members say little, fearing
disagreement and rebuttal, others strongly assert half-truths and
biases. Nothing gets truly discussed, and many, especially the
youth, become discouraged and leave.A Charitable Discourse
insightfully explores why this happens, looking closely at the ways
people avoid and prevent authentic dialog, from labeling and
grandstanding to religious abuse. Seven controversial issues are
discussed with understanding, sincerity, and compassion.
"My story is not about my past, but about your future," says Marie
Roberts Monville. In the startling tragedy of the Amish schoolhouse
shooting at Nickel Mines, one story has never been told; Marie
Roberts Monville, the wife of the man who created such horror,
tells her story for the very first time. It is a story of sorrow
and destruction, but also one of majestic deliverance, unending
compassion, breathtaking forgiveness, and grace-filled redemption.
Within a solitary moment, Marie Monville realized that life, as she
knew it, was over. What she never anticipated was a tangible
encounter with God reaching into her circumstances, through them
rewriting all she believed about herself, her faith, and the God
she thought she knew. One Light Still Shines reveals three love
stories: the innocent love of a devoted wife for a husband in pain,
the incomprehensible love of God in the aftermath of massacre and
destruction, and the redemptive love of Christ, waiting to unfold
in the life of every person who reads this book. Marie's journey
since that darkest of days has been invaded with light which shines
through these pages into the darkest questions we all
face--questions about our past, our value, our identity, and own
powerlessness in this fallen world. Come face to face with the
Power behind every answer--a love that begs to be received.
Von Allmen's essay on the central sacrament of the Christian faith
examining from within the Reformed Tradition the truths enshrined
in the Lord's Supper, seeing the act as not only a "sign", "symbol"
or "memorial", but as the real presence of Christ. Von Allmen's
essay on the central sacrament of the Christian faith examining
from within the Reformed Tradition the truths enshrined in the
Lord's Supper, seeing the act as not only a 'sign', 'symbol' or
'memorial', but as the real presence of Christ.
This title provides privileged insight into the spiritual heart of
iBandla lamaNazaretha, or the Nazareth Church (currently estimated
to have over a million members) and its visionary leader, Isaiah
Shembe, the founder (in 1910). Shembe was an extraordinary man of
immense spiritual power, who gained Messiah/like status among his
followers. Prefaced by a message from the present leader of the
main branch of the Church, Bishop Vimbeni Shembe, and including an
enlightening introduction by Liz Gunner, this three part title
makes available in English and in isiZulu source material,
transcribed and translated from the original longhand books of the
Church archives held at Ekuphakameni. It offers in Isaiah Shembe's
own voice some of the founding tenets of the Nazareth Church and
records the moving testimony of Meshack Hadebe, a 1920's believer,
who relates how his family travelled from 'the land of Mashoeshoe'
to Ekuphakameni, the holy place 'in the land of Natal'. Their
journey in search of 'the Prophet of Jehovah' is inspired by the
appearance of an extraordinary star, similar to that which led the
Three Wise Men on their holy pilgrimage. Also included is some of
the beautiful sacred poetry which forms part of the Church's
enduring hymnal. The man of heaven is a unique treasure trove in
many respects, that will appeal not just to Shembe followers but to
all who have an interest in the complexities of African
Christianity. It is invaluable for the intimate access it offers
into a fascinating spiritual tradition, and for the voice it gives
to a grassroots community immensely powerful but seldom encountered
in African literatures.
Jean Barr opens the antique chest she inherited from her
great-great-uncle Alexander and unravels the strands of his life as
an evangelical Presbyterian minister in late nineteenth century
Italy, unpacking the cover-ups in Britain's history of Empire, and
bringing to light the ingenious but ordinary ways in which a
handful of families, even today, continue to shore up their wealth.
She uncovers a series of marriages that placed Alexander within
shouting distance of a network of powerful families stretching over
generations, families whose staying power has been rooted in
hoarding and passing on land and capital. This is the backdrop to
Alexander's extraordinary life. It enabled him to flourish in Italy
and, in his final years, to become a cheerleader for a dictator.
The Legacy: A Memoir is a telling of family history as world
history.
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