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Is it time for your church to go multisite? It seems everybody is
doing it these days, so how do you know if it is the right solution
for your congregation? MultiChurch brings clarity to the multisite
movement and assembles the lessons it has learned over the past
fifteen years. It explores the opportunities presented by the
various forms of multi-site church, identifies areas of concern,
and concludes that multisite is not only a biblically sound
ecclesiological model, but also a model that provides a compelling
solution to contemporary reductionism in the church.
The Unfinished Reformation offers a thoughtful look at the key
theological and sociological differences between Catholicism and
Protestantism. In 1517 a Catholic monk nailed a list of grievances
on the door of a church in Germany and launched a revolution in the
history of Christianity. That monk was Martin Luther, and the
revolution was the Protestant Reformation. What followed this
upheaval was flexibility and innovation in the church but also
religious instability and division, particularly among the Catholic
and Protestant fault line. Five hundred years later, there
continues to be unresolved issues between the Protestant and
Catholic churches. So, Gregg Allison and Chris Castaldo ask... is
the Reformation really finished? The Unfinished Reformation is a
brief and clear guide to the key points of unity and divergence
between the two largest branches of Christianity. Fundamental
differences in doctrine and practice are addressed in detail:
Scripture, Tradition, and Interpretation Image of God, Sin, and
Mary Church and Sacraments Salvation Written in an accessible and
informative style, The Unfinished Reformation provokes thought
about Christian beliefs, equips you for healthy conversations with
those on "the other side of the divide", and encourages fruitful
discussion about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Historical Theology presents the key pillars of the contemporary
church and the development of those doctrines as they evolved from
the history of Christian thought. Most historical theology texts
follow Christian beliefs in a strict chronological manner with the
classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods,
movements, and controversies-making for good history but confusing
theology. This companion to the classic bestseller Systematic
Theology is unique among historical theologies. Gregg Allison sets
out the history of Christian doctrine according to a
topical-chronological arrangement-one theological element at a time
instead of committing to a discussion of theological thought
according to its historical appearance alone. This method allows
you to: Contemplate one tenet of Christianity at a time, along with
its formulation in the early church-through the Middle Ages,
Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period.
Become familiar with the primary source material of Christian
history's most important contributors, such as Cyprian, Augustine,
Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Understand the
development of evangelical doctrine with a focus on the centrality
of the gospel. Discern a sense of urgent need for greater doctrinal
understanding in the whole church. Historical Theology is an
easy-to-read textbook for any Christian who wants to know how the
church has come to believe what it believes today. Gregg Allison's
clear and concise structure make this resource an ideal
introduction to Christian doctrine.
Research indicates that on average, Americans change their
religious affiliation at least once during their lives. Today, a
number of evangelical Christians are converting to Catholicism,
Eastern Orthodoxy and Anglicanism. Longtime Evangelicals often fail
to understand the attraction of these non-Evangelical Christian
traditions. Journeys of Faith examines the movement between these
traditions from various angles. Four prominent converts to Eastern
Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Evangelicalism and Anglicanism describe
their new faith traditions and their spiritual journeys into them.
Response chapters offer respectful critiques. Contributors include
Wilbur Ellsworth (Eastern Orthodoxy), with a response by Craig
Blaising; Francis J. Beckwith (Roman Catholicism), with Gregg
Allison responding; Chris Castaldo (Evangelicalism) and Brad
Gregory s Catholic response; and Lyle Dorsett (Anglicanism), with a
response by Robert Peterson. This book will provide readers with
first-hand accounts of thoughtful Christians changing religious
affiliation or remaining true to the traditions they have always
known. Pastors, counselors and students of theology will gain a
wealth of insight into current faith migration within the church
today."
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