[PDF] Reclaiming Prophetic Witness eBook

Author : Barry K. Morris
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 10,14 MB
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1532684347

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This book hails from decades of challenging trial-and-error work, abundant reading, and an enduring obligation to ministers, activists, and unsung lay heroes whose legacies matter. As there is little that actually addresses the elusive meanings, if not the dangers inherent in pursuing alleged spoils of “success,” it is kairos time. Seemingly scarce resources and competition to make and maintain ministries in the city challenge those of us in the field, or on the sidelines, to speak, write, and communicate clearly, and convincingly—not only for ourselves and our “people,” past and present, but for those who come along soon to receive the baton or wear the mantle. Concretely narrated, with unique case studies, a cast of dozens contribute their earthy, earnest testimonies and are, at long last, energetically affirmed. Specifically, this work proffers constructive attention to the critical cautions concerning subtle temptations to “succeed,” including: commodification, cooptation, communalism, clientelism, and cowardice—and, not bailing on fierce charity-justice tensions (with benevolence protectively dominant). Narrative analysis and biography-as-theology, social ethics, biblical theology, and recent church history give apt attention to how a compelling case is possible for success, if justice is practiced, given a hopeful realism and perspective of prophetic eschatology.

Author : Ray Ashmore
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,94 MB
Release : 2010-07-15
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ISBN : 055739225X

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Jesus is The Prophet. Every word that comes from His lips is prophetic. Every expression of His will is prophetic. Every work of His Spirit is prophetic. The Holy Spirit is the conveyer of truth to the church both in words and deeds; and the church is to be a picture of that very truth to its community and world. Prophecy is far more than words or visions. Prophecy is a life lived individually and in a gathered community that bears testimony to God and His redemptive work. Prophecy isn't restricted to the simple understanding of the prophetic ministry that most charismatics espouse. True prophecy always, without exception and in every way, lifts up Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Author : Judith E. Hawkins
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,98 MB
Release : 2009-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781603831390

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In this book are some of the spiritual events I have witnessed and encountered over the years during my relationship with Jesus Christ, and are still occurring today. I write about the manifestations of the Holy Spirit, the signs and wonders, the prophetic dreams and visions, the angelic visitations, visiting heaven, the heavenly host orbs, and more. Supernatural occurrences happen around us every day. Reading other peoples¿ experiences and testimonies brings us to the reality of God¿s existence in their life. Some may disbelieve, but it does not discount the fact that He is with us and He loves us.

Author : Mary Doak
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 27,55 MB
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814684750

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2021 Association of Catholic Publishers third place award in theology 2021 Catholic Media Association Award second place award in theological and philosophical studies 2021 Catholic Media Association Award second place award in future church Globalization is uniting the world more closely than ever before while at the same time increasing the likelihood of division and conflict. Humanity faces problems of an unprecedented scope: vast inequality, climate change threatening the conditions of life on this planet, and a great population migration that includes human trafficking and desperate refugees. What does this global plight demand of a church called to be a sign and instrument of the union of all in God? In this book, Mary Doak shows how the church must rectify its own historic failures to embody the unity-in-diversity it proclaims, especially with regard to women and Jews. Only then, and through responding to the demands of the current global crises, can we learn what it means to be the church—that is, to be a prophetic witness and public agent of the harmony that God desires and the world deeply needs.