[PDF] The 40 Most Influential Christians Who Shaped What We Believe Today eBook

Author : Daryl Aaron
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 15,48 MB
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441261567

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Compelling Accounts of Key People Who Have Formed Christian Belief through the Ages All Christians' beliefs are shaped by those who went before them. Now these giants of Christian history are presented chronologically and in a format that helps readers get to know them. In addition to a biographical sketch, readers will discover each person's primary contributions to the Christian faith along with a brief quotation from their work. Students, history buffs, and curious readers will be fascinated as their faith is strengthened. Included are Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Karl Barth, Carl F. H. Henry, and more.

Author : Sharon Bahrych
Publisher : Ambassador International
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 42,2 MB
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1620205912

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Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life is for women who are looking for helpful information on how to apply the various Christian disciplines into their lives. This book will also give readers encouragement through their reading about other historical figures (through short biographical sketches) who have struggled with the same issues as the reader. Each chapter ends with applications readers can use to begin growing in the individual disciplines each chapter covers. Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life ends with a chapter which encourages readers to continue growing and moving forward in their Christian life, reminding them that it is not a one-time deal, but that they are to grow each and every day. They are to look for ways that God has moved them forward in their Christian growth by being able to look back and see where they have come from. Overall, Practical Disciplines of a Christian Life is to be an encouragement to all women who read it that they, too, can move forward in their Christian growth and they don’t have to feel stuck in place. Some Christian disciplines are a ‘trial and error’ before acquiring the knack of doing it right.

Author : Harvey Kwiyani
Publisher : Missio Africanus
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 22,18 MB
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Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :

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In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Africa faced a unique set of challenges that sparked a profound spiritual response among its people. Wash and Pray: African Theological Discourse on COVID-19 delves into the heart of this response, exploring the intersections of faith, culture, history, and the pandemic that gripped the world from 2019 to 2022. The book demonstrates that for many Africans, the pandemic was not just a medical crisis but also a spiritual battle. As such, the book invites the reader to witness the historicising of the pandemic in Africa through this landmark resource for current and future generations, ensuring that the narratives of African Christianity in the face of COVID-19 and other pandemics are not lost. The chapter contributions offer diverse perspectives from Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and the UK, each contextualising the African Christian response to the pandemic. In essence, this monograph paints a rich tapestry of African theological discourse during a global crisis, ultimately affirming that faith and science, when harmonised, can lead to a resilient and thriving community.

Author : Ken Lambert
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 13,29 MB
Release : 2013-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781625633255

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The Big Names of Christianity... Survey results are in. Today's Christians let us know who their Top 10 picks for influential Christian leaders are. The results are telling. Which self-professed Christians made the cut? Who do we think influenced our beliefs the most? How did each rank in modern opinion? Who didn't make the list? The answers are inside. Pastors, teachers, and other writers focus on the Top 10 pics, supplying short biographies of each to get us in-the-know. Ten bonus mini-biographies let us know who missed the top ten, but made the top twenty. For education, information, reference, and debate. These are the men who helped shape our church-and beliefs-as we know it. Complied and Edited by Ken Lambert and Abby Matzke. Illustrated by Joel Kutylowski "When we put History and Theology together, we have identified an area in which lack of awareness and dearth of comprehension flourish in our culture. The compilers of this book have put our hands a helpful tool. It will serve to stimulate interest and critical thought and to introduce young minds to the heritage which has been handed to us from the past. May it prove to be beneficial to many." -Professor Mark Harstad. "This book presents information to make the average layperson's appetite for more alive A book I am glad to have added to my library...one that I will undoubtedly refer to often." -Pastor Fred DeRevo, Th.D.

Author : James K. A. Smith
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493403664

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You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship. Following the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom, Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that book's content. No mere abridgment, this new book draws on years of Smith's popular presentations on the ideas in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh, bottom-up rearticulation. The author creatively uses film, literature, and music illustrations to engage readers and includes new material on marriage, family, youth ministry, and faith and work. He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life.

Author : Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 29,6 MB
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441204008

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Christians in the twenty-first century need encouragement and inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength and purpose. Our spiritual struggles are not new, and the stories of those who have gone before us can help lead the way to our own victories. 50 People Every Christian Should Know gives a glimpse into the lives of such people as Charles H. Spurgeon, G. Campbell Morgan, A. W. Tozer, Fanny Crosby, Amy Carmichael, Jonathan Edwards, James Hudson Taylor, and many more. Combining the stories of fifty of these faithful men and women, beloved author Warren W. Wiersbe offers today's readers inspiration and encouragement in life's uncertain journey.

Author : Daryl Aaron
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 34,21 MB
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493418424

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Let's be real. Theology is intimidating. There are so many unfamiliar words and difficult concepts--or so it seems. Would you like to know the basics of theology and have an easy route to that knowledge? If so, these short, simple readings are the way to go. Here, Daryl Aaron answers some of the toughest questions about the nature of God, heaven, the Bible, church, and even ourselves. Blending the knowledge of a college professor with friendly, down-to-earth language, Aaron explains theology in a way you can understand. Broken into forty small chapters, this book gives you quick, clear answers to your questions about theology.

Author : Randy Newman
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1784986453

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Let C.S. Lewis inspire and equip you to share your faith. Evangelism is an extraordinary task; it’s what God uses to bring people from death to life. But it has always been difficult. C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, from friends and acquaintances in his own lifetime to modern-day readers of books such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity (the most influential Christian book of the 20th century). As Tim Keller comments, "C.S. Lewis was incredibly skilled at getting Christianity across in a way that’s powerful to thoughtful people." So, if we want help with evangelism, there is much we can learn from the clarity and imagination of this hugely influential Christian writer. You may feel inadequate to the task; after all, there is only one C.S. Lewis. But evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humor, imagery and more) in our own conversations. You will be equipped to talk about your faith and engage with unbelievers wisely, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.