The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine (Cambridge Companions to Religion)

What is Christian doctrine? The fourteen specially commissioned essays in this book serve to give an answer to many aspects of that question. Written by leading theologians from America and Britain they place doctrine in its setting--what it has been historically, and how it relates to other forms of culture--and outline central features of its content. New readers will find this an accessible …

Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?: Three Views on the Bible's Earliest C…

There is little doubt that in recent years the nature of the Genesis narrative has sparked much debate among Christians. This Counterpoints volume introduces three predominant interpretive genres and their implications for biblical understanding. Each contributor identifies their position on the genre of Genesis 1-11, addressing why it is appropriate to the text, and contributes examples of its…

The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life

For centuries, finding purpose in life has been at the heart of the human quest. Yet, for many, the path to purpose remains urgent but unclear. In this best-selling modern classic, Os Guinness invites you to explore the ultimate answer to identity, meaning, and purpose. The Call speaks to the longing in every human heart and answers-You were created with a purpose. In this new edition, Th…

God in the Dark

Do you have significant doubts about God? Are you afraid to doubt, much less admit to anyone that you aren't fully convinced of God's faithfullness? Are you so torn by your questions that life is beginning to lose its meaning? This forthright but compassionate book works to tear away the layers of misunderstanding about doubt to reveal not only its dangers but its great value. As Os Guinness ex…

Character Counts: Leadership Qualities in Washington, Wilberforce, Lincoln an…

"Character Counts" contains briefs biographical and reflective chapters about four remarkable world figures who not only withstood the extreme adversities of their offices and circumstances but flourished and grew under pressure to become people who made a difference in their times. Concerned citizens and all who eager to raise the level of character in this generation and the next will draw i…

God in the Dark: The Assurance of Faith Beyond a Shadow of Doubt

Do you have significant doubts about God? Are you afraid to doubt, much less admit to anyone that you aren't fully convinced of God's faithfulness? Are you so torn by your questions that life is losing its meaning? This forthright but compassionate book works to tear away the layers of misunderstanding about doubt to reveal not only its dangers but its great value. As author Os Guinness expl…

In Two Minds: The Dilemma of Doubt & How to Resolve It

"To doubt is to be in two minds." "Faith is much more than the absence of doubt, but to understand doubt is to have a key to a quiet heart & a quiet mind." Doubt is everyone's problem. But it is a special problem for Christians because of the premium placed on God's truthfulness. Some doubts gnaw unconsciously at the root of faith; some so clamor for attention that they keep us awake a…

Business for the Glory of God: The Bible's Teaching on the Moral Goodness of …

Can business activity in itself be morally good and pleasing to God? Sometimes business can seem so shady-manipulating the "bottom line," deceiving the consumer, or gaining promotions because of whom you know. But Wayne Grudem introduces a novel concept: business itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God's character and creation. He shows that all aspects of business,…

Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism

In a society where gender roles are a hot-button topic, the church is not immune to the controversy. In fact, the church has wrestled with varying degrees of evangelical feminism for decades. As evangelical feminism has crept into the church, time-trusted resources like Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood help remind Christians of what the Bible has to say. In this edition of the awar…

Bible Doctrine: Essential teachings of the Christian faith

Edition

1

ISBN/ISSN

0-85111-594-2

Collation

Hard Cover, 523 hlm, 16x24 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

R 230.064 G8859 C1