Everyone has thoughts about God. But how do we know if our thoughts are true? If we want to know the truth about God, we need a sound approach to incorporating what the whole Bible teaches. In this concise introduction to systematic theology, theologian Graham A. Cole explores how we move from Scripture to doctrine in order to shape what we believe, what we value, and how we live. He shows us the importance of having the right method: rooted in the word of God, consistent with church history, in the context of a broken world, dependent on divine wisdom, and ultimately aiming at pure worship.
I will take you for my wife in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord.” This short book explores the goodness of sexuality as created and redeemed, and it suggests ways to navigate the difficulties of living in a world in which ...
Modern Muslim Theology argues that theology is a creative process, rather than a purely academic pursuit, and discusses how the Islamic tradition can help contemporary practitioners negotiate their relationships with God, with one another, ...
In this quick and vibrant little book, Kelly Kapic presents the nature, method and manners of theological study for newcomers to the field.
On the basis of a detailed examination of the central texts, it argues that Pannenberg's doctrine of reconciliation at once marks out God's action in the world as the true Infinite and issues an invitation to consider how such a God extends ...
After an introductory editorial chapter reflecting on the nature of artistic performance and its relationship to the notions of tradition and identity, Part One of this book attends specifically to the phenomenon of dramatic performance and ...
... 32, 55 G gentrification, 9 God as provider, 64–70 God's preferential option for the poor, xvii, 10 Goizueta, Roberto, 142n18 grace, 27, 36, 54, 92, 119, 123, 127, 128, 145, 146, 150 gratitude, 64, 70–74, 89, 92, 145, 146 Griffith, ...
An authoritative survey of John Wesley's theology as set forth in his sermons.
Richard D. Nelson reviews biblical concepts of priesthood and provides guidance and data for exegetes and systematic theologians as they work out the implications of the Bible's view of priesthood.
Developing Faithful Ministers aims to support the work of all those involved in supervision and training relationships within the Church.
These themes provide the volume's coherence. A key strength of this volume lies in the stature of its contributors.