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Author: Tobias Stanislas Haller Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 9781596271104 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 196
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Reasonable and Holy addresses the conflict over homosexuality within the Anglican tradition, demonstrating that the church is able to provide for and support faithful and loving relationships between persons of the same sex, not as a departure from that tradition, but as a reasonable extension of it. It offers a carefully argued, but accessible means of engagement with Scripture, the Jewish and Christian traditions, and the use of reason in dealing with the experience and lives of fellow-Christians. Unlike most reflections on the topic of homosexuality, Reasonable and Holy examines same-sex relationships through the lens of the traditional teaching on the “ends” or “goods” of marriage: procreation, union, the upbuilding of society, the symbolic representation of Christ and the Church, and the now often unmentioned “remedy for fornication.” Throughout, it responds to objections based on reason, tradition and Scripture. Based on a series of popular blog posts, it includes a number of independent, but related resources in the form of side-bars and single-page expansions of particular themes, suitable for reproduction as handouts.
Author: Tobias Stanislas Haller Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1596271108 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 193
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Reasonable and Holy addresses the conflict over homosexuality within the Anglican tradition, demonstrating that the church is able to provide for and support faithful and loving relationships between persons of the same sex, not as a departure from that tradition, but as a reasonable extension of it. It offers a carefully argued, but accessible means of engagement with Scripture, the Jewish and Christian traditions, and the use of reason in dealing with the experience and lives of fellow-Christians. Unlike most reflections on the topic of homosexuality, Reasonable and Holy examines same-sex relationships through the lens of the traditional teaching on the “ends” or “goods” of marriage: procreation, union, the upbuilding of society, the symbolic representation of Christ and the Church, and the now often unmentioned “remedy for fornication.” Throughout, it responds to objections based on reason, tradition and Scripture. Based on a series of popular blog posts, it includes a number of independent, but related resources in the form of side-bars and single-page expansions of particular themes, suitable for reproduction as handouts.
Author: Ronald F. Satta Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1606084860 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 96
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In the Bible, faith is contrasted with sight, not with reason. The apostle Paul consistently reasoned with his listeners, persuading them regarding the truth of his message, establishing a precedent for Christian apologetics (Acts 17:17, 18:4, and 18:19). He did so because the Christian faith is reasonable. This defense begins with arguments in favor of theism: a finite universe, physical laws hospitable to life, and the origin and complexity of life. These factors suggest the existence of a brilliant and powerful creator who designed the universe, our world, and us. But is it possible to know the designer? Yes. The next section deals with the authority of Scripture, and more exactly with why the Bible is superior to every other source, legitimizing its claim to divine origin. Several key prophetic passages are analyzed, including Isaiah 53 and Daniel 9. Since it is humanly impossible to accurately forecast the future with specificity, the fact that Scripture consistently does so indicates that it is a special composition whose message about the designer should be carefully considered. From the authority of the Bible, the work turns to the person of Jesus Christ. He alone fulfills the prophecies of Isaiah, Daniel, and the other prophets. Moreover, the cohesive message of the apostles-the primary sources-following the crucifixion, even under considerable duress, further testifies to the reality of the bodily resurrection of Jesus. When these factors are combined, the Christian faith is endorsed by considerable philosophical, scientific, historical, and biblical evidence, making its truth claims quite probable, intellectually satisfying, and entirely reasonable.
Author: Henry Hammond Publisher: Puritan Publications ISBN: 1626631433 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 129
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The Christian must have an intellectual handle on everything that comes up against the Christian faith in order to glorify Jesus Christ as a faithful witness to the truth. The Christian must be able, as St. Peter exhorts, to give an answer for the faith which lies within him. That means he must be aware of arguments against the Christian faith (to some extent), and have some knowledge on everything that comes against Christian truth. So, how ready are you? The goal of this apologetical work by Henry Hammond is very simple. It was written to show the rationality of the Christian religion against the accusations that Christianity is irrational. Atheists in every age believe that Christianity is irrational, and that Christians just believe things on blind faith. To the atheist, blind faith believes in fairy tales for the sake of believing in fairy tales. Here is where Hammond’s arguments are astoundingly helpful, and will allow the Christian to arm themselves with some of the best Biblical material in print to overthrow atheism. This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.
Author: William Lane Craig Publisher: Crossway ISBN: 1433521180 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 418
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Perfect as a textbook yet excellent for lay readers, this updated edition builds a positive case for Christianity by applying the latest thought to core theological themes. J. Gresham Machen once said, "False ideas are the greatest obstacles to the reception of the gospel"-which makes apologetics that much more important. Wanting to engage not just academics and pastors but Christian laypeople and seekers, William Lane Craig has revised and updated key sections in this third edition of his classic text to reflect the latest work in astrophysics, philosophy, probability calculus, the arguments for the existence of God, and Reformed epistemology. His approach-that of positive apologetics-gives careful attention to crucial questions and concerns, including: the relationship of faith and reason, the existence of God, the problems of historical knowledge and miracles, the personal claims of Christ, and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. He shows that there is good reason to think Christianity is true. As Craig says, "If you have a sound and persuasive case for Christianity, you don't have to become an expert in comparative religions and Christian cults. A positive justification of the Christian faith automatically overwhelms all competing world views lacking an equally strong case."
Author: Seth Parr Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 1606474537 Category : Languages : en Pages : 158
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Immerse Yourself in a Place Where Sacrifice is Reasonable, Love and Action are Sensible, Victory is Guaranteed, and Evangelism Explodes Unleash the Power of Servitude and Transform Your Testimony! Developing the correct spiritual perspective is crucial to your Christian walk. While Christ's finished work on the cross will justify our way into Heaven, being conformed into the very image of Christ is an ongoing work. Look back in time, through the eyes of Peter, Paul, James, and Jude to uncover what biblical service meant to them and how it can change your life today. Inside the pages of this book you'll discover: How did the early patriarchs view sacrifice? Did Jesus really mean for us to love our enemies? What does the Christian life act like? Is it possible to live victoriously in a fallen world? How important is evangelism in the 21st century? Peter led 3,000 people to Christ in one day and laid the groundwork for the early church. Paul became the missionary to the world and the most influential writer and teacher of the New Testament. James led the early church in Jerusalem and is author of the New Testament epistle that bears his name. Jude railed against false teaching in his letter while admonishing believers to remain faithful. Discover the powerful principle that led these men to proudly proclaim themselves' slaves of Christ. Reasonable Duty will energize your spiritual walk and awaken the servant within.
Author: Tobias Stanislas Haller
Author: Tobias Stanislas Haller
Author: Laurentine Hamilton
Author: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Author: Henry Septimus Griggs
Author: Ronald F. Satta
Author: Henry Hammond
Author: William Lane Craig
Author: Seth Parr
Author: William Page Roberts
Author: L. Hamilton