It is the thesis of this book that Calvin's doctrine of the Lord's Supper is the biblical doctrine, the basic doctrine of the sixteenth century Reformed churches, and the doctrine that should be reclaimed and proclaimed in the Reformed church today.

    Godly Play contributes to the glorious mix of activities in children's religious programs. It is the art of using the language of the Christian people to make meaning about life and death.In this volume you'll find all the information you need to present the winter lessons of Godly Play. The simple format of the lessons presented in The Complete Guide to Godly Play will enable all teachers, whether new or experienced, to find the information they need to enter fully into the most rewarding play we share: Godly Play.What's inside Volume 3: 20 Presentations for Winter? All the information you need to present the lessons of Winter to the children in your Godly Play Room.Enrichment Lesson: The Holy Family Lesson 1: Advent I Lesson 2: Advent II Lesson 3: Advent III Lesson 4: Advent IV Enrichment Lesson: A Children's Liturgy for Christmas Eve Enrichment Lesson: The Mystery of Christmas Lesson 5: Epiphany Lesson 6: Holy Baptism Lesson 7: Parable of the Good Shepherd Lesson 8: Parable of the Good Samaritan Lesson 9: Parable of the Great Pearl Lesson 10: Parable of the Sower Lesson 11: Parable of the Leaven Lesson 12: Parable of the Mustard Seed Enrichment Lesson: Parable of Parables Enrichment Lesson: Parable of the Deep Well Enrichment Lesson: Parable Synthesis 1 - all the Parables Enrichment Lesson: Parable Synthesis 2 -The "I Am" Statements Enrichment Lesson: Parable Synthesis 3 - The Parable Games

    The culture we exhibit in the presence of our gods is the defining element of every culture. The saints of the last two millennia have added their voices to the heavenly chorus, and their music is our inheritance. Some of this inheritance stretches modern ears. It delights in the glories of musical aesthetic depth. With Cantus Christi, we endeavor to recover a small portion of that great heritage. Manifesto on psalms and hymns / Douglas Wilson --Introduction to musical style / Louis Schuler --Psalms --Hymns --Service music --Indexes.

    One will learn communion's origin deepen his relationship with God and be challenged in discipleship.

    The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland authorised publication of a new Psalter the following century. The Second Scottish Psalter was founded on many versions of metrical psalms. Publication took place in 1650 after an extensive process of revision, involving the whole Church. The work was entitled The Psalms of David in Metre, Newly translated, and diligently compared with the original Text, and former Translations: More plain, smooth and agreeable to the Text, than any heretofore. The Church of Scotland appointed this version to be sung in congregations and in families.

    Volume 2 (Fall) sessions has an opening lesson on the church year, followed by 9 Old Testament stories, from Creation through the prophets.

    A key figure in the Protestant Reformation, Calvin's legacy remains immensely strong, with hundreds of thousands gaining insight from his works of major doctrines such as the interaction between the Sovereignty of God and Man's Free Will.Countless analyses and critiques of Calvin's work have been released over the centuries, and a huge number of Churches and denominations hold to Calvin's teaching to varying degrees. Calvin's name is thrown about in theological discussions that cover a broad spectrum.This unedited collection of sermons allows you to read John Calvin's own ideas on issues relating to the sacraments, catechisms, forms of prayer and confessions of faith.One of the key issues that led to the Reformation and the birth of Protestantism was Rome's treatment of the Lord's Supper. Calvin and the Reformers believed the Catholic Mass was founded on a grave error that needed to be corrected. The majority of this collection majors on this key doctrine that still divides the church.

    The pendulum has swung to the longing for transcendence, substance, challenge, and biblically driven worship. Michael Horton shows us the way." --Robert Webber, president, Institute for Worship Studies; author of Ancient-Future Faith"Horton's enlivening wisdom is surely a godsend to all evangelicals." --J. I. Packer, Regent College

    It seeks to foster unity and deeper understanding among Christians by comparing the Catholic and Protestant views of Scripture, Church authority, and the Sacraments. Bouyer, one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century and a convert from Protestantism, contributed significantly to the movement out of which came the Second Vatican Council's efforts to promote Christian unity. In The Word, Church and Sacraments, he shows how Catholic teaching is often misunderstood by Catholics and Protestants alike, and how this teaching is fundamentally compatible with key positive elements of Reformation thought. He also examines the main points of disagreement between Catholicism and Protestantism, and demonstrates how Catholicism, properly understood, maintains the theological balance necessary to uphold some of the main truths on which Catholics and Protestants agree.

    Based on the Montessori teaching method, Godly Play outlines specific storytelling techniques and use of story figures that encourage children to respond through a variety of creative activities. This method is greatly respectful of the innate spirituality of children and encourages them to use their curiosity and imagination to experience the mystery and joy of God. Volume 1 contains all of the material you will need to become familiar with the Godly Play approach, with detailed information on creating a special space for children and techniques for presenting each lesson.

    Each book includes creative storytelling techniques especially suited to help teachers tell God’s story and involve children in the Bible story.