Best of
Theology

1981

The Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life


Henri J.M. Nouwen - 1981
    This vocation is sorely tested by the constant celebration of upward mobility, which brings to mind the temptations Christ faced in the wilderness to be powerful, relevant, and spectacular. To prepare us for this path, Nouwen descriabes the disciplines of spiritual formation, represented by the Church, the Word of God, and the promptings of our heart.

The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction


Sinclair B. Ferguson - 1981
    This is 'one of the most important growth points of the Christian life', writes Sinclair B. Ferguson. From this starting point, The Christian Life expounds such key biblical themes as grace, faith, repentance, new birth and assurance with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. 'Christian doctrines are life-shaping', explains the author, because 'they show us the God we worship'.

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Reader


Ralph D. Winter - 1981
     Writings from more than 150 mission scholars and practitioners (over 60 of them new to this edition) portray the history and anticipate the potential of the global Christian movement. Every one of the 170 articles and side bars offers practical wisdom enabling Christians to labor together in bold, biblical hope to finish the task of seeing that Christ is named and followed among all the peoples of the earth. The Fourth Edition contains over 60 articles and sidebars that are new to this edition. Many articles have been updated and revised.

The Christian Imagination: The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing


Leland Ryken - 1981
    This anthology covers all of the major topics that fall within this subject and includes essays and excerpts from fifty authors, including C.S. Lewis, Flannery O’Connor, Dorothy Sayers, and Frederick Buechner.

The Christian Ministry


Charles Bridges - 1981
    One of the best and most comprehensive books ever written on the work of the ministry.

Making All Things New: An Invitation to the Spiritual Life


Henri J.M. Nouwen - 1981
    Nouwen, author of Letters to Marc About Jesus and A Letter of Consolation and one of the best-loved spiritual writers of the twentieth century.

The Green Letters


Miles J. Stanford - 1981
    The book is grounded in Scripture and enlivened by quotations from noted authors. "Not I, but Christ" is its theme. The author makes this arresting statement regarding the dynamics of the Christian life: "God . . . doesn't intend to help us live the Christian life. Immaturity considers the Lord Jesus a Helper. Maturity knows Him to be life itself." Perhaps the greatest drama in the world is the slow and subtle growth of character in the Christian. Beauty of character can be developed only through years of reflection and experience in the Word of God as the life of Christ is increasingly lived by faith. The Christian life is a healthy, robust kind of life. It advances also through trials, for in one who has faith even suffering is not wasted, but becomes a means for increasing spiritual vigor and strength.

Willmingtons Guide to the Bible


Harold L. Willmington - 1981
    It's like eight Bible reference books in one—a Bible handbook, commentary, topical fact-finder, theological manual, history text, illustrated encyclopedia, cross-reference guide, and archaeological update! Special Features 250 illustrations 613 Old Testament commands 300 most important Bible characters main doctrines of Christianity

The Art of Biblical Narrative


Robert Alter - 1981
    Alter takes the old yet simple step of reading the Bible as a literary creation.

Gospel and Kingdom: A Christian Interpretation of the Old Testament


Graeme Goldsworthy - 1981
    Gospel and Kingdom is concerned with finding the gospel principles inherent in the Pentateuch and historical books of the Old Testament

On the Family: Familiaris Consortio


Pope John Paul II - 1981
    Pope John Paul II addresses the role of the family in society as a believing and evangelizing community in dialogue with God.

Christian View of Men and Things


Gordon H. Clark - 1981
    Clark outlines his unique Christian Philosophy - a philosophy developed by applying the truth of sola Scriptura to all disciplines. Unlike other philosophers, Dr. Clark regarded seriously Paul's assertion in 1 Corinthians that the wisdom of this world is foolishness, and that if we desire genuine wisdom, we must find it in Scripture. He makes no attempt to synthesize, accommodate, or integrate the Christian faith with non-Christian ideas. This book is an invaluable addition to every Christian's library.

The Son Rises: Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus


William Lane Craig - 1981
    

The Sanctifier: The Classic Work on the Holy Spirit


Luis M. Martínez - 1981
    He then explores the seven gifts, which make us attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit; the consoling fruits of the Spirit; and the Beatitudes, the summit of the Christian life.

The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers


Henri J.M. Nouwen - 1981
    Nouwen, one of the greatest of all spiritual writers, invites us to search deeply for the well-springs that nourish true ministry in his classic The Way of the Heart. Interweaving the solitude, silence, and prayer of the fifth-century Egyptian Desert Fathers and Mothers with our contemporary search for an authentic spirituality, The Way of the Heart not only leads us to a fuller encounter with God, but to a more creative ministry with our fellow human beings. Here is one of the most profound works from a writer known for his fresh and perceptive insights—and who stands alongside C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton as an essential Christian scholar and thinker.

The Shadow of the Cross: Studies in Self-Denial


Walter J. Chantry - 1981
    This book restores to its central place the teaching of Christ about taking up the cross, and living for him rather than ourselves.

The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5: 1-12


Thomas Watson - 1981
    Watson's attractive style, vast store of quotes and anecdotes, vitality of presentation and easily-read exposition all contribute to make his works popular.

The Life of David


Arthur W. Pink - 1981
    A twentieth-century classic on David and 1 Samuel 16-31 and 2 Samuel 1-24, combining biography, commentary, and devotional.

The Feast of Faith: Approaches to a Theology of the Liturgy


Benedict XVI - 1981
    Genuine worship of God involves the sacred liturgy and prayer. Only if man authentically worships God will true human dignity be protected, and the principles and the power to resolve the crises of our age be found.The Feast of Faith sets our to answer one basic question: How can we pray and praise God as we should? Written before Cardinal Ratzinger became Pope, this timeless book reflects enduring and inspirational insights regarding divine worship and the sacred liturgy.

Christ of the Mount


E. Stanley Jones - 1981
    

Bread for the Journey


Ruth C. Duck - 1981
    Written by men and women from various faith communities, these resources emphasize worship as part of an ever-evolving journey toward God. Among the resources included are resources for baptism and communion; confirmation and funerals; liturgical year prayers and litanies; UCC Statement of Faith resources; and Responsive Psalms. Bread for the Journey employs inclusive language and invites a perspective on worship that grows out of our life stories and journeys.

Manuscripts of the Greek Bible: An Introduction to Palaeography


Bruce M. Metzger - 1981
    Part One surveys the fundamentals of Greek palaeography. Part Two, the heart of the book, is a collection of forty-five facsimile pages from thirteen manuscripts of the Old Testament and thirty-two manuscripts of the New Testament.

The Christian's Reasonable Service


Wilhelmus à Brakel - 1981
    With a decidedly Puritan flavor and representing Reformed experiential religion at its best, Wilhelmus à Brakel systematically moves through the major doctrines of the Bible in hopes of seeing the minds of God’s people renewed for the purpose of promoting godliness. Throughout his work, but particularly in the practical application of each doctrine, à Brakel strives unceasingly to exalt the name of Jesus as the name that the Father has given above every other name—there being no other name given under heaven among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).Author Wilhelmus à Brakel was born on January 2, 1635 in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. He studied theology at the universities in Franeker and Utrecht and was particularly influenced by his mentor, Gisbertus Voetius. He served four congregations in his native province of Friesland: Exmorra (1662–1665), Stavoren (1665–1670), Harlingen (1670–1673), and his birthplace, Friesland’s capital, Leeuwarden (1673–1683). His Friesland period, however, proved to be a preparation for the great task the Lord had laid away for him in Rotterdam—his final and longest pastorate (1683–1711). After a fruitful ministry of forty-nine years, it pleased the Lord to take this eminent divine—affectionately referred to by the godly as “Father Brakel”—home to Himself in 1711 at the age of seventy-six, to receive the reward of a faithful servant.Endorsements “Wilhelmus à Brakel’s The Christian's Reasonable Service is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. À Brakel not only challenges the mind as he plumbs the depths of the teachings of Scripture, but he also challenges the heart as readers must grapple with the truth and its implications for their growth in grace. Not only can historians read à Brakel to learn about historic Reformed theology, but scholars, pastors, and laymen can all benefit from a close reading of these wonderful volumes.” — J. V. Fesko, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Seminary California “With its fine balance of Reformed doctrinal statement and application to Christian life and personal piety, à Brakel’s Christian’s Reasonable Service provides a superb illustration of the theological project associated with the late seventeenth century development of the Dutch Nadere Reformatie, or ‘Further Reformation.’ Although it abounds in sound definition and detailed exposition, this vernacular theology was intended not for the academic setting but for the purpose of educating the laity in both faith and practice. It remains a significant study in Reformed theology even as it exemplifies the true sense of the old Reformed maxim, Ecclesia reformata semper reformanda—namely, that the doctrine of the church has been reformed but the life of the Christian is always to be reformed, guided by the teachings of the Reformation. The Elshout translation beautifully conveys the sense and the spirit of à Brakel’s work.” — Richard A. Muller, P. J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology, Calvin Theological Seminary

Easter Book


Martin Luther - 1981
    The sermons explore events from Holy Week through the Resurrection. They combine marvelous insights with inspiring calls to action that are so characteristic of the great reformer: "The resurrection consists not in words, but in life and power."

The Power of the Powerless


Jürgen Moltmann - 1981
    

18 Words: The Most Important Words You Will Ever Know


J.I. Packer - 1981
    It is the irony of the information age that instead of bringing clarity it has raised uninformed opinion to the same level as truth.The church has also not been faultless. Rather than discuss ideas in order to come to some settled agreement, the church has been characterised as trying to make words mean different things in order to accommodate differences. But the church should be a beacon of light to the world. The church has the words of eternal life.J.I. Packer is a master wordsmith. He is also gifted with the ability of showing where truth lies in complicated reasoning. These skills combine to make Words from God a fascinating read and a life-changing one.The 18 words are Death, Devil, Election, Faith, Fellowship, Grace, Holiness, Justification, Lord, Mediator, Mortification, Reconciliation, Regeneration, Revelation, Sanctification, Scripture, Sin & World. (Christian Focus Publications)

Every Goy's Guide to Common Jewish Expressions


Arthur Naiman - 1981
    For one thing, my mother was nothing like the stereotype. She used to abandon me on our cabin floor for days at a time while she went out deer hunting...

Thus Shalt Thou Serve: The Feasts and Offerings of Ancient Israel


Charles W. Slemming - 1981
    W. Slemming draws out the deeply spiritual lessons to be learned from the study of the worship rituals of Isreal by focusing on the five Levitcal offerings, the principle of the Sabbath, and the seven feasts of the Lord. From these he shows what God desires of His worshipers in these New Testament days.

The Christian Future or the Modern Mind Outrun


Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy - 1981
    

An N Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics


Auguste Lecerf - 1981
    The only completed works are translated here: De la Nature de la Connaissance Religieuse and De Fondement et de la Specification de la Connaissance Religieuse. This title has become an influential and widely regarded Calvinist work, and is valued for its penetrating insights and strong Biblical emphasis.

Daily Light on the Daily Path


Nichy Cruz - 1981
    In this daily devotional classic, taken entirely from Scripture, you have verses taken from the best contemporary translation of our time, the New International Version, with selections for morning and evening.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Paramananda)


Paramananda - 1981
    The living voice of the Divine Teacher on the battlefield of Kurukshetra rings forth in every line, as if Sri Krishna Himself were reiterating His sacred teachings to a new age and a new people. The living force thus transmitted in such full measure by the translator cannot fail to carry a deeper understanding of the wonderful Holy Words of the Bhagavad-Gita to all who may turn to them for light on strength or peace.

The Passionate God


Rosemary Haughton - 1981
    

Redemptive Intimacy: A New Perspective for the Journey to Adult Faith


Dick Westley - 1981
    A wake-up call for adults to live their faith in intimate relationship with God and others.

The Critical Meaning of the Bible


Raymond E. Brown - 1981
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Howard Thurman: The Mystic as Prophet


Luther E. Smith Jr. - 1981
    Smith delivers the best introduction to the spirituality of Howard Thurman that led to his prophetic voice.

Christianity is Christ


W.H. Griffith Thomas - 1981
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Lancelot Andrewes and His Private Devotions


Lancelot Andrewes - 1981
    In 1603 he assisted at the coronation of James I. In 1605 he was raised to be Bishop of Chichester, and he was one of the translators of the Bible in 1607. He was one of the most popular preachers of his day, and well beloved amongst the laity and the clergy alike. But for all of his worldly accomplishments, it is for his private devotions-never intended for publication-that he is best remembered. With that entrancing book open before us we search the histories and the biographies of his time; the home and the foreign politics of his time; the State papers, the Church controversies, and not least the Court scandals and the criminal reports of his time, with the keenest interest and the most solicitous anxiety. A timeless treasure of Anglican spirituality, now once again available from the Apocryphile Press.

the golden seven plus one


C. Samuel West - 1981
    jumping on the mini trampoline regularly to keep the body's systems from stagnation and all cancer. Keeping all in motion(gentle motion) will not allow dis-ease to formulate and take over. Very cool.

God Made Them Great


John Tallach - 1981
    The stories of George Muller and his orphan home, Isobel Kuhn and the Lisu people of China and others, including David Brainerd the pioneer missionary to the North American Indians.

How to Grow in Christ


Jack D. Kinneer - 1981
    Each chapter zeroes in on key biblical passages and how-to information for growth in a specific area--such as prayer, living by the Holy Spirit, profiting from the Bible, overcoming sin, loving others, enduring suffering, handling emotions, building a Christian marriage, and witnessing to others. Basic questions about each passage of Scripture enable you to discover clear implications for daily living. Each topic is summarized in a way that is both helpful and relevant. For the person who wants to know how to grow in Christ, this workbook will provide a valuable aid in individual use or in-group study.

Aseres Hadibros: The Ten Commandments: A New Translation with a Commentary Anthologized from Talmudic, Midrashic and Rabbinic Sources


Avrohom Chaim Feuer - 1981
    The Ten Commandments translated, and with an exposition.

Jesus Christ and Him Crucified


D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones - 1981
    spent the greater part of the turbulent twentieth century in preaching the Word of God. The convictions with which he began his ministry remained with him, and in all this time the message was the same. He preached on the words, 'For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified' at the commencement of his ministry in 1926, and again, from the same pulpit, in February 1977. So the sermon contained in this booklet is a historic statement. But it is more. It is a persuasive presentation of the unchanging gospel which has brought salvation to people all over the world throughout the two millennia now ended, and which remains just as vitally relevant as the new millennium begins to unfold.

Revelation Explained


Lerry W. Fogle - 1981
    

The Consolations of Music, Logic, Theology and Philosophy


Henry Chadwick - 1981
    Subsequent chapters describe his educational programme in the liberal arts, his translations into Latin of the works of Aristotle and Plato, and his own compositions.

The Country Parson and the Temple


George Herbert - 1981
    The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century

The Liberation of Life: From the Cell to the Community


Charles Birch - 1981
    It falls into a tradition of writings about human problems from a perspective informed by biology. It rejects the mechanistic model of life dominant in the Western world and develops an alternative ‘ecological model’ which is applicable to the life of the cell and the life of the human community. For the first time it brings together in one work the insights of modern biology with those of a modern holistic philosophy and a liberal theology in a way which challenges conventional approaches to science, agriculture, sociology, politics, economics, development and liberation movements.

Spirituality of the Beatitudes: Matthew's Challenge for First World Christians


Michael H. Crosby - 1981
    

Fruit of the Spirit


Stephen F. Winward - 1981
    

The Church Between Temple & Mosque


Johan Herman Bavinck - 1981
    

The Other Side Of God: A Polarity In World Religions


Peter L. Berger - 1981
    World Religion

Is Death for Real?: An Examination of Reported Near-Death Experience in the Light of the Resurrection


Jack W. Provonsha - 1981
    

Hegel's Concept of God


Quentin Lauer - 1981
    is neither whether Hegel is correct in what he says nor whether his interpreters are justified in what they say of him. Rather the question is one of finding out just what Hegel does say and of determining what impact that can have on our own thinking......Why, then, the 'Concept of God'? The answer is to be found in the culmination of the entire Hegelian system, 'The Philosophy of Absolute Spirit.' Only in the light of 'absolute Spirit' is anything Hegel says intelligible ... in Hegel's view, 'absolute Spirit' is in fact to be identified with God and that, therefore, only if Hegel's 'Concept of God' is intelligible, will anything Hegel says be intelligible. -- from the Introduction

Jonathan Edwards's Moral Thought and Its British Context


Norman Fiering - 1981
    It is not surprising, then, that Jonathan Edwards was drawn into a colloquy with some of the major ethicists of the age. Moral philosophy in this era was so all-encompassing in its claims that it encroached seriously on traditional religion. In response, Edwards presented a detailed analysis and criticism of secular moral philosophy in order to demonstrate its inadequacy, and he formulated a system that he believed was demonstrably superior to the existing secular systems. In this comprehensive study, Norman Fiering skillfully integrates Edwards's work on ethics into seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British and Continental philosophy and isolates Edwards's particular contributions to the ethical thought of his time. In addition, Fiering traces the chronological development of Edwards's thought, showing the relationship between his wide reading and his writing.The Jonathan Edwards Classic Studies Series consists of the finest monographs on the life and thought of Jonathan Edwards that have up to now had limited availability. With the publication of this series, the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University hopes to afford Edwards scholars everywhere the opportunity to readily engage these masterful studies at a reasonable price.About the Author:Norman Fiering is Director and Librarian Emeritus of the John Carter Brown Library