Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-158).
A living tradition. Within the holy, catholic, apostolic Church ; Beginnings ; The formation of Wesley's theology -- Scriptural Christianity : John Wesley's theology of grace. Justification ; Prevenient grace ; Assurance ; Christian perfection ; The Church ; Means of grace ; Conclusion -- Interpreters and successors : Wesleyan theology in Great Britain in the nineteenth century. John Fletcher ;…
Introduction -- Foundations of Ghana Methodism -- Mission through church planting -- MCG and social uplift -- Mission in public witness -- Barriers to mission : a house divided -- Self-theologizing -- Conclusion -- Appendices. Abstract Genuinely Ghanaian is the fascinating history of the Methodist Church Ghana, from the time of its autonomy, 1961, to the year 2000. This book shows how missi…
God as The Lord of Our Life : The Business of spiritual training -- Two kinds of Christianity : word and deed -- We are a letter from God, not an advertisement -- What is a believing Christian? -- Do not be conformists! -- Where is Abel your brother? -- Consolation in the wilderness. God In and Above the Ages : Eye to eye with patriarchs and prophets -- God's narrow gate to the world -- Shatt…
The canonical principle -- The confessional principle -- The ecumenical principle -- The Christocentric principle -- The sacramental principle -- The law/gospel principle -- The two-kingdoms principle.
General introduction -- General view and analysis -- An introduction to the Beatitudes -- Blessed are the poor in spirit -- Blessed are they that mourn -- Blessed are the meek -- Righteousness and blessedness -- The tests of spiritual appetite -- Blessed are the merciful -- Blessed are the pure in heart -- Blessed are the peacemakers -- The Christian and persecution -- Rejoicing in tribulation …
"A Touchstone Book." Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-235).
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-147) and index.
Contents: Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through the "back side" -- through the eyes of a minor or unsympathic character. By approaching the stories in this way, Kalas releases new meaning and clarifies basic teachings. Personal stories from the author's own experience and modern-day illustrations enrich the retellings even more. These refr…
Introduction -- Solitude and community -- Celibacy and the holy -- Prayer and thought -- Contemplation and ministry -- Conclusion.
Preface / Bernard J. Lee -- Introduction / Mark Searle -- Infant baptism reconsidered / Mark Searle -- Infant baptism in the light of the human sciences / Andrew D. Thompson -- Pastoral care in the process of initiation / Herbert Anderson -- Celebrating baptism in stages: a proposal / Gail Ramshaw-Schmidt -- Reaction from an RCIA perspective / Robert D. Duggan -- Speaking from experience: worsh…
Includes indexes.
On being a Christian : twenty theses -- The Christian in society -- Jesus in conflict : a Jewish-Christian dialogue -- Catholics and Protestants -- An ecumenical inventory -- What is the essence of apostolic succession? -- Pro intercommunion -- Tribute to Karl Barth -- Patiently standing his ground -- The church and the laity. Parties in the church? -- Participation of the laity in church leade…
Cycle C. The Creed.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-166). Includes indexes.
Translated from the Dutch. Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-321).
1. Traditioning the faith -- The tradition and the traditions -- A secular and pluralistic society -- The open tradition -- 2. The Reformed churches -- The beginnings -- The Reformation in Switzerland -- Europe -- Great Britain -- The United States and Canada -- Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa -- The Reformed tradition and the younger churches -- The ecumenical movement -- 3. The ethos…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-113).