Encountering God: Christian Faith in Turbulent TimesWestminster John Knox Press, 1 jan 2000 - 177 pagina's In this helpful introduction, the authors focus on the basic issues of Christian Faith as filtered through contemporary experience: the mystery of faith, justification and sanctification, salvation, sin, the sacraments, hope, and joy. Ideal for group or individual study, this guide brings these doctrines to life and helps readers understand their relevance in day-to-day experience. |
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Encountering God | 1 |
The Mystery of Faith | 13 |
The Fatherhood of God | 23 |
The Lordship of Christ | 33 |
The Communion of the Holy Spirit | 44 |
A MidCourse Reflection | 55 |
The Finality of Forgiveness | 65 |
The Visibility of the Word | 77 |
The Comfort of Predestination | 107 |
The Miracle of Prayer | 115 |
The Use of Scripture | 126 |
The Blessing of Lamentation | 133 |
The Certainty of Salvation | 144 |
The Reality of Hope | 153 |
The Joy of Faith | 164 |
Acknowledgments | 172 |
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