History and Theology of Grace
Author: John A. Hardon
Publisher: St. Francis of Assisi Books
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 9780970610614
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The Glory of Grace
Author: William Boekestein
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781601781918
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An important confession of the reformed churches for hundreds of years, the Canons of Dort teach clearly that salvation is by grace alone through Christ alone. yet some people may find it an intimidating document and wonder why it was even written. In The Glory of Grace, William Boekestein and evan hughes help our children understand the difficult challenges the churches in the netherlands faced in the Arminians distortion of the gospel message. in this story about the Synod of Dort (1618), children will learn about the history and ideas that formed the Canons of Dort and come to a greater appreciation of this great treasure of the reformed faith and its emphasis on the glory of god in graciously saving sinners. Endorsement Believers who cherish the biblical teaching of salvation by grace alone through the work of Christ alone will be pleased with the publication of this book. William Boekestein has done a fine service for children and their parents (and, I might add, grandparents) who want their children to know the story of the preservation of this teaching by the great Synod of Dort in the early seventeenth century. May this book serve well in shewing to the generation to come the praises of the lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he has done (Ps. 78:4). Cornelis P. Venema
History and Theology of Grace
Author: John Anthony Hardon
Publisher:
Published: 2019-12-30
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781931101257
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From the beginning pages of this extraordinary book we quickly see that we are in for a spiritual and literary feast. The concept of Grace is addressed as the epitome of God's merciful love for man, freely given and without expectation of return. It is necessary. We are led to recognize and achieve a powerful growth in love of God; to be aware of our own unworthiness of His love, and to develop a deep desire to labor for His honor and glory. This book requires thoughtful reading and is a valuable gift from Servant of God Father John Anthony Hardon, S.J.
A Contemporary Theology of Grace
Author: Charles R. Meyer
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2002-05-30
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1725202085
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →For many Christians traditional theology is a rather dull, if not a dead subject. This neither proves that modern people have lost their awareness of God nor their interest in theology; it merely indicates that theologians, by and large, have been speaking in their own tongue to fellow theologians and both what and how they have been saying it seem rather irrelevant to the educated Christian. This is particularly true of the doctrine of grace, especially when presented in the garb of scholasticism which overemphasizes the rational at the expense of the empirical. This book is a new beginning; it is an invitation to explore and develop new perspectives and to make a focal doctrine more vital and more intelligible to our times. In explaining grace - "God's loving presence and [human] transformation in it" - the author displays a profound understanding of the religious moods, culture and needs of our time, as well as an expert knowledge of scriptural, patristic, theological and modern ideas on the subject. Here is a relevant, seminal and eminently readable study for all those interested in a vibrant theology for today and tomorrow.
A Theology of Grace in Six Controversies
Author: Edward T. Oakes
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Published: 2016-05-11
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 1467445363
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Few topics in theology are as complex and multifaceted as grace: over the course of centuries, many seemingly arbitrary distinctions and arcane debates have arisen around it. Edward Oakes, however, argues that all of these distinctions and debates are ultimately motivated by one central question: What are God’sintentions for the world? In A Theology of Grace in Six Controversies Oakes examines issues relating to grace and points them back to that central question, illuminating and explaining what is really at stake in these debates. Maintaining that controversies clarify issues, especially those as convoluted as that of grace, Oakes works through six central debates on the topic, including sin and justification, evolution and original sin, and free will and predestination.
The Doctrines of Grace
Author: James Montgomery Boice
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2009-04-01
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1433517353
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →There is no question that we live in an age of weak theology and casual Christianity. We have substituted intuition for truth, feeling for belief and immediate gratification for enduring hope. Evangelicalism desperately needs to return to the doctrines that once before reformed the world: radical depravity, unconditional election, particular redemption, efficacious grace and persevering grace. James Boice and Philip Ryken not only provide a compelling exposition on these doctrines of grace, but also look briefly at their historical impact. The authors leave no doubt that the church suffers when these foundational truths are neglected and that she must return to a Christianity that is practical-minded, kind-hearted, and most importantly, biblically based.
Christ and the Covenant
Author: J. Mark Beach
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Published: 2007-09-11
Total Pages: 373
ISBN-13: 3647569119
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →J. Mark Beach untersucht die Bundestheologie Francis Turretins und entdeckt dabei einen Strang in der reformatorischen Theologie des 16. Jahrhunderts, der sich grundlegend von seiner Ausprägung im 17. Jahrhundert unterscheidet. Die jeweilige Interpretation lässt bedeutende Rückschlüsse auf die Bundestheologie zu.
Grace Defined and Defended
Author: Kevin DeYoung
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2019-04-17
Total Pages: 85
ISBN-13: 1433564424
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Christians love to celebrate grace, but often talk about it in vague generalities. But such an important biblical concept ought to be clearly defined so it can be consistently defended. In this book, best-selling author Kevin DeYoung points modern readers back to an old document originally written to do just that. Warmly pastoral and broadly accessible, this book introduces readers to the Canons of Dort, a 17th-century work summarizing the central doctrines of the Christian faith. Widely regarded as a key pillar of the Reformed tradition, the Canons of Dort stand as a faithful witness to God's grace—offering a depth of understanding that the church still needs today. In three concise sections—covering history, theology, and practical application—DeYoung explores what led to the Canons and why they were needed, the five important doctrines that they explain, and Dort's place in the Reformed tradition today.
Manifestations of Grace
Author: Elizabeth Dreyer
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780814657591
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This lively and wonderful book probes the presence of grace ("Grace is everywhere"), garners the timeless teachings of the New Testament and theologians, and discusses grace in the light of contemporary beliefs and needs.
Grace in Practice
Author: Paul F. M. Zahl
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Published: 2007-01-02
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 0802828973
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Grace in Practice is a challenging call to live life under grace -- a concept most Christians secretly have trouble with. Paul Zahl pulls no punches, contending that no matter how often we talk about salvation by grace, in our "can-do" society we often cling instead to a righteousness of works. Asserting throughout that grace always trumps both law and church, Zahl illuminates an expansive view of grace in everything, extending the good news of grace to all creation. Conversationally written and filled with fascinating insights, Grace in Practice will reward any Christian who seeks to understand the full measure of God's grace and the total freedom it offers.
