Christian Barriers To Jesus Revised Edition

Author : J. Paul Pennington
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645083837
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christian Barriers to Jesus (Revised Edition) written by J. Paul Pennington and published by William Carey Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Call to Follow Jesus When He Challenges Our Traditions There are many challenges to adequately representing Jesus to the majority world, and often Western Christian traditions create unnecessary hindrances to people accepting His truth. This book grew out of many interviews with Indian Jesus-followers—both Christians and Yesu bhaktas—who identified painful stumbling blocks to receiving and sharing the gospel. While Hindus often have a high view of Jesus, they struggle with the conventions, practices, and labels around "church." Christian Barriers to Jesus uniquely challenges readers to examine nine barrier-producing Christian traditions, exploring: • The assumptions Christians may hold about the value, origin, or necessity of their customs • The concerns Hindus commonly raise about traditions that confuse, offend, or alienate them • Teachings from Jesus in Scripture that often question the same ideas or practices Pennington suggests that by not asking deep enough questions about what is essential for following Jesus and what is a non-essential human invention, the church is unnecessarily alienating millions of people from Him. As a body, it is time to honestly address these concerns, developing new patterns of discipleship that reveal Jesus’s heart for breaking down barriers instead of creating them. The analysis presented in this book will empower readers to critically examine their personally cherished traditions and the purity of the gospel they present, with insights that are relevant in all contexts.

Author : Rosemary Sookhdeo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732195264
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Breaking Through the Barriers written by Rosemary Sookhdeo and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we understand our Muslim friends and neighbours so that we can share the Gospel effectively with them? This book discusses their religion, culture and practices to find the points of contact that will help Muslims respond to the Christian Gospel. The author deals with the crucial differences between Islam and Christianity and answers important questions, such as: Is the God of the Bible the same as Allah? Is the Muslim Jesus, or "Isa", the same as the Jesus we know from the Gospels?

Author : R. B. Thieme, Jr.
Publisher : R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries
ISBN 13 : 155764148X
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Barrier written by R. B. Thieme, Jr. and published by R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Barrier is impassable and insurmountable. No human being can break through this obstruction. Mankind is born on the wrong side of the barrier hopelessly separated from any relationship with God. God always knew that man, through negative volition, would alienate himself from his Creator. Consequently, in eternity past God the Father designed a perfect plan to remove the barrier. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be judged for our sins on the cross to bring man from enmity to peace with God. Even though Jesus Christ removed the barrier, your relationship with God depends on you. Only one issue remains: What do you think of Jesus Christ? Only one decision separates you from God. If you believe in Christ, you cross the line of separation and receive God’s gift of eternal life.

Author : Gerald Lawson Sittser
Publisher : IVP
ISBN 13 : 9781844743452
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love One Another written by Gerald Lawson Sittser and published by IVP. This book was released on 2008-09-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus commanded his disciples to love one another. It's a simple command to understand, but very difficult to obey. And in the local church, it sometimes seems impossible. Many of us belong to highly diverse Christian communities, where we encounter people radically different from ourselves. At the same time, controversies and difficulties often threaten to tear us apart. So how can we achieve unity within the body of Christ? Gerald Sittser examines the 'one another' statements from the New Testament, distilling much-needed biblical wisdom to help us love one another. Drawing on his own pastoral experience of the best and worst of church life, he shows us what the love Jesus commanded actually requires of us, and how to live it out in struggle and servanthood, compromise and sacrifice. This enjoyable book by a best-selling author will guide us in putting one of the most important biblical principles into practice, for the good of our local churches.

Author : Michelle Reyes
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310108926
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming All Things written by Michelle Reyes and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE 2022 ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FOR NEW AUTHOR Healthy relationships across cultures are possible. Dr. Michelle Reyes takes a close look at the concept of cultural accommodation found in Scripture—and especially in the letter of 1 Corinthians—to redefine how Christians interact with cultural narratives that are different from their own. Christians—whose standard of living is oneness in Christ, whose gospel is radically nonexclusive—should be at the frontlines of justice and of cross-cultural unity. But many of us struggle to reach outside of our own cultural bubbles and form real relationships that move beyond stereotypes and lead to understanding, healing, and solidarity across cultural lines. Why is that? Why is it so difficult to reconcile our call to be united in Christ with a celebration of different cultural expressions? What are the reasons for cultural differences and how do they so often lead to stereotyping, appropriation, gentrification, racism, and other forms of injustice? What does the Bible say about human beings as cultural image bearers? How do we reevaluate our awareness of culture identity in a healthy and constructive way? These are just some of the questions that Dr. Reyes explores as she faces the challenges surrounding cross-cultural relationships in America today and her thoughts on the way forward. Spoiler Alert! The way forward does require willingness to change. It requires embracing cultural discomfort. But by engaging with this book, you will be empowered to learn how to become all things to all people—that is: how to reflect Jesus' love in a multicultural, multiracial body of Christ and to share that love with a hurting world.

Author : Lee Strobel
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 031035515X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Case for Christianity Answer Book written by Lee Strobel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers to the most-asked questions about Christian faith! The Case for Christianity Answer Book is a great book for both newer and seasoned Christians alike. The Q&A format lends itself to helping believers know how to effectively defend their faith. Perfect for those ready to consider Jesus, longtime believers, someone seeking the truth, or even a skeptic. This book is great for anyone looking for a handy reference. The Case for Christianity Answer Book provides succinct answers to real questions about Christianity. Strobel, a former atheist, uses his investigative journalism skills to dig deep into the Bible to provide compelling and concise answers about Christianity. In this answer book, bestselling author Lee Strobel offers biblically based answers to questions such as: Did God use evolution when He created the world? If God is loving, why is there so much suffering? Do the resurrection accounts in the four Gospels contradict each other? Can you have doubts and still be a Christian?

Author : Carl Medearis
Publisher : Bethany House
ISBN 13 : 1493412078
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Muslims, Christians, and Jesus written by Carl Medearis and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Acclaimed Guide to Understanding Today's Muslim, Completely Updated Carl Medearis provides new insights into the top questions people have about Muslims and Islam. With practical information and fascinating stories, he shares culturally sensitive ways for Christians to get to know Muslims on a personal level. In this updated and expanded edition, Medearis shares · How more and more Muslims live "right next door," and how we can overcome the growing level of misinformation and fear · The roots of modern-day jihad and how recent developments in the Middle East affect the West · A new chapter answering tough questions about terrorism, Christian converts, and other key topics Medearis shows how common ground is the best foundation for hearts turning to Jesus rather than focusing initially on the differences between Islam and Christianity.

Author : Dennis McCallum
Publisher : Living Books
ISBN 13 : 9780842305358
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christianity written by Dennis McCallum and published by Living Books. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for new teachers and group studies, this very readable apologetic presents a clear, rational defense for Christianity to those unfamiliar with the Bible. Readers will consider the validity of Christian beliefs, overcome barriers to faith, and be challenged to meet Christ personally.

Author : Dayanand Bharati
Publisher : William Carey Library
ISBN 13 : 9780878086115
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Water and Indian Bowl written by Dayanand Bharati and published by William Carey Library. This book was released on 2004 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an insightful analysis based on personal experience of Christian work among Hindus and the error and inadequacy of Western Christianity in the Hindu world. Numerous anecdotes are the greatest strength of this important book. "He presents the transcultural Good News in culturally understandable ways for the India of the 21st century." -H. Stanley Wood, Center for New Church Development, Columbia Theological Seminary

Author : Darrell L. Bock
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 149340041X
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jesus according to Scripture written by Darrell L. Bock and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated Edition of a Bestselling Study of Jesus and the Gospels In this work Darrell Bock, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar who speaks and teaches around the world, and Benjamin Simpson show that a coherent portrait of Jesus emerges from the four Gospels when they are taken seriously as historical documents. When read together, the Gospels provide a clear picture of Jesus and his unique claims to authority. This book surveys all the Gospel units and relates them to their parallel passages, showing how the literary and canonical relationships work. Offering up-to-date interaction with the latest discussions about Jesus, the second edition has been substantially revised and updated throughout and includes three new chapters on how we got the Gospels.