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Justification: How God Forgives (People's Bible Teachings)
by Wayne D MuellerHow can God forgive me?Many people—Christians and non-Christians alike—believe that they need to do something to earn God’s love and forgiveness. That’s how the rest of the world works. Why should God be any different?Justification shows how very different God is from people. And what a good thing that is for you and me! While God certainly desires that we live out our faith in love to other people, no certain amount of good works is necessary to earn God’s love or forgiveness! He forgives freely—no strings attached.This book reaffirms the biblical proclamation of justification: You are saved by God’s grace through God-given faith in Jesus Christ and what he has done for you.If you’re looking for comfort or asking the question, “How can God forgive me?” then this book is for you.
Justification
by Francis TurretinTurretin's contemporaries celebrated not only his erudition, but also his eloquence and his ministries of mercy. His pastor's heart made him an evangelist who pled with sinners to be reconciled with God. "If we hold sacred the notion that God has created us with minds for the purpose of seeking understanding
Justification: God's Plan and Paul's Vision
by N. T. WrightThis sprightly and gracious yet robust work is Tom Wright's carefully argued and scripturally based response to those who think that he has deeply misunderstood Paul's doctrine of justification. Book jacket.
Justification and Application: Remarks on Discourse Ethics
by Jürgen Habermas Ciaran P. CroninThis collection of four essays and an interview contains Habermas's most recent contributions to ethical theory. It expands and clarifies the work on discourse ethics presented in Moral Consciousness and Communicative Action. Here, largely in response to criticisms from contemporary neo-Aristotelians, Habermas underscores the claim of discourse ethics to a preeminent position in contemporary moral philosophy with incisive analyses and refinements of the central concepts of his theory that include important developments in his treatment of practical reason and of the problems of application and motivation. The first essay offers a comprehensive analysis of practical rationality, which establishes a clear demarcation between pragmatic, ethical, and moral questions and a corresponding differentiation between forms of volition and spheres of practical discourse. The centerpiece of the book is a multifaceted defense of the central claims of discourse ethics incorporating masterly critiques of the major competing positions, including those of John Rawls, Bernard Williams, Charles Taylor, Alasdair MacIntyre, Karl-Otto Apel, and Albrecht WellmerThe middle essays defend the basic intention of universalist moral theory in the face of the claims of the neo-Aristotelian ethics of the good and Horkheimer's skepticism toward reason that led him to embrace a religiously inspired ethic of compassion. An interview with Habermas covering such topics as the genesis of discourse ethics, the precise import of some of its more controversial elements, and its interconnections with the theory of communicative actions concludes this important collection. Jürgen Habermas is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Frankfurt.
The Justification of Religious Violence (Blackwell Public Philosophy Series #49)
by Steve ClarkeHow are justifications for religious violence developed and do they differ from secular justifications for violence? Can liberal societies tolerate potentially violent religious groups? Can those who accept religious justifications for violence be dissuaded from acting violently? Including six in-depth contemporary case studies, The Justification of Religious Violence is the first book to examine the logical structure of justifications of religious violence. The first book specifically devoted to examining the logical structure of justifications of religious violence Seeks to understand how justifications for religious violence are developed and how or if they differ from ordinary secular justifications of violence Examines 3 widely employed premises used in religious justifications of violence – ‘cosmic war’, the importance of the afterlife, and ‘sacred values’ Considers to what extent liberal democratic societies should tolerate who hold that their religion justifies violent acts Reflects on the possibility of effective policy measures to persuade those who believe that violent action is justified by religion, to refrain from acting violently Informed by recent work in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience and evolutionary biology Part of the Blackwell Public Philosophy Series
The Justification of the Ungodly: Volume II, Romans 9-16
by Jonathan F. GrotheAs God drives history toward the goal of Calvary and Easter, he does so in such a way that the events which take place (as well as the inspired record of them) establish patterns which reveal beforehand what he is doing and how he is doing it.
The Justification of the Ungodly: Volume I, Romans 1-8
by Jonathan F. GrotheMartin Luther wrote of Romans: "Therefore it appears that he [Paul] wanted in this one epistle to sum up briefly the whole Christian and evangelical doctrine, and to prepare an introduction to the entire Old Testament." Giving an understandable development to the former of those two thoughts, Philip Melanchthon Characterized Romans as a compendium of Christian doctrine.
Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking A Pauline Theme
by Stephen WesterholmMuch has been written of late about what the apostle Paul really meant when he spoke of justification by faith, not the works of the law. This short study by Stephen Westerholm carefully examines proposals on the subject by Krister Stendahl, E. P. Sanders, Heikki Raisanen, N. T. Wright, James D. G. Dunn, and Douglas A. Campbell. In doing so, Westerholm notes weaknesses in traditional understandings that have provoked the more recent proposals, but he also points out areas in which the latter fail to do justice to the apostle.Readers of this book will gain not only a better grasp of the ongoing theological debate about justification but also a more nuanced overall understanding of Paul.
Justification, Volume 1 (New Studies in Dogmatics)
by Michael Horton Michael Allen Scott R. SwainThe doctrine of justification stands at the center of our systematic reflection on the meaning of salvation as well as our piety, mission, and life together. In his two-volume work on the doctrine of justification, Michael Horton seeks not simply to repeat noble doctrinal formulas and traditional proof texts, but to encounter the remarkable biblical justification texts in conversation with the provocative proposals that, despite a wide range of differences, have reignited the contemporary debates around justification.Volume 1 engages in a descriptive task - an exercise in historical theology exploring the doctrine of justification from the patristic era to the Reformation. Broadening the scope, Horton explores patristic discussions of justification under the rubric of the "great exchange." He provides a map for contemporary discussions of justification, identifying and engaging his principal interlocutors: Origen, Chrysostom, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, William of Ockham, Gabriel Biel, and the magisterial reformers. Observing the assimilation of justification to the doctrine of penance in medieval theology, especially via Peter Lombard, the work studies the transformations of the doctrine through Aquinas, Scotus and the nominalists leading up to the era of the Reformation and the Council of Trent. He concludes his first study by examining the hermeneutical and theological significance of the Reformers’ understanding of the law and the gospel and the resultant covenantal scheme that became formative in Reformed theology. This then opens the door to the constructive task of volume 2 - to investigate the biblical doctrine of justification in light of contemporary exegesis.
Justification, Volume 2 (New Studies in Dogmatics)
by Michael Horton Michael Allen Scott R. SwainThe doctrine of justification stands at the center of our systematic reflection on the meaning of salvation as well as our piety, mission, and life together. In his two-volume work on the doctrine of justification, Michael Horton seeks not simply to repeat noble doctrinal formulas and traditional proof texts, but to encounter the remarkable biblical justification texts in conversation with the provocative proposals that, despite a wide range of differences, have reignited the contemporary debates around justification.Building on his historical-theological exploration of justification in volume 1, in this second volume Horton embarks upon a constructive task of investigating the biblical doctrine of justification in light of contemporary exegesis. Here he takes up the topic of justification from biblical-theological, exegetical, and systematic-theological vantage points, engaging significantly with contemporary debates in biblical, especially Pauline, scholarship. Horton shows that the doctrine of justification finds its most ecumenically-significant starting point and proper habitat in union with Christ, where the greatest consensus, past and present, is to be found among Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant theologies. At the same time, he proposes that the union with Christ motif achieves its clearest and most consistent articulation in forensic justification. The final chapter locates justification within the broader framework of union with Christ.
Justified
by Varina DenmanIn a small Texas town ruled by gossip, Fawn Blaylock believes others are justified in condemning her untimely pregnancy. Stifled by guilt, she yearns for grace while the local football coach treats her with gentle respect.Justified perfectly captures the rhythm and romance of life in a small town, telling the unforgettable story of a woman searching for renewal, a man looking beyond what others see, and a community torn between judgment and love. It is the unforgettable story of broken dreams, second chances, and relentless hope.
Justin Davis: The Secret of the First Avatara
by Howard ResnickA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Justinian: Emperor, Soldier, Saint
by Professor Peter SarrisThe definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.In this groundbreaking new biography of Justinian, Peter Sarris gives us an intimate insight into both the Emperor and the man. We meet a man who from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual and religious significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle aged lover who fell for a dancing girl and changed the law so he could marry her, ruling with Empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never a soldier. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic -and many of the solutions he found to address them still resonate with us today. And his legacy remains all around us, in the massive building programme of which the most beautiful manifestation is surely Hagia Sophia; in our legal systems through the codification of the Corpus juris civilis; and in our culture and history by making a fundamental contribution to both the formation of Christendom and the emergence of Islam. In this tour de force Peter Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern Emperor.(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Justinian: Emperor, Soldier, Saint
by Professor Peter Sarris'A majestic, sparkling account of one of the most important rulers in history . . . this is modern history writing at its finest' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping. Epic historical biography that brings the emperor to life . . . filled with new ideas and revelations' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite, lucidly written, with a sharp eye for the telling detail, Sarris has written the great biography of the greatest of the Byzantine emperors' Rory StewartIn this groundbreaking new biography of Justinian, Peter Sarris gives us an intimate insight into both the Emperor and his times. We meet a man who from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual and religious significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle aged lover who fell for a dancing girl and changed the law so he could marry her, ruling with Empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic -and many of the solutions he found to address them still resonate with us today. And his legacy remains all around us, in the massive building programme of which the most beautiful manifestation is surely Hagia Sophia; in our legal systems through the codification of the Corpus juris civilis; and in our culture and history by making a fundamental contribution to both the formation of Christendom and the emergence of Islam. In this tour de force Peter Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern Emperor.
The Juvenilization Of American Christianity
by Thomas BerglerPop worship music. Falling in love with Jesus. Mission trips. Wearing jeans and T-shirts to church. Spiritual searching and church hopping. Faith -based political activism. Seeker- sensitive outreach. These now- commonplace elements of American church life all began as innovative ways to reach young people, yet they have gradually become accepted as important parts of a spiritual ideal for all ages. What on earth has happened? In The Juvenilization of American Christianity Thomas Bergler traces the way in which, over seventy-five years, youth ministries have breathed new vitality into four major American church traditions — African American, Evangelical, Mainline Protestant, and Roman Catholic. Bergler shows too how this "juvenilization" of churches has led to widespread spiritual immaturity, consumerism, and self- centeredness, popularizing a feel- good faith with neither intergenerational community nor theological literacy. Bergler's critique further offers constructive suggestions for taming juvenilization.
Jy is nie veronderstel om van die Geheime van die Jode te weet nie
by Bernard Levine Adri Van SchalkwykJy sal beslis verbaas wees, dalk selfs geskok wees as jy ontdek wat regtig aangaan in die Joodse wêreld. Het jy geweet dat die Jode nie toegelaat word om toiletpapier op die Sabbat te skeur nie? Hoekom kan Joodse vrouens nie Bybel lees nie? Het jy al gehoor daar is spesiale Coca-Cola net vir Jode? Wat is die naam van Jesus? Watter letter van die alfabet is onderstebo in die Bybel geskryf? Waarom Jode nie kaasburgers eet nie? Wat is so anders oor Joodse seksuele omgang? Waarom Joodse vrouens pruike dra? Is daar ʼn spesiale gebed wat Jode sê voor hul toilet toe gaan? Die meeste van die Ou Testament word nie deur Jode bestudeer nie ... hoekom? Het jy geweet dat Jode hul eie soort spek het? Hoekom word Joodse vroue nie toegelaat om hul elmboë of knieë vir mans te wys nie? Wat is God se naam wat uit die meeste Bybels gelaat word? Mag ʼn Jood ʼn tatoeëring hê? Wanneer slaap Jode buite? Is dit waar dat daar geen vloekwoorde in Hebreeus is nie? Hoe moet jy ʼn Jood van Jesus Christus vertel? Hoekom kan Jode nie hul eie woorde gebruik wanneer hulle bid nie? Jy sal beslis verbaas wees, dalk selfs geskok wees wanneer jy ontdek wat regtig aangaan in die Joodse wêreld.
The Jyotirlingas: Tales of the Twelve Shrines
by Samhitha ReddyDiscover the evocative origin stories of the twelve auspicious jyotirlingas and the revered ancient temples that house them. Chandra's waning glow. The exacting test of Kartikeya and Ganesha. Vindhya's wish for glory. Bhimasura's vengeful quest. Rishi Gautama's confounding blunder. Ravana's devotion and his undoing. Rama's prayer for guidance. Reigns of terror unleashed by malevolent asuras, and the immutable faith of devotees. These tales of confrontation, salvation and repentance bring to life the many divine interventions of Lord Shiva in the actions of manavas, asuras and devas alike.Embark on a journey through the three realms as Mahadeva resolves epic clashes, protects the zealous, chastises the guilty, forgives the repentant and rewards the devout, while revealing His infinite nature in the form of swayambhu lingams in the mortal realm. The chronicles of these sacred sites, enshrining the deeply venerated god, are inextricably tied with Indian culture and traditions, unfolding a compelling canvas of unwavering belief and worship across ages.Suffixed by unusual facts and travel tips, these lyrical retellings from the Shiva Purana weave mythology, history and spirituality into a unique volume to cherish.
K-9 Alaskan Defense (K-9 Search and Rescue)
by Sarah VarlandA K-9 stands guard… while a killer closes in. Discovering a dead body in the woods turns into a fight for survival when Lily Peterson is attacked by an unknown assailant. Rescued by her retired police K-9, Timber, Lily calls the one man she trusts for help—her late fiancé&’s partner, former officer Travis Beckett. Only, the danger proves to be far from over when Lily&’s house goes up in flames. Someone wants her dead, and all clues lead to a connection to her departed fiancé&’s final case. Investigating the past is the only way to stay alive…but can they elude a killer neither expects?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.K-9 Search and Rescue Book 1: Desert Rescue by Lisa PhillipsBook 2: Trailing a Killer by Carol J. PostBook 3: Mountain Survival by Christy BarrittBook 4: Search and Defend by Heather WoodhavenBook 5: Following the Trail by Lynette EasonBook 6: Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy BarrittBook 7: Wilderness Hunt by Lisa PhillipsBook 8: Alaskan Mountain Search by Sarah VarlandBook 9: Alaskan Avalanche Escape by Darlene L. TurnerBook 10: Tracking Stolen Treasures by Lisa PhillipsBook 11: Alaskan Wilderness Rescue by Sarah VarlandBook 12: Lethal Mountain Pursuit by Christy BarrittBook 13: Tracking the Missing by Sami A. AbramsBook 14: K-9 Alaskan Defense by Sarah VarlandBook 15: Searching for Justice by Connie Queen
A K-9 Christmas Reunion: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #25)
by Lisa CarterCan one special dog… Make this a Christmas to remember?Struggling to manage his father&’s dementia while raising two young sons, widower Nathan Crenshaw is desperate for help. That is, until his dad&’s new service dog arrives with an unexpected guest—trainer Gemma Spencer, the woman who broke his heart fifteen years ago. Now Nathan must spend the holidays working alongside his first love and ignoring their rocky history. But when Gemma steps up for his family after a near tragedy, old feelings start to resurface. With their future uncertain, can matchmaking relatives and a K-9 turn the New Year into their second chance?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill WeatherholtBook 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. GougeBook 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClainBook 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
K-9 National Park Defenders (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit)
by Katy Lee Sharee StoverPeril at Christmas awaits… in these gripping Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit novellas A Christmas skiing retreat turns treacherous when Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit officer Veronica Eastwood&’s sister is kidnapped—and only rival officer Parker Walsh can help her in Katy Lee&’s Yuletide Ransom. And in Sharee Stover&’s explosive Holiday Rescue Countdown, K-9 officers Dylan Jeong and Brandie Weller must race against the clock when they face a Christmas parade bomb threat…and a killer from Dylan&’s past.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 1: Shielding the Baby by Laura ScottBook 2: Scent of Truth by Valerie HansenBook 3: Explosive Trail by Terri ReedBook 4: Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie BaileyBook 5: Threat Detection by Sharon DunnBook 6: Cold Case Revenge by Jessica R. PatchBook 7: Undercover Operation by Maggie K. BlackBook 8: Snowbound Escape by Dana Mentink
K-9 Ranch Protection (Crisis Rescue Team #6)
by Darlene L. TurnerA killer on the loose. A K-9 keeping watch. Police constable Izzy Tremblay knows her father&’s death was no accident, so when she finally discovers a lead and is immediately attacked, her suspicions are confirmed. The ambush leaves her in the hospital with three hours of crucial memory missing, which she knows holds the key to finding her father&’s murderer. For protection, she takes refuge with her ex-partner, Austin Murray, on his K-9 ranch while she races to uncover the truth. But with danger still lurking, can they stay alive long enough to take down a killer?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Crisis Rescue Team Book 1: Fatal Forensic InvestigationBook 2: Explosive Christmas ShowdownBook 3: Mountain Abduction RescueBook 4: Buried Grave SecretsBook 5: Yukon Wilderness EvidenceBook 6: K-9 Ranch Protection
K-9 Search and Rescue Books 1-3: Three Thrilling K-9 Suspense Novels (K-9 Search and Rescue)
by Lisa Phillips Carol J. Post Christy BarrittLove Inspired Suspense brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Enjoy action-packed stories in the K-9 Search and Rescue series featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!This box set includes:DESERT RESCUEby Lisa PhillipsRescuing a kidnapped child is part of the job for search-and-rescue K-9 handler Patrick Sanders—but this time it&’s his son. Now Patrick and his furry partner must work with his high school sweetheart, Jennie Wilcox, to shield the little boy he just learned about. But with someone targeting them, will Patrick and Jennie survive to face their painful past and become a family?TRAILING A KILLERby Carol J. PostIn a hurricane&’s aftermath, Detective Erin Jeffries is stunned when she and her search-and-rescue K-9, Alcee, uncover a collapsed building&’s only survivor—her long-ago ex, Cody Elbourne. And it&’s quickly clear that the disaster was no accident. Now only Cody can identify the man who set the explosives that killed his grandfather…and Erin must stop the killer dead set on silencing him.MOUNTAIN SURVIVALby USA Today bestselling author Christy BarrittWhen search-and-rescue park ranger Autumn Mercer and her K-9 partner, Sherlock, meet a stranger in the mountains whose brother is injured, they drop everything to help. But all they find where Derek Peterson last saw his sibling is a trail of blood—and men who want them dead. With gunmen closing in, can Autumn and Derek survive long enough to save his brother?Look for the complete K-9 Search and Rescue series! Search and Defend by Heather Woodhaven Following the Trail by Lynette Eason Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy Barritt Wilderness Hunt by Lisa Phillips and more!
K-9 Search and Rescue Books 10-12: A Thrilling Suspense Collection (K-9 Search and Rescue)
by Lisa Phillips Sarah Varland Christy BarrittLove Inspired Suspense brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Enjoy action-packed stories in the K-9 Search and Rescue series featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!TRACKING STOLEN TREASURESby Lisa PhillipsTo expose a vicious jewel-theft ring, undercover FBI agent Alena Sanchez pursues a prime suspect at a mountain resort. Only the woman vanishes—forcing Alena to team up with search and rescue officer Hank Miller and his K-9 to save her. But with the criminals setting lethal traps, Alena and Hank are running out of time to catch the culprits before they end up dead.ALASKAN WILDERNESS RESCUEby Sarah VarlandA missing person case sends search and rescue worker Elsie Montgomery and her K-9 to a remote Alaskan island…only to discover she&’s got a target on her back. Now she must partner with pilot Wyatt Chandler to stay alive while confronting her shadowy past. But can they capture a killer before their time together runs out for good?LETHAL MOUNTAIN PURSUITby USA Today bestselling author Christy BarrittAfter witnessing several murders, Natalie Pearson narrowly dodges death but knows the killer is still out there—searching for her. And even her sister&’s remote mountain cabin can&’t keep her safe. While fleeing into the woods, she runs into former detective Andrew Moore and his K-9. Trusting Andrew is Natalie&’s only chance for survival…but together they must outwit a relentless villain or risk becoming his final victims.Look for the complete K-9 Search and Rescue series! Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips Trailing a Killer by Carol J. Post Mountain Survival by Christy Barritt Search and Defend by Heather Woodhaven and more!
K Is for Kite: God's Springtime Alphabet
by Kathy-jo WarginAs soft April showers make our hearts sing, let’s find the sweetness of God’s gentle spring. Discover both God’s world and the alphabet through the refreshing newness of springtime experiences. Beautiful illustrations and playful poetry fill this book with everything spring from A to Z. From the first April shower to flying kites and playing in puddles, young readers will delight in the uplifting seasonal message and will grow in their appreciation of the spring season and the miracle of new beginnings.