Practical Spirituality

Practical Spirituality

The tenets of Nonviolent Communication (1892005034) are applied to a variety of settings in these booklets on how to resolve conflict peacefully. Illustrative exercises, sample stories, and role-playing activities offer the opportunity for self-evaluation and discovery.Brief, unscripted reflections on the spiritual underpinnings of nonviolent communication inspire readers to connect with the divine in themselves and others in order to create social relationships based on empathy and compassion. Lessons on strengthening the connection between actions and spiritual values, letting go of enemy images and moralistic judgments, and compassionately connecting with others emerge from this series of thoughtful musings.

Ethics

Ethics

From one of the most important theologians of the twentieth century, Ethics is the seminal reinterpretation of the role of Christianity in the modern, secularized world.The Christian does not live in a vacuum, says the author, but in a world of government, politics, labor, and marriage. Hence, Christian ethics cannot exist in a vacuum; what the Christian needs, claims Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is concrete instruction in a concrete situation. Although the author died before completing his work, this book is recognized as a major contribution to Christian ethics. The root and ground of Christian ethics, the author says, is the reality of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. This reality is not manifest in the Church as distinct from the secular world; such a juxtaposition of two separate spheres, Bonhoeffer insists, is a denial of God’s having reconciled the whole world to himself in Christ. On the contrary, God’s commandment is to be found and known in the Church, the family, labor, and government. His commandment permits man to live as man before God, in a world God made, with responsibility for the institutions of that world.

Cosa c'è di là

Cosa c'è di là

Che senso può avere nel nostro tempo la domanda sull'aldilà? Nell'epoca della morte rimossa o spettacolarizzata in un flusso di immagini che la esibiscono e la dissacrano, quale significato possiamo attribuirle? "Su questa terra che tanto amo, ho sempre cercato l'eternità". Con queste parole Enzo Bianchi, instancabile cercatore di senso, apre una meditazione poetica e non dogmatica sulla più ineludibile delle domande – su quel limite capace di dare senso alla vita di ciascuno – per approdare a una risposta centrata sull'amore, sulla sua forza come trama del mondo e delle relazioni con gli altri, e quindi come ragione di speranza anche dopo la vita terrena. Un libro appassionato, carico di fiducia, in cui la morte si apre alla vita.

Reflections on the Psalms

Reflections on the Psalms

A repackaged edition of the revered author’s moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from Scripture and what they tell us about God, the Bible, and faith.In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.

The Substitutionary Atonement of Jesus Christ

The Substitutionary Atonement of Jesus Christ

Francis Turretin (1623–1687) was a Swiss-Italian Protestant theologian, and an avid defender of the Reformed Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why did Jesus Christ die on the cross? The right answer to this question is critical to salvation and entering into a right relationship with Jesus Christ. This current volume is a masterful biblical survey and polemic that illuminates the Bible’s doctrine of Christ’s atonement. It is doubted whether any other work of the same compass presents so clearly and forcibly the truth of God as to the Nature, Truth, Perfection, Matter, and Extent of the Satisfaction made by the our Savior. Turretin’s lucid arrangement of topics, compact argumentation, fairness of statement, and constant appeal to the law and the testimony, leave the careful reader little to desire. This second edition is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions. It also includes a work by McMahon on Turretin's covenant concepts.

Heaven's Glory

Heaven's Glory

Christopher Love (1618-1651) was a fiery and practical Puritan preacher. His works consist of some of the best written and preached biblical expositions in print. Love's text is, “When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with Him in glory,” (Col. 3:4). Why should the Christian have a hope of heaven? What may be expected there? What is Christ’s role there right now and how will the Christian interact with Him before the throne of God? What does it mean that Christ is glorious, and how will his appearing usher in with great glory the heavenly state for all those who trust in him? Nothing has greater influence into a Christian’s practice here in this world than the serious consideration of our everlasting estate in the world to come; the glory and happiness which is prepared for the elect in Christ. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Deus não é grande: como a religião envenena tudo

Deus não é grande: como a religião envenena tudo

Christopher Hitchens, um dos intelectuais mais polêmicos e influentes dos últimos 30 anos, coloca em xeque o papel da religião em livro que é best-seller mundial “Deus não criou o homem à sua própria imagem, foi o contrário”. Essa afirmação norteia o escritor e jornalista britânico Christopher Hitchens no livro Deus não é grande – como a religião envenena tudo. Como todo e qualquer ser supremo, na verdade, Deus não passaria de uma criação humana, e as consequências disso são a profusão de deuses e de religiões e as guerras entre e no interior dos credos e que retardaram o desenvolvimento da civilização. A religião organizada, por ser imoral, irracional, intolerante e racista, segundo o autor, degrada as crianças ao doutriná-las e provoca a repressão sexual; controla a alimentação e aumenta a culpa ao multiplicar as proibições mais arbitrárias possíveis; distorce as origens do ser humano e do cosmos; incentiva o fanatismo, sendo cúmplice da ignorância e do obscurantismo. Mesclando erudição e humor, Hitchens chega a essas conclusões se apoiando em experiências pessoais, fatos históricos e análises críticas de textos religiosos. As análises se concentram no cristianismo, judaísmo e islamismo, mas também há menções ao budismo e ao hinduísmo. Sua perspicácia o levou a travar célebres embates contra ícones incontestáveis da religiosidade e do bem, como madre Teresa de Calcutá, que será canonizada pelo Vaticano em setembro 2016. Hitchens relata como o jornalista Malcolm Muggeridge lançou a marca “Madre Teresa” em todo o mundo ao contar o episódio em que ela teria emitido um brilho, um halo luminoso. A verdade, esclarece Hitchens, é que o suposto “milagre” devia-se à filmagem em condições de pouca luz e com um novo tipo de filme da Kodak. Suas objeções à fé religiosa também englobam casos de pedofilia na Igreja Católica dos Estados Unidos, episódios de intolerância religiosa entre católicos e protestantes na Europa e conflitos motivados pelo radicalismo de judeus e muçulmanos no Oriente Médio. Hitchens defende que nenhuma religião oferece uma resposta satisfatória às questões fundamentais da existência humana, cujos dilemas morais e éticos, segundo ele, estariam mais bem representados em autores clássicos, como Shakespeare, Dostoiévski e Tólstoi, do que em qualquer escritura sagrada. Em sua visão, o ideal seria que a ética e a investigação científica substituíssem a religião. “Se você dedicar um pouco de tempo a estudar as impressionantes fotografias tiradas pelo telescópio Hubble, estará examinando coisas que são muito mais assombrosas e belas – e mais caóticas e atordoantes e ameaçadoras – que qualquer história da criação”, assegura o autor. Herdeiro intelectual de George Orwell e de Thomas Paine, Christopher Hitchens foi um autêntico livre pensador e manteve sua coragem e seus princípios até o fim da vida. Morreu em 2011, um ano e meio depois de descobrir que tinha câncer no esôfago, e não se curvou nem nesse momento diante de divindades ou de religiões.

Arrepentimiento

Arrepentimiento

Contenido ¿Qué es el arrepentimiento? - William S. Plumer (1802-1880) La necesidad de arrepentimiento - J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) Seis ingredientes del arrepentimiento - Thomas Watson (c. 1620-1686) Arrepentimiento o fe: ¿Cuál viene primero? - John Murray (1898-1975) Cristo mandó que haya arrepentimiento - Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) Pecado, pecadores y arrepentimiento - John Gill (1697-1771) Los frutos del arrepentimiento - Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) Examen de nuestro arrepentimiento - Thomas Watson (c. 1620-1686) El motivo principal para el arrepentimiento - Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) El arrepentimiento y el juicio universal - Samuel Davies (1723-1761) El gozo del cielo y el arrepentimiento - Edward Payson (1783-1827)

Evening Thoughts

Evening Thoughts

Octavius Winslow was one of the leading evangelical preachers in England during the 19th century.  Winslow was a contemporary of other great Christian preachers including Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle and he was also a well-respected author. Evening Thoughts, published in 1858, provides nightly devotions for every day of the year.  The book should be used in supplement to Winslow's Morning Thoughts.

What is Reformed Theology?

What is Reformed Theology?

What Do the Five Points of Calvinism Really Mean? Many have heard of Reformed theology, but may not be certain what it is. Some references to it have been positive, some negative. It appears to be important, and they'd like to know more about it. But they want a full, understandable explanation, not a simplistic one. What Is Reformed Theology? is an accessible introduction to beliefs that have been immensely influential in the evangelical church. In this insightful book, R. C. Sproul walks readers through the foundations of the Reformed doctrine and explains how the Reformed belief is centered on God, based on God's Word, and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Sproul explains the five points of Reformed theology and makes plain the reality of God's amazing grace.

The Spirit of Christ

The Spirit of Christ

A classic work by the well-known devotional writer Andrew Murray, THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST is a profound and deeply Scriptural look at the work of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that you will come to know the Third Person of the Trinity in a new and powerful way as you read this excellent book!

La differenza cristiana

La differenza cristiana

È ancora possibile una chiesa che sia presidio di autentico umanesimo, spazio di dialogo e di recupero di principî condivisi, luogo di confronto tra etiche e atteggiamenti individuali e sociali diversi? E la laicità dello stato sa essere l'ambito in cui tutti, anche gli stranieri, si possono sentire accolti, capiti e rispettati nella loro diversità di cultura e religione? Una grande sfida attende oggi la nostra società complessa: la quotidiana lotta contro il ritorno della barbarie e la scomparsa di principî condivisi e fecondi di senso. Queste riflessioni accolgono gli stimoli che vengono da eventi ordinari, ma vorrebbero aiutare a «pensare in grande», a cogliere nel frammento qualcosa del tutto, a ridare dignità e ampiezza di visione a prospettive troppo spesso tentate di ripiegarsi su un angusto cortile.

The Evidences of the Christian Religion

The Evidences of the Christian Religion

<b>Lucid</b> and <b>logical</b>,<i> The Evidences of the Christian Religion</i> by A. Alexander is <b>thought</b> <b>provoking</b>. Astutely appealing to the <b>reason</b> of men to <b>ascertain</b> <b>the</b> <b>truth</b> of his arguments as he presents <b>evidences</b> for Christianity, he truly believes that this noble faculty was definitely given to man to assist him in choosing everything, including which belief system to follow! Alexander helps one to <b>judge correctly</b> and assent to the truth. Helps to show <b>why Christianity</b> is <b>true</b> and<b> reasonable</b>! <b>Convincing</b>!

Who is Jesus . . . Really?

Who is Jesus . . . Really?

With over 40 million books sold, bestselling author Josh McDowell is no stranger to creatively presenting biblical truth. Now, partnering with fellow apologist Dave Sterrett, Josh introduces a new series targeted at the intersection of story and truth. The Coffee House Chronicles are short, easily devoured novellas aimed at answering prevalent spiritual questions. Each book in the series tackles a long-contested question of the faith, and then answer these questions with truth through relationships and dialogue in each story.In Who is Jesus, Really?: A Dialogue on God, Man, and Grace, the group of students now meeting at the coffee house at a college town in Texas come face-to-face with the implications of the person and works of Jesus Christ. Their questions and conversations lead them to creatively respond to a well-known Atheist about Jesus’ claims and actions. The other two books in the series: Is the Bible True, Really? and Did the Resurrection Happen, Really? continue the unfolding story at the college campus and the coffee house down the road.

What Is the Gospel?

What Is the Gospel?

Many people think that since God is good, He will accept us as long as we lead good lives. But this isn’t good news, because none of us is as good as God. If left to ourselves, we will receive what our lives actually deserve: His judgment. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the gospel, God’s good news for sinful people like us. While we could never save ourselves from His just condemnation, God calls us to trust in His Son, Jesus Christ, who alone can redeem us through His righteous life, atoning death, and victorious resurrection. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

A Community Called Atonement

A Community Called Atonement

Over the centuries the church developed a number of metaphors, such as penal substitution or the ransom theory, to speak about Christ's death on the cross and the theological concept of the atonement. Yet too often, says Scot McKnight, Christians have held to the supremacy of one metaphor over against the others, to their detriment. He argues instead that to plumb the rich theological depths of the atonement, we must consider all the metaphors of atonement and ask whether they each serve a larger purpose.A Community Called Atonement is a constructive theology that not only values the church's atonement metaphors but also asserts that the atonement fundamentally shapes the life of the Christian and of the church. That is, Christ identifies with humans to call us into a community that reflects God's love (the church)--but that community then has the responsibility to offer God's love to others through missional practices of justice and fellowship, living out its life together as the story of God's reconciliation. Scot McKnight thus offers an accessible, thought-provoking theology of atonement that engages the concerns of those in the emerging church conversation and will be of interest to all those in the church and academy who are listening in.

L'illusione di Dio

L'illusione di Dio

Da quando è uscito L'illusione di Dio, Richard Dawkins non è più soltanto uno scienziato famoso, un brillante divulgatore e uno degli intellettuali più influenti del nostro tempo: è diventato l'ateo più celebre del mondo. Ma lo scopo di questo libro non è solo dimostrare, con argomentazioni provocatorie e uno stile piacevole ed efficace, l'assoluta improbabilità dell'esistenza di un essere superiore, creatore del cielo e della terra; è soprattutto quello di denunciare come ogni forma di religione possa trasformarsi in fondamentalismo, fomentare guerre, condizionare le menti dei bambini. Una critica radicale, condotta con grande intelligenza e humour, che prende in esame tutte le più importanti argomentazioni a favore dell'esistenza di Dio, dimostrandone l'inefficacia. In queste pagine Dawkins mette a frutto la propria competenza e passione di scienziato per mostrarci come nessuna religione potrà mai dare una comprensione più profonda e uno stupore più commosso per le meraviglie del mondo di quella che ci consente la conoscenza scientifica.

A Call to the Unconverted to Turn and Live

A Call to the Unconverted to Turn and Live

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including the iPad, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

Ripe for Damnation: Sermons On the Book of Revelation

Ripe for Damnation: Sermons On the Book of Revelation

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was one of the greatest reformed preachers of the Gospel of Christ. From the book of Revelation Edwards draws six texts, four to teach the plight of the wicked in hell, and two to teach the strengthening and bliss of the saints in heaven: Ripe for Damnation, from Rev. 14:18-19 on God’s vintage winepress of wrath against the wicked. The Dangers of Decline, from Rev. 2:4-5 concerning the saint’s leaving their first love. Cold Nor Hot, from Rev. 3:15 concerning the manner in which wicked men profess to be Christian but live like heathen. Approaching the End of God’s Grand Design, from Rev. 21:6 concerning the God’s plan to glorify himself in the wicked and the just. Serving God in Heaven, from Revelation 22:3 concerning the saint’s service to Christ for eternity. And, The Lamb’s Book of Life, from Rev. 6:15-16 concerning the plight of the wicked before Christ's wrath. This is not a scan or facsimile and has been updated in modern English for easy reading.

Works of Richard Baxter

Works of Richard Baxter

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on iPad and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books, stories and poems. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.Table of ContentsA Call to the Unconverted to Turn and LiveThe Causes and Danger of Slighting Christ and His GospelThe Reformed PastorThe Saints' Everlasting RestAppendixRichard Baxter BiographyAbout and Navigation