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What did Augustine really teach about grace, free will, and predestination? As the Pelagian controversy intensified, Augustine’s response became deeper, sharper, and more theologically daring. In this volume, you will discover: Augustine’s exploration of marriage, concupiscence, and the transmission of original sin A careful discussion of how divine grace and human free will work together Augustine’s direct response to Pelagian critics attacking his teaching on grace His mature reflections on predestination and why some believers persevere Two of Augustine’s most influential ...

The third book in the Understanding Apostolic Doctrine series, Understanding Separation offers clear explanations as to why living a life of separation is pleasing to God. Through a conversational style, the author explores the meaning of holiness standards—such as dress and behavior guidelines—making complex theological concepts accessible to readers of all ages, from new converts to seasoned church members. Addressing both internal and external aspects of holiness, this volume also emphasizes the importance of allowing for differences of opinion on matters where the Bible offers no ...

What is the relationship between charity and knowledge in the theology of Thomas Aquinas? Did Aquinas in his mature thought portray charity's act as antecedent to and independent of practical reasoning? Did he view charity's motion as rendering us morally good before God, apart from whether or not we do what is right in our actions? A dominant stream in contemporary Catholic ethics holds for precisely such a concept of charity, and many recent commentators on Aquinas maintain that this is his position as well.

Eighty percent of Americans say they believe in heaven, but very few of them are able to articulate anything specific about their belief, leaving only questions. Is heaven a real place? Is it a city or a garden or both? Can you keep your body there? If so, can you eat, drink, make love? Are you...

Understanding the biblical definition of sin is a necessity for correct doctrine. It is more than a semantic discussion over terminology. It goes to the heart of Christian life and experience and affects every theological position. The core of Wesleyan theology is the understanding that God delivers from all sin, both in practice and in heart. Scripture is very clear that, at the judgment, God will either condemn one to hell or allow one into heaven based upon the sinlessness of his life. The issue of dealing with sin has divided evangelical Christianity into Calvinistic and Wesleyan camps.

A virus has been spreading across America. Chances are you've already been infected without even realizing it. The virus is made up of dangerous ideas - worldviews that don't reflect Jesus and biblical living. According to a recent Barna study, less than one in five practicing Christians has a biblical worldview. Idea viruses - stemming from secularism, Marxism, postmodernism, new spirituality, and Islam - are rampant in our churches today. But don't give up - there is hope!

Do You Feel Like You’re Fighting an Invisible War You’re Destined to Lose? Do you wake up feeling a heavy weight of discouragement that you just can't shake, no matter how much you pray? Perhaps you’ve experienced repetitive setbacks in your health, finances, or relationships that feel less like "bad luck" and more like a targeted assault on your soul. Many faithful Christian men and women live in a constant state of spiritual exhaustion, trapped by lingering doubts and the silent, suffocating grip of demonic oppression they don't know how to address. If you feel like there is a ...

What does a christian do with the subject of flat earth? Specifically, how can a christian intelligently and wisely handle the controversial topic of whether the earth is a sphere or a plain? This is no longer a subject that christians can avoid, hoping the entire subject will go away so you won't have to deal with it. The subject of flat earth has become a very hot topic, and among many believers and unbelievers the phrase "flat earth" is an emotional trigger that sets some people off. In the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and many other countries, this subject is full of more deception, more ...

Systematic Theology Baptist and Biblical is a clear, Christ-centered 52-week guide for adults who want more than inspirational quotes—and less than a heavy seminary textbook. If you’ve been looking for a Baptist, Bible-first introduction to doctrine that strengthens your faith and serves the local church, this book is built to be read one week at a time, all year long. Each weekly chapter delivers straightforward Bible doctrine in plain language, showing what Christians believe and why it matters for worship, discipleship, and everyday obedience. There are no workbook pages and no ...

The Kant revealed in this book reminds us of a perennial task of philosophy, going back to Plato, where philosophy is construed as a way of life, oriented towards happiness, achieved through a properly expansive conception of reason and happiness. When we understand this philosophical religiosity, many standard "problems" in the interpretation of Kant can be seen in a new light, and resolved. Kant witnesses to a strand of philosophy that leans into the category of the divine, at the edges of what we can say about reason, freedom, autonomy, and happiness.

What does our Catholic faith teach us about eating well? Some of us eat too much food. Or we eat too little. Often, we eat without gratitude, without charity, without respect. But, as award-winning author and food-blogger Emily Stimpson Chapman explains in The Catholic Table, with a sacramental worldview, the supernatural gift of God's grace can transform and heal us through the food we make, eat, and share.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is notable for its observance of Saturday as the old Jewish Sabbath, but its identity extends beyond this practice. Adherents hold the writings of their prophetess, Ellen G. White, as divinely inspired and inerrant, akin to the Bible. These teachings are the cornerstone of various Adventist doctrines, including Sabbatarianism, the Investigative Judgment, Vegetarianism, Soul Sleep, and other unconventional beliefs. Particularly contentious is the notion that salvation is earned through strict adherence to the Old Testament law. Similar to other cult-like ...

What was Augustine’s answer to Pelagius? In the early fifth century, a controversy erupted that would shape Christian theology for centuries. In this volume, you will discover: Augustine’s defense of infant baptism A powerful explanation of why God’s law cannot produce righteousness without the transforming work of the Holy Spirit Augustine’s critique of the claim that human nature alone is sufficient for moral perfection A firsthand account of the church proceedings involving Pelagius and the controversy surrounding his teaching One of Augustine’s most influential discussions of ...

Stop settling for a "surface-level" faith that crumbles under pressure. It’s time to go deep without drowning. There is a persistent and damaging myth in the church today: We are often told that we have to choose between a "smart" faith and a "passionate" faith. The assumption is that you can either be a theology nerd who treats God like a complex math problem to be solved, or you can be a spiritual seeker who loves God intensely but couldn't explain why to a neighbor. One side has a big head and a small heart; the other has a big heart and a confused head. This book destroys that myth. ...

Life in the Body of Christ is a must-listen for every Christian. Every age group in every evangelical church should make it a point to study this book chapter by chapter, look seriously at every suggestion, and meditate on every scripture suggested for that purpose. Curtis Thomas has given us a gift, a stimulus to edifying reflection and action on every pertinent aspect of corporate and individual responsibility and privilege to be pursued in the life of a local church. His suggestions are brief but turgid with biblical insight and healthy church experience.

A comprehensive exegesis of the biblical text with a presentation that is intended to assist in the Christian discipleship of the reader. Presented in 23 units that are suitable for about 30 minutes of personal study or about one hour of small-group discussion. Table of Contents John 1:1-18. Jesus, LORD and YAHWEH John 1:19-37. Jesus, the Lamb of God John 2:1-11. Jesus, the Revealed Messiah John 2:12-21. Jesus, LORD of the Temple John 3:1-17. Jesus, the One Way to New Birth John 4:1-26. Jesus, the Living Water John 4:27-54. Jesus, the Savior of All. John 5:1-15. Jesus, LORD of the Sabbath ...

Have you ever felt that theology books are written for seminarians—not seniors? Do dense language or abstract debates leave you more overwhelmed than encouraged? Maybe you long for deeper understanding, stronger assurance, and a clearer grasp of what you believe—but you want it explained in plain, practical language that connects with real life. You’re not alone. And you are not “too late” to grow deeper in your faith. Systematic Theology Blueprint for Seniors was created specifically for adults over 60 who desire clarity, confidence, and spiritual strength. This is not a dry ...

If God is the creator of all, might creation itself not provide us with ways of seeing God that enrich our understanding--that connect our desire for God with our life in creation? Natural theology has been a feature of Christian thinking for centuries, but it has also been misunderstood and...

¿Cómo puedo saber si lo que oigo de Dios viene realmente de Dios? ¿Cómo puedo saber si estoy verdaderamente redimido? ¿Cómo puedo saber qué emociones proceden de mí y cuáles del Espíritu Santo?En una obra clásica que ha adquirido cada vez más relevancia, Jonathan Edwards ofrece un resumen magistral de lo que significa ser un verdadero cristiano. Aprenda a distinguir las palabras del Espíritu Santo de los susurros de la carne mientras Edwards disecciona las tendencias del falso cristiano y pone al descubierto las características de una verdadera regeneración en Cristo. ...

The new book from the well regarded Anglican theologian Martin Davie is a four part study of what the gospel is and how it finds expression in the orthodox Anglican tradition. The first part looks at what we are taught about the meaning of the gospel by the Old and New Testaments. The second part considers how the very existence of the Church of England and worldwide Anglicanism bears witness to the gospel by testifying to God’s fulfilment of his promise of universal blessing. The third part explains how the gospel finds expression in the forms of Christian belief and practice contained ...