Development Doctrine

Doctrine is the word Christians use to define the truth-claims revealed in Holy Scripture. Of course there is a multitude of churches, church networks, and denominations, each with their own doctrinal statement with many points of disagreement. But while Christians disagree on a number of doctrines, there are key elements that cannot be denied by anyone claiming to be a follower of Jesus.

Dr. James Papandrea introduces you to all the major theologians, philosophers, and martyrs of the early Christian church and explains the theological principles that guided the Church from the New Testament era through the apologists, and, ultimately, to the development of the major doctrines. He uniquely situates the teachings of the early Church Fathers against the social and cultural context of the Roman Empire and its relationship to the Church.

For the first time in a single volume, Jennifer Mackley chronicles the development of temple doctrine and ceremonies over the course of the 19th century: from washings and anointings to proxy baptisms, the endowment to plural marriage sealings, and the first rebaptism to the last priesthood adoption.

In this timely, personal guide, Mónica, the chief storyteller for the national cross-partisan depolarization organization Braver Angels, takes you to the real front lines of a crisis that threatens to grind America to a halt - broken conversations among confounded people. She shows you how to overcome the fear and certainty that surround us to finally do what only seems impossible: understand and even learn from people in your life whose whole worldview is different from or even opposed to yours.

Can Christians become 'perfect' and sinless in this lifetime? Are we able to be devoid of sinful thoughts, avoid sinful actions, and not commit sins of omission? In the 10th treatise in the Theological Threads we take an in depth look into the doctrine of Christian Perfection as developed and defended by its principle founder, John Wesley. Discover how it began, when it changed, and why that change was brought about. Those of us wanting to give God the best of who we are will be better prepared to understand what that means.

Despite the human race's extraordinary capacity for invention and progress, we clearly have a millennia-old blind spot in one all-important area: We don't understand evil -- what it is, how it works, and why it so routinely and effortlessly ruins our lives. Put another way, we don't understand ourselves.

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 (NIV): No doubt, the subject of this book is not only sacred but indispensable and universal. The kingdom of God is the foremost theme of the Bible, as it is supposed to be the first thing first but has been neglected. As such, the supposed heirs of the Kingdom are living and existing like slaves and strangers of the glorious kingdom of the Heavenly Father through Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, the Redeemer of all mankind. First, this realization of the Kingdom of ignorant...

What God Would Have Known offers a thorough and incisive treatment of its subject that remains respectful and fair-minded throughout. It is not concerned with the overworked question of whether classical Christians believe irrationally, but with what overlooked arguments about human development show in relation to the truth or falsity of Christian claims about reality.

This systematic theology for teenagers book is structured and designed for your modern teen's attention span. Your teens, don’t walk away from faith because they hate God. They walk away because their questions were never taken seriously. Your teenager is being told: “Science disproves God”, or “The Bible is outdated”, or “Faith is emotional, not intellectual,” or even “Truth is relative.” And if your teen doesn’t have answers, silence feels like defeat. That’s why this Systematic Theology for Teens 52 Weeks guide helps your teen digest complex biblical concepts with: ...

Some popes leave a mark. St. Pius X left a movement. At the dawn of the twentieth century, the Catholic Church stood at a crossroads—caught between modern pressures and timeless truth. Into that moment stepped a quiet, unlikely leader: a village priest turned pope who refused to let faith drift into confusion. He did not charm the world. He challenged it. And in doing so, he reshaped the Church from the inside out. What makes his story so compelling is not just what he did—but how deeply it still affects Catholic life today. Discover the remarkable rise of Giuseppe Sarto—from poverty ...

THIS BOOK IS PART OF A TRILOGY: THE DEEP WORK OF GOD IN THE HUMAN SOUL THE FEAR OF GOD: The Doctrine, Practice, and Power of Holy Awe in the Life of the Believer In The Fear of God, Eternal Bliss delivers one of the most searching and necessary books the church needs in this hour, written with a prophetic voice and directness. Drawing from over twenty years of walking with God — including a significant wilderness period that shaped my life, spiritual transformation, and theology at its deepest level — I write not as a distant theological observer but as someone who has lived every word ...

Unlock the secrets of one of early Christianity's most contentious and influential debates with "Arianism: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to understanding the theological, historical, and cultural dimensions of the Arian controversy, a conflict that shaped the very foundations of Christian doctrine. Explore the Origins Step into the world of Arius, the compelling and controversial priest whose teachings set off a theological firestorm. Discover the historical context that gave rise to Arianism and grasp why this movement captured the hearts and minds of so many. Meet the Key...

What happens when a brilliant mind decides that God can be defined with exact precision? What begins as theology quickly becomes something far more explosive—a battle over language, logic, power, and the limits of human understanding. Eunomius for Beginners opens the door to one of the most daring and controversial voices in early Christian history, a man whose confidence in reason forced the ancient Church to answer questions it could not ignore. Eunomius was no minor footnote. He was a theological provocateur whose ideas stirred some of the greatest Christian thinkers of the fourth ...

The Child Catchers is a shocking exposé of what the adoption industry has become and how it got there, told through deep investigative reporting and the heartbreaking stories of individuals who became collateral damage in a market driven by profit and, now, pulpit command. Anyone who seeks to adopt - of whatever faith or no faith, and however well-meaning - is affected by the evangelical adoption movement, whether they know it or not. Joyce reveals with great sensitivity and empathy why, if we truly care for children, we need to see more clearly.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 094 In the final years of his life the fourth-century Greek theologian, Gregory Nazianzen, devoted himself to the writing of poetry. One of the most eloquent men of his age and friend of St Basil the Great and St Gregory of Nyssa, he is known as the Theologian because he used his rhetorical and literary gifts to defend and develop the tradition of the Church in the spirit of Nicene orthodoxy. This selection of twenty poems

It is easy to assume that if we understand the gospel and preach it faithfully, our ministry will necessarily be shaped by it—but this is not true. Many churches claim to be gospel-centered but do not have a ministry that is shaped by, centered on, and empowered through the gospel. The...

Exploring the meanings and powers of love from ancient Greece to the present day, Richard Gilman-Opalsky argues that what is called “love” by the best thinkers who have approached the subject is in fact the beating heart of communism - understood as a way of living, not as a form of government. Along the way, he reveals with clarity that the capitalist way of assigning value to things is incapable of appreciating what humans value most.

Citizen Servant Leader – Founder's Legacy Edition Leadership does not begin with authority. It begins with responsibility. Citizen Servant Leader is a field manual for those who find themselves carrying weight without permission, at work, at home, in their communities, or in moments where titles mean nothing and outcomes matter. Through lived experience in combat, high-stakes boardrooms, and international civic movements, Steven Eugene Kuhn lays out a simple but demanding truth: Responsibility precedes credibility. Credibility precedes authority. And truth is the load-bearing beam that ...

Now with 250K copies in print! Revised and Updated Edition. Anne affirms that Heaven truly is the home of your dreams: a home of lasting value that's fully paid for and filled with family, where you will be wanted and welcomed. Best of all, Heaven is a home you are invited to claim as your own...

Discover the Revolutionary Spiritual Science of Emanuel Swedenborg What if you didn't have to choose between being intellectually honest and spiritually open? What if rigorous thinking and mystical experience could actually strengthen each other? Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) proved this was possible. For thirty years, he was one of Europe's most respected scientists, designing submarines, studying brain anatomy, and revolutionizing metallurgy. Then, at age 55, he experienced a spiritual awakening that transformed his life without abandoning his commitment to systematic observation and ...