Author: Charles W. Hedrick
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532613032
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Unmasking Biblical Faiths aims to address many of the challenges to traditional Christian faith in the modern world. Since the eighteenth-century Age of Enlightenment, human reason, formerly tethered by the constraints of organized religion, has been set free to explore the universe relatively unchallenged. The influence of the Bible, on the other hand, weakened due to the successes of modern historical criticism, is found to be inadequate for the task of enabling the faith "once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3), in that it cannot adequately respond to the many questions about religious faith that human reasoning raises for modern human beings. In a series of short but tightly reasoned essays, Charles Hedrick explores the confrontation between traditional Christian faith and aggressive human reason, a conflict that is facilitated by Western secular education.
Author: Stanley E. Porter
Publisher: Clements Publishing Group
ISBN: 1894667719
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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Rabbi or Messiah? Prophet or the Son of God? People have debated the identity of Jesus of Nazareth since the first century. But what if there was no Jesus? What if there was no Mary or Joseph, no twelve apostles? What if the story of Jesus was no more than a myth to convey spiritual truth? These claims have been around for hundreds of years and have become more prominent with well-known religion columnist Tom Harpur's recent book, The Pagan Christ. Harpur claims that Jesus was not a historical figure, but was one version of an ancient myth that can be traced from ancient Egyptian religion to the Roman mystery cults. Stanley Porter and Stephen Bedard tackle this radical claim by looking at the roots of the "pagan Christ idea," examining the supposed pagan parallels and presenting the evidence for the historical Jesus. The authors demonstrate that the suggestion of pagan origins for the Gospel story is not based on historical or textual evidence, but rather on a desire to create a universalistic spirituality revolving around a "Cosmic Christ" within each person. A fair examination of both the mythological and biblical texts reveal that the traditional understanding of an actual historical figure known as Jesus of Nazareth appearing two thousand years ago is indeed the only logical conclusion. Stanley E. Porter is President and Dean, and Professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Porter has M.A. degrees from Claremont Graduate School and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield. He has written widely on issues of concern in study of the New Testament, such as Jesus, Paul, the book of Acts, and John. He has a passion for education in the church, and preaches and teaches regularly. Stephen J. Bedard is the pastor of Woodford Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Meaford, Ontario, Canada. He holds the M.Div. and M.Th. degrees from McMaster Divinity College, and is actively engaged in further graduate study. Bedard is an advocate of informed preaching and teaching, and is devoted to the ministry of the local church.
Author: Charles W. Hedrick
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532613024
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Book Description
Unmasking Biblical Faiths aims to address many of the challenges to traditional Christian faith in the modern world. Since the eighteenth-century Age of Enlightenment, human reason, formerly tethered by the constraints of organized religion, has been set free to explore the universe relatively unchallenged. The influence of the Bible, on the other hand, weakened due to the successes of modern historical criticism, is found to be inadequate for the task of enabling the faith “once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3), in that it cannot adequately respond to the many questions about religious faith that human reasoning raises for modern human beings. In a series of short but tightly reasoned essays, Charles Hedrick explores the confrontation between traditional Christian faith and aggressive human reason, a conflict that is facilitated by Western secular education.
Author: Alan W. Gomes
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310864550
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 94
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In this introduction to the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements, Dr. Gomes defines the characteristics of a "cult of Christianity" and why such a group subverts the search for spiritual truth. He explains the emotional and spiritual appeal of cults, who is susceptible, and the techniques cult leaders use to attract members. This book, in dealing with a wide range of issues relating to cults and religious movements in general, complements the other books in the series, all of which focus on specific religious groups. -- Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. Except for this book, each book in the series has five sections: - A concise introduction to the group - An overview of the group's theology -- in its own words - Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood.
Author: Todd Friel
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 1614584168
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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Jesus Christ is the most famous man in human history, but exactly who was He? Some say a fable; others think just one option among many good teachers, or even a nice guy who taught morals. Do any of these descriptions capture the totality of who He was? Jesus Unmasked goes directly to the world’s greatest expert on Jesus Christ, Jesus Himself: Who Jesus said He was and why He said it the way He did What historical accounts and Biblical details reveal versus what we assume Why 4000 years of history, prophecy and chronology force every human being to render their verdict about this one man. When you encounter Jesus Unmasked, you will not be ambivalent. Jesus gives us clarity and insight into the nature of God. Interact with what Jesus taught about Himself and draw your own conclusions to the world’s most important question: “Who is the real Jesus?”
Author: Douglas Groothuis
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 9780877845683
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Douglas Groothuis explains what the New Age movement is, analyzes its major doctrines and shows how it is influencing politics, science, health care and education.
Author: Dale Johnsen
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781720013846
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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The purpose of MISBELIEVING is to dramatically reorient how mature believers think about several sacred cows of the Christian faith. Most Christians wrongly assume these beloved ideas come from the Bible. Yet they are bogus, cotton-candy delusions, fake truths, myths, misbeliefs. These pages will show you why. This book is intended for mature Christians only. It
Author: Ross Shultz
Publisher: Ross Shultz
ISBN: 1495104591
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Through the centuries we have been taught several thoughts and patterns that all should abide by that are inconsistent with the Word of God. This ‘thing called church’, with its many man made doctrines and beliefs, and their unity one with the other, have fed their followers with unauthorized, and non-scripture beliefs that many have charted as truth. At the expense of rattling some cages of folks deeply involved in this façade, this book will expose the meaningless rituals, and hopefully point to a Way that is a closer walk with God.
Author: Richard Mayhue
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 9780825498992
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Diffusing the hype and hyperbole that many Christians hear about Satan and how he works, the author presents a popular and authoritative look at the real person of Satan—the one he doesn't want us to discover.
Author: Joseph Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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