What if Jesus didn't die to save us from God? The doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement is not the Gospel. It's a theory that originated in the 1500s under John Calvin. The damage done by this teaching is still being felt today. It's time to abandon this toxic theology in favor of a Christ-centered view of the cross that sets us free from sin and unveils a God of love who would rather die than live without us.
This guide is for your personal devotions or to share with friends in a small group or on a retreat. It's great for Lent or anytime of year. Appendix one features an outline for eight messages or studies.
... Christian sense) is to affirm that God's holy love is perfect God does not depend on anything outside of himself, and he is not caught up in the swirling vortex of creaturely events that capture and threaten us all As Weinandy puts ...
Your gratitude and faith will be strengthened as you read this book. This book is unique in the following ways: 1.
Bold and forceful in its condemnation of contemporary religion, Our Father Forsaken is a meticulously researched work that demands the attention of all Jews and Christians who seek the truth.
The book shows that love for Jesus forsaken is an act of theological faith and as a consequence, it has ecclesial, sacramental, and social dimensions"--
As you read this captivating book, you will have an opportunity to recall your own memories of God and learn new ways to remember God’s goodness and the power of sharing those memories with the next generation.
Discover the breakthrough possibility that a perfect father-to-child relationship can be yours when you follow God through Jesus Christ.
In this book he challenges Christians to be fully present in their communities, helping local churches rediscover that loving our neighbors means loving our neighborhoods.
The red also reminds me that I am covered and I have overcome by the Blood of Jesus. The deep pink in the center rose says “thank you.” It conveys my deep gratitude to and appreciation of God. The lighter shade of pink symbolizes grace.
An analysis of the development of the concept of communion throughout the Second Vatican Council