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The Concept of Divine Love in the Context of the God-World Relationship
John C. Peckham
The Concept of Divine Love in the Context of the God-World Relationship addresses the significant and far-reaching theological conflict over the nature of God’s love, which is deeply rooted in broader conflicts regarding divine ontology and the nature of the God-world relationship. After engaging the traditional historical theology of love and recent exemplars of competing and influential conceptions of divine love, John C. Peckham seeks an alternative to the impasse by an extensive inductive investigation of the entire biblical canon in accordance with a final-form canonical approach to systematic theology, offering an alternative model of divine love that draws on the richness of the biblical text as canon and holds considerable implications for the God-world relationship.
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Quality Research Papers For Students of Religion and Theology
Terry Dwain Robertson and Nancy Jean Vyhmeister
This updated third edition of Quality Research Papers—fast becoming a standard reference textbook for writing research papers in the fields of religion and theology—gives improvements and added material for such things as the expanding field of online research and doing church-related research in a professional manner.
Because so many new developments have taken place in the field of research, especially in terms of electronic research, this handy reference explores the ways to do research on the internet, including how to document such research.
Quality Research Papers offers great opportunities to students today, especially in distant learning situations, to determine which resources can be used and which should be rejected. For this reason Nancy Vyhmeister brought in Terry Robertson, Seminary Librarian at Andrews University and professor of the seminary master’s level research courses. His expertise in library, computers, and the Internet are invaluable to the book.
In addition to substantial, current information on electronic resources and online research, this third edition preserves all of the features of the original editions, now presented in a newly revised, more logical order.
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Cleansing the Sanctuary of the Heart: Tools for Emotional Healing
David Sedlacek and Beverly Sedlacek
Struggling to pluck the sin from your life but having trouble conquering your past? Biblical counseling is a resource for Christians who need help locating the sin in their lives and cutting it out. David and Beverly Sedlacek offer the truths they have learned through years of clinical practice in this comprehensive guide to Cleansing the Sanctuary of the Heart. This book is a distillation of the biblical principles the Sedlaceks have used to heal others who have sought counseling for addictions, mental and emotional disorders, relationship problems, and abuse.
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On the Unique Headship of Christ in the Church: A Statement of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
We, the faculty of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, affirm that Christ is the only Head of the Church (Eph 1:22; 5:23; Col 1:18). Therefore, while there exists legitimate leadership in the Church, no other human being may rightfully claim a headship role in the Church. As Head of the Church, Christ provides the ultimate manifestation of God’s love (Eph 5:23, 25), demonstrating and vindicating God’s moral government of love (Rom 3:4, 25-26 5:8), and thus defeating the counterfeit government of the usurping “ruler of this world” (John 12:31; 16:11; cf. DA 758; 2T 2:211).
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Adventist Maverick: A Celebration of George R. Knight’s Contribution to Adventist Thought
Gilbert M. Valentine and Woodrow W. Whidden
Dr. George R. Knight is a man on a mission. He wants people to know by experience the riches of God’s grace in Christ.
Knight is an accomplished speaker and teacher, but writing has been his primary mode of communication. He began with the history and philosophy of Christian education and then added the history and theology of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has also taken special interest in growing the church’s understanding of Ellen White and how her writings should be interpreted and applied.
Adventist scholars admire Knight’s penchant for treating controversial issues such as the Shut Door, the 1888 General Conference, the 1901 reorganization, and Ellen White’s inspiration in an open, honest, and balanced way. At times, his method has reached beyond the controversial to the shocking. One of his books bears the name Myths in Adventism; a chapter in his book on the Crucifixion is called “The Bible’s Most Disgusting Teaching”; and he titled one of his articles “Adolf Hitler and Ellen White ‘Agree’ on the Purposes of Adventist Education.”
But Knight doesn’t shock merely for effect. He does it to get people’s attention despite the noise that today’s culture has accustomed them.
This book is a collection of writings that give a great overview of Dr. George R. Knight's many outstanding contibutions to the Seventh-day Adventist church. Topics covered are the issues of a hermeneutic for understanding and applying Ellen White’s writings, Christology, last-generation perfectionism, substitution and sacrifice as more than mere metaphors, and Ellen White’s counsels on lifestyle as based on principle rather than rigid literalism.
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The Audience of Matthew: An Appraisal of the Local Audience Thesis
Cedric E. W. Vine
This book seeks to establish the inadequacy of readings of the Gospel of Matthew as intended for, and a reflection of, a local audience or community. Despite repeated challenges, the local audience thesis continues to dominate a large proportion of Matthean scholarship, and, as such, the issue of determining the Gospel's audience remains an open question. This book posits four main critiques. First, the assumptions which underpin the text-focused process of identifying the Gospel's audience, whether deemed to be local, Jewish, or universal, lack clarity. Literary entities such as the implied reader, the intended reader, or the authorial audience, prove inadequate as a means of identifying the Gospel's audience. Second, local audience readings necessarily exclude plot-related developments and are both selective and restrictive in their treatment of characterisation. Much is lost or ignored, as a coherent and simplified audience context is derived from the complex narrative world of the Gospel. Third, this book argues that many in an audience of the Gospel would have incorporated their experience of hearing Matthew within pre-existing mental representations shaped by Mark or other early traditions. Thus, they would have understood the Gospel as relating to events and settings distinct from their own context, regardless of the degree to which they identified with characters or events in the Gospel. Fourth, this book argues that early Christian audiences were largely heterogeneous in terms of ethnicity, age, sex, wealth, familiarity with Christian traditions, and levels of commitment. As such, the aural reception of the Gospel would have resulted in a variety of impacts. A number of these critiques extend beyond the local audience option and for this reason this thesis does not posit a particular audience for the Gospel. (Publisher website)
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Beyond Imagination
John Templeton Baldwin, Jerry D. Thomas, and L. James Gibson
In this book, we will explore some of the wonders of the universe and of life on our little planet. But most importantly, we will explore the wonder of our own existence. Since the earliest days of human history, people have struggled with the big questions of life. Why are we here? Where are we going? What happens to us when we die?
Some people believe that science offers all the answers we seek; others feel that science leaves them empty. It doesn't offer answers for some of the deepest longings of the human heart. But that doesn't mean that those answers can't be found.
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Toward a Bright Future: Economic Self-Reliance in Africa. Third Adventist Mission in Africa Conference
Bruce L. Bauer
How can the Adventist Church best fulfill the Great Commission in Africa? To address this main question the "Adventist Mission in Africa: Challenges and Prospects" conference met at Andrews University from October 19-21, 2007. Over a hundred administrators, academics, pastors, and lay people gathered for a time of dialogue and reflection. This volume contains the thoughtful papers presented.
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Revisiting Postmodernism: An Old Debate on a New Era. Papers Presented at the First Symposium on Postmodern Sensitive Mission at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI October 18-20, 2012
Bruce L. Bauer and Kleber O. Gonçalves
"Revisiting Postmodernism: An Old Debate on a New Era" was the title of the first symposium on postmodern sensitive mission held at Andrews University, on October 18-20, 2012. This multi- and inter-disciplinary symposium sought to explore, examine and critically engage with themes and issues related to the challenges and opportunities of postmodernism to adventist mission.
Perspectives were presented from those engaged in the fields of practical theology, history, communication, philosophy, social sciences and arts in relation to missiology. This volume presents some of the papers presented at the symposium. -
Legado Adventista: Un Panorama Histórico y Teológico del Adventismo
Merlin Burt, Alberto Timm, and Gluder Quispe
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¿Adventismo Secular?: Cómo Entender la Relación entre Estiol de Vida y Salvación
Fernando Canale
Cualquier observador de la historia y la cultura adventista del séptimo día sabe que el estilo de vida adventista está cambiando profundamente. Las diferencias entre la iglesia y el mundo parecen diluirse. ¿Por qué los adventistas abandonan su estilo de vida característico y adoptan el de la cultura que los rodea? En este libro, Fernando Canale responde a esta inquietante pregunta invitándonos a analizar las causas detrás de la separación teológica y práctica que existe entre la vida cotidiana del creyente y la salvación, lo cual resulta en la creciente secularización del estilo de vida adventista. También explica con claridad los fundamentos bíblicos que conducen a la conclusión de que el estilo de vida forma parte de la experiencia de la salvación. Finalmente sugiere formas que pueden ayudar a los pastores, líderes y laicos adventistas a ocuparse en un ministerio donde la salvación y el estilo de vida cristiano se produzcan como una experiencia indivisible.
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Secular Adventism?: Exploring the link between Lifestyle and Salvation
Fernando Canale
Any casual observer of the history and culture of Seventh-day Adventism knows that Adventist lifestyle is undergoing a profound transformation. The differences between the church and the world appear to blur. Why are Adventists renouncing their characteristic lifestyle and adopting that of popular culture? In this book, Fernando Canale addresses this perturbing question inviting us to analyze the causes behind the theological and practical separation that exist between salvation and the believer's everyday lifestyle. He also clearly explains the biblical foundations that lead to the conclusion that lifestyle forms part of the experience of salvation. Finally, he suggests methods that might assist pastors, leaders and lay Adventists to become involved in a ministry where salvation and Christian lifestyle are the result of an indivisible experience. --back cover
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The Cognitive Principle of Christian Theology: An Hermeneutical Study of the Revelation and Inspiration of the Bible
Fernando Canale
Where do Christians get the information about what they believe? How do theologians know whether the doctrines they teach are made up of divine truth? For centuries believers have assumed that the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the origin of Christian knowledge. Over time, other sources were added to Scripture, such as philosophy, science, tradition and experience. ·with the advent of modernity, philosophy and science led many Christian theologians to the idea that the documents comprising Scrip ture came out of human thinking and tradition. If the modem view was correct, Christian theology had no cognitive foundation; it was left groundless. Is there unique truth in Christianity? Do Christian doctrines describe real things to our minds? Or are they the result of imagination flowing through the traditions into which we are born? Is the modem view of the Bible's origin the final word on the matter? Or are the views of the classical church and of contemporary evangelicals viable in postmodem times? Should we think about the origin of Christian knowledge-the revelation and inspiration of Scrip ture-by constructing a new model to lead us beyond the limitations of present ideas? In The Cognitive Principle of Christian Theology: A Postmodern View of Revelation-Inspiration, Canale addresses not primarily the academic community, but the thinking community of the church, including administrators, pastors, theol ogy students, and lay persons interested in theological issues. He guides them step by step to understand the classical, modem, and evangelical models of revelation and inspiration by analyzing the hermeneutical presuppositions from which they come. The reader will see that each of these models fail in some way to integrate either what the Bible says about itself, or the facts of what we fmd on the written page. Then by using the same hermeneutical presuppositions biblical authors as sumed when writing Scripture Canale develops an alternate model able to harmo nize what Scripture teaches about itself with its actual characteristics as written work (phenomena of Scripture). The book ends by considering the consequences that the new historical cognitive model of revelation inspiration has for the interpretation of Scripture and its truthfulness.
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Choose You This Day: Why It Matters What You Believe About Creation
Richard M. Davidson and Leonard Brand
In 1844, Charles Darwin wrote a summary of his theory of evolution. His On the Origin of Species became Satan’s grand scheme to turn the world away from allegiance to the creator. If belief in the Biblical creation can be destroyed, confidence in the personal, loving God of the Bible will be seriously undermined as well. In the fourth commandment, God claims that in six days he created the heavens and the earth, the seas, and all that is in them. The Bible claims that God wrote this with His finger, in stone. If what God wrote with His own hand is false, why would the rest of the Bible be of any further interest? But if true, it is an anchor that will guide us through whatever the future holds. The great controversy between Christ and Satan is, at this time in history, focusing down on issues of the credibility of the Creator and the creation story in Genesis. Even Christians are beginning to question the Biblical account. Science is an important human endeavor, but we can trust it only if the Bible is our standard for evaluating origins, evil, and our great God.
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Redemption and Transformation Through Relief and Development: Biblical, Historical, and Contemporary Perspectives of God's Holistic Gospel
Wagner Kuhn
In this book, Wagner Kuhn provides a thoughtful study of the biblical view of life. He shows that the gospel is addressed to human beings in all their dimensions, needs, and potentialities and helps the reader to recover an understanding of the whole: the whole gospel, the whole person, the individual-in-community, and health care that takes account of the whole person.
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Plain Revelation: Reader’s Introduction to The Apocalypse
Ranko Stefanovic
In today's world, no other part of the Bible inspires so much interest, speculation, sensationalism, and confusion as the book of Revelation. This seems strange for a book that claims to be a revelation of Jesus Christ. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this concise reader's introduction, Revelation expert Dr. Ranko Stefanovic makes it all plain and simple.
In a straight-forward, no nonsense way, the author leads us chapter by chapter, section by section, scene by scene, through this amazing panorama of cosmic war and glory. And through it all, we see the astounding picture of a Creator God who wins it all with justice and love when Jesus Christ is plainly revealed as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
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Secrets of a Happy Heart
Hyveth Williams
In this fresh look at the Beatitudes, the author unravels the historical details of the geography, culture, and customs of the people to whom Jesus spoke, then adds sparkling stories from modern life to make the text come alive today.
If you are on top of the world, thinking that nothing can get you down, beware the hidden dangers. If you are a hapless victim of circumstances, slogging through a spiritual slough, your persecution, your hunger, your poverty, can be cause for rejoicing! Either way, you need this book.
For all who delight in paradox; for all who need a spiritual pick-me-up-and-kick-me-forward; for all whose spirit is burdened with life’’s ennui or poisoned with the cyanide of guilt, loneliness, lust, or resentment, Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount promises blessing beyond belief.
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Generational Faith: Change and Consistency across Generations
Steve Case
Will your children be just like you? Will their faith look like yours? If so, to what extent? If not, why? The Bible refers to consequences continuing to the third and fourth generations, and blessings for a thousand generations. If that’s true, why has the next generation dropped out of church and lost interest in God? Have the Bible’s promises expired? Maybe the world’s rapid changes have sped up the process, or perhaps this world has simply become too evil for faith to survive. And yet when all hope seems to be gone, young people shoot past their parents in spiritual vitality, commitment, and action. In October 2011 youth and young adult ministry professionals gathered at Andrews University for the 180° Symposium hosted by the Center for Youth Evangelism. Thirteen papers were presented during the symposium, followed by the group forming a think tank to brainstorm on the topic. In this book you will find the results of this work, including: The 13 papers presented at the start of the 180° Symposium The Relationship of Theology and Culture Addressing Second and Third Generational Challenges/Opportunities The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Hand Me Down Religion Moving In (Immigration) Youth and young adult ministry needs to evolve in this era of compressed change. Is your congregation learning how to reach today’s young people? Paperback. 91 pages. Copyright 2012. (From AdventSource)
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The Book and the Student: Theological Education as Mission. A Festschrift Honoring José Carlos Ramos
Wagner Kuhn
This Festschrift is being published to honor Dr. Jose Carlos Ramos. His more than thirty years of ministry dedicated to theological education is a legacy that has had great impact on the lives of his students, church members, and ministerial colleagues.
The title of this Festschrift, The Book and the Student: Theological Education as Mission, suggests that the ways the writers engage with the Bible and with challenging exegetical, theological and practical mission issues will determine the ways they will challenge or affirm how theology and ministry should be integrated for the fulfillment of God's mission in context and for His glory. -
The Religious Roots of the First Amendment: Dissenting Protestants and the Separation of Church and State
Nicholas P. Miller
Traditional understandings of the genesis of the separation of church and state rest on assumptions about "Enlightenment" and the republican ethos of citizenship. In The Religious Roots of the First Amendment, Nicholas P. Miller does not seek to dislodge that interpretation but to augment and enrich it by recovering its cultural and discursive religious contexts--specifically the discourse of Protestant dissent. He argues that commitments by certain dissenting Protestants to the right of private judgment in matters of Biblical interpretation, an outgrowth of the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers, helped promote religious disestablishment in the early modern West. This movement climaxed in the disestablishment of religion in the early American colonies and nation. Miller identifies a continuous strand of this religious thought from the Protestant Reformation, across Europe, through the English Reformation, Civil War, and Restoration, into the American colonies. He examines seven key thinkers who played a major role in the development of this religious trajectory as it came to fruition in American political and legal history: William Penn, John Locke, Elisha Williams, Isaac Backus, William Livingston, John Witherspoon, and James Madison. Miller shows that the separation of church and state can be read, most persuasively, as the triumph of a particular strand of Protestant nonconformity-that which stretched back to the Puritan separatist and the Restoration sects, rather than to those, like Presbyterians, who sought to replace the "wrong" church establishment with their own, "right" one. The Religious Roots of the First Amendment contributes powerfully to the current trend among some historians to rescue the eighteenth-century clergymen and religious controversialists from the enormous condescension of posterity.
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Church Politics: Spiritual Lessons For 21st Century Church Leaders
Trevor O'Reggio and Meric D. Walker
This book can change your life. It provides information about the political behavioral practices in the governance of many church organizations and the spiritual implications of these practices. While it is about information, it is more about spiritual transformation in beholding and knowing Christ as your Model Leader. From publisher description.
