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"We believe in one God, the Father." The opening clause of the Nicene Creed can be summed up in a single wordmonotheism. In the early centuries of the church, this striking doctrine stood starkly against a cultural background of multiple deities and spiritual powers. While it clearly builds on its Jewish heritage, calling God "Father" anticipates the Father-Son relationship in the Godhead that early Christians knew and robustly upheld.The first article of the Nicene Creed also presupposes that there is an objective body of teaching that Christians are expected to confess as their faith. This idea seems normal and natural to us, but it was a novelty in the ancient world. Neither Judaism nor any pagan religion or philosophy could claim to have a closely defined set of beliefs that everyone adhering to it was expected to profess publicly and defend against all comers.While this article on God the Father is the shortest and arguably oldest portion of the Creed, it fully sets forth the fundamental understanding of God as creator and originator of all that is. This commentary in its selection of texts from the early church highlights the common understanding of the One God in three Persons, elucidating the churchs understanding of divine attributes and trinitarian relations.The five-volume Ancient Christian Doctrine series follows up on the acclaimed Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture to provide patristic commentary on the Nicene Creed, translating source material from the church fathers into English for unparalleled insight into early church history.

"Who do you say that I am?" This question that Jesus asked of his disciples, so central to his mission, became equally central to the fledgling church. How would it respond to the Gnostics who answered by saying Jesus was less than fully human? How would it respond to the Arians who contended he was less than fully God? It was these challenges that ultimately provoked the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325.In this Ancient Christian Doctrine volume covering the first half of the article in the Nicene Creed on God the Son, John Anthony McGuckin shows how it countered these two errant poles by equally stressing Jesus authentic humanity (that is, his fleshliness and real embodiment in space and time) and his spiritual glory or full divinity.One cottage industry among some historical theologians, he notes, has been to live in a fever of conspiracy theory where orthodox oppressors dealt heavy-handedly with poor heretics. Or the picture is painted of ancient grassroots inclusivists being suppressed by establishment elites. The reality was far from such romantic notions. It was in fact the reverse.The church who denounced these errors did so in the name of a greater inclusivity based on common sense and common education. The debate was conducted generations before Christian bishops could ever call on the assistance of secular power to enforce their views. Establishing the creeds was not a reactionary movement of censorship but rather one concerned with the deepest aspects of quality control.Ultimately, what was and is at stake is not fussy dogmatism but the central gospel message of Gods stooping "down in mercy to enter the life of his creatures and share their sorrows with them. He has lifted up the weak and the broken to himself, and he healed their pain by abolishing their alienation."The five-volume Ancient Christian Doctrine series follows up on the acclaimed Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture to provide patristic commentary on the Nicene Creed, translating source material from the church fathers into English for unparalleled insight into early church history.

Edited for Modern Readers, This Treatise by John Owen Presents a Compelling, Biblical Defense of Definite AtonementRegarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen wrote extensively on holiness, Scripture, the Trinity, missions, and ecclesiology. His classic workswhich have inspired many Christian thinkers including Charles Spurgeon, J. I. Packer, and John Piperremain influential, but until now havent been offered in an easy-to-read collection.The Complete Works of John Owen is a 40-volume series that brings together all of Owens original theological writings, reformatted for modern readers. Volume 9, edited by Richard Snoddy, includes the treatise The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, in which Owen challenges the doctrine of universal redemption and presents a biblical case for definite atonement. Along with extensive introductions by the editor, this volume includes outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.This landmark serieswhich will be published over a number of yearspresents Owens prolific work in an easy-to-read layout to reach and inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owens original writing, newly typeset with text breaks, headings, and footnotes Insightful Introductions and Outlines: Provides historical, theological, and personal context, as well as an explanation of pastoral debates up to and following each work Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: 40 hardcover volumes will release over a number of years and include material not previously published Perfect for Churches and Schools: Invites students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans to explore worship and ecclesiology, gain a Christ-centered vision, and pursue holiness

¿Puede un misionero itinerante ser modelo de liderazgo estable? En Habla y no te calles, el autor analiza el discurso de Mileto (Hch 20,18b-35) para mostrar cómo Lucas presenta a Pablo como pastor ideal: servidor de la Palabra, constructor de comunidades y agente de transformacion social. A continuacion, lo compara con el resto de la narracion de la mision egea (Hch 15,36-20,38) para ver como el discurso se articula con el relato precedente.Esta obra ofrece una vision biblica, profunda y actual del ministerio eclesial, desafiando modelos de liderazgo importados del mundo politico o empresarial. Un referente clave para pensar el ministerio cristiano desde sus raices.

The twenty-first century opened with a rapidly changing map of Christianity. While its influence is waning in some of its traditional Western strongholds, it is growing at a phenomenal pace in the global South. And yet this story has largely eluded the corporate news brokers of the West. Layered as it is with countless personal and corporate stories of remarkable faith and witness, it nevertheless lies ghostlike behind the newsprint and webpages of our print media, outside the cameras vision on the network evening news.Miriam Adeney has lived, traveled and ministered widely. She has walked with Christians in and from the far reaches of the globe. As she pulls back the veil on real Christians--their faith, their hardships, their triumphs and, yes, their failuresan inspiring and challenging story of a kingdom that knows no borders takes shape.This is a book that coaxes us out of our comfortable lives. It beckons us to expand our vision and experience of the possibilities and promise of a faith that continues to shape lives, communities and nations.

Do you feel equally uncomfortable with closed-minded skepticism and closed-minded Christianity?If so, then The Myth of Certainty is the book for you. Daniel Taylor suggests a path to committed faith that is both consistent with the tradition of Christian orthodoxy and sensitive to the pluralism, relativism and complexity of our time.Taylor makes the case for the reflective, questioning Christian with both incisive analysis and lively storytelling. His brief fictional interludes provide an alternative way to explore key issues of belief and vividly depict the real-life dilemmas Christians often face.Taylor affirms a call to throw off the paralysis of uncertainty and to risk commitment to God without forfeiting the God-given gift of an inquiring mind. Throughout he demonstrates clearly how much the world and the church need people--maybe people like you--who are willing to ask tough questions.

Discover the Beauty, Depth, and Awe-Inspiring Magnitude of Gods GloryThe glory of God is a central theme that runs throughout Scripture. But what is Gods glory? And what does it mean to glorify God? These are perhaps the most important questions we could ever ask. To answer them, it is crucial to see how Gods glory is at the heart of the gospel and of the entire story of the Bible.According to biblical scholar Donnie Berry, glory refers to all the things the triune God is full ofhis wisdom, love, creativity, beauty, strength, compassion, justice, life, joymade manifest for us to see, to experience, to respond to, and, perhaps most surprisingly, to participate in. From beginning to end, Gods plan has always been to reveal his glory to his people and through his people, so that his glory will fill the earth. This volume provides a rich study into the meaning of Gods glory in the story of the Bible and what it means for your life today.The Earth Will Be Filled FeaturesAn Exploration of the Biblical Theme of Glory: Trace the theme of glory throughout Scripture, gaining insight on its significance for understanding God and the Bible. Visual Aids for Clarity: Use helpful figures to easily grasp the deep connection between the Bible and the theme of glory. Accessible Biblical Theology: Enjoy an engaging, accessible resource perfect for pastors, students, or anyone interested in Biblical theology. Through accessible insights and compelling visuals, The Earth Will Be Filled explores how the theme of glory can deepen your understanding of Scripture, offering you a meaningful way to reflect on Gods majesty and presence. This book is an invitation to immerse yourself in the awe of Gods glory and respond to it with wonder, worship, and joy. Step into the richness and wonder of Gods glory with The Earth Will Be Filled, and discover how glory permeates Scripture and invites us into a life-transforming response.About the SeriesEssential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or essential themes of the Bibles grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 13, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.

Whether at home or abroad, communicating with people of other cultures is difficult. It requires new ways of thinking and interpreting the world. When conflict arises, as it often does, the issues become even more confusing. Without a good understanding of how different cultures handle conflict, our best intentions may only make matters worse.With a particular focus on Asian and Hispanic cultures (at home and around the world) and on African culture, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately. Elmer gives numerous stories and examples from his experience and from others to show how handling conflict well builds solid relationships. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of sticky questions in Scripture. This is a book not just of theory but of practical models of conflict resolution.Pastors, evangelists, business people, missionaries, students--anyone who wants to communicate more effectively with neighbors and colleagues--will find this book immensely helpful.

A 11 de fevereiro de 2013, um Papa optou, inesperadamente, por resignar ao ministério petrino por motivos de idade e saúde. A renúncia apanhou quase todos de surpresa, dando origem a uma série de perguntas, suposiçes e suspeitas absurdas de orquestraço. Todavia, para tentar compreender como o Papa Bento XVI chegou a essa deciso historica, e preciso voltar a percorrer as etapas que conduziram o teologo Joseph Ratzinger da Baviera ate a catedra de So Pedro. A 11 de fevereiro de 2013, um Papa optou, inesperadamente, por resignar ao ministério petrino por motivos de idade e saúde. A renúncia apanhou quase todos de surpresa, dando origem a uma série de perguntas, suposiçes e suspeitas absurdas de orquestraço. Todavia, para tentar compreender como o Papa Bento XVI chegou a essa deciso historica, e preciso voltar a percorrer as etapas que conduziram o teologo Joseph Ratzinger da Baviera ate a catedra de So Pedro.

AO FALAR SOBRE TEOLOGIA, logo nos vem à mente a compreensão lógica das coisas divinas, e não as experiências com Deus que ultrapassam a razão. Ao fazer teologia sobre o Espírito Santo, porém, precisa

What do we mean when we talk about small groups? And more importantly: what do we expect to happen when people gather in this way? The small group that wrote this bookmade up of current and former campus ministry professionals with InterVarsity Christian Fellowshipsees a small group as: a community that studies the Bible, prays and participates in Gods mission together for the purposes of Gods transforming work.Small groups are about transformation, and in this book transformation is given flesh and blood in the faces and names of the people you lead.

La enseñanza de Jesús sigue siendo el modelo fundamental para quienes buscan formar discípulos en cualquier contexto educativo, incluso en el espacio virtual. Enseñar como Jesús en el siglo xxi. Principios biblico-teologicos para la educacion en linea de Williams Trigueros ofrece una reflexion profunda y necesaria para pensar la educacion teologica en la era digital.Apoyandose en un cuidadoso analisis de las Escrituras, especialmente en el libro de los Hechos, el autor propone una base solida para replantear la formacion teologica online, destacando que el contenido, la fidelidad al evangelio y el acompañamiento comunitario deben seguir siendo el centro, mas alla de los medios tecnologicos utilizados. Desde los fundamentos de la enseñanza en el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento hasta la transmision de la doctrina cristologica y pneumatologica en el movimiento apostolico, el libro construye un puente entre el ejemplo de Jesus y los desafios contemporaneos de la enseñanza a distancia. Ademas, ofrece propuestas practicas para cultivar comunidades de fe autenticas, formar lideres con proposito y usar las herramientas digitales sin perder la esencia transformadora de la educacion teologica.Con un enfoque biblico, critico y propositivo, esta obra invita a pastores, educadores y formadores de lideres a repensar como enseñar hoy con la misma pasion, verdad y profundidad que caracterizo a Jesus y a sus apostoles. Mas que un manual tecnico, Enseñar como Jesus en el siglo xx es un llamado a recuperar el corazon de la enseñanza cristiana en todos los formatos y generaciones.

El libro se centra en América Latina, la región con mayor número de católicos en el mundo, y muestra cómo los abusos cometidos dentro de la Iglesia Católica forman parte de una problemática global que adquiere connotaciones especificas segun los contextos socioculturales. Asi, en investigaciones realizadas en distintos paises del continente, se analiza las multiples formas de abuso ejercidas contra niños y adultos, ademas de los contextos donde ocurren y los efectos devastadores en las victimas, planteando preguntas urgentes: ¿como identificar las dinamicas y practicas eclesiales que sustentan abusos?, ¿como quebrar la cultura de silenciamiento?, ¿como atender el sufrimiento de las victimas?, ¿como prevenir abusos? Este aporte imprescindible para quienes buscan comprender en profundidad los abusos y escandalos que sacuden a la Iglesia Catolica, esta dirigido a investigadores en estudios religiosos, ciencias sociales, estudios latinoamericanos, teologia y derecho, asi como a personas comprometidas con la justicia, la verdad y la dignidad humana.

Siete maneras de celebrar la Cena del Señor explora la profundidad y significado de este acto central en la vida cristiana. A través de un enfoque histórico, bíblico y pastoral, el libro presenta siete formas en que la Cena del Señor ha sido comprendida y practicada en diferentes contextos. Mas que un simple ritual, se destaca como un espacio de comunion, inclusion y transformacion espiritual. La obra subraya la importancia de compartir el pan y el vino no solo como memoria de Jesus, sino como un llamado a la justicia, la fraternidad y la presencia de Dios en la vida cotidiana. Con un estilo accesible y fundamentado, el autor invita a redescubrir este evento como un acto de gracia y reconciliacion, enfatizando su relevancia en la iglesia contemporanea.

Robert Francis Prevost, nascido em 1955, é o primeiro norte-americano à frente dos 1400 milhões de católicos em todo o mundo. Eleito sucessor do Papa Francisco num conclave sur-preendentemente curto,

365 Dias de Narrativas Poderosas é um guia de autoajuda e inspiração que convida o leitor a uma jornada de 365 dias para transformar a própria realidade através do poder das palavras e da fé. A autor

Todos cargamos heridas que preferimos ocultar. Cicatrices invisibles que pesan como piedras en el alma. Buscamos ayuda en terapias, filosofías y consejos espirituales, pero persiste esa pregunta que nos desgarra por dentro: ¿para que este dolor?¿Que hacer cuando el sufrimiento se vuelve insoportable y las respuestas convencionales ya no bastan? El monje y obispo Erik Varden nos propone un camino. Inspirandose en un antiguo poema cisterciense, este libro nos invita a contemplar las heridas de la pasion de Cristo. Nos muestra como, al unir nuestro sufrimiento al de El, podemos hallar no solo consuelo, sino la fuente viva para sanar nuestras propias heridas.Con la sabiduria de siglos de tradicion monastica y referencias que abarcan desde las Escrituras hasta la cultura contemporanea, Varden nos desafia a ver la vulnerabilidad no como una debilidad, sino como una puerta a la gracia. Nuestras heridas, al sanar, pueden florecer para ser provecho y consuelo para los demas.Heridas que sanan es una obra indispensable para aquellos que buscan en la fe una respuesta autentica al dolor de la existencia.

Un joven corre hacia Jesús y le pregunta: «Maestro, ¿qué debo hacer para tener la vida eterna?». Ese joven rico —figura de todo buscador—abre y atraviesa estas páginas. Su deseo de vida plena, de fel

Desde los testimonios de los peregrinos a Tierra Santa hasta los depósitos reales, El Santo Cáliz. Una historia real recorre más de dos mil años de historia, fe y poder a través del objeto sagrado más buscado del cristianismo. Con el rigor de una historiadora del arte y la mirada critica de un filosofo, ambos reconocidos expertos en este objeto, esta obra traza el viaje fascinante del caliz desde Jerusalen hasta la catedral gotica de Valencia, donde hoy se venera.¿Reliquia autentica o simbolo legendario? ¿Quienes lo protegieron, lo escondieron, lo adoraron? ¿Que pruebas sostienen que este caliz pudo estar realmente en manos de Jesus? Para responder a estas preguntas los autores revelan, entre la historia y la fe, como el caliz marco siglos de cultura, misterio y devocion.Una historia real. Un caliz real. Un viaje inolvidable.

«¡Somos mujeres! Pregunto: / ¿Cómo seremos oídas?». Tan audaces versos no son obra de una reconocida feminista, clásica o no, sino de una carmelita descalza, María de San José, priora de los convento