A New Kind of Conversation #A05581

and academics (Brian McLaren, Bruce Ellis Benson, Ellen Haroutunian, Mabiala Kenzon, and Myron Bradley Penner), who are the primary bloggers. Originally posted on anewkindofconversation.com, people all over the world were invited to blog on the following

A Passion for God's Story #A70943

ght context and perspective. The Bible tells the story in the broadest way, implementing Gods kingdom rule in history through a series of covenantal arrangements all in pursuit of a coherent redemptive plan the ultimate goal of which is new creation.

A Theology of Work #A73326

work nature, value and meaning now and eschatological. Work is shown to be a transformative activity consisting of three dynamically interrelated dimensions the instrumental, relational, and ontological.

Alexander Boddy #A73463

d and vivid book tells the story of how Boddy helped to define the doctrine and stance of the first generation of Pentecostals. Wakefield brings to life the vigorous discussion of charismata that occupied the minds of early Spirit-filled believers. He cha

All's Well that Ends Well #A5253

ith him at Peniel, Jacob had a weak faith. Yet his story offers insights into human behavior and God's character that have not changed in thousands of years. The central theme of these sermons, says Kendall, is "letting God love us." Through God's dealing

Apologetic for Filoque in Medieval Theology #A72763

ng tradition was to think of the Spirit as "proceeding from the Father and the Son" (Latin: filioque) and eventually in AD 589 the ecumenical creed of Nicea was modified by the Catholic church to include the word "filioque" (and the Son). This controversi

Aspects of the Atonement #A75498

bate and criticism. In the first two chapters Howard Marshall discusses the nature of the human plight in relation to the judgment of God and then offers a nuanced defense of the doctrine of the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ for sinners. The third

Baptism #A74194

mon ground between the churches is emphasized, along with the insistence that baptism is no substitute for personal, saving faith in Christ. Even so, the author's conviction of the validity and benefits of infant baptism, in appropriate circumstances, is

Baptism in the New Testament #A73005

Barth and Dostoevsky #A75634

of Dostoevsky by Barth 1915-16 and the influence on his understanding of sin and grace. Secondly a study of Barth's friend and colleague Eduard Thurneysen who influenced Barth's appropriation of Dostoyevsky; third, Barth's illustrative use of Dostoevsky,