teach others as well. Examining three models found in this week’s reading, Aware-Engage-Apply (Grenz and Olson 129-130), Attending-Asserting-Acting (Christian Thinking) and Analysis-Reflection-Application (Umbel), each three-fold model had the same basic principle: intake of knowledge, processing that knowledge, and using that knowledge. In order for this to be effective, I will need to address each of the three legs so that everything remains balanced. First, the intake of knowledge (other models
In their book, How To Think Theologically, Howard W. Stone and James O. Duke convey to their reading audience on the very first page of their introduction that “…Christian theology is at its roots a matter of faith seeking understanding.” The premise of the book argues – no states emphatically “…their (christians’) faith makes them theologicans.” It is this foundational point on which the entire work pivots. So Stone and Duke are asking their readers to buy in to the realization that by merit of
Introduction The study of the doctrine of Angelology, is a term used in Christian systematic theology. “The Hebrew word malak simply means “messenger”; it may refer to a human messenger (1 Kings 19:2) or a divine messenger (Gen. 28:12). The basic meaning of the word is ‘one who is sent.’” Wayne Grudem defines angels as, “Angels are created, spiritual beings with moral judgement and high intelligence, but without physical bodies.” Holy angels are messengers from God, while Satan “the god of this
O. Palmer Robertson (ThM, ThD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia) is director and principal of African Bible College, Uganda. He previously taught at Reformed, Westminster, Covenant, and Knox Seminaries. The title of this book best sums up the basic focus of his teaching: that is the prophets teach about the Messiah to come, namely Jesus Christ. Robertson begins by explaining the need for prophets and the origin of prophets in Israel. He focuses on God’s covenant and compassion with His people
made her method, approach and style groundbreaking in the area of feminist theology. In its simplest form, revisionist methodology involves looking back at one!s tradition in an effort to gain new insights into the situation at hand or to uncover what has been lost. In a more elaborate definition, David Tracey states that, ”In its briefest expression, the revisionist model holds that a contemporary fundamental Christian theology can best be described as philosophical reflection upon meanings present
scholar and a historian of Christianity. He is the professor of the NT and Christian Origins at Candler School of Theology. He has written the book “The Real Jesus”. James D. G. Dunn has an MA and BD from the University of Glasgow and a PhD and DD from the University of Cambridge. D.G. Dunn is a British NT scholar who is a professor of divinity at the University of Durham. He wrote “The theology of Paul the Apostle”. Lastly we have Darrel L. Bock who is an evangelical Christian New Testament scholar and
Book Review: Livingston, James C. Modern Christian Thought Volume 1: The Enlightenment and the Nineteenth Century. 2nd Ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1997. ISBN-13: 978-0-8006-3795-8. 448. pp. (Kindle Edition: 10285 locations). By: TidSureyah Tach, ID# 339560 October 21st, 2014 Bibliographic data: James C. Livingston (died July 31st, 2011 at age 81) was a faculty member in Religious Studies and administration at the College of William and Mary from 1968 to 1998. Professor Livingston was the founding
October 27, 2010 Rauschenbusch, Walter. A Theology for the Social Gospel. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1917. 279 pp. Culturally speaking, Walter Rauschenbusch may have been years ahead of his time. From the very first chapter of his most famous work, Rauschenbusch’s passion for social justice is quite evident. He certainly had his finger on the pulse of his current generation, noting the compelling movement of the college students of his day to social service (3). It could be argued
the book has assisted pastors, Christian leaders being called into counseling ministry. This book remains a great seller and useful in various programs at higher institutions of learning as well as doctoral studies. To conclude my review from “Christian Counseling Third Edition: A Comprehensive Guide” by Gary Collins, PH. D., as an excellent practical manual for professional in practice. The Biblical principles are nondenominational and can also be introduced to the needs of others
group of sophomore girls that I led last year. The task that helped me grow the most personally as a Christian was when I was assigned a Bible verse that I was supposed to speak a three to five minute reflection on in front of the forty-something BASIC students. I learned skills in improvisation when I was asked to lead lectio devina at a moment’s notice. I learned about how to be a discussion facilitator in the questions I asked. Most importantly, through the “question of the week” trivia at each