Authors: John M. Yeats, The Navigators, Mark A Tabb
ISBN-13: 9781576839577, ISBN-10: 1576839575
Format: Paperback
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Date Published: June 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)
John M. Yeats received his PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2004. He has been adjunct professor at both Oklahoma Baptist University and Trinity International University. John has been the Worship Pastor as New Hope Community Church and Minister to Single Adults and College at Northside Baptist Church. John and his wife Angela are parents of three children.
Mark is author of over fifteen books including Living with Less The Upside of Downsizing Your Life (B&H) and Own Your Faith (TH1NK). His collaborative works include the New York Times bestseller The Unusual Suspect with Stephen Baldwin (FaithWords). In addition to his work as a writer Mark is a volunteer firefighter and serves as chaplain for his local fire department. He and his family and their two dachshunds live in Indiana. To learn more visit his website www.marktabb.com.
Believe it. When it comes to views of God, people seem to choose one of two perspectives: One group sees the Bible and our beliefs as black and white ideals with no room for margin; the other group views everything as gray, all up for grabs and personal interpretation. We can see why one Christian belief has fragmented into thousands of denominations. People just can't seem to agree on the details of our faith. But what if both groups are somewhat wrong? And what if both are partially right? TH1NK Books presents Theology: Think for Yourself About How You See God , an invaluable resource that helps you clear away the haze of religious confusion and discover a truth that's both foundational and relevant. With a refreshing perspective and casual style, Theology honestly examines the the beliefs Christians agree on while exploring the gray areas that divide them. We'll find that theology can unite, rather than divide, the body of Christ in truth and purpose.
About the TH1NK Reference Collection | 9 | |
Introduction | 11 | |
Section 1 | God Has Spoken | 21 |
Essentials | ||
General Revelation: God has revealed himself through his works to show us that he is real | 25 | |
Special Revelation: God has revealed himself through his Word, the Bible, so that we might know him personally | 34 | |
Questions | ||
Which Bible is the right Bible? | 45 | |
Can the Bible ever be wrong? | 50 | |
Section 2 | God | 59 |
Essentials | ||
Who is like the Lord? | 65 | |
The Trinity: One God, Three Persons | 75 | |
Questions | ||
When did God make everything? | 85 | |
How can God be good with so much bad in the world? | 93 | |
How can God be in control and people still be free? | 101 | |
Section 3 | Jesus | 109 |
Essentials | ||
God in Flesh | 113 | |
Jesus and the Cross | 120 | |
Prophet, Priest, and King | 130 | |
Questions | ||
When will Jesus come back, and what will happen when he does? | 141 | |
Section 4 | The Holy Spirit | 151 |
Essentials | ||
God Up Close and Personal | 157 | |
Life in the Spirit | 164 | |
Questions | ||
What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? | 173 | |
Does the Spirit perform signs and wonders today? | 180 | |
Section 5 | Knowing God | 189 |
Essentials | ||
Made for More | 193 | |
By Grace Through Faith | 200 | |
Faith into Life | 207 | |
True Community | 216 | |
Questions | ||
Can salvation be lost? | 227 | |
What's the deal with baptism? | 236 | |
How involved should believers be in the political process? | 243 | |
Does my gender limit what I can do for God? | 251 | |
What happens when people die? | 258 | |
Epilogue: Where Do You Go from Here? | 267 | |
Notes | 273 | |
About the Author | 281 | |
About the Scholar Board | 283 |