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¿QUÉ TIENE QUE VER ATENAS CON JERUSALÉN? Tertuliano lanzó la famosa pregunta: “¿Qué tiene que ver Atenas con Jerusalén?”. Desde el siglo I, los cristianos han debatido acaloradamente la relación entre la fe y la razón, entre la Escritura y la revelación natural, y entre la doctrina cristiana y la filosofía no cristiana. Sin embargo, con demasiada frecuencia la historia de este conflicto se ha tergiversado y malinterpretado. Por lo tanto, antes de intentar responder a estas preguntas para nuestro propio tiempo, debemos primero enfrentarnos a las respuestas del pasado. ¿Qué ...

What are the origins of the idea of human rights and universal human dignity? How can we most fully understand and realize these rights going into the future? Internationally renowned sociologist and social theorist Hans Joas tells a story that differs from conventional narratives by tracing the concept of human rights back to the Judeo-Christian tradition or, alternately, to the secular French Enlightenment. Joas sets out a new path, proposing an affirmative genealogy in which human rights are the result of a process of "sacralization" of every human being.

What happens when we choose our way over God’s way? What blessings await when we walk in His truth? In Living in the Light of Truth, seasoned pastors Stuart and Paul Woodward draw from decades of ministry experience to show how God’s Word speaks directly to the issues we face today—money, sex, church life, family, identity, and more. With honesty, biblical clarity, and real-life stories, they explore the life-changing consequences of the choices we make in light of God’s truth. This is not just another theological book. It is a practical guide for everyday Christian living, written ...

America's two greatest strengths - her liberal democratic culture and her free market economy - have made her a global superpower. But left unchecked, these two strengths can become great cultural weaknesses, sowing selfishness, recklessness, and apathy. In Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society, theologian R. R. Reno argues that America needs a renewal of Christian ideals - ideals that encourage self-sacrifice, responsibility, and solidarity.

The news of the world has us all in disarray—struggling with stress, pain, and despair. With pastoral compassion, author Grace Ji-Sun Kim provokes us to live on hope and to work together. "Hope in Disarray" is a collection of 30 essays at the intersections of faith, race, gender, creation, and culture.

This book seeks to show the reader that ‘new life’ is new in quality and capacity, not just new in time and that a sixth need, blessedness, should be added to William Glasser’s Choice Theory so that a more complete view of human functioning can be understood. The human soul needs a ‘felt’ relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, in order to function as God designed it. Blessedness is a real human need. Thomas Traherne, a 17th century pastor, theologian, and philosopher helps us to understand this need and how to bring it to reality in our lives. It is my hope and prayer that ...

Drawing on over 130 interviews as well as numerous national surveys, Addicted to Lust tells us that, compared to other Americans, pornography shapes the lives of conservative Protestants in ways that are uniquely damaging to their mental health, spiritual lives, and intimate relationships. Perry demonstrates how certain pervasive beliefs within the conservative Protestant subculture unwittingly create a context in which those who use pornography are often overwhelmed with shame and discouragement, sometimes to the point of depression or withdrawal from faith altogether.

Financial crisis, political crisis, environmental crisis - the list goes on. We’re confronted with calamity every time we read the headlines. But behind each of these lurks another kind of crisis, one we find harder to define: a moral crisis. In this wise and practical audiobook, Pastor Jonathan Dodson takes us back to the Beatitudes, the centerpiece of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount. Dodson examines each of the Beatitudes in the context of the new morality that buffets our society today, presenting a compelling portrait of the truly good life, both personal and social.

In the current cultural climate, few theological concepts provoke more discomfort or resistance than the idea of God's wrath. To many, the notion of a wrathful God appears outdated, harsh, or incompatible with a modern understanding of love, tolerance, and inclusivity. Contemporary Western society, in particular, has been shaped by a dominant cultural narrative that emphasizes self-expression, therapeutic well-being, and moral relativism. Against this backdrop, the idea that God would be angry—let alone righteously angry—at human sin or rebellion seems not only archaic but morally ...

What if the greatest danger facing today’s believers isn’t persecution, but compromise? In a world where moral lines are blurred, truth is traded for convenience, and faith is watered down by cultural pressure, the question is no longer whether Christians can survive—but whether they can stand with integrity. Every day, you are confronted with choices that test your convictions: decisions about relationships, money, politics, sexuality, work, technology, and faith itself. The temptation to bend the truth or blend in with the crowd feels overwhelming. Many have already surrendered ...

When Jesus' adversaries sought to trap Him, they asked about taxes. taxation remains a source of tension and debate in our society still today. Some argue that taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society, while others see them as nothing more than legalized theft. But what does Scripture truly say about the issue? God commands, "You shall not steal," but does this also apply to governments? If so, why does the Apostle Paul instruct believers to "Pay taxes to whom taxes are owed"? And what happens when those governments are corrupt and use tax money to wage unjust wars or support ...

In our increasingly secular world, many claim that Christianity is oppressive and toxic. Christians are accused of standing on the wrong side of history, failing to accept human dignity, freedom, and progress. Are these accusations valid? Is Christianity actually causing more harm than good in the world? In this concise booklet, author Sharon James shows that through history and across the globe, true followers of Christ have challenged injustice and abuse, and provided care for the needy.

The church today faces great challenges, from outside and from within. Popular culture tempts Christians to compromise truth in the name of relevance and to ignore sin under the guise of tolerance. At the same time, serious doctrinal errors threaten to undermine the authority of God's word, leading to all sorts of unbiblical practices. Right Thinking in a Church Gone Astray offers responses from trusted evangelical voices on 15 timely issues.

Luxury! The word alone conjures up visions of attractive, desirable lifestyle choices, yet luxury also faces criticism as a moral vice, harmful to both the self and society. Engaging ideas from business, marketing, and economics, The Vice of Luxury takes on the challenging task of naming how much is too much in today's consumer-oriented society.

In this magisterial volume Charles E. Curran surveys the historical development of Catholic moral theology in the United States from its 19th century roots to the present day. He begins by tracing the development of pre-Vatican II moral theology that, with the exception of social ethics, had the limited purpose of training future confessors to know what actions are sinful and the degree of sinfulness.

Where Baptists Stood: Early Baptists, Slavery, and the Price of Freedom What did early Baptists believe about slavery? Before the American Revolution, Baptists were a persecuted minority. They were jailed, fined, and whipped for refusing to submit to state churches. They were poor, scattered, and far removed from political power. Yet in a world increasingly shaped by slavery, they maintained a clear focus: preaching the gospel and defending liberty of conscience. In this groundbreaking historical study, veteran pastor and author Marvin McKenzie takes you on a journey through over two ...

All Christians read the Bible differently, pray differently, value their traditions differently, and give different weight to individual and corporate judgment. These differences are the basis of conflict. The question Christian ethics must answer, then, is, "What does the good life look like in the context of conflict?"

American Christians face an impossible choice: obey God's commands about strangers, or obey immigration laws that directly violate those commands. Most have chosen a third option—claiming that Romans 13 requires submission to government, allowing them to support oppressive immigration laws while maintaining their Christian identity. This book proves that third option is a lie. Through rigorous biblical exegesis and unflinching examination of actual immigration law, I Was a Stranger, and Ye Deported Me demonstrates that America's immigration policies don't merely fall short of biblical ...

"Break every chain. Break every chain. Break every chain." Those words will forever sing life into my soul. My newfound friend and LGBTQIA ally Tammi belted out this song with such power and majesty at the 2015 Reformation Project Cohort worship service! "There is power in the name of Jesus." Allyson Robinson, a Christian transwoman, preached a heartfelt sermon so moving I felt like the kingdom of God had already come to earth. James Brownson, Kathy Baldock and Matthew Vines each shared their eloquent, thoughtful and Scriptural lessons for how and why to welcome gay people to the church. "...

Are you equipped to discern truth from error in an age of widespread apostasy? Apostasy: The Great Falling Away Foretold serves as a watchman's manual and an architect's toolkit, designed to help you inspect the foundations of your faith and dismantle the compromised structures of modern Christianity. Built exclusively upon the King James Version of the Holy Bible , this comprehensive resource tackles the critical questions surrounding false gospels, the "sin unto death," and the danger of falling away from grace. Employing the rigorous Sentinel Threefold System (UAD), author David Michael ...