Belonging to God: A Commentary on A Brief Statement of FaithThis section-by-section, line-by-line commentary reflects on the meaning of "A Brief Statement of Faith" and its relevance for today. It will help Presbyterians think about who they are and what they believe, and will interest others concerned with the relationship between the Christian tradition and contemporary issues. |
Contents
Preface | 7 |
Acknowledgments | 17 |
Trust in God | 23 |
To Whom We Belong Lines 16 | 41 |
The Life of the Spirit Lines 5257 | 137 |
The Gathering of the Church Lines 5864 | 147 |
The Witness of Gods People Lines 6571 | 159 |
Joyful Perseverance Lines 7276 | 175 |
Hope and Glory Lines 7780 | 187 |
Notes | 195 |
For Further Reading | 203 |
211 | |
Common terms and phrases
Abba Acts Apostles baptism Barmen Declaration believe belong Book of Confessions Brief Statement broken and fearful called Calvin Christian claim commentary Confession of 1967 congregations covenant created Creator Creed dead death Deut disciples earth eternal Father fearful world forgiveness freedom God's image God's love gospel grace hear Heidelberg Catechism Holy Spirit hope human idols Institutes Israel Jesus Christ John joyful justice Karl Barth live Lord Jesus Luke means ministry neighbor Nicene Nicene Creed ourselves persons pray prayer preaching Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church U.S.A. proclaimed promises prophets raised this Jesus reality Reformed tradition resurrection Scots Confession Scripture Confessions Scripture Lines sinners sins Statement of Faith story teaching Testament things trans triune triune God trust voices Westminster Shorter Catechism whole of creation witness Word worship and serve
References to this book
Making Disciples, Making Leaders: A Manual for Developing Church Officers Steven P. Eason Limited preview - 2004 |