| When Grace Transforms: The Character of Christ's Disciples Envisioned in the Beatitudes Contributor(s): Johnson, Terry L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857927702 ISBN-13: 9781857927702 Publisher: Christian Focus Publications OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2008 Annotation: John Charles Ryle 1816 1900 was the first Bishop of Liverpool England. After a dazzling sporting career at school and university poised on the verge of national recognition he gave it all up to become a minister in the Church of England.However his leadership abilities on the field of play stood out and prepared him for the difficult task of being an evangelical leader of a mixed diocese in the most sectarian of English cities. Throughout his period in office Ryle was respected by his colleagues to the extent that even one of his most strident opponents broke down and wept at the news of his death. He was able to master the difficult task of being firm in his beliefs and loving in his application of them. His gracious spirit is an example to us today. This is probably why many of Ryle's writings have been continuously in print for over 100 years. Here Ryle explains that divisive often derided and misapplied by advertising term 'born again'. He explains what being 'born again' means why it is necessary and how you can tell whether you are. Much of the value of this publication though lies in what Ryle writes next. In his gracious yet firm way Ryle devotes the majority of the book to explaining how the objections people have had to the doctrine should be handled and overcome with gentle persuasion.It is a supreme example of the art of persuasion. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics |
| Dewey: 241.53 |
| Series: Radical Life Change Offered by Jesus' Beatitudes |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.38" W x 8.34" (0.36 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Terry Johnson stresses that the Beatitudes are Jesus' handbook to living a fuller life. This better, more contented and satisfying life is only for the people who believe in him, because, as Terry demonstrates, the Sermon on the Mount was preached to the disciples and not to the general population. This blows a horrible hole in the theories of those who try to take this collection of Jesus' teachings as a guide to more harmonious living outside the church. God's blessings here are on his people in a special way, not on the population as a whole. To this end Terry doesn't allow for the word 'blessed' to be translated 'happy', as it trivialises some very serious points Jesus makes. He explains the beatitudes, showing both what they don't mean, and opening up what they do. His conclusions are strong, challenging, and immensely practical. You will be engaged in the impact of Jesus' words as you never have before. |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Terry L.: - Terry Johnson is the senior minister of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia. |