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A scholarly examination of the emergence of English Pentecostalism at the beginning of the twentieth century.

This book details the development and contours of Karl Barth's robust and lively vision of Christian and ecclesial life in the early years of his career.

Joseph Smale was a catalytic figure in the church life of Los Angeles, leading many towards the 'Promised Land' of Pentecostal blessing in 1905-1906; although his subsequent experiences led him to retreat from the burgeoning Pentecostal movement.

Young people have been leaving the church for several decades and are largely absent from many of our congregations.Most young people have no desire to embrace a church perceived as old fashioned, but remain interested in spirituality.How can young people be empowered to follow Jesus in a relevant and new way that is responsive to the challenges of the current context?How can real hope and opportunity be realised so that the next generation will approach faith without a Christendom mindset?By examining the influences of the past, exploring the stories of those young people who have been partaking in church and by considering the views of those not connected to Church, this book offers insights, theology, practical application and some hope for the future.Those charged with responsibility are encouraged to seriously consider passing on the baton to young people now for the sake of the future. Like it or not, the destiny of the church is in their hands.

Too often the virgin birth of Christ serves merely as an evangelical shibboleth instead of a doctrine that affects our lives. The theological meaning of the virgin birth is rich in and of itself. The author argues that the doctrine has been too long ignored by the church. Collecting from disparate sources into one brief accessible volume, Richard Shenk encourages the church towards boldness, to understand the rich theological treasure that the virgin birth of Christ is for us, and to live out its significance in joy and practice.Richard ShenkRichard A. Shenk is an Adjunct Professor of Theology, Bethlehem College & Seminary; and Pastor of Village Evangelical Free Church, Independence, MN (USA). He holds a PhD from the University of Wales, Lampeter

This book is a study of what African Christians living in Britain believe about the Holy Spirit.

A critical biography of Andrew Fuller to coincide with the bicentenary of his death. Baptist minister, theologian and missionary statesman Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) was a hugely significant figure - he was instrumental in the rise of the modern missionary movement and the spread of the gospel around the world, and important in the revival of eighteenth-century Baptist life. This new work shows how faith and trust in God enables us to move mountains of unbelief to see the Holy Spirit come in power and conviction.

This book provides a survey and critical assessment of the doctrine of universal salvation in contemporary western theology within the context of the historic development of the doctrine.

A historical account of how leading evangelicals in the late nineteenth century fused a passion for evangelism with social service, cultural engagement and political activism.

The book examines Wesley's understanding of the three qualities of love, holiness and happiness and how they are intimately related in his understanding of salvation and discipleship. This forms the basis for examining some of the implications of his understanding for spiritual formation today.

J.I. Packer has wielded widespread influence on evangelicalism for more than three decades. This study pursues a nuanced understanding of Packer's theology of sanctification by tracing the development of his thought, showing how he reflects a particular version of Reformed theology, and examining the unique influence of theological anthropology and theological method on this area of his theology.

McInnis studies the influence of George MacDonald on C.S. Lewis. Beginning with the authors' early experiences of suffering and their literary reactions to it, McInnis shows how MacDonald's writings helped transform Lewis from an imaginative doubter and escapist into a believer in the reality of God and his goodness. While other books have only mentioned the fact that Lewis called MacDonald his "master", and that MacDonald's Phantastes helped "baptize" Lewis' imagination, this study traces the overall effect of MacDonald's works on Lewis' thought and imagination.

Taking the reader on an exciting journey through the trials and tribulations of church history, this engaging first of four volumes covers the major developments of church history, from Pentecost to AD 397, in a fresh and straightforward way.

How will the western church negotiate the demise of Christendom? Can it rediscover its primary calling, recover its authentic ethos and regain its nerve?If churches are to thrive--or even survive--disturbing questions need to be confronted and answered. In conversation with Christians who have left the church and with those who are experimenting with fresh expressions of church, Stuart Murray explores both the emerging and inherited church scenes and makes proposals for the development of a way of being church suitable for a postdenominational, postcommitment and postChristendom era. With chapters on mission, community and worship, Church After Christendom offers a vision of church life that is healthy, sustainable, liberating, peaceful and missional.

Dangerous Prayer offers a strategy for fostering prayer and spirituality in mission that focuses on neighbourhood transformation and global needs using the Lord's Prayer as a radical blueprint. Sustainability in mission is not possible without prayer; vibrancy in prayer is not possible without mission. Christians on mission need a vibrant life of prayer in order to be effective yet to have a vibrant prayer life they need an outlet in mission. The Lord's Prayer offers a radical inspirational framework to help move Christians beyond praying just for themselves and to have their imaginations captured by the mission of God and concern for global needs. Jesus' words guide us to pray for God's Kingdom on earth, for restoration, for food for all who are hungry, for people to experience forgiveness and all that really is good news about Jesus. It is a dangerous prayer because of its counter-cultural and radical stance, and because it invites us to be, in part, the answer to our prayers. This book offers inspiring and practical approaches for unleashing the whole people of God for missional prayer and prayerful mission.

Spirit and Gospel enables the reader to see that the Holy Spirit offers not just a fresh vision of salvation, but also the wisdom to understand it, the courage to embrace it, and the power to live it. Spirit and Gospel offers clarity on the vital subject of Christian salvation. In revisiting Paul's Gospel presentation in Romans, this book reveals how Paul uses a sequence of highly-relevant metaphors to frame his holistic message of salvation. Whilst affirming Jesus Christ as the heart of Paul's soteriology, this book advocates that the relationship of the Spirit to the Gospel engenders in Paul's presentation a certain coherency and potency that many Christian's fail to capture. For discerning Christians seeking encouragement from a clear presentation of this timeless truth, this book is an indispensable read.

Following the huge success of The Tortoise Usually Wins, 2012, and The Big Picture, 2015, in When Faith Turns Ugly Brian Harris explores why the Christian faith sometimes wears two masks - usually life-serving and transforming, but occasionally escapist, illusionary and even poisonous.

As Christians are now members of a minority religious community in a plural society, this book addresses how this diminished status is to be understood in a global and historical context, within the purposes of God.Stuart Murray accepts the fact that Christians are now members of a minority religious community in a plural society, but suggests that this changed status raises questions. How is this diminished status to be understood in a global and historical context and within the purposes of God? What institutional changes are required if the Christian community is to operate with much more limited resources? What psychological and emotional adjustments are needed in communities that have a corporate memory of majority status, privilege and influence but now experience life as a minority? What hopes and expectations should be encouraged, and what strategies should be adopted?In a unique, positive and biblical way, A Vast Minority explores the challenges and opportunities we face today.

This book seeks to address both the bewilderment and desire for prophetic visionary leadership in the contemporary church by a discussion of two significant revivals of the 1600s: the English Nonconformist Quakers and the Protestant French Huguenots. How can prophetic vision be incorporated successfully into the ministry of the church? Campbell argues that themission of the apostle, evangelist, pastor and teacher is to be prophetically inspired and led in every way by the union of the Word, the Person of Jesus Christ, and the Person of the Holy Spirit.

This book seeks to develop a broad theology of reconciliation with primary emphasis given for Palestinian Christians and Israeli Messianic Jews living in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Covers such topics as: The Uniqueness of Christ for Salvation; View of Salvation in Early Christianity and Early Judaism; "John's Gospel" and Jewish Monotheism; Martin Luther and the Jewish People; The Early Pietistic Movement and Jewish Evangelism; and, Urgent Issues in Jewish Evangelism Around the Year 1900.

An exploration of the pastoral theology of Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) suggests that evangelical renewal did not only take place alongside the local church - missions,itinerancy, voluntary societies - but also within the congregation.

Exploring the presence of God in the darkness of suffering.

The book will counter the 'new atheist' movement using the arguments of C.S. Lewis, thereby appealing to readers interested in both loci and showing that there is nothing especially 'new' about the new atheism.

Multi-Voiced Church argues strongly and persuasively for churches in which everyone is important for the well-being and growth of the community.

An exciting and challenging reflection on the person and work of Christ through the history of the doctrine, with application to today's Christians in today's world.

A lively and accessible conversation on science and Christian faith (cosmology, evolution, and historical study of the gospels).Has science killed God?How, if at all, are we to think God in the scientific twenty-first century?That question is at the heart of this introductory yet intelligent book in which Michael Pfundner talks to biblical scholar and biochemist, Ernest Lucas.The conversation engages three broad areas:The Sky: as our scientific understanding of the universe its vastness, its age, and its origins has increased, have the stars stopped declaring the glory of God?The Cell: what place is there for a good creator amidst the random genetic mutations and brutal processes of neo-Darwinian evolution? How can mere naked apes think of themselves as being made in the image of God? Did Genesis get it wrong?The Faith: has the recent work of historians and archaeologists undermined traditional Christian belief in the historical reliability of the gospels and in Jesus' resurrection?