Publisher: Witherspoon Press
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Alive To God In Jesus Christ
Alive to God in Jesus Christ not only presents an accessible way to nurture our intellectual and spiritual understanding of Jesus Christ, but we are also challenged to explore ways that our faith is lived out in our lives and in the world. Dr. Small brings to life the depth and breadth of our Reformed understanding…
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Trusted Voices
Rediscover the voices of 25 Reformed women whose stories have been discarded or suppressed. According to Karay Tripp, many people are unaware of the rich history of female mystics and spiritual leaders in the Reformed tradition. Karay Tripp concentrates on women whose narratives have been neglected or forgotten, giving us back these stories and inspiring…
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Peter And Paul
Excerpt from the introduction We see in Peter the change he underwent from having a narrow, parochial perspective to having a great vision for the world. The turning point was in Joppa, where Peter received the vision that Gentiles did not have to become Jews first. This threw open wide the doors of the church.…
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History And Theology In The Book Of Order
The Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a dynamic document that reflects the historic and ongoing struggles of a people trying to faithfully live out the gospel message. In this book, William Chapman takes a fresh look at the history and theology that under-gird the Book of Order, using the “Historic Principles of Church Order” as the…
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Finding Christ In The Book Of Order
In this new book William E. Chapman explores the theological framework of the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Chapman, author of History and Theology in the Book of Order: Blood on Every Page, illustrates how theological implications can be overlooked when the Book of Order is viewed solely as a kind of operations manual. Well suited for…
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The Apostles’ Creed
From the Introduction: If a nonbeliever asked you what you believe, what would you say? A good place to start would be the Apostles’ Creed. All Christians share the creed, we say it together, many of us weekly, and it summarizes the faith in a few words. Even as we recite these well-worn words, however,…
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Exhibition Of The Kingdom Of Heaven To The World
In this contribution to the Great Ends of the Church series, Dr. Darrell L. Guder opens up the meaning of the sixth Great End, the exhibition of the kindom of heaven to the world. As he makes clear, it itself is the end – in the sense of telos or goal – of the other…
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Psalter For Christian Worship
The singing of psalms in meter – once so vital to Presbyterian worship – has all but disppeared from our tradition. In this psalter, church organist Michael Morgan has reclaimed the pslams for congregational worship with new texts set to familiar hymn tunes. This collection, for worship leaders, musicians and congregations, will inspire both corporate…
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The Study Catechism: Confirmation Version
This is a somewhat briefer and simpler version of The Study Catechism, suitable for use with confirmation classes composed of early adults.
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The Study Catechism: Full Version
This book is intended for adults and older adolescents. It is suitable for study by new members of the church, college groups, adults in study groups, and church officers, in a variety of settings. Following the traditional format, the catechism strives to balance theological depth and accessibility.
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Dreams, Where Have You Gone?
In Dreams Where Have You Gone? Clues for Unity and Hope, author William G. McAtee tells the story of the Union Presbytery Movement through interviews, records of oral accounts, and first-hand experience. McAtee shows how the Union Presbytery Movement came into being in 1969 and illustrates the events leading up to this. He explores the…
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Belonging To God: A First Catechism
Presents the basic tenets of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), approved by the 1998 General Assembly, by providing several Bible verses in answer to each of sixty questions.