Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological HospitalityInterVarsity Press, 20. sept 2009 - 373 pages Protestant is shorthand for a spreading family tree of church and theological traditions. Each tradition embodies a historically shaped perspective on the beliefs, practices and priorities that make up a Christian community. Whether you are an insider to one tradition, a hybrid of two or three, or--as many Christians today--an outsider to all, Exploring Protestant Traditions is a richly informative field guide to eight prominent Protestant theological traditions: Lutheran, Anabaptist, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Wesleyan, Dispensational and Pentecostal. Clearly and evenhandedly, W. David Buschart traces the histories of each tradition, explains their interpretive approaches to Scripture and identifies their salient beliefs. As a result, you will gain a sense of what it is to believe and worship as a Reformed or Pentecostal Christian, who the traditions' heroes are and where the "theological accents" are placed. Charts displaying the denominational representatives of each tradition and bibliographies mapping the path for further explorations add to the value of this guide. This is a book that seeks to receive rather than evaluate, to listen and understand rather than judge or correct. His is a model of theological hospitality that encourages you to open your doors to the varied ways in which Protestantism has taken root in history and human society. Some things take time, like coming to know a religious tradition. But Exploring Protestant Traditions is an excellent place to start. |
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Page 22
... nature and scope of this book are such that, for the most part, the descriptions of theologies reflect what would be regarded as professional theology and, to a lesser degree, ministerial or pastoral theology. Comprehensive systematic ...
... nature and scope of this book are such that, for the most part, the descriptions of theologies reflect what would be regarded as professional theology and, to a lesser degree, ministerial or pastoral theology. Comprehensive systematic ...
Page 34
... nature” in the Christian, in contrast with the Gnesio-Lutheran view that salvation results from “the forensic application of Christ's righteousness” grasped through faith and obedience.10 The Majoristic controversy pitted the view of ...
... nature” in the Christian, in contrast with the Gnesio-Lutheran view that salvation results from “the forensic application of Christ's righteousness” grasped through faith and obedience.10 The Majoristic controversy pitted the view of ...
Page 53
... natures that were joined in his incarnation. By virtue of the “communication of attributes between the two natures,” the body and blood associated with Christ's human nature can be present A Gospel of Grace 53.
... natures that were joined in his incarnation. By virtue of the “communication of attributes between the two natures,” the body and blood associated with Christ's human nature can be present A Gospel of Grace 53.
Page 54
... nature can be present wherever and however God wills.187 Christ is still present on earth in both natures. Jesus' promise “I am with you always, to the end of the age” is not limited to one or the other nature; rather, it is the promise ...
... nature can be present wherever and however God wills.187 Christ is still present on earth in both natures. Jesus' promise “I am with you always, to the end of the age” is not limited to one or the other nature; rather, it is the promise ...
Page 71
... nature of theology as they understand it. In the words of Walter Klaassen, theology is characterized by “the fusion of theology and ethics.”94 Theology is rooted most fundamentally not in the intellect, but in life. More than finely ...
... nature of theology as they understand it. In the words of Walter Klaassen, theology is characterized by “the fusion of theology and ethics.”94 Theology is rooted most fundamentally not in the intellect, but in life. More than finely ...
Contents
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Chapter 4 | 84 |
Chapter 5 | 114 |
Chapter 6 | 145 |
Chapter 7 | 172 |
Chapter 8 | 201 |
Chapter 9 | 228 |
Chapter 10 | 255 |
Epilogue | 276 |
Notes | 281 |
Subject Index | 363 |
Scripture Index | 371 |
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