What must the church do to be saved? None of the old propitiation games are required. This book argues that forgiveness comes from repentance and a changed heart, not from satisfying a divine debt. It offers a fresh look at how God forgives and how people live out that forgiveness in daily life.
This edition frames salvation as a problem of selfishness and a path of loving service. It contrasts older ideas of atonement with a gospel that centers on God’s forgiving nature and a call to practical righteousness. The author invites readers to reexamine beliefs about Jesus, God, and what it means to follow him in a world that needs justice and mercy.
- Learn how biblical prophets and Jesus describe forgiveness without a need for satisfying an abstract justice.
- Consider how forgiveness changes the way we view punishment, reform, and redemption in individuals and nations.
- Explore the author’s view of Jesus as a teacher of willful obedience to God, not a figure confined to ritual or mere belief.
- Reflect on the implications of a God who forgives when a heart turns toward justice, mercy, and humility.
Ideal for readers of modern Christian thought, religious essays, and those exploring how faith translates into daily ethics.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of religious ideas, particularly concerning the nature of God, to grapple with the question of the church's relevance in the contemporary world. The author posits that the church, to remain vitally connected to society, must embrace the changing conception of God â" from an absentee ruler to an immanent divine presence in all of existence. The book further argues that the church must shed its dogma and embrace a thoroughly unselfish, inclusive, and democratic character, reflecting God's benevolent nature. Through examining the historical relationship between autocratic political systems and dogmatic religious institutions, the author challenges the belief that God and the church should be thought of in terms of monarchial institutions or autocratic power. Ultimately, this book offers a fresh perspective on the nature of God and the church's role, encouraging readers to reconsider traditional notions and embrace a more progressive, democratic, and life-giving faith that better aligns with the problems and needs of our time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330950456_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330950456
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