Dying to Live

by Senkbeil, Harold L.

• ISBN13: 9780570046448
• ISBN10: 0570046440
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-05-01
• Publisher: Concordia Pub House

Summary

What does the incarnation -- the Word made flesh -- mean for modern people? How do simple water, bread, wine, and human words work in sinful lives to make people over into new creatures? Harold Senkbeil explores these questions as he provides a detailed description of how God forms Christians through Word and Sacraments. This conversational book tackles the whys and hows of Christianity in a readable manner that is accessible to new Christians, as well as long-time believers. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Harold L. Senkbeil is Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Previously he had served for more than 30 years in parish ministry. The author of several books and articles, Pastor Senkbeil is much in demand as a speaker and conference leader.

Table of Contents

To Start With	7	(2)
Where Credit Is Due...	9	(2)
Part 1: The Incarnational Foundation of the Christian Life	11	(42)
Our Dying World	13	(14)
Our Living Lord	27	(14)
Our Death/His Cross	41	(12)
Part 2: The Sacramental Focus of the Christian Life	53	(60)
Holy Baptism: Water of Life	55	(15)
Holy Absolution: Word of Life	70	(21)
The Holy Supper: Feast of Life	91	(22)
Part 3: The Liturgical Shape of the Christian Life	113	(65)
Divine Service: Liturgical Life Together	115	(22)
Private Prayer: Liturgical Life Alone	137	(24)
Vocation: Liturgical Life in the World	161	(17)
The Last Word	178	(3)
A Reading List	181