Honest Faith for Our Time

by Ellens, J. Harold; Miles, Jack (CON); Robinson, James M. (CON); Roberts, F. Morgan (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781608997084
• ISBN10: 1608997081
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-13
• Publisher: Pickwick Pubns

Summary

This volume is a biblical theological critique of the Apostles' Creed and a development of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church, The world, And The personal experience of Christian faith. it addresses the creed as a historic document, An artifact of early Christian theological development, and a long-standing guide For The form and content of that faith tradition. This book is an appreciation of the Apostles' Creed in terms of its persistent pastoral effect in the church. it is also a criticism of aspects of the creed that are unbiblical and crafted for political or extraneous theological reasons by the bishops of the ancient ecumenical councils.

Author Biography

J. Harold Ellens is a retired university professor, Presbyterian theologian, and pastor. He has served as a United States Army chaplain (colonel) and has worked as a clinical psychotherapist. He is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and the Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief emeritus of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity. His numerous books include Miracles (2008) and The Healing Power of Spirituality (2010).

Table of Contents

The Apostles' Creed	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
The Creed and the Church
I Believe in God	p. 3
Jesus Christ, Our Lord	p. 9
Conceived of the Spirit, Born of a Virgin	p. 16
Suffered, Died, Buried	p. 22
He Descended into Hell	p. 26
He Rose from the Dead	p. 31
Ascended and Enthroned Judge	p. 37
Holy Spirit: Universal Church, Saintly Communion, Fellowship of Forgiveness	p. 44
Resurrection of the Body	p. 51
Life Everlasting	p. 56
How the Divine Spirit Really Works in Our Daily Lives
Honest to God	p. 63
Why I Believe in God	p. 70
The Backside of God	p. 76
How the Divine Spirit Really Works in the Church
Healthy Faith Needs Good Theology	p. 89
Wellbeing: God's Grace and Human Health	p. 95
Responsible Religion, Honest Theology, Good Grace	p. 105
The Chemistry of Forgiveness	p. 115
Summary and Conclusion
A Godly Way of Life	p. 125
Three Responses
Bible before Creed or Creed before Bible	p. 137
From the Apostles' Creed to Jesus' Own Trust in God	p. 143
A Pastor's Response	p. 154
About the Author and Respondents	p. 171
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 174
Bibliography	p. 177
Index	p. 179
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