From the Preface: 'Did Churches of Christ really begin as a unity movement? Why didn't I know that?' 
'You mean we used to be called Disciples of Christ? I thought that was just another denomination.' 
'Churches of Christ today believe and practice the same things we have from the beginning, don't we?' 
Statements like these by members of Churches of Christ reflect a serious lack of knowledge of our past and an increasing desire by many to know more of their heritage. This desire has led us to believe there is a need for a brief account of the history of Churches of Christ. This book hopes to serve newcomers and even long-time members of the church by giving them insights into our heritage. It also is an introduction to this significant group of churches for those unfamiliar with its place in American Christianity.

Renewing God's People: A Concise History of Churches of Christ

History

Douglas A. Foster

Gary Holloway

World

Abilene Christian Univ Press

Includes essays by: Harold Shank, John Mark Hicks, Leep Camp, Doug Foster, Kenneth R. Greene

Unfinished Reconciliation: Justice, Racism & Churches of Christ

John York

Religion & Spirituality

ACU Press

These simple but profound reflections on stories from the Gospels invite Christians to look afresh at the One they follow daily.
Why another book on Jesus? Surely if there is one Bible character we know, it is Jesus. But maybe the same old thing of ''Jesus, Jesus, Jesus'' in our churches has blinded us to who he really was and really is. Perhaps our own walk with him is not what it should be because we feel too comfortable with him--or at least of our picture of him.
A MONTH WITH JESUS is an invitation to spend a month with the biblical Jesus, the One who surprised his contemporaries. By looking at him through their eyes, maybe we too can be surprised. Surprised enough to shake us out of our old habits. Surprised enough to understand him as we never have before. Surprised enough to follow. Surprised enough that this familiar story--the greatest story of all--is no longer ''the same old thing.''

A Month With Jesus: 31 Days with a Surprising Savior

Leafwood Publishers

Sometimes we all need a word of encouragement. We face all kinds of trouble: nagging illnesses, boring, repetitive jobs, not feeling appreciated...or worse trouble: the tumor is malignant, your company is downsizing your job out of existence, your teenage daughter is pregnant. We want encouragement. That's exactly what Hebrews supplies. It reminds us that no matter what trouble comes, Jesus is always there for us. Exactly what we need to hear."" - from the Introduction

Certain Hope: An Encouraging Word from Hebrews

Hillcrest Publishing

War, crime, poverty, social injustice... Today's headlines constantly barrage us with the failures of our society. But over twenty-five centuries ago, another group of social critics took aim at the shortcomings of their nation and its people. They didn't call for a government investigation; they didn't start a strike or sit-in; they didn't join a class-action lawsuit. Instead, they preached a single message, over and over again: Repent. 
In Radical Answers from the Minor Prophets Gary Holloway reminds us that the real cure for our culture is the same it's always been: each of us must return to God.

Radical Answers from the Minor Prophets

Do you want a deeper, more-fulfilling way of Bible study? Do you want to begin daily Bible reading, but need guidance? Do you need a guide for family Bible study? Or for your small group Bible study? This meditative commentary series is for you. There are many commentaries and workbooks for Bible study, but this series is different. It employs the classic Christian method of 'holy reading' to help you hear the voice of God. Holy reading involves slowly engaging a short passage of Scripture, listening closely, reading repeatedly, praying the words, and perhaps sharing with fellow believers. When we quiet ourselves and engage God's word, God will bless us, our families, and our churches. This volume will help you listen for the voice of God through two letters of Paul - Romans and Galatians. In Romans, Paul shares the good news that sin is forgiven, that we live without condemnation, and that the Spirit of Jesus lives in us. In Galatians, Paul warns against turning from Christian freedom of spiritual bondage. By meditating on these letters, we experience the depth of grace and freedom that God gives us through Christ and the Spirit.

Meditative Commentary - Romans & Galatians (Meditative Commentary) (Meditative Commentary on the New Testament)

Do you want to grow as a Christian? Would you like your church to be a place of deep faith and joyful service? Do you need help in following Jesus daily? Then the books of Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus have good news for you! Here Paul provides a practical spirituality, concerned with failful living each day. The Spirit works through these writings to assure us of the truth of God's word. Thus, Bible study is much more than mastering the meaning of human words. It is embracing the story of Jesus through the power of the Spirit, even in the face of terror and trouble. It is trusting God to provide trustworthy leaders to care for our souls. It is looking forward to the return of Jesus. This commentary will guide you in the holy reading of Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus. Holy reading is slowly engaging a short passage of Scripture, listening closely, meditating, praying the words, and sharing with fellow believers. When we quiet ourselves and hear his word, God will bless us, our families, and our churches.

Meditative Commentary - 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus (Meditative Commentary series)

Leafwood Publisher

If only we could have seen Jesus with our own eyes. How wonderful would that be! How much more faith we would have! But we can see and hear Jesus. We see him and hear him by meditating on his word. The Bible is not just an ancient book to study but a living window into the very life of Jesus. One way we encounter the living Jesus in the Bible is through the time-tested method of quot;holy readingquot; or meditation. This commentary series provides a structure for that encounter with Jesus. Holy reading involves listening closely to a brief passage of Scripture, reading it repeatedly, praying the words, letting them sink deeply into the heart. It can also be a communal experience as we listen to God with other believers. Through meditation on the Gospel of John, we experience the life of Jesus, the Word of God made flesh. Written by one who calls himself quot;the disciple whom Jesus lovedquot;, the Gospel of John paints an intimate portrait of Jesus as one who is intimate with God the Father, who calls disciples to follow him and who gives signs that point his listeners to God.

Meditative Commentary - John (Meditative Commentary series) (Meditative Commentary on the New Testament)

Hebrews and James point us to our relationship with Jesus as our older brother. This intimacy with our Lord has many implications to our relationship with each and our relationship with God the Father. Would you like to hear the voice of God more readily as you read the Bible? Have you heard meditation on Scripture but don't know how to begin? Would you like a way to energize your small group study or your Bible class at church? If so, this meditative commentary series is for you. While there are many helpful commentaries and workbooks for Bible study, this series aims to help in a new way. Employing the classic Christian practice of quot;holy reading,quot; it provides a method and structure for meditating on the word of God. As you meditate on the books of Hebrews and James, God will open your heart to marvelous truths. Hebrews invites us to encounter Jesus as Creator, God's last best word to humanity. At the same time, we meet him as a human, just like us, knowing pain, doubt and temptation. He calls himself our brother! James calls us to hear the teaching of Jesus, the giver of wisdom. As we experience that wisdom, we receive an active spirituality that helps those in need. Such wisdom from above challenges the ways we often think, work and live. So enter into this quiet reflection on God's word, trusting that he will give us good gifts if we listen to and practice that word.

Meditative Commentary - Hebrews & James (Meditative Commentary series)

In RENEWING CHRISTIAN UNITY, scholars Mark G. Toulouse, Gary Holloway, and Douglas A. Foster collaborate to provide an overview of the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that will serve all readers by giving a brief, authoritative introduction to this important American denomination. 
Throughout its history, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been known for its commitment to Christian unity. The context for unity in the twenty-first century, however, is considerably different than it was in the nineteenth century. RENEWING CHRISTIAN UNITY provides a brief history of the Disciples and their unwavering but ever-adapting commitment to the unity of the church. Their story is one of both continuity and change. Disciples remain as those who are uncomfortable with denominationalism. 
They still prefer simply to be known as Christians. But over the course of two centuries, the Disciples' understanding of Christian witness and of the ''one church'' has taken note of the changing times, and changed right along with them. This is partly because Disciples have always believed that human history is meaningful. God has entered human time to make a difference. Disciples celebrate this fact at the communion table and in the baptismal waters, through their active engagement with the world as they seek to embody both God's love and justice, and in their insistence that the church is one. 
Alexander Campbell once declared, ''We . . . should hang our Sectarian trumpets in the hall and study ecclesiastic wars no more.'' Disciples have not always succeeded in meeting that expectation, but they do possess a history marked by an earnest desire to seek a renewal of Christian unity in the life of the church. In this book, readers will learn more about this significant group of churches, which has shaped the landscape of American Christianity. 
RENEWING CHRISTIAN UNITY is the third volume in a series that also includes Renewing God's People and Renewal for Mission.

Renewing Christian Unity: A Concise History of the Christian Church

Mark G. Toulouse

and Douglas A. Foster

Abilene Christian University Press

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