This study will explore the biblical image of grace (and sin). Grace as a theological construct can be interpreted in a variety of ways among different Christian bodies. For some, for example, it might take on the extreme of "being able to sin boldly so that grace may abound." For others, the only knowledge of grace is how to fall from it. Within these extremes, lies the biblical understanding(s) of what grace is, how God mediates grace to humankind, and how persons embody that grace in their attitudes and behaviors to others.

20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults Grace: Being Loved, Loving God

Religion & Spirituality

Guthrie, Clifton F.

Christian Books & Bibles

ABINGDON PRESS *

A down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bivocational pastors, and others newly arrived in the pulpit. Recent years have seen a considerable increase in the amount of financial resources required to support a full-time pastor in the local congregation. In addition, large numbers of full-time, seminary trained clergy are retiring, without commensurate numbers of new clergy able to take their place. As a result of these trends, a large number of lay preachers and bivocational pastors have assumed the principal responsibility for filling the pulpit week by week in local churches. Most of these individuals, observes Clifton Guthrie, can draw on a wealth of life experiences, as well as strong intuitive skills in knowing what makes a good sermon, having listened to them much of their lives. What they often don't bring to the pulpit, however, is specific, detailed instruction in the how-tos of preaching. That is precisely what this brief, practical guide to preaching has to offer. Written with the needs of those for whom preaching is not their sole or primary occupation in mind, it begins by emphasizing what every preacher brings to the pulpit: an idea of what makes a sermon particularly moving or memorable to them. From there the book moves into short chapters on choosing an appropriate biblical text or sermon topic, learning how to listen to one's first impressions of what a text means, moving from text or topic to the sermon itself while keeping the listeners needs firmly in mind, making thorough and engaging use of stories in the sermon, and delivering with passion and conviction. The book concludes with helpful suggestions for resources, including Bibles, commentaries, other print resources and websites.

From Pew to Pulpit: A Beginner's Guide to Preaching

This resource provides young adults with a chance to become a part of an exciting new contemporary Bible study series for adult learners in their 20’s and 30’s. Each volume in the series challenges young adults to examine a powerful biblical image that defines and shapes their lives. Each volume includes these helpful features: • Bible background on a respective image: covenant, exodus, community, and faith • Articles on group leadership, organizing a study group, using small break-out groups, and choosing teaching options • Case studies throughout the text and in the appendix to use as discussion starters • Seven easy-to-use sessions with clear teaching helps on every page • Opportunities to examine biblical and personal ideas more deeply • Options for service projects Faith:Living a Spiritual Life helps readers examine their faith and grow as Christians.

20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults Faith: Living a Spiritual Life

For All the Saints (The Daily Office)

Order of st Luke Pub

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20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults Grace: Being Loved, Loving God

From Pew to Pulpit: A Beginner's Guide to Preaching

20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults Faith: Living a Spiritual Life

For All the Saints (The Daily Office)