Discovering Our Christian Faith: An Introduction to Theology

Theology is the knowledge of God; but unlike other types of information, which simply provide a broader understanding of a topic, theology is intimately connected to how we exist and conduct ourselves in the world. With this in mind, it's important that we, as Christians, understand our beliefs in order to value their impact and practice them effectively.Discovering Our Christian Faith is an introduction to Christian theology. It explores the Bible's amazing story, beginning with creation and ending with the return of Christ. Dr. Samuel Powell presents the leading doctrines of Christianity and explores how they have been shaped throughout the centuries. With thorough examination and academic scholarship, he outlines the creedal statements of Wesleyan-holiness churches and explores the importance of eschatology in every doctrine, seeking to maintain the coherence and systematic character of Christian belief. In addition to a section on ethical dimensions of the doctrines discussed, each chapter includes a hymn by John and/or Charles Wesley that expresses the theme of the chapter.Discovering Our Christian Faith offers students, scholars, pastors, and teachers the opportunity to engage and unite their faith and intellect in an act of worship. With challenging insight and enriching evidence, it brings readers face to face with the beginning and end of our being by seeking to understand and encounter the knowledge of God.Check out this review of Discovering Our Christian Faith by The Arminian Magazine

Author: Samuel M. Powell
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.06w x 1.08d
ISBN13: 9780834123540
ISBN10: 0834123541
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology | General

About the Author
Samuel M. Powell, PhD, is professor of philosophy and religion and director of the Wesleyan Center at Point Loma Nazarene University. In 2005, he received the Wesleyan Theological Society s Smith-Wynkoop award for his book Participating in God: Creation and Trinity. Powell and his wife, Terrie, live in Santee, California.

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