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Larry Osborne

People don't set out to build their faith upon myths and spiritual urban legends. But somehow such falsehoods keep showing up in the way that many Christians think about life and God. These goofy ideas and beliefs are assumed by millions to be rock-solid truth . . . until life proves they're not. The sad result is often a spiritual disaster--confusion, feelings of betrayal, a distrust of Scripture, loss of faith, anger toward both the church and God. But it doesn't have to be so. In this delightfully personal and practical book, respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous. Beliefs like these:- Faith can fix anything- God brings good luck- Forgiving means forgetting- Everything happens for a reason- A godly home guarantees good kids...and more.Get ready to be shocked, relieved, and inspired in the pages of Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe. Because the truth is meant to set us free . . . not hurt us.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Paul Imhof and Hubert Biallowons

Those familiar with Rahner's writings will recognize here the distinctive theological emphases and interests he elsewhere pursued in detail and depth - theological anthropology, pluralism of religions, atheism, science and theology, death, hope and religious experience, to name some of them. The discussions in this book are clear and concrete, indicating at almost every turn Rahner's courage and humility in theological construction and criticism.

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Stanley J. Grenz

This proven systematic theology represents the very best in evangelical theology. Stanley Grenz presents the traditional themes of Christian doctrine--God, humankind, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the last things--all within an emphasis on God's central program for creation, namely, the establishment of community. Masterfully blending biblical, historical, and contemporary concerns, Grenz's respected work provides a coherent vision of the faith that is both intellectually satisfying and expressible in Christian living.

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Larry D. Hart

Truth Aflame bridges evangelical and charismatic-Pentecostal streams, merging them in a theology that integrates biblical and historical theology into a coherent whole, interpreting biblical faith for today's questions and concerns.