Interesting, philosophical, and generous to a broad spectrum of church movements. I do feel some of it could have been said in fewer words, but none the less I enjoyed particularly the dive into Methodist and Anabaptist history. The other movements were also interesting. What I got out of the book most is the need for us to participate in what God is doing and learn in friendship from all Christians. I also appreciated the correct explanation of the verse that says Jesus has not come to bring peace but a sword. The correct explanation being that if you do good, people may turn on you as they did and do Christ. It is not a license to violence. Our duty is to love people of other faiths and to most definitely love our brothers in Christ. This doesn't mean putting all ideas in a blender and diluting it into some weird tasting smoothie. We can hold our own Christian tradition with love and respect to all. We can invite those outside the faith to meet with Jesus. If rejected, we move on. We don't call down fire from heaven. We also must repent not just insist others do. As new streams and old streams of our faith emerge and cross paths, we can learn from each other and grow in love.
Take Heart A Catechism By David Holdsworth Authors Note: There are many good Catechisms available. But, somewhere along the line Christians in many parts of the church at large seem to have lost this age old practice of simple instruction in the format of questions and answers. In no way is this little contribution meant to take away from good Catechisms already written, but rather to be a compliment to them. This is a simple way for me to share the good news with others. It is my hope that you the reader or listener may find biblical help from the simplicity of the good news. I have included biblical proofs as standard so you may go and examine the scriptures (and indeed your heart) for yourself. Pax et Bonum. (1) Q. What comfort may be found for the believer? A. A heart that need not have trouble or fear. One that can rely on God in troubled times and that can glorify His name. Proofs. John 14:27, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 50:15 (2) Q. What message does scriptures give to those st...
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