The Lutheran Handbook Ii

Being a good Lutheran is twice as hard in today's world. That's why every good Lutheran needs the power of The Lutheran Handbook II. With twice the Lutheran doctrine of its predecessor (and twice the humor!), this handbook will guide you through the most difficult theological terrain with ease. Never feel like you "don't know enough" Lutheran theology to accept a church council position or lead a Bible study! The Lutheran Handbook II puts it all at your fingertips, with clear, concise helps on: The Lutheran Reformers' Five Most Dastardly Theological Opponents A Brief History of the Lutheran Movement How To Usher How To Tell if Your Will is in Bondage To Sin and What To Do About It The Five Most Common Heresies Well-Intentioned Lutherans Commit How To Tell the Difference Between a "Vocation" and a "Vacation" How To Interpret "Controversial" Bible Passages and Remain Lutheran ... plus dozens of other essential tips for 21st-century Lutherans!

"Following Jesus is hard enough without having to navigate the rocky terrain of church culture all by yourself. The Lutheran Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone trying to become a well-informed church-goer and have a chuckle now and then. Timeless biblical truths stand alongside everyday life situations that everyone meets, with step-by-step instructions that make the going easy" -- BACK COVER.

Presbyterian Handbookhas informed and amused thousands of Presbyterians and other Christians with a distinctive blend of historical and theological information, fun-filled facts, and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Now comesThe Presbyterian Handbook for Pastors, which captures all the essential information any pastor needs to serve and lead in any situation in one volume. Complete with illustrations and bits of humor, this handy resource is ideal for Presbyterian pastors, lay pastors, seminary students, candidates for ministry, and all those seeking the perfect gift for their pastors.

The Lutheran Handbook has engaged countless Christians in their everyday faith with a distinctive blend of seriousness and humor. Now The Lutheran Handbook for Pastors does the same for pastors! This book captures all the essential information any pastor needs close at hand to prevail in any circumstance and have a good chuckle along the way: How to Support and Empower the Church Council without Becoming a Dictator or a Wallflower, Luther's Five Biggest Pastoral Dilemmas and How He Handled Them, Ten Things You Should Never Say to a Parishioner, How to Recover from Christmas and Easter Overload, How to Preach a Stewardship Sermon without Sounding Like You Are Begging for a Raise, How to Keep Both Your Job and Your Family, How to Use Your Family Members as Sermon Illustrations without Alienating Them or Boring the Congregation, How to Retire from Ministry Gracefully, ...plus dozens of other illustrations, diagrams, and essential tips! Book jacket.

A brief biographical overview precedes the six sections of this Handbook, designed to give introductions to Luther's thought, its development, and its historical and continuing impact. Presented with a variety of approaches and methods, each of the forty-seven essays gives a summary of its topic, a review of previous studies on the topic, and suggestions for areas of future research.

"Presents a survey of all 66 biblical books and the time between the testaments. Arranged by the major collections of biblical literature and ordered by biblical books" --P. [4] of cover.