The Reawakening Of Christian Faith

Within the pages of this book is life-giving water for a church and a people that often don’t know they’re thirsty. Despite technological, theological, and sociological advances and the ability and platform to spread the Gospel like never before, the church of Jesus Christ continues to lose effectiveness and become divided over theological and doctrinal issues. This is because it has lost its identity, an identity characterized by God’s love, power, joy, purpose, and meaning, an identity reflecting God’s glory to a fallen world. The question is, how do we get back to the place where God intended us to be? Although God wants us to move on to maturity, sometimes we have to lay again the foundation. ReAwakening: The Power of the Gospel reminds us of the basics. With so many Christians fighting over correct doctrine, this book presents our Christian doctrinal foundation. Why are we here? What is our identity? What is the Good News? What do we need to do to be saved? Pastor and author Dr. Bobby Wagner answers all of those questions and more. ReAwakening clearly attempts to present all the theological and doctrinal truths surrounding the Gospel.

What and where does God intend us to be as Christians, and how do we get there?

The Cambridge History of Christianity offers a comprehensive chronological account of the development of Christianity in all its aspects - theological, intellectual, social, political, regional, global - from its beginnings to the present day. Each volume makes a substantial contribution in its own right to the scholarship of its period and the complete History constitutes a major work of academic reference. Far from being merely a history of Western European Christianity and its offshoots, the History aims to provide a global perspective. Eastern and Coptic Christianity are given full consideration from the early period onwards, and later, African, Far Eastern, New World, South Asian and other non-European developments in Christianity receive proper coverage. The volumes cover popular piety and non-formal expressions of Christian faith and treat the sociology of Christian formation, worship and devotion in a broad cultural context. The question of relations between Christianity and other major faiths is also kept in sight throughout. The History will provide an invaluable resource for scholars and students alike. How did Christianity fare during the tumultuous period in world history from 1660 to 1815? This volume examines issues of church, state, society and Christian life, in Europe and in the wider world. It explores the intellectual and political movements that challenged Christianity: from the rise of science and the Enlightenment to the French Revolution with its state-supported programme of de-Christianisation. It also considers the movements of Christian renewal and reawakening during this period, and Christianity's encounters with world religions in colonial and missionary settings. Book jacket.

Skillfully blending painstaking research, telling anecdotes, and astute analysis, Carpenter - a scholar who has spent twenty years studying American evangelicalism reveals that, contrary to the popular opinion of the day, fundamentalism was alive and well in America in the late 1920s, and used its isolation over the next two decades to build new strength from within. The book describes how fundamentalists developed a pervasive network of organizations outside of the church setting and quietly strengthened the movement by creating their own schools and oragnizations, may of which are prominent today, including Fuller Theological Seminary and the publishing and radio enterprises of the Moody Bible Institute. Fundamentalists also used youth movements, missionary work and, perhaps most significantly, the burgeoning mass media industry to spread their message, especially through the powerful new medium of radio. Indeed, starting locally and growing to national broadcasts, evangelical preachers reached millions of listeners over the airwaves, in much the same way evangelists preach through television today. All this activity received no publicity outside of fundamentalist channels until Billy Graham burst on the scene in 1949. Carpenter vividly recounts how the charismatic preacher began packing stadiums with tens of thousands of listeners daily, drawing fundamentalism firmly back into the American consciousness after twenty years of public indifference. Alongside this vibrant history, Carpenter also offers many insights into fundamentalism during this period, and he describes many of the heated internal debates over issues of scholarship, separatism, and the role of women in leadership. Perhaps most important, he shows that the movement has never been stagnant or purely reactionary. It is based on an evolving ideology subject to debate, and dissension: a theology that adapts to changing times.

Christianity as well as Christians need to change. The early church was called Christians because their behavior was not like society, now people call themselves Christian and the world can’t tell them apart from those who aren’t. This world needs change. Each of needs change. We are a spirit that has a soul living in a body. This life we have is a just a temporary journey. Yet the only part of us we feed on a constant basis is our body. We feel a hunger deep inside and we think it will be fulfilled with things, food, drugs, or sex and when it doesn’t we do more of what is not working. This must change. The world was changed forever by Christ time on this earth and that change was spread throughout the world by twelve men. Now we speak of missions and yet we do not share the gospel with our own neighbor. The Way is the ideal book for those that are seeking “something” but don’t know what. It is also ideal for those that want to grow in their faith and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Let The Way mold and shape you so you can mold and shape your family, your church, your town, your country, and even the world. Read The Way and have your life changed forever.

"Awakening Faith: Confronting the Crisis in Modern Christianity" delves deep into the heart of the contemporary Christian Church, addressing the spiritual and moral challenges it faces in an ever-evolving world. This thought-provoking book is a clarion call to believers, urging a reevaluation of personal faith, church practices, and the collective direction of Christianity today. The book begins by examining the current state of the Church, identifying a disturbing trend towards a superficial form of Christianity that lacks true spiritual depth. It discusses the impact of societal changes, the rise of moral relativism, and the struggle between scientific understandings and biblical teachings. Each chapter systematically uncovers the symptoms of a spiritually declining church, highlighting issues like complacency in faith, misinterpretations of doctrine, and the failure of churches to deliver the full message of the Gospel. The author, with candid insights, reveals how churches have become more focused on creating comfortable environments rather than places of profound spiritual transformation. The discussion is anchored in scriptural references, particularly the message to the Church of Sardis in Revelation, as a metaphor for the current state of many modern churches. As the narrative progresses, "Awakening Faith" presents a roadmap for revitalization, emphasizing the importance of genuine leadership, active community engagement, and a renewed commitment to evangelism. It stresses the need for churches to return to their fundamental mission - to spread the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. In its conclusion, the book offers hope and guidance for a spiritual reawakening. It calls on Christians to emerge from their comfort zones, embrace their calling, and actively participate in the mission of the Church. "Awakening Faith" is not just a critique but a transformative guide that aims to ignite a passion for a more authentic, vibrant, and effective Christian witness in the 21st century. Ideal for pastors, church leaders, and lay Christians alike, this book serves as a wake-up call and a beacon of hope for anyone concerned about the future of Christianity in a rapidly changing world. "Awakening Faith" is an essential read for those yearning for a revival in their personal faith journey and in the life of the Church at large.