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Understanding Our Faith
by Church Of Scotland, Frances Henderson, David A. S. Fergusson, Paul Nimmo, Sarah Lane, Alexander Forsyth, and Andrew Torrance
Published 1 January 2018
This attractively illustrated, high quality publication aims to encourage readers to think in greater depth and detail about their Christian faith. In an accessible and attractive style, it offers an exploration of seven key areas of Christian belief:
1. Knowing God by Rev Dr Frances Henderson
2. God the Creator by Rev Professor David Fergusson
3. God the Saviour by Professor Paul Nimmo
4. God the Spirit by Rev Sarah Lane
5. The Christian Church by Rev Dr Alexander Forsyth
6. The Christian Life (TBC)
7. The Last Times by Dr Andrew Torrance
Experienced pastors, teachers and theologians relate these areas of belief to the is
issues and questions which arise in the everyday lives of believers with the aim of encouraging Christians to reflect upon their faith and to grow in confidence as they seek to share it in daily life. Each section includes a short Bible study and prayers.
No prior knowledge of the subjects is assumed which makes this an ideal introductory volume to theological thinking and reflection.
Learn: Understanding Our Faith has three key emphases:
* the importance of encouraging people to explore the content of their Christian faith
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian discipleship
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian mission
1. Knowing God by Rev Dr Frances Henderson
2. God the Creator by Rev Professor David Fergusson
3. God the Saviour by Professor Paul Nimmo
4. God the Spirit by Rev Sarah Lane
5. The Christian Church by Rev Dr Alexander Forsyth
6. The Christian Life (TBC)
7. The Last Times by Dr Andrew Torrance
Experienced pastors, teachers and theologians relate these areas of belief to the is
issues and questions which arise in the everyday lives of believers with the aim of encouraging Christians to reflect upon their faith and to grow in confidence as they seek to share it in daily life. Each section includes a short Bible study and prayers.
No prior knowledge of the subjects is assumed which makes this an ideal introductory volume to theological thinking and reflection.
Learn: Understanding Our Faith has three key emphases:
* the importance of encouraging people to explore the content of their Christian faith
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian discipleship
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian mission
This welcoming resource for new communicants can be run by your local church as a short and inspiring course. Echoing the Profession of Faith as found in the Book of Common Order, it is also ideal for individuals who want to privately begin to explore what the Christian faith means.
Highly accessible, beautifully designed and with a diverse range of contributions and perspectives, this book is aimed specifically at new communicants in the Church of Scotland but is also suitable for a broader readership within and beyond Scotland.
The chapters help readers to explore the ways in which they may already belong to the Christian faith, what Christian faith is, what baptism is, what it means to be part of a Church (with a specific section on the Church of Scotland). It helps readers to explore such questions as 'Do you believe in Jesus Christ?', 'Do you believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?' and 'Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?'
Each chapter includes a short article, some questions for discussion/reflection, recommendations for further reading from the scriptures and other material and contributions designed to explore 'hot potato' issues such as suffering, other religions, heaven and hell and human sexuality.
Highly accessible, beautifully designed and with a diverse range of contributions and perspectives, this book is aimed specifically at new communicants in the Church of Scotland but is also suitable for a broader readership within and beyond Scotland.
The chapters help readers to explore the ways in which they may already belong to the Christian faith, what Christian faith is, what baptism is, what it means to be part of a Church (with a specific section on the Church of Scotland). It helps readers to explore such questions as 'Do you believe in Jesus Christ?', 'Do you believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?' and 'Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?'
Each chapter includes a short article, some questions for discussion/reflection, recommendations for further reading from the scriptures and other material and contributions designed to explore 'hot potato' issues such as suffering, other religions, heaven and hell and human sexuality.
Based on the declaration and affirmation that every elder takes, this invaluable resource provides new and existing elders with a diverse range of articles by leading figures in the Church of Scotland. They take you through all of the key components of eldership, providing fresh insight into each of the elements of the elder's commitment.
Highly accessible, beautifully designed and with a strong contemporary perspective, the range of 36 contributors includes the Right Rev John Chalmers, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland; Laurence Wareing; John Swinton, Paul Nimmo and many others.
The 36 topics covered include pastoral care, reformed theology, making hospital visits, understanding the role of the Bible in the Church of Scotland, public worship and sacraments. Each topic includes an article, questions for discussion, suggestions for further reading and a 'why not try...?' suggestion for deepening your engagement with the topic.
The book will be integral to numerous events and online developments in the Church of Scotland in the coming year.
'LEARN' is a congregational learning initiative devised by the Mission & Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland. It is actively supported by all of the Church of Scotland's Councils. This resource forms part of a range of materials being developed to support and encourage congregations.
Highly accessible, beautifully designed and with a strong contemporary perspective, the range of 36 contributors includes the Right Rev John Chalmers, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland; Laurence Wareing; John Swinton, Paul Nimmo and many others.
The 36 topics covered include pastoral care, reformed theology, making hospital visits, understanding the role of the Bible in the Church of Scotland, public worship and sacraments. Each topic includes an article, questions for discussion, suggestions for further reading and a 'why not try...?' suggestion for deepening your engagement with the topic.
The book will be integral to numerous events and online developments in the Church of Scotland in the coming year.
'LEARN' is a congregational learning initiative devised by the Mission & Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland. It is actively supported by all of the Church of Scotland's Councils. This resource forms part of a range of materials being developed to support and encourage congregations.
This attractively illustrated, high quality publication aims to encourage readers to think in greater depth and detail about their Christian faith. In an accessible and attractive style, it offers an exploration of seven key areas of Christian belief:
1. Knowing God by Rev Dr Frances Henderson
2. God the Creator by Rev Professor David Fergusson
3. God the Saviour by Professor Paul Nimmo
4. God the Spirit by Sarah Lane Ritchie'
5. The Christian Church by Rev Dr Alexander Forsyth
6. The Christian Life by Rev Jan Mathieson
7. The Heavenly Things by Dr Andrew Torrance
Experienced pastors, teachers and theologians relate these areas of belief to the issues and questions which arise in the everyday lives of believers with the aim of encouraging Christians to reflect upon their faith and to grow in confidence as they seek to share it in daily life. Each section includes a short Bible study and prayers.
This an ideal introductory volume to theological thinking and reflection.
Learn: Understanding Our Faith has three key emphases:
* the importance of encouraging people to explore the content of their Christian faith
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian discipleship
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian mission
1. Knowing God by Rev Dr Frances Henderson
2. God the Creator by Rev Professor David Fergusson
3. God the Saviour by Professor Paul Nimmo
4. God the Spirit by Sarah Lane Ritchie'
5. The Christian Church by Rev Dr Alexander Forsyth
6. The Christian Life by Rev Jan Mathieson
7. The Heavenly Things by Dr Andrew Torrance
Experienced pastors, teachers and theologians relate these areas of belief to the issues and questions which arise in the everyday lives of believers with the aim of encouraging Christians to reflect upon their faith and to grow in confidence as they seek to share it in daily life. Each section includes a short Bible study and prayers.
This an ideal introductory volume to theological thinking and reflection.
Learn: Understanding Our Faith has three key emphases:
* the importance of encouraging people to explore the content of their Christian faith
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian discipleship
* the relevance of understanding Christian faith in terms of Christian mission