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Confessing the Faith Today

Hardcover |English |1498286267 | 9781498286268

Confessing the Faith Today

Hardcover |English |1498286267 | 9781498286268
Overview

With the understanding that confession is a witness to the gospel, Confessing the Faith Today investigates how a sixteenth-century Reformation confession, the Belgic Confession, can assist contemporary Christians testify to the truth of Gods gracious turn toward creation and do so in the context of the twenty-first century's competing claims. A close examination of the internal coherence of the Belgic Confession, along with an exploration of how that confession might engage contemporary life, offers fresh insight into how Christians might articulate what is at stake in the gospel. Janssen encourages the church to enter a conversation with the forebears of the faith, acknowledging the historical nature of not only the confession but of God's involvement in all creation. ""This fresh and lively reading of the Belgic Confession is doubly welcome. First, although the Belgic Confession is one of the great national confessions of the sixteenth century, very few commentaries on it have appeared over the past century. And second, Janssen not only explains the text of the Belgic Confession in its original context, but, more importantly, shows how it can still be confessed in our context today. On both counts he succeeds admirably."" --Lyle D. Bierma, P. J. Zondervan Professor of the History of Christianity, Calvin Theological Seminary ""Janssen carefully follows the contours of this time-tested confessional treasure, from the way we know God generally through creation, to a particular and special knowledge of God through the one true son of God, Jesus Christ. But he doesn't end there because the Church of Jesus Christ doesn't end there. As reformed believers we play a role in our larger culture and Jannsen helps us see this! I will make this 'must-reading' for my students!"" --Timothy Brown, President and Henry Bast Professor of Preaching, Western Theological Seminary Allan J. Janssen, retired from the pastoral ministry in the Reformed Church in America, is an affiliate professor at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a General Synod Professor of the Reformed Church in America. He is the author of several books, including Kingdom, Office and Church (2006).
ISBN: 1498286267
ISBN13: 9781498286268
Author: Allan J. Janssen
Publisher: Wipf and Stock
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2016-11-30
Language: English
PageCount: 224
Dimensions: 5.98 x 0.56 x 9.02 inches
Weight: 16.48 ounces

With the understanding that confession is a witness to the gospel, Confessing the Faith Today investigates how a sixteenth-century Reformation confession, the Belgic Confession, can assist contemporary Christians testify to the truth of Gods gracious turn toward creation and do so in the context of the twenty-first century's competing claims. A close examination of the internal coherence of the Belgic Confession, along with an exploration of how that confession might engage contemporary life, offers fresh insight into how Christians might articulate what is at stake in the gospel. Janssen encourages the church to enter a conversation with the forebears of the faith, acknowledging the historical nature of not only the confession but of God's involvement in all creation. ""This fresh and lively reading of the Belgic Confession is doubly welcome. First, although the Belgic Confession is one of the great national confessions of the sixteenth century, very few commentaries on it have appeared over the past century. And second, Janssen not only explains the text of the Belgic Confession in its original context, but, more importantly, shows how it can still be confessed in our context today. On both counts he succeeds admirably."" --Lyle D. Bierma, P. J. Zondervan Professor of the History of Christianity, Calvin Theological Seminary ""Janssen carefully follows the contours of this time-tested confessional treasure, from the way we know God generally through creation, to a particular and special knowledge of God through the one true son of God, Jesus Christ. But he doesn't end there because the Church of Jesus Christ doesn't end there. As reformed believers we play a role in our larger culture and Jannsen helps us see this! I will make this 'must-reading' for my students!"" --Timothy Brown, President and Henry Bast Professor of Preaching, Western Theological Seminary Allan J. Janssen, retired from the pastoral ministry in the Reformed Church in America, is an affiliate professor at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a General Synod Professor of the Reformed Church in America. He is the author of several books, including Kingdom, Office and Church (2006).

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With the understanding that confession is a witness to the gospel, Confessing the Faith Today investigates how a sixteenth-century Reformation confession, the Belgic Confession, can assist contemporary Christians testify to the truth of Gods gracious turn toward creation and do so in the context of the twenty-first century's competing claims. A close examination of the internal coherence of the Belgic Confession, along with an exploration of how that confession might engage contemporary life, offers fresh insight into how Christians might articulate what is at stake in the gospel. Janssen encourages the church to enter a conversation with the forebears of the faith, acknowledging the historical nature of not only the confession but of God's involvement in all creation. ""This fresh and lively reading of the Belgic Confession is doubly welcome. First, although the Belgic Confession is one of the great national confessions of the sixteenth century, very few commentaries on it have appeared over the past century. And second, Janssen not only explains the text of the Belgic Confession in its original context, but, more importantly, shows how it can still be confessed in our context today. On both counts he succeeds admirably."" --Lyle D. Bierma, P. J. Zondervan Professor of the History of Christianity, Calvin Theological Seminary ""Janssen carefully follows the contours of this time-tested confessional treasure, from the way we know God generally through creation, to a particular and special knowledge of God through the one true son of God, Jesus Christ. But he doesn't end there because the Church of Jesus Christ doesn't end there. As reformed believers we play a role in our larger culture and Jannsen helps us see this! I will make this 'must-reading' for my students!"" --Timothy Brown, President and Henry Bast Professor of Preaching, Western Theological Seminary Allan J. Janssen, retired from the pastoral ministry in the Reformed Church in America, is an affiliate professor at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a General Synod Professor of the Reformed Church in America. He is the author of several books, including Kingdom, Office and Church (2006).
ISBN: 1498286267
ISBN13: 9781498286268
Author: Allan J. Janssen
Publisher: Wipf and Stock
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2016-11-30
Language: English
PageCount: 224
Dimensions: 5.98 x 0.56 x 9.02 inches
Weight: 16.48 ounces

With the understanding that confession is a witness to the gospel, Confessing the Faith Today investigates how a sixteenth-century Reformation confession, the Belgic Confession, can assist contemporary Christians testify to the truth of Gods gracious turn toward creation and do so in the context of the twenty-first century's competing claims. A close examination of the internal coherence of the Belgic Confession, along with an exploration of how that confession might engage contemporary life, offers fresh insight into how Christians might articulate what is at stake in the gospel. Janssen encourages the church to enter a conversation with the forebears of the faith, acknowledging the historical nature of not only the confession but of God's involvement in all creation. ""This fresh and lively reading of the Belgic Confession is doubly welcome. First, although the Belgic Confession is one of the great national confessions of the sixteenth century, very few commentaries on it have appeared over the past century. And second, Janssen not only explains the text of the Belgic Confession in its original context, but, more importantly, shows how it can still be confessed in our context today. On both counts he succeeds admirably."" --Lyle D. Bierma, P. J. Zondervan Professor of the History of Christianity, Calvin Theological Seminary ""Janssen carefully follows the contours of this time-tested confessional treasure, from the way we know God generally through creation, to a particular and special knowledge of God through the one true son of God, Jesus Christ. But he doesn't end there because the Church of Jesus Christ doesn't end there. As reformed believers we play a role in our larger culture and Jannsen helps us see this! I will make this 'must-reading' for my students!"" --Timothy Brown, President and Henry Bast Professor of Preaching, Western Theological Seminary Allan J. Janssen, retired from the pastoral ministry in the Reformed Church in America, is an affiliate professor at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a General Synod Professor of the Reformed Church in America. He is the author of several books, including Kingdom, Office and Church (2006).

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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
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If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

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  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


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