Gregory A. Boyd fesselt seine Leser mit seinen theologischen Einsichten und seiner seelsorgerischen Erfahrung. Seine Werke tauchen tief in tiefgründige Fragen des Glaubens und der Religion ein, stellen oft konventionelle Vorstellungen in Frage und bieten neue Perspektiven. Boyds Schreiben wird von dem Wunsch angetrieben, spirituelle Wahrheiten mit der heutigen Welt zu verbinden und regt zum Nachdenken über die Essenz religiösen Glaubens an.
This accessible yet comprehensive primer helps readers understand the breadth of viewpoints on major issues in evangelical theology. Now updated and revised throughout.
Dear Greg,I find your idea of dialoguing about the subject of Christianity very interesting, and I'd be happy to do it. I've got enough time on my hands...You invited me to raise whatever objections come to mind, so I'll jump right in. Here's one I've wondered about a lot: how could an all-powerful and all-loving God allow the church to do so much harm to humanity for so long? Isn't this supposed to be His true church, His representation on earth?...To my mind, this alone is quite enough to prove that the church does not possess any true philosophy...Well, you wanted an objection; you've got one. I look forward to your response...Love always, DadIn Letters from a Skeptic Dr. Gregory Boyd and his father Edward Boyd "debate" many other objections to Christianity, the church, and the Bible.• Why is the world so full of suffering? • Does God know the future? • How can you believe that a man rose from the dead? • Why do you think the Bible is inspired? • Do all non-Christians go to hell? • How can I be holy and sinful at the same time?Greg Boyd initiated this correspondence with his father in the hope that his father would eventually come to know Christ. After three years, 30 letters, and numerous phone calls, Edward K. Boyd did just that.Letters from a Skeptic will help you wrestle with the rational foundation of your own faith. It will also help you know how to share that faith with the skeptics you love.
This book guides students, pastors, and lay learners to consider and evaluate various ways of understanding God's involvement in the world, especially in relation to views on predestination and the extent of the atonement. Four different scholars present their positions in point-counterpoint style, and the editor's introduction and conclusion fram
Exploring the intersection of free will theism, this book presents insights from both Christian and Muslim scholars on Divine Action. It delves into the nature of a personal God who engages with humanity, addressing the complexities of petitionary prayer, gratitude, and justice in the face of suffering. Key contributors, including Ebrahim Moosa and Gregory Boyd, offer thoughtful responses to pressing questions about divine involvement and the efficacy of intercession, highlighting shared beliefs and differences between the two faiths.