"How does an infinite God relate to finite human beings? How does the death of Jesus Christ bring about human salvation? How are Christians able to actively address the world's ills while maintaining their citizenship in the kingdom of God? These are questions the church grapples with today, as it always has. Yet, according to Thomas C. Oden, contemporary theology has neglected the church's traditional answer to these questions: the d ..."
Pastoral Theology(1st Edition) Essentials of Ministry by ThomasC. Oden Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 1983 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-066353-7, ISBN: 0-06-066353-7
"This much-needed book fully integrates principles of pastoral care, leadership, and theology to restore to ministers a clearly defined pastoral identity. Moving from a critique of inadequate models for ministry -- from community organizer to T. V. evangelist -- Oden develops a more classical model, rich in its references to the past and compatible both with Christian faith and theology through the ages and with current needs.Reconcilin ..."
"The first presentation of John Wesley's doctrinal teachings in a systematic form that is also faithful to Wesley's own writings. Wesley was a prolific writer and commentator on Scripture, yet it is commonly held that he was not systematic or internally consistent in his theology and doctrinal teachings. On the contrary, Thomas C. Oden intends to demonstrate here that Wesley displayed a remarkable degree of consistency over sixty years ..."
The Justification Reader (Classic Christian Readers) by ThomasC. Oden Paperback, 163 Pages, Published 2002 by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-3966-4, ISBN: 0-8028-3966-5
"The Justification Reader sets out the classic Christian teaching of "salvation by grace through faith." Distinguished theologian Thomas C. Oden, well known for retrieving the riches of church tradition, here gathers together the early Christian sources on the theme of justification.Ranging broadly through Christian history and across all branches of the church, Oden cites the writings of such major figures as Athanasius, Basil, Gregory ..."
"John Wesley's Teaching is the first systematic exposition of John Wesley's theology that is also faithful to Wesley's own writings. Wesley was a prolific writer and commentator on Scripture---his collected works fill eighteen volumes---and yet it is commonly held that he was not systematic or consistent in his theology and teachings. On the contrary, Thomas C. Oden demonstrates that Wesley displayed a remarkable degree of internal consi ..."
Life in the Spirit(3rd Edition) (Systematic Theology, Volume 3) by ThomasC. Oden Paperback, 548 Pages, Published 1994 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-066362-9, ISBN: 0-06-066362-6
"Systematic Theology: Volume Three Thomas C. Oden ... The precise distinctions
between the three persons of the one triune God are constantly reflected in texts
of scripture, yet remained ... By the second century, the need was more generally
felt to state clearly the reasons why scripture required speaking of the Spirit as a
distinct divine person, and how ... The names Parakletos and "Holy Spirit" (
hagiou pneumatos) distinguish th ..."
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The Living God(Reprint) Systemic Theology: Volume One (Systematic Theology, Vol 1) by ThomasC. Oden Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 1992 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-066363-6, ISBN: 0-06-066363-4
"II, CC, p. 335; Batak Conf., art. I, CC, p. 556; and the World Council of Churches
Statement of Faith of 1959, CC, pp. ... Note the ambiguous history of such terms
as immutability (does it imply complete unresponsiveness in God, ... A Classical
Approach Toward Defining God The classical exegetes thought that we
understand God best by looking at Jesus. ... the problem of the definition of the
term God from the standpoint of Christia ..."
3 Systematic Theology, Vol. Three: Life in the Spirit by Dr ThomasC. Oden Hardcover, 560 Pages, Published 2006 by Hendrickson Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-59856-039-8, ISBN: 1-59856-039-5
"Emphasizing the beliefs common to all branches of Christendom rather than the issues that divide, Thomas Oden brings the full weight of two millennia of discussion to bear on the ever-contemporary questions of Christian faith. His magisterial study not only treats the traditional elements of systematic theology, referencing hundreds of theologians—Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, charismatic—but also highlights the foundational exegetes ..."
"Three volumes, two millennia of thought, one masterpiece of synthesis Emphasizing the beliefs common to all branches of Christendom rather than the issues that divide, Thomas Oden brings the full weight of two millennia of discussion to bear on the ever-contemporary questions of Christian faith. His magisterial study not only treats the traditional elements of systematic theology, referencing hundreds of theologians Protestant, Cat ..."
The Rebirth of Orthodoxy(1st Edition) Signs of New Life in Christianity by ThomasC. Oden Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2002 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-009785-1, ISBN: 0-06-009785-X
" Thomas C. Oden notes a stark reversal in our time: as modern secular and political ideologies continue to wane, communities of traditional faith are flourishing now more than ever. In Christianity, this resurgence shows itself in widespread efforts to reclaim the classic spiritual practices: the close study of scripture, daily prayer, regular observance in a worshiping community, doctrinal integrity, and moral accountability. This rebi ..."
"Martin Luther called Romans the clearest gospel of all. But centuries of interpretive tradition and dogma have muddied the waters! Edwards's careful exposition pays attention to literary detail and historical context to clarify the epistles significance for its original readers and for the church today. The NIBC format (section-by-section exposition of the NIV, all Greek transliterated, and separate textual and technical notes) make thi ..."
""To search the sacred Scripture is very good and most profitable for the soul. For, 'like a tree which is planted near the running waters,' so does the soul watered by sacred Scripture also grow hearty and bear fruit in due season," writes John of Damascus in Orthodox Faith (4.17). By helping us to read holy writings with ancient eyes, the church fathers help us drink deeply from the only water that can give us true life. This guide to ..."
Classic Christianity A Systematic Theology by ThomasC. Oden Hardcover, 944 Pages, Published 2009 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-144971-0, ISBN: 0-06-144971-7
"For the first time, Thomas Oden's Systematic Theology classic series (individually titled The Living God, The Word of Life, and Life in the Spirit) is available in one complete volume. A renowned theologian, Oden provides a consensus view of the Christian faith, delving deeply into ancient Christian tradition and bringing to the contemporary church the best wisdom from its past. In this magisterial work, Oden tackles the central questio ..."
"By allowing us to read holy writings with ancient eyes, the church fathers help us drink deeply from the only water that can give us true life. A follow-up to the previous Ancient Christian Devotional, which follows lectionary cycle A, this devotional guide follows lectionary cycle C, which begins in Advent 2009. This guide to prayer and reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church fathers as found in the Ancient Christi ..."
Two Worlds Notes on the Death of Modernity in America & Russia by ThomasC. Oden Paperback, 175 Pages, Published 1992 by Intervarsity Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1763-4, ISBN: 0-8308-1763-8
"I am indebted to Daryl McCarthy of the International Institute for Christian Studies,
who first challenged me to go to the Soviet Union; to Kent Hill and Mark Elliott for
excellent advice in preparation for the visits; to Igor Yablokov and Alexander ..."
Conscience and Dividends(1st Edition) Churches and the Multinationals by ThomasC. Oden Hardcover, 169 Pages, Published 1985 by Ethics & Public Policy Center ISBN-13: 978-0-89633-089-4, ISBN: 0-89633-089-3
Conscience and Dividends Churches and the Multinationals by ThomasC. Oden Paperback, Published 1985 by Ethics & Public Policy Center ISBN-13: 978-0-89633-090-0, ISBN: 0-89633-090-7
Corrective Love The Power of Communion Discipline (Concordia Scholarship Today) (Last Rune) by Dr ThomasC. Oden Paperback, 223 Pages, Published 1995 by Concordia Publishing House ISBN-13: 978-0-570-04803-9, ISBN: 0-570-04803-6
"A new culture has inexorably been replacing the old, largely through the denigration of the transcendent by the media and a popular presupposition that rational people do not take religion seriously. This book provides an examination of how the church should function using "ecclesiastical tough love.""