Synopses & Reviews
Believe it. When it comes to views of God, people seem to choose one of two perspectives: One group sees the Bible and our beliefs as black and white ideals with no room for margin; the other group views everything as gray, all up for grabs and personal interpretation. We can see why one Christian belief has fragmented into thousands of denominations. People just can't seem to agree on the details of our faith. But what if both groups are somewhat wrong? And what if both are partially right? TH1NK Books presents Theology: Think for Yourself About How You See God, an invaluable resource that helps you clear away the haze of religious confusion and discover a truth that's both foundational and relevant. With a refreshing perspective and casual style, Theology honestly examines the the beliefs Christians agree on while exploring the gray areas that divide them. We'll find that theology can unite, rather than divide, the body of Christ in truth and purpose.
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Explore how Christ sees you for all your potential--just as He saw Peter--if you're brave enough to follow Him wherever He leads.
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In his captivating book and Bible study, Briscoe imaginatively retells the gospel account of Simon Peter's interactions with the Master. Jesus saw Peter's potential and used his talents, boldness, even his mistakes, to build his church. But to become everything he was meant to be, Peter had to leave his fishing nets behind and follow Christ.
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Simon Peter was an ordinary man of no social standing. And yet Jesus chose him to be the "rock" upon which the church would be built. This apparent incongruity begs the question, What does Christ see in you?
In this book and Bible study for men, Stuart Briscoe retells the gospel account of Simon Peter's interactions with the Master and explores how God wants to use your potential just as He used Peter's.
• Includes discussion questions
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Answering the Master's call. Simon Peter was an ordinary Galilean fisherman. Yet Jesus saw something in this bold tradesman. In Peter, Christ saw the opportunity to build His church. What does He see in you? The Master knew that Peter would do much more with his life than just catch dinner for his countrymen--he would courageously lead the church and its efforts to share the gospel across the globe. Looking closely at the metamorphosis of Peter, this book and Bible study from Stuart Briscoe encourages us to discover our specific place in the kingdom. God can use our latent abilities to bring about His purposes in our families, small groups, businesses, and church--if we're brave enough to follow Him wherever He leads.
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Theology examines the beliefs Christians agree on while exploring the gray areas that divide them. Learn that theology can unite, rather than divide, the body of Christ in truth and purpose.
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Using a conversational approach and relevant mindset, this unique guide will help students learn that theology can unite the body of Christ in truth and purpose.
About the Author
Stuart Briscoe was born in Millom, Cumbria, England in 1930, graduated from high school at the age of 17 and promptly embarked on a career in banking. He studied law, economics and accounting in his spare time and eventually became personal assistant to the Chief
Inspector of the bank. At the age of 17 he started to preach and for 12 years preaching and his banking career kept him fully occupied.
During the Korean War he was drafted into the Royal Marines. In 1959 he and his wife, Jill, a school teacher, left the business world to share in the ministry of the Torchbearers—a youth organization reaching out to
the far corners of the world. Stuart’s travels took him all over the world while Jill looked after their three
children, David, Judy and Peter.
In 1970, Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, U.S.A asked Stuart to become pastor. The church has since grown to a weekly attendance in excess of 7,000 and has planted eight sister churches in the Milwaukee area. Elmbrook’s TV and radio ministries—Telling the Truth—featuring Stuart and Jill are broadcast widely while his extensive video and audio tapes and more then 40 books extend his ministry.
After 30 years as Senior Pastor at Elmbrook Church, Stuart has stepped down and he and Jill have assumed the roles of Ministers-at-Large on Elmbrook’s church staff. Various schools have honored him with honorary doctorates, and God has blessed him and Jill with 13 grandchildren at the last count. He has preached in more than 100 countries and is invited to minister to pastors, missionaries and church lay-leaders on all continents.
In his spare time he likes to read, run (not at the same time), garden, and enjoy God’s creation.