Abraham : the tests of faith / H. Ray Dunning.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunning, H. Ray, 1926-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abraham (Biblical patriarch).

Abraham.

Bible. Genesis--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Faith.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There are no instant saints.That's true for everyone. When he said yes to God's call, he set out on a lifelong path of growth and transformation. Abraham explores the events and circumstances that shaped Abraham's walk with God. It highlights the tests of faith that matured him into becoming God's partner in redeeming humanity. From the challenge to turn his back on his past and embrace an unfamiliar future to the astonishing request that he sacrifice his own son, Abraham became a model of enduring and deepening faith. Through his example, we learn How our responses in life contribute to our spiritual growth What it means to partner with God in his redemptive plan What it is like be called a friend of GodRich in devotional and theological insight, this book by H. Ray Dunning is an outstanding retelling of Abraham's story. It invites us to enter Abraham's world and learn from him the way to spiritual maturity. And most importantly it reminds us that through our faith in Christ we are all children of Abraham.Dr. Dunning has written a very readable and insightful book, both for the pastor and the layperson, which helps us to understand what it means to be 'growing in grace.' He uses examples from Abraham's life, showing how God's testing of our lives develops our character and moves us toward becoming like Christ. I heartily recommend this book for personal enrichment, small group study and as a resource for preaching.-Dr. C Jeanne Serrao, Dean of the School of Religion and Philosophy, Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityHere is a biblically centered, theologically sound, and practical book, which in this case take a careful, new look at Abraham's journey of faith. I comment this book to all who are looking for a firmly Wesleyan study that will challenge the commitment of believers everywhere.-Kevin M. Ulmet, Senior Pastor, Nashville First Church of the

Contents:

""Cover Page ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Introduction""; ""1. The Test of Discipleship""; ""2. The Test of Integrity""; ""3. The Test of Self-Interest""; ""4. The Test of Forgiveness""; ""5. The Test of Faith, Part 1""; ""6. The Test of Faith, Part 2""; ""7. The Test of the Vultures""; ""8. The Test of the Dark Night""; ""9. The Test of Patience""; ""10. The Test of Holy Living""; ""11. The Test of Compassion""; ""12. The Test of Total Commitment""; ""13. Preserving the Faith""; ""Epilogue""; ""Notes""; ""Bibliography""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-126).

ISBN:

0-8341-2969-8