Short Essays on Relevant Religion / Wood, Kenneth H, Jr / (HB/1972-1972/B+/USED)

Condition note: Book itself is lightly used and clean. The sad, sad dust jacket is stuck to the cover and refuses to come off cleanly.

Relevant Religion is a now book. It speaks directly to our day, our time. The first essays in the book are grouped around the title, "Facing the Final Crisis." In the leading essay the author deals with a topic that is seldom discussed in Adventist literature—the principle of authority. He shows how the question of the Sabbath and other leading issues relate to life's most basic decision—To what ultimate authority does man subscribe?
The second section of the book is entitled "Wake Up, Church!" In it, troublesome questions—such as: Does unity demand conformity? Are agitation and discussion good for the church?
Other sections include "Healthful Living," "Righteousness by Faith," and "Supernaturalism." The final essay discusses the Sabbath from a point of view somewhat different from traditional approaches. To our knowledge, no other Adventist literature contains the point of view on the Sabbath that it expresses.
More than most volumes, this book combines doctrine and practical Christian philosophy. It provides strong reasons for Adventist beliefs and at the same time discusses problems that face every Christian.
The author's correspondence with Adventists throughout the world, as well as his frequent overseas visits, keeps him aware of new developments within the church, and qualify him to speak authoritatively. This book will not only help keep readers on course spiritually, it will bring them pleasure and stimulation as they read.

Table of Contents

SECTION I--FACING THE FINAL CRISIS
1 The Principle of Authority
2 Building on a Firm Foundation
3 The Church and Heresy
4 Emergency Strength

SECTION II--ATTITUDES ARE IMPORTANT
1 The Difference Is Within
2 "Teach Him to Deny Himself"
3 Secure in One's Convictions
4 When the Righteous "Smite"
5 Rebellion, Rules, and the Remnant
6 No Time for Generalizations

SECTION III--WAKE UP, CHURCH!
1 Give Us "Madmen"!
2 The Too-comfortable Pew
3 Is Agitation Good or Bad for the Church?
4 Be "Peculiar"!

SECTION IV--WHEN YOU PRAY
1 In Jesus' Name
2 "How Great Thou Art"
3 Extreme Views About Prayer
4 Prayers-Their Length and Delivery

SECTION V--"BE IN HEALTH"
1 "Eat...to the Glory of God"
2 Some Smokers Don't Care
3 No Place for Liquor

SECTION VI--THE CHRISTIAN CONCERN AND WITNESS
1 Hope for the Hopeless
2 Exclusiveness
3 Restoring Memory to the Body
4 Tell-an-Adventist

SECTION VII--RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH
1 The Goal Is Perfection
2 The Law of Love
3 Be Separate...From Sin
4 Snake Handling, Ignorance, and Presumption

SECTION VIII--NATURAL OR SUPERNATURAL?
1 Supernaturalism Is Essential
2 Relating to the Supernatural
3 The God of Mysteries
4 The Vital Need for Doctrine

SECTION X--QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1 The Sovereignty of God
2 "Reverence My Sanctuary"
3 Guns for Protections?
4 Hospital Work and the Sabbath
5 Cherished Sin in a Church Officer
6 Rebaptism
7 Blood Transfusions

SECTION XI--MAKING CHRISTIANITY PRACTICAL
1 Finding and Following God's Will
2 Moneychangers in the Temple
3 Too "Religious" to Give Help
4 God's Will.... and Us
5 Three Ways God Reveals His Will
6 Decision Making and Christian Maturity
7 When Sorrow Comes
8 Taking the Tax Test
9 The Problem of Priorities
10 Do Your Best
11 Good Christian, Bad Plumber

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