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1 online resource (191 p.) |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 175 -178) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. The voice of God. The voice of God in the law, prophets, and writings : What the Old Testament teaches about disabilities ; The voice of Christ : What the Gospels teach about disabilities ; The voice of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles : What the Acts and Epistles teach about disabilities ; Some biblical conclusions and reflections -- pt. 2. Voices from the past. What we learn from the rabbis, the early church, and the Reformation era ; What we learn from the modern era -- pt. 3. Voices of today. What we learn from current secular voices -- What we learn from current Christian voices -- pt. 4. Speaking into tomorrow. What the church must say to the world in the 21st century -- Sovereignty and the whispering voice of hope. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Summary |
Michael Beates's concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like his are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from down syndrome to autism to food allergies, the need for church programs and personal paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Working through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability while answering hard questions, Michael offers helpful principles for believers and their churches. He shows us how to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken, bringing hope and vision to those of us who need it most. |
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People with disabilities -- Religious life.
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Disabilities -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Disabilities -- Biblical teaching.
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Grace (Theology)
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RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Freading.
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| Related To |
Print version: 9781433530456 1433530457 (DLC) 2012001374 |
| ISBN |
1433530481 (electronic bk.) |
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9781433530487 (electronic bk.) |
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