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Speaking Christian, why Christian words have lost their meaning and power-- and how they can be restored, Marcus J. Borg

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Speaking Christian, why Christian words have lost their meaning and power-- and how they can be restored, Marcus J. Borg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [241]-243)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Speaking Christian

Oclc number

641532449

Responsibility statement

Marcus J. Borg

Sub title

why Christian words have lost their meaning and power-- and how they can be restored

Summary

Asserts that a failure to understand Christian words and phrases has lead to the religion losing much of its meaning, and offers a path back to a true understanding of Christianity

Table Of Contents

Speaking Christian -- Beyond literalism -- Salvation -- The Bible -- God -- God's character -- Jesus -- The death of Jesus -- Easter -- Believing and faith -- Mercy -- Righteousness -- Sin -- Forgiveness and repentance -- John 3:16 -- Born again -- The only way -- The ascension -- Pentecost -- The rapture and the second coming -- Heaven -- The creeds and the Trinity -- The Lord's Supper -- The Lord's prayer -- Conclusion

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