Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling With Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ
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:At the age of 39, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why...
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:At the age of 39, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness, moving beyond pat answers toward hope in God's promises. Theologically robust yet eminently practical, it engages the open questions, areas of mystery, and times of disorientation in the Christian life. Billings offers concrete examples through autobiography, cultural commentary, and stories from others, showing how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 412003
- Product Code 9781587433580
- ISBNÂ 1587433583
- EANÂ 9781587433580
- Pages 218
- Department General Books
- Category Grief, Comfort & Consolation
- Sub-Category Illness
- Publisher Baker Book House
- Publication Date Feb 2015
- Sales Rank 80256
- Dimensions 228 x 152 x 15mm
- Weight 0.358kg
J Todd Billings
J. Todd Billings (Th.D., Harvard Divinity School) is associate professor of Reformed theology at Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan, and an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America.
He is also the author of Calvin, Participation, and the Gift (Oxford University Press, 2007), for which he won a 2009 Templeton Award for Theological Promise
Most recently he has authored The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture (Eerdmans Press, 2010); The Lord's Supper and Salvation: The Eucharistic Doorway to a Catholic-Reformed Vision of Salvation (Eerdmans Press, 2012; Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church (BakerBooks, 2011) and Calvin's Theology and Its Reception: Disputes, Developments, and New Possibilities (Westminster John Knox Press), co-edited with I. John Hesselink.
Koorong -Editorial Review.
- :<b>contents<br></b>1. Walking In The Fog: A Narrowed Future Or A Spacious Place?<br>2. Sorting Through The Questions: The Book Of Job, The Problem Of Evil, And The Limits Of Human Wisdom<br>3. Lamenting In Trust: Praying With The Psalmist Amidst A Sea Of Emotions<br>4. Lamenting To The Almighty: Discerning The Mystery Of Divine Providence<br>5. Joining The Resistance: Lament And Compassionate Witness To The Present And Future King<br>6. Death In The Story Of God And In The Church<br>7. Praying For Healing And Praying For The Kingdom<br>8. In The Valley: Toxins, Healing, And Strong Medicine For Sinners<br>9. The Light Of Perfect Love In The Darkness: God's Impassible Love In Christ<br>10. &quot;i Am Not My Own&quot;: Our Story Incorporated Into Christ's
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