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12: Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple — Confronting Religious and Political Corruption
A Radical Confrontation of Religious and Political Corruption Introduction Jesus’ cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12–17; Mark 11:15–19; Luke 19:45–48;…
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13: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus — Social Justice and Economic Critique
Social Justice and Economic Critique in Jesus’ Teaching Introduction The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) is…
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14: The Early Church Council at Jerusalem — Political and Theological Tensions
Navigating Political and Theological Tensions in the Formation of Early Christian Identity Introduction The Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15) represents…
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15: The Book of Daniel — Political Resistance and Faithfulness in Exile
Introduction The Book of Daniel offers a compelling narrative of political resistance, prophetic vision, and unwavering faithfulness amid the pressures…
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Theological Contrasts in Modern Evangelicalism (Contents)
1: Beth Moore – Charismatic Devotion and the Public Voice of Evangelical Women 2: Rick Warren – Purpose, Pragmatism, and…
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1: Beth Moore – Charismatic Devotion and the Public Voice of Evangelical Women
1. Introduction Beth Moore stands as one of the most prominent and influential evangelical women of the late twentieth and…
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2: Rick Warren – Purpose, Pragmatism, and the Seeker-Sensitive Revolution
1. Introduction Rick Warren is one of the most recognisable names in contemporary evangelicalism, known for bridging pastoral ministry, church…
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3: T.D. Jakes – Prosperity, Modalism, and the Language of Empowerment
1. Introduction Thomas Dexter Jakes, commonly known as T.D. Jakes, is one of the most influential preachers in global Christianity,…
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4: Francis Chan – Simplicity, House Church, and the Spirit-Led Life
1. Introduction Francis Chan is one of the most recognisable evangelical voices of the twenty-first century who, at the height…
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5: Andy Stanley – Cultural Relevance, Deconstruction, and the Future of Church Communication
1. Introduction Andy Stanley has emerged as one of the most influential—and controversial—figures in modern American evangelicalism, particularly in the…