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PHRONESIS vol.04 no.1 The Past as Resource for the Present 1997

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Authors: Candy Ann Gunther, Charles Ringma, Jane Thomson, Jane Lee

Keywords: Past, Resource, Present, Faith Working Through Love, Wesleyan Revival, Social Transformation, Contemporary Filipino Church, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life, Theology, Praxis, Ecumenism, Suffering, Christian Mission, Counseling Relationship, Personal Wholeness, Phronesis, Practical Wisdom, Kingdom Values, Family, Church, Community, Societal Institutions, Nation, Spiritual Renewal, Social Change, Social Holiness, Conversion, Discipleship, Holy Spirit, Dualistic Thinking, Dualistic View, Kingdom of God, Justice, Transformation, Integrity, Humility, Love, Preaching, Sin, Healing, Servant Leadership, Urban Poor, Evangelism, Holistic Growth

Description: This issue examines figures and traditions from history as resources for the present. Gunther analyzes the Wesleyan Revival’s integration of spiritual renewal and social transformation for the Filipino Church. Ringma explores Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s activist theology and praxis as a model for ecumenism, dialogue, and social justice. Thomson reflects on the integral role of suffering in Christian mission, and Lee discusses the counseling relationship as a journey toward personal wholeness.

  1. “Faith Working Through Love”: The Wesleyan Revival and Social Transformation—Considerations for the Contemporary Filipino Church – Candy Ann Gunther
  2. Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life, Theology and Praxis and Their Implications for Ecumenism – Charles Ringma
  3. Suffering in Christian Mission – Jane Thomson
  4. The Counseling Relationship: A Journey Toward Personal Wholeness – Jane Lee
  5. Dialogue: Incarnated or Incapacitated? Another Look at “The Disabled Christ” – Randall Otto
  6. Book Reviews – Charles Ringma

Insights from PHRONESIS Volume 4, No. 1 (1997)

  • “Spiritual renewal is foundational to social change.” -Candy Ann Gunther
  • “Christian ethical responsibility involves a proactive engagement in the issues of our time.” -Charles Ringma
  • “The Holy Spirit is ever close to those who suffer, drawing them to the heart of our loving Heavenly Father.” -Jane Thomson
  • “Love is the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another s spiritual growth.” -Jane Lee