Vaughan Roberts

I en tid, när internet ger möjlighet att få vänner på några få sekunder, är ensamheten ändå utbredd. Även i kristna församlingar kan relationer ibland kännas ytliga. Hur kommer det sig? Här om någonstans borde det finnas en oas av gemenskap. Författaren till denna bok, Vaughan Roberts, ifrågasätter att det behöver vara så. Han leder oss till Bibeln för att där finna nyckeln till sann vänskap. Att känna Gud och att vara känd av Gud gör det möjligt att själv vara genuin och utan självupptagenhet möta andra. Hur ser dina vänskapsrelationer ut? Den här boken hjälper dig. Den visar hur din sanna mänsklighet kan blomma ut i osjälvisk kärlek till andra - så som Jesus själv levde och undervisade. Bokens olika kapitel avslutas med reflektioner och samtalsfrågor. På ett praktiskt sätt får vi råd hur ensamhet kan bytas mot sann vänskap och ytlighet mot fruktbärande gemenskap. Författaren, Vaughan Roberts, är kyrkoherde i St Ebbe's i Oxford. Han är ordförande i The Proclamation Trust och är författare till ett flertal böcker.

“Ed Shaw skriver ärligt och självutlämnande, men också med värme och humor, om en av vår tids allra hetaste frågeställningar. Under resans gång lyckas han inte bara visa kraften i den världsbild som ligger till grund för den bibliska sexualetiken – han ger också ett antal viktiga utmaningar till den evangelikala kristenheten i stort. Läs boken med ett öppet sinne och låt Shaws utmaningar leda till praktisk handling!” - Olof Edsinger, Teolog, författare och generalsekreterare för Svenska Evangeliska Alliansen "Ed Shaw skriver med en pastors insikt, en profets mod, en sann lärjunges integritet och en väns värme. Detta är en enormt viktig bok med ett avgörande budskap till hela Kristi församling." - Sam Allberry, författare till Är Gud anti-gay?

Writing from his own experience of same-sex attraction, Vaughan Roberts responds to the Bishop of Oxford's argument that the Church of England should change its doctrine and practice in relation to same-sex relationships. He outlines the beauty and goodness of the Bible's teaching on sex and marriage, as traditionally understood, and calls for it to be upheld with sensitivity and pastoral wisdom.Vaughan Roberts is the Rector of St Ebbe's Church, Oxford. He is a member of the General Synod of the Church of England. He has written a number of books, including God's Big Picture and Faith in a Time of Crisis.

Omsorgsfullt och med medkänsla försöker Vaughan Roberts närma sig detta ämne utifrån den bibliska världsbilden, för att kunna ge vägledning i den komplexa transgenderfrågan för såväl berörda som anhöriga. Läs gärna denna bok för att förstå vad Bibeln säger om sex och kön, samt för att få praktiska råd att relatera till andra med värme och genuin kärlek. Vaughan Roberts är författare, predikant samt pastor i St Ebbe’s Church i Oxford, UK. Vaughan Roberts är författare, predikant samt pastor i St Ebbe’s Church i Oxford, UK.

This is an unusual book, gathering wisdom on leadership from around the world, across a century. The material has been curated for its quality, and its reach. It will stretch the minds of younger leaders to help them see what they could do; and help them to think in new categories. The material is profound, but all lucidly expressed. It would be as accessible to an undergraduate student as to a pastor or business leader. The Appendix on good governance comes at a time when sad stories of poor governance have had detrimental effects on the ministries or publishing houses they are meant to have protected. This is unique to our knowledge. We trust it will enable trustees and board members to better understand their roles, and to be able to call out bad practice.

Sextiosex böcker av omkring fyrtio olika författare, skrivna över en period av nästan två tusen år, i flera olika litterära genrer. En världsvid bästsäljare utgiven i en mängd översättningar på väldigt många språk. En bok många har svurit en sanningsed vid i domstolar, kämpat om och citerat i olika berömda tal och debatter. Bibeln är verkligen ingen vanlig bok. Så hur kan vi börja läsa och förstå Bibeln som helhet? I denna utmärkta översikt av Vaughan Roberts får vi följa Guds stora plan med den röda tråden genom Bibeln. Författaren visar hur de olika delarna i Bibeln hör samman under temat Guds rike och ger läsaren verktyg för att läsa den med tillförsikt, entusiasm och insikt. Vaughan leder oss till Bibelns kärna och stjärna, Jesus Kristus, och den frälsning som Gud erbjuder oss genom honom. Vaughan Roberts är pastor i St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford, och leder den engelska organisationen Proclamation Trust som tränar och utrustar Predikanter i bibelutläggande förkunnelse.

Pornography is no longer universally looked down on as bad or unhelpful, but is often seen as something to enjoy without guilt.Christians, however, work to a different agenda--one set by the Bible's revelation of the true meaning of sex and relationships.This short book surveys the Christian worldview and applies it to the complex issues surrounding pornography, helping Christians know how to think about pornography with biblical conviction, and compassionate understanding for those influenced by it.Discover the liberating and satisfying view of sex found in the gospel.

In this short book, Vaughan Roberts briefs Christians on the complex questions surrounding assisted suicide. He surveys the Christian worldview and helps us to apply its principles as we navigate life and death in a society with contrasting values.Talking Points is a series of short books by Vaughan Roberts, designed to help Christians think, talk and relate to others with compassion, conviction and wisdom about today's big issues.

There's been huge cultural change in the last few decades. Same-sex marriage would have been unthinkable 20 or 30 years ago. Now it's almost universally accepted in the Western world. Now suddenly the issue of transgender is the next big social, cultural issue that has dominated the headlines.Vaughan Roberts surveys the Christian worldview and seeks to apply these principles to the many complex questions surrounding gender identity. This short book gives an overview and a starting point for constructive discussion as we seek to live in a world with different values, and love, serve and relate to transgender people.Talking Points is a series of short books by Vaughan Roberts, designed to help Christians think, talk and relate to others with compassion, conviction and wisdom about today's big issues.

The Gospel Coalition Top Books of 2015 in Christian LivingTim Challies' Top Books of 2015ProdigalThought.net's Top Reads of 2015Leadership Journal's Best Ministry Books of the YearWhen Christians have same-sex attraction, how should the church respond?Pastor Ed Shaw experiences same-sex attraction, and yet he is committed to Scripture and the church's traditional position of fidelity in heterosexual marriage and celibacy in singleness. In this honest book, he shares his pain in dealing with these issues, but at the same time shows us that obedience to Jesus is ultimately the only way to experience life to the full.He shows that the Bible's teaching seems unreasonable not because of its difficulties, but because of missteps that the church has often taken in its understanding of the Christian life. We have been shaped by the world around us and urgently need to re-examine the values that drive our discipleship. Only by doing this in the light of the Bible can we make sense of its call on the lives of those who are attracted to their own sex.

The Bible is clear that the Christian life involves suffering and temptation. So how do we find strength to handle these realities? Bestselling author Vaughan Roberts urges Christians to be realistic about the fallen world we live in, and also offers positive ways to face daily struggles with confidence.

In a world with so much destruction and pain we can often find ourselves asking: Was there ever a perfect plan for the world? Was it designed by anyone at all? Was it an accident? And if it was all planned for a reason and purpose, what are those purposes? Vaughan Roberts encourages readers to look at the first chapters of the Bible to understand the plan that God had in mind for humanity right from the start. He examines how God intended us to live in his creation and gives clear indications of how we can do so in the world today, even through the pain and destruction around us. He covers the issues that affect us all: our identity, the earth, sex, marriage and work. This is an indispensable guide to understanding how the Creator wants the world to work and will challenge readers to change their behaviour and attitudes to reflect what God intends for life.

How can sixty-six books of the Bible have a single message for us today? What unites the vastly different accounts of God's work in the world? How do various genres of the Bible work together? Vaughan Roberts believes that the Bible tells a single story for all time. He draws out the Bible's message of Jesus Christ, and God's redemption through him, in six big questions. This companion volume to 'God's Big Picture' will not only help you to answer the questions listed above, but will give you tools to transform your own Bible study in the light of the whole story of God.

What does it mean to be a truly spiritual Christian? At a time when there is no shortage of answers competing for our attention, how do we know what really is from God? This book looks for answers in the Bible, focusing on Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth. The Corinthians really thought they had arrived. By contrast, Paul was unspiritual, ignorant, weak and foolish. Paul writes a strongly corrective letter, not simply to defend his reputation but to restore them to true Christian faith. He picks up the words that they themselves use and says, 'This knowledge, power and wisdom you claim to have are not the real thing. What you call spirituality is worldly. You are being directed by the mindset of the non-Christian world rather than by the Holy Spirit.' That challenge still applies. Paul's appeal is God's appeal to us. We too need to repent of inadequate understandings of what it means to live by the Spirit and instead embrace true spirituality.

Making Sense of the Bible's Storyline Sixty-six books, forty authors, written over nearly 2,000 years, in many different genres. A worldwide best-seller published in countless translations and languages. A book that has been sworn by in court, fought over, and quoted in arguments. Clearly, the Bible is no ordinary book. So how can we begin to read and understand the Bible as a whole? In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts: - Gives you the big picture, showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God - Provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding, and - Points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.

Pack of 10 How would you sum up Christmas in just three words?Vaughan Roberts takes us to the heart of the Christian message by showing us how the coming of Jesus into the world on the very first Christmas day is: Historical - it really Happened Joyful - it's good news for everyone Essential - something we ignore at our peril Reading this booklet will change the way you see Christmas forever...