One More Thing Before I Go: Rebirth Pains Revisited: A Reference Book on the Worldview of an Evangelical Christian
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One More Thing Before I Go: Rebirth Pains Revisited: A Reference Book on the Worldview of an Evangelical Christian
"One More Thing before I Go" attempts to express the world view of an evangelical Christian in 2016. It includes not only theological considerations, but also difficult social issues facing Christians in this Post Modern Era. The conclusions are based on both scientific and biblical data. Pertinent issues in today’s society as well as: Blood Sacrifice and Jewish History, Christian and Biblical History, ‘cults' and evolution, abortion and morality, Monotheistic Religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity), Trinitarian Doctrine, ‘Tongues’ and Gifts of the Spirit, Philosophy and Political Correctness, America’s roots in Judeo Christian Ethics, Modern American Culture (post modernism), Calvinism v. Arminianism, End Times Theology (i.e. rapture, Armageddon), Traditionalism v Legalism, Grief v Desire, sin and separation from God, the biblical view on homosexuality, the influence of Contemplative Worship, the definition and destination of the Soul, as well as Sheol and much more are tackled in this all encompassing work on his world view of Evangelical Christianity. The book borrows from other works by Bellavia from his book on AIDS (“AIDS Confusion in Black and Whiteâ€) to his autobiographical work, “Rural Dentist†as well as "Roman Baptist" and "Dying" are are referenced and quoted in this work. Each subject is presented from a main line evangelical Christian viewpoint. The book follows the rough outline of his first book on theology, “Rebirth Painsâ€. Yet “One More Thing before I Go†is a more exhaustive view of the subject with 35 chapters spread over 614 pages. It also includes a detailed accurate index. The book is divided on the basis of subjects Book 1 History; Book 2 Cults; Book 3 American Culture; Book 4 Christian Doctrine; Book 5 Christian Themes. It is written in everyday easy to understand conversational English and is both informative and entertaining. The bibliography spans several years of research and lists over 100 sources. Bellavia summarizes: “I am certain that any wishing to understand or deepen their Christian faith will find this an intriguing and engaging work.â€