Bøger af Leonard Thomas Nyirongo

Many books have been written either refuting the Five Points of Calvinism or defending them against the Five Articles of Arminianism. Also many have been written on the battle between 5 Solas and Catholicism. So why write another book on these debates? What is so different about Two Battles? The book is different from the others for the following reasons: It systematically evaluates the arguments of two different authors who reject all the Five Points of Calvinism (TULIP); it systematically evaluates Roman Catholic "theory of salvation" by applying the 5 Solas of Calvinism; it bases its arguments on sound principles of Bible interpretation overlooked by both Arminianism and Catholicism; it is precise and clear in its logical arguments to enable the reader quickly identify the key soteriological flaws; it tackles the tough verses head on; and its arguments recognize the perspectives of well-known theologians. The third and last chapter on how cults work gives a clear contrast to the biblical theology of salvation discussed in the first and second chapters. The book is an indispensable introduction to pastors, elders, ministry leaders, as well as lecturers and students of theology on the battle between Arminianism and Calvinism and between Catholicism and 5 Solas.

Were the indigenous Africans rich before colonialism came to Africa? Did colonialism spread poverty to the indigenous Africans? Before the colonial era came, how did the rich indigenous Africans perceive and treat the fellow Africans who were poor? How did precolonial and postcolonial Africans define or describe poverty and prosperity? Why, in spite of the abundant natural resources God has given, is Africa still poor since its nations became independent from colonialism? Is the African's worldview the root cause of poverty among the Africans? What is the difference between the African and biblical view of poverty and prosperity and what are the implications of this difference? This book tackles these questions candidly in order to present true hope to Africa. Africa is considered the poorest continent on earth. Almost every second person living in the states of sub-Saharan Africa lives below the poverty line in spite of generous endowment of natural resources and direct aid. Particularly affected by poverty in the continent are the weakest members of society, their children and women. This book begins with a review of the problem of poverty in Africa during the precolonial times in order to challenge the claims that there were no poor Africans until colonialism came to Africa. Then in the second chapter, it reveals the common causes of poverty during the precolonial and post-colonial eras. In the third chapter it narrates how - even today - Africans have tried to address poverty through traditional religion, witch doctors, diviners and ideologies only to end up spiritually bankrupt. Chapter 4 examines the pseudo Christian approaches to poverty and the spiritual harm they are causing in the African churches. The last chapter is the climax of the book. It focuses on the biblical approach to the problem of poverty, based on the living hope which is in Christ alone. The book may be used as part of an introduction to the African worldview in theological colleges. It is also recommended for church leaders, parachurch organisations and Christian NGOs serving needy communities in Africa.