Introduction to Open and Relational Theology

Discover a God of Relentless Love, Real Relationship, and Radical Hope.In Introduction to Open and Relational Theology, Thomas Jay Oord presents a transformative vision of God that's deeply loving, dynamically responsive, and fully engaged with the world. Rejecting outdated models of divine control, Oord invites readers into a theological framework where God does not predetermine the future or manipulate creation-but instead works moment by moment in partnership with us to shape what comes next.This book introduces readers to a God who feels, listens, adapts, and never gives up. It reimagines divine power as persuasive rather than coercive, and divine love as uncontrolling yet always faithful. With clarity and conviction, Oord explores how this theology reshapes our understanding of prayer, suffering, Scripture, salvation, ethics, and eschatology.Whether you're a seeker, pastor, student, or theologian, this accessible and compelling introduction opens the door to a living faith for a changing world. Introduction to Open and Relational Theology is a hopeful call to co-create with a God who is truly with us-inviting, empowering, and loving without limits.

• | Author: Thomas Jay Oord
• | Publisher: Digital Theological Library
• | Publication Date: May 12, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00108 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798897310784