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The author shares a biblical and hermeneutical reflection on the power, creation and current condition of humankind from the work of Brazilian churches. She provides interpretations of several biblical passages about the relationship of faith, witness, grace and the power of the Gospel in ministering to the needs of Christians. She points out that Christian churches are giving artificial response to the problems of humankind and the planet.

An essay is presented which offers a suggestion towards the prospects for ecumenism in the 21st century. The author stresses the need for the ecumenical movement to embrace a faithful form that helps people journey through the wilderness of the new age. He also emphasizes the need for ecumenism in the 21st century to be active and possess a willingness to get up from its established life to follow the faithful call through the new global paradigm. He notes that in the wilderness, countries are recreated and the grace of God is revealed.

The article contemplates on the transforming power of the grace of God. The elements of transfiguration in the illuminating scene on Mount Tabor as recorded in the Synoptic Gospels include the disciples' initial response to the transforming light of the kingdom of God. Another element is the eschatological experience of the disciples. The third element refers to the decision of the disciples to volunteer whatever is in their hands in order to be with Jesus through Peter.

Discusses the theme of the World Council of Churches ninth assembly, which deals with the need for God's grace for the transformation of the world. Background on the sermon featured in the final chapters of the Acts of the Apostles; Experiences of the grace of the living Christ.

Explains the biblical meaning of the gospel of John regarding grace and the transformation of the world. Need to be open for transformation in relation to the world and to the other; Polarization of the meaning of grace between the old and new testament; Overview of readings that portray the situation as if grace and truth did not exist before Jesus Christ.

Explains the reading from the books of Psalm and Luke of the Bible regarding the image of a child as a powerful, cosmic symbol of transformation. Reason why children break rules; Notion that grace works within a gratuitous framework of invitation and a corresponding joyous reception; Overview of the pedagogical framework of the parable on prayer involving a tax collector and a Pharisee.

Presents a reflection on the grace of God which serves as the theme of the World Council of Churches assembly to be held in Brazil in February 2006. Meaning of divine grace; Manner in which the divine grace work in humanity and in the whole creation; Role of human will in the work of grace.

Presents a biblical meditation on the grace of God which serves as the theme of the World Council of Churches assembly to be held in Brazil in February 2006. Discussion of the meaning of God's love; Analysis of the individual and communal implications of the event of personal redemption; Evidence of the practical consequences of the grace of God for human action.

Presents a reflection on the theme of the World Council of Churches assembly to be held in Porto Alegre, Brazil in February 2006 which focuses on the grace of God. Discussion of the biblical foundation of the grace of God; Vision from Latin America and the Caribbean of the grace of God; Factors which contribute to the changing reality of the grace of God.

Presents a reflection on the theme of the World Council of Churches to be held in Brazil in February 2006 which focuses on the grace of God. Role of the grace of God in the transformation of the world; List of other assembly themes considered for the event; Discussion of the concepts of grace and transformation; Reason behind the passive nature of the assembly theme.

Focuses on the prayer for God's grace, which is needed for the transformation of Africa. Phrases that are common in the language of Christian spirituality; Theme of the book "Little Girl, Arise!," by Thandeki Umlilo.

Argues that Christians have the duty to establish a world order in conformity to God's gift of truth and grace received in Christ Jesus. Way in which the church live its pastoral ministry in the light of God's purpose of salvation; Challenges posed by the World Council of Churches to Christians.

Discusses the theme of the World Council of Churches ninth assembly, which deals with the need for God's grace in the transformation of the world. Advantages of the world's transformation; Details on the ecumenical movement about restorative justice; Analysis of the prayer for God's grace.

Argues that the reopening of the Church of Our Lady in Dresden, Germany is a sign of God's grace that transforms the world. Background on the destruction of the church; Benefits received from the grace of God.

Discusses the need for God's grace. Relationship between compassion and justice; Importance of creation and redemption to the Jewish tradition; Catastrophes facing humanity.

Discusses the Christian concept of grace, which is challenged by a context of social inequality and lack of human dignity. Relationship between God's grace, the image of God and human dignity; Message of God's grace for those who have power, status and wealth; Measurement of the effectiveness of grace.

Presents a reflection on the theme of the World Council of Churches to be held in Brazil in February 2006 which focuses on the grace of God. Manifestations of the grace of God in the experiences of Chinese Christians; Growth in the number of Protestant Christians in China; State of the ecumenical movement in the country.