A Model Of Christian Maturity

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441201750

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A Model of Christian Maturity by D. A. Carson Pdf

We live in a time when leadership and showmanship are seen as far greater virtues than humility and meekness. Even the church has often got it backward. And in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he confronts similar problems in the first-century church. D. A. Carson believes we can learn valuable lessons from Paul's letter about what it really means to be a mature Christian in the face of adversity. In A Model of Christian Maturity he takes the reader step by step through an exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13 and then helps them apply these Scriptures to everyday life in the church. Perfect for pastors, students, and laypeople, this book highlights the power of weakness in the life of the Christian.

Author : Frank A. Thomas
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0800630866

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Spiritual Maturity by Frank A. Thomas Pdf

With advice on how church leaders can improve the health of local congregations, this book takes a close look at the styles of church leadership that exist within the body, and offers a holistic method to create and preserve a healthy congregation through spiritual maturity.

Author : Rev. M.S. Johnson
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426976438

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Christian Maturity and Development by Rev. M.S. Johnson Pdf

This book will hop anyone and everyone who wants a closer walk with God. It is designed to help both young and mature Christians to receive power Through the Holy Spirit to enable them to move forward in their calling. Behold l will send you the promise of the Father, but wait until the Holy Spirit fills you with power. Luke 24:49. The spirit-filled believers are like a natural family with a name peculiar to that family, This peculiarity comprises the genes, The blood and the family name

Author : J. Oswald Sanders
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0802467970

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Spiritual Maturity by J. Oswald Sanders Pdf

Spiritual maturity is not a level of growth Christians achieve, but the passion to press on in Christ. In these concise chapters J. Oswald Sanders explores the primary source of continual growth. As we embrace God's providence, hardship, and more, we can move from infancy toward the fruitful maturity we were created to enjoy. Now, this new edition of "Spiritual Maturity" includes a "For Reflections" section making it an ideal resource for both individual and group study.

Author : Stanley Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0687076625

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Christian Maturity by Stanley Jones Pdf

Author : Rick C. Howard,Global University
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 156390022X

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Christian Maturity by Rick C. Howard,Global University Pdf

Author : Cynthia V. White
Publisher : Dr Cynthia V White
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1934326003

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Understanding Spiritual Maturity by Cynthia V. White Pdf

Do you know your age in Christ? - All parents want their children to grow up to be responsible and functioning adults. God is the same way about His children. He expects certain things from babies, young children, young men, young adults and fathers. How far have you come since you were saved? You owe it to yourself to find out your level of maturity in Christ. This book will help you!

Author : Stephen W. Rankin
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610972468

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Aiming at Maturity by Stephen W. Rankin Pdf

It seems that much of American Christianity has lost sight of the goal of growing to maturity in Christ. This loss of vision has had serious consequences for the quality of our witness and ministry. In Aiming at Maturity, Steven W. Rankin seeks to bring back into focus key qualities of spiritual maturity and summarizes important biblical passages to show the scriptural foundations that call for spiritual maturity. Rankin also addresses certain tendencies in popular Christian culture to reduce doctrinal truths to sound bites with the laudable but counterproductive goal to make doctrine memorable, therefore applicable. Thinking more expansively about certain key doctrines related to the work of Christ and the impact of grace contributes to growth toward maturity in a way that popular descriptions of these doctrines do not. Finally, Rankin also challenges readers to consider the important role of emotions in developing Christlike dispositions, which contribute toward producing the fruit of a mature Christian life. By looking at relevant modern research, Aiming at Maturity shows the inherent connection between thoughts and feelings that draw us closer to the actual biblical description of the heart.

Author : Sinclair B. Ferguson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0851517366

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Healthy Christian Growth by Sinclair B. Ferguson Pdf

Biblical guidelines for growing to Christian maturity. It explains the pattern of God's work in the lives of his people and concludes with a brief spiritual check-up. Relevant to all stages of spiritual development, it provides a guide book that will be specially helpful to new Christians.

Author : Costi W. Hinn
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310362876

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More Than a Healer by Costi W. Hinn Pdf

How does healing fit into God's will, especially when God doesn't heal? Our hearts, our bodies, and our world are desperate for healing. We all experience brokenness, and we rightfully look to Jesus for restoration. But many Christians have been taught the lie that God will heal us if our faith is strong enough, and that he is punishing us when bad things happen. Growing up in one of the world's leading faith-healing dynasties, Costi Hinn witnessed the tragedy of people chasing after healing more than the Healer. In this book he provides biblical clarity to some of the most challenging questions of the Christian faith. Does grace guarantee healing? How do we catch ourselves from slipping into the trap of seeking God for what he can do for us and not for who he really is? Beginning with the vivid memory of the night he discovered his son's cancer diagnosis—Costi unpacks the layered feelings and questions we have about God and his healing power, and he provides practical principles for growing closer to Jesus. With gentle clarity and biblical wisdom, he explains how to: Faithfully pray for healing while trusting in God's sovereignty. Navigate tough conversations about the topics of divine healing, love, and justice. Hold on to faith even in the most painful trials. More than chasing after the Jesus we want, this hopeful and encouraging book will guide you to discovering the Jesus we truly need—and the true power and hope that comes from a genuine relationship with him.

Author : Gordon T. Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830864898

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Called to Be Saints by Gordon T. Smith Pdf

Christianity Today Award of Merit Best Book of Spirituality—Academic, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore Evangelicals are known for their emphasis on conversion. But what about life after conversion and beyond justification? Desperately needed is a comprehensive theology of the Christian life from beginning to end, along with the means of formation and transformation. In Called to Be Saints, Gordon Smith draws on a distinguished lifetime of reflecting on these themes to offer us a theologically rich account of our participation in the life of Christ. Both profound and practical, this book is a trinitarian theology of holiness that encompasses both justification and sanctification, both union with Christ and communion with God. Smith unfolds how and why Christians are called to become wise people, do good work, love others and enjoy rightly ordered affections. If holiness is the ongoing journey of becoming mature in Christ, then there is no better guide than Smith. Christians in every walk of life will find this a rich resource for learning what it means to "grow up in every way . . . into Christ" (Ephesians 4:15).

Author : Bill Bright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0918956978

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Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity by Bill Bright Pdf

Author : Dr. Andrew M. Davis
Publisher : Ambassador International
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620203354

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An Infinite Journey by Dr. Andrew M. Davis Pdf

After we’ve come to faith in Christ, God leaves us in this world for a very clear purpose: his own glory. But how are we to glorify God for the rest of our lives? The Bible reveals that God has laid before every Christian two infinite journeys which we are to travel every day: the internal journey of growth into Christlike maturity, and the external journey of worldwide evangelism and missions. This book is a road map for the internal journey, laying out how we are to grow in four major areas: knowledge, faith, character, and action. In this book, we’ll learn how God grows us in knowledge, faith, character, and action. We’ll also discover that spiritual knowledge constantly feeds our growing faith, faith will transform our character, our transformed character will result in an array of actions more and more glorifying to God, and our actions will feed our spiritual knowledge. This upward spiral will lead us to become more and more like Jesus Christ in holiness. And not only will this book help us understand Christian growth in detail, it will also give us a passion to grow every day for his glory.

Author : Henry Cloud,John Townsend
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310319573

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How People Grow by Henry Cloud,John Townsend Pdf

How People Grow reveals why all growth is spiritual growth and how you can grow in ways you never thought possible. Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives and relationships that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts at spiritual growth. What does it take to experience increasing strength and depth in our spiritual walk, our marriages and family lives and friendships, our personal development--in everything life is about? And how can we help others move into growth that is profound and lasting? Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens. You'll discover: What the essential processes are that make people grow. How those processes fit into a biblical understanding of spiritual growth and theology. How spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and the same. What the responsibilities are of pastors, counselors, and others who assist people in growing What your own responsibilities are in your personal growth. Shining focused light on the great doctrines and themes of Christianity, How People Grow helps you understand the Bible in a way that will help you head with confidence down the high road of growth in Christ. Workbook also available.

Author : Thomas E. Bergler
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802869449

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From Here to Maturity by Thomas E. Bergler Pdf

Many American Christians today are not sure what spiritual maturity is or how to get there. Thomas Bergler has written this accessible guide to help both individuals and whole faith communities to grow spiritually. Bergler claims that spiritual maturity - which he defines as basic competence in the Christian life - is not only desirable but attainable, and he identifies its character from pertinent New Testament passages. He further offers a wealth of practical, research-based guidance for effectively fostering spiritual maturity in Christian believers and entire congregations. -- Publisher.