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Author : Amos Yong
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725240742

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Discerning the Spirit(s) by Amos Yong Pdf

Efforts to construct a Christian theology of religions have inevitably stumbled on the Christian scandal of particularity—the historical Jesus of Nazareth. What, however, if we began by focusing on the universal presence and activity of God in the world as symbolized by the Holy Spirit? Yong develops just such a pneumatological approach to religions, drawing, by way of resource, on the Pentecostal-charismatic experience of the Spirit. This book thus invites Pentecostals, charismatics, and other Christians to conceive of how a pneumatological approach to religions can invigorate the wider ecumenical conversation. At the same time, it also brings recent Pentecostal-charismatic scholarship into dialogue with a broader audience, including those interested in philosophical theology, world religions, global spiritualities, and comparative religion and theology.

Author : Timothy M. Gallagher
Publisher : Crossroad
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824549856

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The Discernment of Spirits by Timothy M. Gallagher Pdf

This handy, easy-to-use workbook is chock full of probing questions, real-life stories, and practical tips on how to apply the profound spiritual insights from the Ignatian tradition of patient, prayerful self-examination. Acclaimed interpreter of Saint Ignatius, author Father Gallagher provides clear explanations of the centuries-old Jesuit method of discerning God's will in one's life--and avoiding evil. A practical guide and journaling tool, it includes ample space on every page for notes, reflections, and journaling, all to help readers track their progress toward a closer, more loving union with God.

Author : Nancy Mandeville Caciola
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501702174

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Discerning Spirits by Nancy Mandeville Caciola Pdf

Trance states, prophesying, convulsions, fasting, and other physical manifestations were often regarded as signs that a person was seized by spirits. In a book that sets out the prehistory of the early modern European witch craze, Nancy Caciola shows how medieval people decided whom to venerate as a saint infused with the spirit of God and whom to avoid as a demoniac possessed of an unclean spirit. This process of discrimination, known as the discernment of spirits, was central to the religious culture of Western Europe between 1200 and 1500.Since the outward manifestations of benign and malign possession were indistinguishable, a highly ambiguous set of bodily features and behaviors were carefully scrutinized by observers. Attempts to make decisions about individuals who exhibited supernatural powers were complicated by the fact that the most intense exemplars of lay spirituality were women, and the "fragile sex" was deemed especially vulnerable to the snares of the devil. Assessments of women's spirit possessions often oscillated between divine and demonic interpretations. Ultimately, although a few late medieval women visionaries achieved the prestige of canonization, many more were accused of possession by demons.Caciola analyzes a broad array of sources from saints' lives to medical treatises, exorcists' manuals to miracle accounts, to find that observers came to rely on the discernment of bodies rather than seeking to distinguish between divine and demonic possession in purely spiritual terms.

Author : Cornelius Plantinga,Sue A. Rozeboom
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-11-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 0802839991

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Discerning the Spirits by Cornelius Plantinga,Sue A. Rozeboom Pdf

Christian worship in North America has undergone great change in recent years. But change always brings uncertainty -- at times even division -- about what constitutes "authentic worship." This important book reviews a wide variety of current perspectives and offers a fresh outlook on the contemporary practice of Christian worship. In order to provide the widest, most insightful discussion on present-day worship practices yet assembled, the authors gathered a team of church musicians, ministers, worship leaders, and educators from eight church traditions. Discerning the Spirits is the fruit of their work. Shaped by the wisdom of men and women like Marva Dawn, Justo Gonzalez, C. Michael Hawn, and John Witvliet, this book broadens today's "worship wars" into a bigger, richer discussion that moves from arguments over musical tastes to good thinking about the overall purpose of worship in relation to church life and God himself. Sidebar articles and quotes are meant to draw readers and study groups into dialogue on these issues. Whether one plays a leadership role in church worship or is simply grappling with questions about it, Discerning the Spirits is a must-read.

Author : Frank Hammond
Publisher : Impact Christian Books
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0892283688

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The Discerning of Spirits by Frank Hammond Pdf

The gift of discerning of spirits is a powerful weapon in the Christian's arsenal! When God calls us into ministry, He equips us. God has called all of us into spiritual warfare and spiritual battle. His Church will be a militant Church, and the "gates of hell shall not prevail against her." The weapons God supplies us with are not carnal or fleshly weapons, but spiritual ones, they are "mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds." We are equipped by God for spiritual warfare through the gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. God has said that these are the channels through which His power will flow, the avenues through which His Holy Spirit will operate. Chief among these gifts for the ministry of deliverance is the gift of discerning of spirits. We must rely upon the Holy Spirit for the ministry of deliverance and nothing else, not the arm of the flesh or the voice of demons. Frank Hammond explains the application of this gift to the believer, and provides examples of how it has worked in his own ministry. He concludes with a prayer of impartation for the reader to receive this gift and the gifts of knowledge, wisdom and faith.

Author : Ludovic-Marie Barrielle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Decision making
ISBN : 0935952772

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Rules for Discerning the Spirits by Ludovic-Marie Barrielle Pdf

Author : Fr. Timothy Gallagher
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781644133484

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Discernment of Spirits Marriage by Fr. Timothy Gallagher Pdf

To navigate the inevitable ups and downs of our spiritual lives, countless souls have found comfort and guidance in St. Ignatius of Loyola���s Rules for Discernment. For the past forty years, popular retreat master and author Fr. Timothy Gallagher has been at the forefront of making St. Ignatius���s Rules understandable and applicable to hundreds of thousands of Catholics seeking greater sensitivity to the "movements��� of th

Author : Jennifer Eivaz
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493411641

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Seeing the Supernatural by Jennifer Eivaz Pdf

Foundational Teaching on Discerning What Is Happening in the Spiritual Realm For many believers, operating in the gifts of the Spirit has become a normal way of life. Yet there is one often-overlooked, often-misunderstood gift crucial to the well-being of the church: the gift of discerning spirits. This gift is the powerful supernatural ability to hear and see into the spiritual realm, yet many people who have it may think they are crazy. Finding no help from the church, some have turned to medical doctors and actually been diagnosed with a mental disorder. Jennifer Eivaz, a trusted prophetic voice, has been there, and she offers hope, healing, and practical help. Pulling back the veil, she · lays a biblical foundation for how this gift works · helps you discern what you are seeing and hearing · reveals what is happening in the spiritual realm · provides insight into the demonic, the angelic, and spiritual happenings · and more. The enemy is on the move. More than ever, the church needs people who operate in this powerful gift to expose hidden threats and help lead the church to victory.

Author : Francis Frangipane
Publisher : Arrow Publications
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 096290497X

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Discerning of Spirits by Francis Frangipane Pdf

Author : André Munzinger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781107321168

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Discerning the Spirits by André Munzinger Pdf

How did Paul determine ethical and theological truth? Were all believers expected to be able to 'discern the spirits' (1 Corinthians 12.10)? This 2007 study shows that discernment must be understood against the backdrop of an extensive hermeneutic, by which Paul inherently relates ethical and theological knowledge. Understanding the will of God requires noetic and existential transformation, in short, the 'renewal of the mind' (Romans 12.2). Munzinger argues that Paul implies a process of inspiration in which the Spirit sharpens the discerning functions of the mind because the believer is liberated from a value system dominated by status and performance. The love of God enables all believers to learn to interpret reality in a transformed manner and to develop creative solutions to questions facing their communities. For Paul authentic discernment is linked to a comprehensive sense of meaning.

Author : Dan Burke
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781644132586

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Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits by Dan Burke Pdf

Satan is always at work breeding sadness and anxiety while providing obstacles that prevent souls from making spiritual progress. In this concise yet powerful book, author Dan Burke presents the venerable, time-tested wisdom of Catholic mystics to help you understand the influence of the Enemy on your mind and heart, and the tactics you need to combat him. With St. Ignatius as his guide, Burke presents here an indispensable, authoritative manual for engaging in daily battle with the Adversary—combat that is both inevitable and winnable. Burke will help you recognize the ebbs and flows of consolation and desolation, and distinguish between the voices of God and of Satan. Best of all, you'll come to see the spiritual life not as a science to be learned, but as an intuitive art to be practiced as you move with increasing success from habitual sin to sanctity. The battle for our souls is unavoidable. The saints won theirs by learning how to be spiritual warrio

Author : Rebecca Greenwood
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780768454888

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Discerning the Spirit Realm by Rebecca Greenwood Pdf

Partner with angelic activity and release God’s breakthrough answers through prayer! Rebecca Greenwood believes that the key to effective warfare prayer is discerning what spiritual forces are at work around you. When you can sense the movement of God’s Spirit and identify the enemy’s tactics, you can pray with power...

Author : Danny E. Morris,Charles M. Olsen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995061

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Discerning God's Will Together by Danny E. Morris,Charles M. Olsen Pdf

Bible study, research, and fieldwork merge in this book of practical principles for decision making by spiritual discernment. The step-by-step approach can be used to help any size group learn a new way to make decisions--a way that is interactive, spiritual, and rooted in faith practices and community. Small groups, committees, church boards, church leaders at all levels, and seminary professors will find this book valuable. This is a revised and updated version of the book, originally published in 1997. This new version inclused revised and updated material, as well as a new introduction by Charles Olsen.

Author : Timothy M. Gallagher
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824524896

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Discerning the Will of God by Timothy M. Gallagher Pdf

Drawing from the timeless methods of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, this thoughtful meditation is enriched with examples and stories that offer practical and profound wisdom for aligning personal desires and goals with God's will.

Author : Tim Challies
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433520525

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The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment (Foreword by John MacArthur) by Tim Challies Pdf

Spiritual discernment is good for more than just making monumental decisions according to God's will. It is an essential, day-to-day activity that allows thoughtful Christians to separate the truth of God from error and to distinguish right from wrong in all kinds of settings and situations. It is also a skill-something that any person can develop and improve, especially with the guidance in this book. Written by a leading evangelical blogger, The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment is an uplifting, scripturally grounded work that explains the need for discernment, its challenges, and the steps that will cultivate it. Author Tim Challies does not do the discerning for readers; he simply shows them how to practically apply scriptural tools, principles, and wisdom so that their conclusions about everything-people, teachings, decisions, media, and organizations-will be consistent with God's Word.