The Fellowship Of Life

Author : Joseph Woodill
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : 087840368X

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The Fellowship of Life by Joseph Woodill Pdf

This book fills a vacuum in our understanding of the Eastern Church by revealing themes, persons, and insights that offer resources for a contemporary moral theology. Reviewing the Eastern tradition from patristic times to the present, Woodill shows its relevance to contemporary virtue ethics and identifies both differences and similarities between Orthodox and other - Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish - virtue ethics. Woodill's study centers on the fundamental elements of classical Greek ethics: telos, practice, virtue, community, narrative, and mentoring. He analyzes the ancient Greek fathers and the writings of modern Orthodox ethicists Stanley Harakas, Vigen Gurolan, and Christos Yannaras to show how those elements relate to the process of Christian transformation. He then demonstrates how the movement from creation to redemption contains an implicit virtue ethic.

Author : A. M. James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Bible
ISBN : OXFORD:600102933

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The Life of Fellowship; Or, Meditations on the First Part of the Fifteenth Chapter of the Gospel of St. John by A. M. James Pdf

Author : Scot McKnight
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310412144

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A Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight Pdf

In this compelling book about diversity and community, McKnight shares his personal experiences and his study of the Apostle Paul to answer this significant question: What is the church supposed to be? Local churches matter far more than we often know because they determine what Christian life looks like for you. The church McKnight grew up in was a fellowship of sames and likes. Mostly white, same beliefs about everything, same tastes in music and worship and sermons and lifestyle. But the church God designed, says McKnight, is meant to be a fellowship of di­fference and di­fferents. A mixture of people from all across the map and spectrum: men and women, rich and poor, black and white, and everything in between. A Fellowship of Differents explores the church as God’s world-changing social experiment of bringing unlikes and differents to the table to share life with one another as a new kind of family, showing the world what love, justice, peace, reconciliation, and life together is designed by God to be.

Author : Nicky Gumbel
Publisher : Alpha North America
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1905887795

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A Life Worth Living by Nicky Gumbel Pdf

Helps you live a life with new purpose, attitude and confidence. This title is based on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Author : Rich Villodas
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525654407

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The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas Pdf

During our chaotic times, discover five forgotten values that can spark internal growth and help us reconcile our Christian faith with the complexities of race, sexuality, and social justice. WINNER OF THE CHRISTIANITY TODAY BOOK AWARD Most believers live in the state of “being a Christian” without ever being deeply formed by Christ. Our pace is too frenetic to be in union with God, and we don’t know how to quiet our hearts and minds to be present. Our emotions are unhealthy and compartmentalized. We feel unable to love well or live differently from the rest of the world—to live as people of the good news. New York pastor Rich Villodas says we must restore balance, focus, and meaning for our souls. The Deeply Formed Life lays out a fresh vision for spiritual breakthrough following five key values: • Contemplative Rhythms Value: slowing down our lives to be with God. • Racial Justice Value: examining a multi-layered approach to pursuing racial justice and reconciliation. • Interior Examination Value: looking beneath the surface of our lives to live free and love well. • Sexual Wholeness Value: exploring how our sexuality connects with our spirituality. • Missional Presence Value: living as the presence of Christ in a broken world. The Deeply Formed Life is a roadmap to live in the richly rooted place we all yearn for: a place of communion with God, a place where we find our purpose. Praise for The Deeply Formed Life “The Deeply Formed Life is a book for our time. Honest, wise, insightful, funny, and—above all—deep. The way Rich and New Life Fellowship hold emotional health and racial justice together is beyond inspiring. This is spiritual formation for the future of the church.”—John Mark Comer, pastor of teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church and author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry “I’ve studied the Bible under Pastor Rich’s leadership for close to a decade. The core values he shares in this book serve as guidance, not only for how we should live as Christians in an ever-changing world but also for how we can live a life of purpose—that consistently and enthusiastically points to Jesus.”—Susan Kelechi Watson, actress from the awardwinning television series This Is Us

Author : Thabiti Anyabwile
Publisher : Christian Focus
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1845509234

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The Life of God in the Soul of the Church by Thabiti Anyabwile Pdf

Great Joy... God's glorious intention for the fellowship of his people. In this transformational book, trusted pastor Thabiti Anyabwile repositions our thinking about spiritual fellowship.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781536022407

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Life’s Washing to Maintain Fellowship by Witness Lee Pdf

At the beginning of John chapter 13, we see the Lord washing His disciples’ feet. Then in verse 14 the Lord tells us to wash one another’s feet. We not only need to have our feet washed directly by the Lord Himself, but we also need the mutual foot washing of one another. Sometimes we must keep the Lord’s word literally, but to an even greater degree we must keep His word spiritually. What does it mean to spiritually wash one another’s feet? How does this relate to fellowship? In this booklet compiled from Life-study of John, Witness Lee explains the significance of John 13—the precious matter of life’s washing to maintain fellowship.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736354240

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How to Meet by Witness Lee Pdf

“We must realize that we Christians are a meeting people. A Christian is a meeting person. Without meeting, there is no Christian life and no church life. It is rather difficult for any Christian to grow without attending the meetings. There is no way for any Christian to serve God without meetings, and it is impossible for Christians to express Christ if there are no meetings. The church life is a meeting life.” In How to Meet Witness Lee offers much precious and practical guidance related to the biblical way to meet as Christians.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000-02
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9780736308342

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Abiding in the Lord to Enjoy His Life by Witness Lee Pdf

The Bible heralds the good news that God is dispensing Himself into His believers for their daily enjoyment. This enjoyment issues forth from abiding in the Lord and enjoying His life. This crucial truth is the subject of the apostle John's writings in the New Testament. It is mysterious, but it can be experienced!

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310565949

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Reaching for the Invisible God by Philip Yancey Pdf

Why does God feel so distant so often, and how do I bridge the gap? Does your hunger for God often seem more frustrating than satisfying? Have you sensed a disturbing disparity between God's promises and life's realities? Have you seen God's promises work, but you've stumbled and want to believe again? Award-winning author Philip Yancey articulates the fundamental questions that confront us all: "How do I relate to a God who is invisible when I'm never quite sure he's there?" Reaching for the Invisible God?offers deep, satisfying insights to the questions you’re sometimes afraid to ask. Honest and deeply personal, here is straight talk on Christian living for the reader who wants more than pat answers to life's imponderables. Ultimately, Yancey shifts the focus from your questions to the One who offers himself in answer. "A brilliant book. It is both profound and simple, the best blend, in my view. Simple is neither shallow, nor simplistic. The sections on doubt and God's 'absence' are classics." — Rick Warren, pastor and author,?The Purpose Driven Life

Author : Steven N. Waller
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781499064735

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Leisure and Fellowship in the Life of the Black Church by Steven N. Waller Pdf

Leisure and Fellowship in the Life of the Black Church explores why leisure and fellowship in congregational life of African American churches matters. The book provides a biblical and theological foundation for the concepts of work, rest, Sabbath, play, leisure and fellowship. Moreover, the book explores how religious tradition and doctrine shape and constrains our attitudes and behaviors about leisure, fellowship and living abundantly. Several churches are lifted as exemplars based on the way that they embrace leisure and fellowship within their respective congregations. In the closing chapters, the book examines what leisure and fellowship might be like in Heaven and how we engage Christ and each other in congregations.

Author : Donald Macleod
Publisher : Christian Focus
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1527110699

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Shared Life by Donald Macleod Pdf

A 30th anniversary edition of a classic book on the Trinity by one of Britain's most prominent theologians. Donald Macleod argues that our understanding of the Trinity matters because 'it is the model for the way we should live, particularly in our relations with one another.' The relationship between Father, Son and Spirit is laid out in Scripture, and although fully grasping the concept of this divine mystery will always be beyond us, we can understand it better. It is critically important that we do, for if our understanding of God is wrong, it may lead to other wrong beliefs. Donald Macleod's faithful insight into what Scripture has to say about the Godhead is priceless, as relevant now as when it was first published. This 30th anniversary edition has been newly typeset and has a new cover, and will be an invaluable resource to a new generation of readers.

Author : Rick Warren
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310329336

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The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Pdf

Discover and fulfill your God-given purpose by joining the more than thirty-five million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren. Before you were born, God knew what your life had in store for you. His hope for you is to discover the life he created just for you--both here on earth, and forever in eternity. Let Rick Warren guide you as you learn to live out your true purpose. The Purpose Driven Life is more than a book; it's a road map for your spiritual journey. Combining thoughtful verses from Scripture with timely stories and perspectives from Warren's own life, The Purpose Driven Life will help you discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Throughout The Purpose Driven Life, Warren will teach you to spend time getting to know yourself and your creator in order to live your life to the fullest. Unlocking your true purpose will also reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. Designed to be read over the course of forty-two days, The Purpose Driven Life will help you see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way that the pieces of your life fit together. Every chapter of The Purpose Driven Life provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help you uncover and live out your purpose, starting with exploring three essential questions: The Question of Existence: Why am I alive? The Question of Significance: Does my life matter? The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for? Each copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1990-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736351690

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The Prophecy of the Four "Sevens" in the Bible by Witness Lee Pdf

In this series of messages we want to study the prophecy of the four 'sevens' in the Bible. If we are going to know the prophecy concerning the consummation of this present age, we need to know the truth concerning these four 'sevens.' In [the first] message we want to see the prophecy of the first 'seven,' which is the last seven years of this age spoken of as the last week of the seventy weeks in Daniel 9. The three other sets of 'sevens' are in the book of Revelation. They are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Revelation may be considered as a book of prophecy constituted with these three sets of 'sevens.' The first 'seven' in Daniel 9 is related to these three sets of 'sevens' in Revelation. The prophecy of these four 'sevens' is related to the Messiah (Christ), the nation of Israel, the New Testament believers, and the church.

Author : Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0062161504

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Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Pdf