Understanding Spiritual Maturity

Author : Gary C. Newton
Publisher : Crossway Bibles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sanctification
ISBN : 1581345712

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Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity by Gary C. Newton Pdf

One of the first lessons to learn as a growing Christian is how to serve. In contrast to a "me-centered" culture, Christians should not merely satisfy themselves but instead seek to emulate Jesus. Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity advocates a strategy for growing toward Christlikeness based on the actual ways that people develop. By understanding the dynamics of spiritual growth, readers are more aware of how God uses the specific circumstances of life to draw people closer to himself. Text and discussion questions help believers mature as Christians by identifying and understanding spiritual disciplines, such as Bible study, prayer, a godly lifestyle, witnessing, and using spiritual gifts. This title is one in a series being published by Crossway Books in cooperation with Evangelical Training Association. ETA provides Christian education resources for individuals, leaders and teachers, churches, Bible institutes, and other adult educational settings. With short chapters and thought-provoking questions, this book is useful for both personal study and group learning. Book jacket.

Author : Cynthia V. White
Publisher : Dr Cynthia V White
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : 44,8 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 : J. Oswald Sanders
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735291362

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At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Pdf

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.

Author : Jim Putman,Bobby Harrington
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310492634

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DiscipleShift by Jim Putman,Bobby Harrington Pdf

Question: What is the God-given purpose of the local church? Answer: Relational discipleship. DiscipleShift walks you through five key "shifts" that churches must make to refocus on the fundamental biblical mission of discipleship. These intentional changes will attract the world and empower your church members to be salt and light in their communities. Over the last thirty years, many influential church leaders and church planters in America have adopted various models for reaching unchurched people. While many of these approaches have merit, something is still missing, something even more fundamental to the mission of the church: discipleship. Making disciples—helping people to trust and follow Jesus—is the church's God-given mandate. Devoted disciples attract people outside the church because of the change others see in their Christ-like lives. And discipleship empowers Christians to be more like Christ as they intentionally develop relationships with non-believers. Through biblical and professional insights, Jim Putman and Bobby Harrington discuss the transformational effectiveness of making disciples and just how to do so, in practical terms. You’ll learn: The specific roles of a disciple-making pastor. The components of person-to-person discipleship. How each ministry in your church leads to discipleship. How to implement discipleship in your church. Disciple-making leaders will not produce perfect churches, but they will create effective churches.

Author : Costi W. Hinn
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,7 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 : Mark Maulding
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493407811

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God's Best-Kept Secret by Mark Maulding Pdf

For many of us, the attempt to live for God can leave us feeling burdened rather than free. Yet that's not the kind of life God intends for us to experience. What if he never meant for us to try so hard? What if overcoming sin doesn't rely on our own self-control? What if loving others isn't about saying and doing all the right things? What if suffering isn't designed to teach us lessons? What if we could feel closer to God without doing anything? In God's Best-Kept Secret, the founder of Grace Life International explodes our preconceived notions of living the Christian life, freeing us to stop just going through the motions and to experience true fulfillment. Illuminating commonly misunderstood Bible verses, Mark Maulding shows us that following God is not as complicated as we often make it out to be. And, in fact, the answer to our struggles has been hiding in plain sight all along.

Author : J. Oswald Sanders
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781575674469

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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 : J. Wayne Rodrigue
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490881768

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Excellence of Soul by J. Wayne Rodrigue Pdf

How many times have you made a decision or told someone something only to regret doing it as the words were coming out of your mouth? The apostle Paul was no different from us in this regard. He stated in scriptures that what he wanted to do he did not do and what he did not want to do he found himself doing in spite of himself. The apostle Paul discovered ways to address this seemingly insurmountable obstacle to his growth as a Christian, and so will you in this book. In Excellence of Soul I will share from the Bible what it says about the soul and how you can learn to control your emotions in every situation of life. This book is full of biblical truths and experiences from over twenty-five years of seeking answers to one of the most important areas of the Christian walk. Please join me in finding growth and healing.

Author : LeRoy Eims
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310832065

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The Lost Art of Disciple Making by LeRoy Eims Pdf

"Every believer in Jesus Christ deserves the opportunity of personal nurture and development." says LeRoy Eims. But all too often the opportunity isn't there. We neglect the young Christian in our whirl of programs, church services, and fellowship groups. And we neglect to raise up workers and leaders who can disciple young believers into mature and fruitful Christians. In simple, practical, and biblical terms, LeRoy Eims revives the lost art of disciple making. He explains: - How the early church discipled new Christians - How to meet the basic needs of a growing Christian - How to spot and train potential workers - How to develop mature, godly leaders "True growth takes time and tears and love and patience," Eims states. There is no instant maturity. This book examines the growth process in the life of a Christian and considers what nurture and guidance it takes to develop spiritually qualified workers in the church.

Author : Victor Copan
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718845353

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Changing your Mind by Victor Copan Pdf

This book takes you on a journey that unpacks and demystifies what spiritual growth is and how it unfolds. The aim is to set you on your own path toward genuine, personal spiritual transformation. The book provides all the tools you need - biblical, scientific, and practical - so that you can develop your own pathway for spiritual growth. What is unique about Victor Copan's approach to spiritual growth is that he explores recent findings of brain research as well as scientific research on habitformation and brings them into conversation with the process of spiritual formation. Research on the brain and on habit formation has uncovered significant insights about the process and dynamics of human transformation that can be fruitfully incorporated into our own pursuit of spiritual transformation. Tapping into this research allows us to work in concert with how God designed humans to function - body, soul, and spirit.

Author : Paris Davis
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594677113

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Breaking Through Towards Spiritual Maturity by Paris Davis Pdf

Author : Neil T. Anderson
Publisher : Regal Books
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1997-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830715312

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Breaking Through to Spiritual Maturity by Neil T. Anderson Pdf

This study includes reproducible handouts for group discussion and personal reflection. The flexible format means the material can be presented in 60- or 90 minute sessions, with lots of options for the leader.

Author : Jim Putman
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781617472688

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Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putman Pdf

Is your church making disciples . . . who make disciples . . . who make disciples? Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. In this book, you will learn: How to create churches that succeed and grow How to intentionally disciple believers in every stage of their spiritual development How to find and develop leaders in your church This book also contains these helpful features: A summary and profile of each stage of spiritual growth Recommended resources for disciple-makers Spiritual facts A presentation of the gospel Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices in this great church resource.