Download or read book My God My God why Have You Abandoned Me written by Evaggelos Bartzis and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Abandoned to Lust written by Jennifer Wright Knust and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Christians used charges of adultery, incest, and lascivious behavior to demonize their opponents, police insiders, resist pagan rulers, and define what it meant to be a Christian. Christians frequently claimed that they, and they alone were sexually virtuous, comparing themselves to those marked as outsiders, especially non-believers and "heretics," who were said to be controlled by lust and unable to rein in their carnal desires. True or not, these charges allowed Christians to present themselves as different from and morally superior to those around them. Through careful, innovative readings, Jennifer Knust explores the writings of Paul, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, and other early Christian authors who argued that Christ alone made self-mastery possible. Rejection of Christ led to both immoral sexual behavior and, ultimately, alienation and punishment from God. Knust considers how Christian writers participated in a long tradition of rhetorical invective, a rhetoric that was often employed to defend status and difference. Christians borrowed, deployed, and reconfigured classical rhetorical techniques, turning them against their rulers to undercut their moral and political authority. Knust also examines the use of accusations of licentiousness in conflicts between rival groups of Christians. Portraying rival sects as depraved allowed accusers to claim their own group as representative of "true Christianity." Knust's book also reveals the ways in which sexual slurs and their use in early Christian writings reflected cultural and gendered assumptions about what constituted purity, morality, and truth. In doing so, Abandoned to Lust highlights the complex interrelationships between sex, gender, and sexuality within the classical, biblical, and early-Christian traditions.

Download or read book Chasing Contentment written by Erik Raymond and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recovering the Lost Art of Contentment The biblical practice of contentment can seem like a lost art—something reserved for spiritual giants but out of reach for the rest of us. In our discontented age—characterized by impatience, overspending, grumbling, and unhappiness—it’s hard to imagine what true contentment actually looks (and feels) like. But even the apostle Paul said that he learned to be content in any and every circumstance. Paul’s remarkable contentment was something grown and developed over time. In Chasing Contentment, Erik Raymond helps us understand what biblical contentment is—the inward gracious spirit that joyfully rests in God’s providence—and then how we learn it. Giving us practical guidance for growing in contentment in various areas of our lives, this book will encourage us to see contentment as a priority for all believers. By God’s grace, it is possible to pursue the high calling of contentment and anchor our joy in God himself rather than our changing circumstances.

Download or read book Abandonment to God written by Joel Guibert and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With simplicity and grace, these pages illuminate for you the wisdom in Saint Therese's Little Way, showing how it can enable you, too, to abide in the serenity of the children of God. Led here by the wise Father Joel Guibert, you'll soon come to realize how easy — and how good — it is to surrender yourself to God's providence (as Therese did): in your prayers, in your dealings with others, in your concerns about your loved ones, in your sufferings, and yes, even in your joys. Saint Therese's way of abandonment lightens every burden of day-to-day life. Lighten your own burdens by learning from Father Guibert how to make it your way, placing every worldly care confidently in the hands of the Almighty. You'll grow quickly closer to God and, even in life's darkest moments, come to share in the peace and joy He promises. In these pages, you'll learn from Saint Therese: How to trust God despite evils that beset you How to overcome

Download or read book From Ashes to Glory written by Karin Fendick and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though not from a liturgical background this poet felt led to celebrate the holy through the time span from Ash Wednesday to Resurrection Sunday. From Ashes to Glory is a collection of forty-seven brief psalms written as a daily offering of worship that will encourage and draw you closer to God in any season.

Download or read book Abandoned to Jesus written by George Patton Jr and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-08 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I truly believe that God will hear the slightest little cry of 'Lord, please grant revival, ' we will begin to be heard according to our faith. I can well imagine heaven's exclamation, 'Behold, they are praying! At last, instead of just talking to one another in a prayer meeting or displaying their doctrines, they are actually praying!' They are beginning to pull... on the ropes of the promises, that is, to begin to draw upon the cords of grace as if they were the bells of a church tolling in heaven, ringing out the promises of God. Such praying will finally, respectfully, demand the attention of the Almighty, leaving Him with no alternative other than to look down and grant the requests." God will hear our heart cries when we really develop a longing for His presence. However there is a price to be paid that many are not willing to pay. God is a Holy God. Before we can come into His very near presence there is a time of preparation. Walking into the presence of God requires a time of sanctification, a time of consecration, a time of dedication and a time of abandonment. God cannot and will not bring you into His presence if you are living in a state of sin and rebellion. However if you are willing to pay the price, He is ready for you. When you get to that point of total sanctification, total consecration, total dedication and total abandonment to Christ you will see mountains start to move. It is amazing how those moments of humility, pain and emotion in His Presence, not only bring about victory in the heavenly realms, but they also give us strength to pick up and move forward to continue partnering with Him in advancing His Kingdom.Laments touch the heart of God! Just like he heard David's and Habakkuk's, he hears our cries!He hears the cry of the broken. He hears the cries of the hungry and the thirsty, not physical hunger and physical thirst, but that of the spirit. Habakkuk 1:1-4O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention. Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.Psalm 13:1-4How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.That is what this book is all about. This book is to help you by giving you some tools to become more sanctified, more consecrated, more dedicated, and more abandoned to Jesus. We will examine many through God's Word how we might become more like Him and draw ever closer to Him. Don't give up, don't get defeated, He is more nearer than you think. Even now He is calling you to come. Come nearer to me. So let's get a heart cry for God's purposes in our lives and in the world around us and let's see Him to amazing things in our midst.

Download or read book Gospel Centered Discipleship Foreword by Matt Chandler written by Jonathan K. Dodson and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Gospel-Rich, Reproducible Model for Making Disciples as Jesus Intended Biblical discipleship emphasizes encouragement, repentance, and spiritual growth—essential parts of the Christian life. However, well-meaning believers often struggle to follow Jesus, unaware their views are too legalistic, licentious, or individualistic. How can churches and Christians develop a healthy, successful path to disciple-making? In this second edition of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Jonathan Dodson presents an effective, Spirit-led model for sanctification. Reminding readers that real discipleship is imperfect yet transformational, Dodson encourages Christians to engage more authentically with others as they grow in faith. Drawing from his own failures and successes while following Jesus, Dodson defines discipleship, describes the heart of a disciple, and gives practical guidance for mentor and peer-based discipleship as Jesus intended. Revised and Expanded: Includes three new chapters and new illustrations Applicable: Shows how discipleship can be practical and gospel-centered Theological: Addresses the Holy Spirit's involvement in discipleship Foreword by Matt Chandler: Author of The Explicit Gospel

Download or read book Abandoned written by Stan Telchin and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians must reexamine God's Word and become equipped to reach out to and receive Jewish people with the love of God in their hearts.

Download or read book The Abandoned Gospel written by Odubote David Ololade and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Christ Jesus."(1 Cor. 3:11)This book is not a new move, nor laying a new foundation in the Kingdom. It is a book inspired to bring us back to the laid down landmark that has long been neglected, rejected and abandoned as irrelevant and as non issue today. This old landmark set by the fathers is very crucial and fundamental to our Christian faith. And also it is the present Truth needed for our readiness and preparation for the return of Jesus Christ tomorrow. But unfortunately, this landmark has been changed, by the end-time fathers to set their own. Tomorrow begins today, hence the necessity and the timely requirement of this book for adequate preparation now for His return.It is a widely known and accepted truth that the end-time Church of Christ has lost its salt and original beauty to become dumb and deaf for nonchalant attitude. But the Church, the leaders and the members are crying for reformation and a shift in the present order, as if this reformation is in heaven and seeking who will bring it down for us to hear and do. Moses clearly stated in his book, "But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it." (Deut. 30:11-13)Meaning the shift and reformation we cry for is very much with us but neglected, rejected and abandoned by all.Rev. Sam Aiyedogbon of Realm of Glory, Lagos was a Guest Minister to the 2006 National Convention of First Love Assembly Port Harcourt. I was in one of his teachings titled "Moving from Elementary to Everlasting Power". As soon as he called the anchor Scripture, Heb 6:1-6, read and began to speak, I was immediately cut off into a different spirit environment by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit began to translate the short Scripture and the introduction he made into a dictation of the scripts of this book, " The Abandoned Gospel", like what happened to Prophet Ezekiel in the book of Ezekiel chapter 8:1-3.The unexplainable experience of that day was very unique that I knew God was on a mission to communicate the burden of His heart concerning His Church to the world. He needed a rebirth of His Church from the present order. But the first step to this rebirth is the revival of the long abandoned and missing fathers' old landmark the present truth (Repentance). This is fundamentally important to the return of His Son and the growth of His kingdom. The prompting in my spirit to write the scripts into a book from that moment became very strong, yet I left the outline where I ended it that day undeveloped. Why? I could not see myself as one of the right candidates for this mission of reformation, like Prophet Jeremiah. (Jer. 1:4-12).CLEAR REVELATIONOn Sunday 4th Feb. 2007, I had a very clear revelation that confirmed to me that God is actually giving me a responsibility which I refuse to take. In a dream, I saw an old aged man in white apparel with all the hairs on his head and beard as white as snow, seated on a high golden chair in a Church. On his neck was a gold plated pendant with inscription 3/2. He called me, touched my forehead, started robbing it with his finger tip and said 'channel' several times, and muttering some other words which was not very clear to me. When robbing my forehead, I discovered its bone was very soft like the thigh flesh. And wonder how the bone was soft like flesh. I then asked him what he said which I did not hear clearly. Then the assistant that was standing by Him said, "He said, Mathew 3:2, go and write and preach."Mathew 3:2 says "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand"The challenge and the burden in the heart of God for this moment is the decay that is evidently clear and seen in the Church, and the world today, hence the need for a genuine repentance in the Church and the world at large"Whom shall I send, And who will go for us"? (Isaiah 6:8)

Download or read book Abandonment to Divine Providence written by Jean-Pierre De Caussade and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God is to be found in the simplest of our daily activities and especially through total surrender to whatever is His will for each of us. That is the message of this 18th-century inspirational classic by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Its encouragement to ""live in the present moment,"" accepting everyday obstacles with faith, humility and love, has guided generations of believers to holiness and spiritual peace. This special volume of the famous spiritual treatise also includes the many insightful letters of Father de Caussade on the practice of self-abandonment. These numerous letters provide a great additional source of wisdom and practical guidance for how to grow in abandonment and to deepen our union with God in our daily lives. De Caussade shows that this practice of self-abandonment to God's will is the key to attaining true peace and virtue, and that it is readily available to all people - from beginners to those well advanced in the spiritual life. He also shows how to determine what God's will is for us. He reveals that it is not extraordinary feats that God expects for our growth in holiness, but rather heroic attention to every detail in our lives and humble acceptance of our daily lot in life as coming from His hand. The rich spiritual lessons in this book have stood the test of time, offering real and practical assistance to all people because its message is simple and clear, one that the reader will find to be a rare treasure of inspiration and direction to be referred to again and again.

Download or read book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount written by Oswald Chambers and published by Our Daily Bread Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering everything from character and habits to effective prayer and purity of heart, Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) shows you how Jesus’s teachings in the Sermon on the Mount can be lived out in powerful, practical ways. With language updated for today’s readers.

Download or read book The Practice of Piety written by Lewis Bayly and published by . This book was released on 1669 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book Abandoned into the Heart of God written by Alexandria Bagnell and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your husband has said hes leaving you. For another woman? A mid-life crisis? To announce his homosexuality? How would you react? Who could you turn to? Abandoned Into the Heart of God is Alexandria Bagnells story of how she answered those questions with Gods help. Alexandria shares her experiences to help women understand they are not alone. By writing practical, supportive and spiritual applications at the end of each chapter, she is able to help women: Diminish the five stages of grief to obtain peace, Combat hopelessness by learning and implementing Gods plan for their lives, Embrace new traditions leading to a unified family. Not only is this book for women who are walking or have walked the journey of abandonment, but also for family members, friends, pastors, counselors and divorce support groups. Abandoned Into the Heart of God is a story of Gods mercy and grace, of forgiveness, of healing and recovery. And, its about His unconditional love for you.

Download or read book Abandonment written by Jean Pierre de Caussade and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Blind Faith How Christianity Abandoned God written by Daniel N. N and published by BookCountry. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blind Faith: How Christianity abandoned God, Part One – the Trinity doctrine, is the first book in a three-part series focused on exposing age-old spiritual beliefs that have been proven to be false. The trinity doctrine is arguably the most accepted, if not a fundamental belief in Christianity today. It’s the belief that claims God is made up of three distinct persons all unique but yet one. The focus of blind faith is to prove to you that the trinity doctrine is a false belief that was concocted and voted on by the 4th century CE, Roman appointed Ecumenical Bishops, who then went on to mislead the whole church into believing in a false god and have done so until this day. The only reason this doctrine is still viewed as truth is because of sixteen centuries of indoctrination, control and monopoly of the church when in fact there is no evidence anywhere in history, or in the Bible to support the existence of such a god (a triune god). If this doctrine is false then its goes without saying that the core or the foundation of what Christians believe today about who God is, is equally false. In other words, Christianity today is based on a lie and the 2.2 billion Christians around the world are following a lie. A lie if brought to light would shake the very foundations of Christianity as we know it.

Download or read book God Make Me Uncomfortable written by Auri Jones and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Comfurt family is perfect. At least, that is what they've trained everyone, including themselves, to think. But now, as the facade becomes harder to keep up, it's plain to see that there needs to be a change. With the guidance of some new friends, Brian and Erica and their three children Jackson, Jordan, and Jimmy will accept a challenge that will teach them how to pray and endure some tough roads ahead. This first book in the Abandoned Prayer series offers you to take the same challenge that the Comfurts do and give you insight, guidance, and encouragement along the way to seeking a God who is our comfort in the midst of Uncomfortable.