Download or read book Holy Spirit and Community written by Kenneth H. Jr Carter and published by . This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Converge is where life and faith come together.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Holy Spirit and Community written by Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Holy Spirit showed up with power in Acts 2, it’s unlikely many of the believers present in Jerusalem that day had any idea the magnitude of what was in store. The Spirit began building the church then and is still active in the world today. In these four sessions based on Acts, Carter explores the work of the Holy Spirit in three areas: shaping, guiding, and disrupting. He maintains that the Holy Spirit creates Christian community, shapes and reshapes community, and works through groups of believers to speak to the culture. In Holy Spirit and Community, you’ll learn how to recognize the Spirit at work in your community. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Kingdom Building written by Grace Biskie and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Converge is where life and faith come together.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Who Is Jesus written by Adam Thomas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever stopped to think just how much better Jesus Christ knows you than you know him? It’s a pretty staggering thought really. Not only that, Jesus knows you better than you know yourself. And although you’ll never know Jesus as well as he knows you, part of following the Son of God is getting to know him better. But you don’t want to fall into the trap of learning stuff “about” Jesus. Rather, you want to know Jesus himself. This study invites you to get to know four elements of what makes Jesus who he is: his name, his voice, his life, and his peace. In Who Is Jesus? you’ll discover that the more you know Jesus, the more Jesus will teach you who you are. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages from the Common English Bible are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book Convergence written by Jon Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us Christians and Ministry leaders think that much of what Jesus did on earth was because He was God. When we think this, we neglect Scripture where it tells us that Jesus, though always God, deliberately chose to limit His divine attributes and power. Jon Thompson, pastor and theologian, looks at Jesus' life and ministry asking the question of, "If Jesus chose to limit His divine attributes and power, how did He do all of this?" Jon discovers that Jesus is the ultimate example for us demonstrating the Convergence of three things: 1. Jesus used spiritual disciplines to walk with the Father, and develop and learn as we do: "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52). 2. Jesus also used spiritual gifts (not His inherent power) to actually carry out His ministry while on earth. And, 3. Jesus used the promptings He received from the Father and the Spirit to lead His disciples into moments of revival. As you read this book, you will come to realize that Jesus, as God come in flesh, isn't just our Savior and our Lord, He is also our model for Christian life and ministry. Through the convergence of spiritual disciplines, spiritual gifts, and spiritual experiences, Jesus demonstrates for us how we, and our local churches, can hear from the father, carry out our ministry, and lead people into revival. Convergence shows how Jesus, though always God, deliberately chose to limit His divine attributes and power in order not only to show us who God is, but also to demonstrate for us what the normal Christian life should look like.
Download or read book Community Bible Study Conversation Guide written by Andy Stanley and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community. It's a word we often hear, but what does it really mean? And why is it so important to your spiritual life? Because you can’t grow spiritually unless you’re connected relationally. God designed us that way. He wants to use other people to grow us and he wants to use us to grow other people. In this 8-session video-based study (DVD/digital video sold separately), specifically designed for launching new small groups well, you’ll explore how building deep relationships with the people in your small group and serving in the larger community around you will grow your faith. You’ll learn why your unique story matters… to God and to the people you do life with. Community is a great way for small groups to grow together and for churches to connect new people in their congregation. This conversation guide is a necessary tool walking you through each session with group starters, leader’s notes, discussion questions, and weekly reading. Sessions include: Show Up Pursue God Join In Be Real Part 1 Be Real Part 2 Be Real Part 3 Be the Church Be Together Designed for use with Community Video Study (sold separately).
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Fasting written by Ashlee Alley and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fasting has been called the forgotten spiritual discipline. Although it is found throughout Scripture, it is often neglected by modern Christians. Is there power in fasting? Does it really make a difference? How does fasting relate to prayer? In this study, Ashlee Alley considers the biblical basis for fasting and explores ways modern Christians can make this ancient discipline part of their faith walk. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book A Stranger in the House of God written by John Koessler and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outside wondered about the God they worshipped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. A Stranger in the House of God addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers. Like a contemporary Pilgrim’s Progress, it traces the author’s journey and explores his experiences with both charismatic and evangelical Christianity. It also describes his transformation from religious outsider to ordained pastor. John Koessler provides a poignant and often humorous window into the interior of the soul as he describes his journey from doubt and struggle with the church to personal faith
Download or read book Outreach written by Hendrickson Publishers and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Outreach Bible study looks at how true outreach is really an outpouring of the love and joy we know in Christ. It’s about listening, speaking, moving, and sharing what’s most important to us with others. Part of the Everyday Matters Bible Studies for Women series, it offers encouragement as you develop the spiritual practice of outreach. Each chapter concludes with study questions, points to ponder, prayer, and a take-away-treasure. A Leader’s Guide is included in the book.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Kingdom Building written by Grace Biskie and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since New Testament times, the kingdom of God has presented a paradox for believers. Although it’s both here and at hand, it’s also not quite here in all its fullness. That’s where we come in. In Kingdom Building, Grace Biskie offers insight into how Christians can collaborate with the Creator of the universe and bring this Kingdom into the here and now. We do this in community with other believers; and we start with the poor, our enemies, and those we despise. Building the kingdom of God isn’t easy. Sometimes it happens inch by inch. Sometimes it makes us uncomfortable. But few things are more satisfying for a Christian than being involved in God’s plan for changing the world, and it starts in our world. Because whether we know it or not, we’re all longing for God’s kingdom to be here entirely. And when that happens, God will make all things new. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages from the Common English Bible are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book The Holy Spirit Relevance Group Bible Study written by Warner Press and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-25 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is the Holy Spirit, who needs Him, and what does He do? This six-week study traces the work of the Holy Spirit among the people of God and will help participants understand how the Spirit wants to work in their own lives.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Three Gifts One Christ written by Katie Z. Dawson and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scripture tells the story of magi who followed a star in the sky—a light in the midst of the darkness—to find the Messiah. In the gifts that they placed at the feet of the Christ—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—they recognized the intermingling of light and darkness, truth and falsehood, life and death. But more than what the magi gave the child, Three Gifts, One Christ is about what Jesus offers us. Using passages from Matthew and Hebrews, Katie Z. Dawson explores three of Christ’s roles—Jesus comes as the high priest who sacrifices himself for us, the prophet who calls us into the Kingdom and shows us a better way to live, and the Messiah who triumphs over evil and sets us free. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages from the Common English Bible are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book The Gospel Centered Community written by Robert H. Thune and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We don't want to be alone. We want to love and be loved; and we know that genuine relationships make our lives rich. But somehow living in community always ends up being harder than we thought. This nine-lesson small group study helps participants learn how the Spirit shapes diverse people into a Christ-centered community that reflects Jesus ...
Download or read book Convergence Study Guide written by Jon Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 140+ Page Full Color Study Guide covering the theology, application, and reflection of Convergence by Jon Thompson * Session Analysis * Session Application Questions * Group Leader Instructions * 8 Weeks of Daily Devotions * Additional Study Deep Dive * And more! About Convergence Many of us Christians and Ministry leaders think that much of what Jesus did on earth was because He was God. When we think this, we neglect Scripture where it tells us that Jesus, though always God, deliberately chose to limit His divine attributes and power. Jon Thompson, pastor and theologian, looks at Jesus' life and ministry asking the question of, "If Jesus chose to limit His divine attributes and power, how did He do all of this?" Jon discovers that Jesus is the ultimate example for us demonstrating the Convergence of three things: 1. Jesus used spiritual disciplines to walk with the Father, and develop and learn as we do: "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52). 2. Jesus also used spiritual gifts (not His inherent power) to actually carry out His ministry while on earth. And, 3. Jesus used the promptings He received from the Father and the Spirit to lead His disciples into moments of revival. As you read this book, you will come to realize that Jesus, as God come in flesh, isn't just our Savior and our Lord, He is also our model for Christian life and ministry. Through the convergence of spiritual disciplines, spiritual gifts, and spiritual experiences, Jesus demonstrates for us how we, and our local churches, can hear from the father, carry out our ministry, and lead people into revival. Convergence shows how Jesus, though always God, deliberately chose to limit His divine attributes and power in order not only to show us who God is, but also to demonstrate for us what the normal Christian life should look like.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Who You Are in Christ written by Jim Harnish and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Converge is where life and faith come together.
Download or read book Milestones Volume 3 Holy Spirit Bible Volume 3 written by Lifeway Students and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is the Holy Spirit What does the Holy Spirit do in the life of a Christian Is the Bible really God's authoritative Word How do I read the Bible? Who the Holy Spirit is and what He does is unclear to many Christians today. For whatever reason, Christians have neglected the role this member of the Trinity has in their own spiritual life and development. In addition, many Christians today have also failed to recognize the authoritative role Scripture has and how central it is for their own spiritual well-being. In Volume 3 of Milestones, we explore questions surrounding the person and work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the doctrine of God's revelation in Scripture. Over the course of eight sessions, students will: uncover key theological truths about the Holy Spirit and the Bible. unpack why those truths are important. discover ways to engage their community and culture in light of them. It is our hope that by going through this volume, students will grow in their personal knowledge and understanding of the Holy Spirit and His work in their lives, especially through the Bible. We hope also God will use this study to equip another generation to boldly proclaim the truth about who Jesus is and the message of hope He has provided through the gospel to a world that desperately needs it.
Download or read book The Holy Spirit in the New Testament written by Prof John T. Carroll and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an area of study that is sometimes neglected and often debated, this book offers readers fresh insight through careful attention to the different ways the New Testament writings present and interpret the Spirit of God. With Carroll’s guidance, readers will gain a sense of the identity and activity of the Spirit manifest in the cultures and literature that informed the New Testament and its earliest audiences. The author also maps the distinctive views of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament books, employing a literary “close reading” of texts where the Spirit figures prominently. Readers discover that for the writers of the New Testament all of life is touched by the Holy Spirit. And for human beings this life is lived in the awareness God’s presence, sustained in hope through adversity and pain, open to change and new possibilities, and equipped and empowered to act boldly and speak prophetically by wise Spirit shaped discernment. The Spirit in the New Testament is a creative force sustaining, fostering, and restoring life – the first and last word both whispered and even shouted as the divine breath animating embedded and embodied human life and community.
