Download or read book Hyperreligiosity to Grace written by Thomas Rylen and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas ventures through a perplexing web of hyperreligious thoughts that ultimately lead him to a mental institution three times. In this true story, Thomas takes you on his personal journey of how his thoughts led him astray and put him in many peculiar situations. After having lost a great career, and now living out of his truck and with charitable people on occasion, he continues to deteriorate, wandering the streets, and sleeping on benches and grass or below bridges. God was not through with him and was always there, trying to reach Thomas with his still, small voice. He wanted to tell Thomas how much he loved him and the implications and finality of the work of the cross by his Son Jesus. In this book, Thomas shows how a wrong understanding of our loving Father and exalting works over faith and grace was a recipe for disaster in his life. Ultimately, Thomas came back to reality by the grace of God and lives a happy life today back in his career and on his feet again. This book is for anyone interested in a true story about extreme mental conditions. It is also for those that have dealt with puzzling issues in life, those that seem to get caught in a spinning wheel of dos and don'ts, and whosoever that wants to know that no matter what you are going through, there is a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel. Your mess can become a redeeming message. If you have dealt with depression, discouragement, confusion, and loss, know that you are not alone. Healing and restoration can be yours. Never give up. Every life has an ending untold, and the author and finisher of faith, Jesus, wants to give you the abundant life he came to die to impart to us.

Download or read book Unlocking the Power of Grace written by Derek Mitchell and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXPERIENCE THIS REVELATION AND WATCH YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD SOAR!Through this straightforward and Scripture-rich book, you will…- Discover how religion has used the Bible to rob you of security, joy, and power.- Lift the veil of the “law” so you can see clearly that grace can never be lost.- Learn how Scriptures that seem to contradict grace are actually being misunderstood, misinterpreted, or mistranslated.- Bask in the warmth of God's never-ending goodness and in the vast riches of your inheritance.- Minister in the love and supernatural power of Jesus.“For something that has been the foundation of my faith for over thirty years, it's amazing how much I learned about grace in this book. Derek skillfully takes Bible passages that we have found a way to complicate, and humbly brings us back to the heart of the text. Whether you're a seasoned follower of Jesus looking to better understand God's greatest gift or someone newly exploring what it means to be forgiven and set free by God, I think you will find your own story in these pages.”— Chris Coli, Senior Pastor, CrossWinds Church“Derek does a masterful job of revealing the hidden treasures of God's grace and love that can be found within even the most 'troubling' passages in the Bible. The insights he shares will help you break through the chains of fear and performance to discover the tender heart your heavenly Father has towards you. Allow your spirit to drink it in.”— Brent R. Lokker, Pastor and Author of Daddy, You Love Me: Living in the Approval of Your Heavenly Father

Download or read book Hyper Grace written by D R Silva and published by Up-Arrow Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 Amazon Best Seller! In D. R. Silva's latest book, he once again challenges the giants of Christian tradition, confronting the popular assumptions, misconceptions and false accusations brought against the "the modern grace message." In this book, he tells you what is and isn't being said by those in today's "Grace movement," and answers some of the most common questions and concerns: Are followers in the "hyper-grace" movement really being told it's okay to sin and live immoral lives because we have grace? Do "hyper-grace" teachers believe that repentance and confession are has-been concepts only applicable under the Old Covenant? Do "hyper-grace" teachers hate the Law? Are they ignoring the words of Jesus? Or actually taking them seriously? Has God only forgiven your past sins, and left it completely up to you to get your future sins forgiven? Is this "doctrine" one step away from Universalism? In this short and practical book, you will get a basic understanding of the foundational ideas of "the modern Grace message." You will see that the "hyper-grace" teachings that are being opposed today are actually Biblical concepts found in scripture, and that this is the same Gospel Paul preached and defended passionately. This book also provides many scriptures to prove that it's actually the popular church traditions of today that are leading people into sin and deception, causing them to fall from Grace and become separated from Christ. Like all of the great reformations in the past, we have once again reached a vital fork in the road where we must make the choice of whether we will desperately cling to our old traditions (which Jesus warned, "nullify the word of God"), or if we will actually "test everything" for ourselves and consider whether or not this is the gospel of good news that our traditions have kept hidden from us for so long. Where we choose to go next will have a tremendous impact on the future of the church and the world, for many generations to come. Let us choose wisely then, not coming to conclusions impulsively! In a time where "balance" has become a huge spiritual buzzword, don't be led astray by unbalanced claims and religious propaganda.

Download or read book Grace the Forbidden Gospel written by Andre van der Merwe and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've never been exposed to hearing the gospel preached by Paul the Apostle in its pure, undiluted form, this book might offend and possibly even anger you. The Gospel of Grace has been outlawed and frowned upon by most organized religious institutions. Take courage though, there is a generation of believers rising up in the earth whose eyes are opening to the truth of the gospel of grace - a wave of people that has grown fed up with the way that church is done: Either good news is preached with some guilt and manipulation mixed in, or church services take the form of well orchestrated shows. Many believers' entire lives are reduced to nothing more than a sin management program, running the endless treadmill of trying to please God by doing more for Him or trying to sin less. If you have been raised with religion, then understanding the gospel of grace may involve unlearning most of what you have learned through the years. It may initially feel as though the carpet is being plucked from under your feet, but as the perfume of God's love rises and the truth of the Word begins to set you free, you will find yourself unable to resist the Father's romantic advances, drawing you into Himself for a deeper experience of who He is.

Download or read book Grace and the Great Controversy written by Gordon Kainer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author reveals how grace is the heart of the gospel'a liberating, life-giving and comforting melody throughout the Bible. Grace is our certainty of eternal life and God's all-encompassing acceptance. Without grace, our religious beliefs are bad news, thus this book's advice, Grace: never leave home without it! Learn how God's grace is absolute and all inclusive; something we never deserve or earn! Grace offers the most refreshing peace we will ever know. Grace is the solution to every problem and menacing crisis threatening our planet. Rightly understood, grace points exclusively and continuously to Jesus. Then why is God's gift of grace so controversial or even difficult for Christians to accept? Could it be because grace is totally unbelievable, unexpected and undeserved? Is this why legalism, the enemy of grace, is so common and hard to recognize in ourselves? Grappling with these questions, the author reveals how, from Eden to our day, cradled at the very heart of the great controversy is grace.

Download or read book Grace Wins written by Leventis Lecturer in the Impact of Greek Culture Daniel King and published by Harrison House. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have given your life to Jesus Christ, you have become a recipient of the greatest gift in the history of mankind. That gift is grace. Grace is the answer to many of our questions like "how did God save me" or "Why am I forgiven of all my sins?" Grace is the most important topic in the entire Bible. It is what the Gospel message is all about. The true message of grace is capturing our heart and allowing us to fall in love with Jesus for the first time or all over again. It changes lives. However, recently the issue of grace has become a hot topic. Lines have been drawn. Some are for grace, others are against grace and there are others that are just confused about grace. The fight is going full force. Which side will you be on? This book will help you decide. In the end, Grace Wins!

Download or read book The Idol Called Grace written by Dave Vance and published by Outreach, Incorporated (DBA Equip Press). This book was released on 2019-02-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The entire purpose of Jesus Christ coming to earth was to bring God's gift of grace to fallen humanity. Yet, even with this ultimate victory achieved, sin forever finds a way to twist divine blessings into distorted burdens. And so the idea of "grace" has been distorted over the years until, for many, it is little more than a buzzword to gloss over faltering faith or a terrible rationalization for living according to any selfish impulses we crave. It's time to depose the idols of grace in our lives! Author Dave Vance tackles this crisis of grace in the Christian walk, pointing out where believers easily go astray and defining the various roles of God's gift is meant to have in transforming us to be more like Christ.

Download or read book Grace Gone Wild written by P. J. Hanley and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a new movement sweeping the church.It's adherents call it the "Grace Revolution" - a separation between "grace teaching" and "law teaching." It's not a "gentle reformation," they insist, but a revolt against "religious legalism and hypocrisy." However, the problem with this movement is not the grace but the so-called "truth" that accompanies it. To have a grace revolution we must have a truth revolution as well. Grace without truth is really Grace Gone Wild.This book examines the teachings that have come to be known as "Hyper Grace" and corrects the distortions upon which they are founded. It presents a unique Hebraic perspective which restores the integrity of Scripture and demolishes the stronghold of "Law versus Grace" that has been built up in the minds of contemporary believers. Grace Gone Wild is a must read for all believers who love the truth of God's word as well as the Presence of the Holy Spirit.

Download or read book Madness and Grace written by Matthew Stanford and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research tells us that when most people suffer from a mental health crisis, the first person they turn to for help is not a physician, a psychiatrist, or a social worker, but a pastor, a priest, or a minister. In other words, a leader in their church. Unfortunately, many church leaders are not trained to recognize mental illness and don’t know when to refer someone to a mental health professional. The consequence—unintended yet tragic—is continued and unnecessary suffering. Madness and Grace is a comprehensive guide for church ministry to alleviate this situation. Written by Dr. Matthew Stanford, the book is carefully constructed to help build competency in detecting a wide spectrum of mental disorders, such as knowing when a person is contemplating suicide based on telltale patterns of speech. It also explodes common discriminatory myths that stigmatize people with mental illness, such as the myth that they are more prone to violence than others. Dr. Stanford has treated clients throughout his career who were afflicted with all manner of mental disorders. In Madness and Grace, he takes the full extent of his experience and makes it accessible and actionable for the lay reader. He begins by explaining what constitutes a mental illness and how these disorders are classified according to science. He next teaches how to notice the presence of a mental illness by listening carefully to phraseology, observing behavior, and asking discerning questions. He goes on to discuss methods of treatment, common religious concerns about mental health, and ways church communities can support people on the road to recovery. As a Christian, Dr. Stanford wants his fellow believers to know that acknowledging and seeking help for a mental illness is not a sign of weak faith. That’s why, in addition to sharing his medical expertise with church leaders, he commends pertinent biblical passages that underscore God’s concern for our mental wellbeing. These passages provide strength and comfort as complements to clinically-derived treatment and are essential to Dr. Stanford’s approach. “When working with those in severe psychological distress,” he writes, “compassion and grace are always the first line of pastoral care.”

Download or read book Spaces of Engagement written by Syed Furrukh Zad Ali Shah and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2018 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study reflects on discourses, politics, and culture of islamophobia with reference to Muslim diaspora communities in a post-migration Western European context. It argues that islamophobia is the product, as well as carries the agency, of Muslim diaspora enclave-exclave phenomenon. These socio-spatial encounters are not to be seen as divisive, but are to be understood as productive to seek to negotiate a transnational multi-cultural public space for integration. It is in this context that this study has sought to relocate European Islamophobia in Muslim diaspora enclaves. Dissertation. (Series: Islam in the Existence of Europe / Islam in der Lebenswelt Europa, Vol. 11) [Subject: Islamic Studies, Middle East Studies, Muslim Studies]

Download or read book The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience written by Patrick McNamara and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-09 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the neuroscience of religious experiences for those interested in scientific approaches to religion.

Download or read book The Neuroscience of Religious Experience written by Patrick McNamara and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical advances in the life and medical sciences have revolutionised our understanding of the brain, while the emerging disciplines of social, cognitive, and affective neuroscience continue to reveal the connections of the higher cognitive functions and emotional states associated with religious experience to underlying brain states. At the same time, a host of developing theories in psychology and anthropology posit evolutionary explanations for the ubiquity and persistence of religious beliefs and the reports of religious experiences across human cultures, while gesturing toward physical bases for these behaviours. What is missing from this literature is a strong voice speaking to these behavioural and social scientists - as well as to the intellectually curious in the religious studies community - from the perspective of a brain scientist.

Download or read book Reading American Horror Story written by Rebecca Janicker and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-02-19 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looming onto the television landscape in 2011, American Horror Story gave viewers a weekly dose of psychological unease and gruesome violence. Embracing the familiar horror conventions of spooky settings, unnerving manifestations and terrifying monsters, series co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk combine shocking visual effects with an engaging anthology format to provide a modern take on the horror genre. This collection of new essays examines the series' contribution to television horror, focusing on how the show speaks to social concerns, its use of classic horror tropes and its reinvention of the tale of terror for the 21st century.

Download or read book In Defense of Martin Luther written by John Warwick Montgomery and published by New Reformation Publications. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these seven engaging essays, renowned Lutheran scholar and Christian apologist John Warwick Montgomery presents a firm defense of Martin Luther, the leader of the Reformation. Republished for the 500th anniversary of that influential movement, this book helps readers discover Luther's true beliefs by letting the Reformer speak for himself on a variety of hotly contested topics. Through this book, you will better understand and appreciate the work Luther did to proclaim the pure Word of God, even in the face of constant opposition.

Download or read book The Neurology of Religion written by Alasdair Coles and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines what can be learnt about the brain mechanisms underlying religious practice from studying people with neurological disorders.

Download or read book Hyperreligiosity written by R. S. Pearson and published by . This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hyperreligiosity is the ill-fitting grasp of the role of religion and God in one's life. It is the disability that can lead to killing in the name of God, or isolation from others in the name of religion. One often sees reports in the news about people who have done various criminal acts because they believe they were guided by God to do so. The tone of this work is at once both psychological and spiritual. The author was himself diagnosed as hyperreligious as a teenager so this book is a result of his personal struggles with it. He went on to start ParaMind Brainstorming Software in 1992 and has released other books in aesthetics and philosophy. He uses easy to understand psychological language to construct an analysis of the problem that also takes into account the positive aspects of religion.

Download or read book Human Nature written by Malcolm Jeeves and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malcolm Jeeves, former editor-in-chief of Neuropsychologia, a leading international scientific journal in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, explores the intersection of science and faith in defining what it means to be human. He reports on recent scientific research on consciousness and the link between mind, brain, and behavior. He examines issues such as determinism by indicating the possible relevance of chaos theory to enduring concerns about freedom and responsibility. He looks at similarities and differences between human nature and animal nature. He reexamines traditional dualist views of soul and body in the light of contemporary research on mind and brain and argues for a wholistic model. This leads to addressing questions such as: does spiritual awareness depend on the intactness of our brains or does spirituality stand apart from our biological substrate?