Download or read book Mature Christianity written by Norman A. Beck and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that Christians are permitted to repudiate anti-Jewish polemical elements in their tradition which have contributed to the development of antisemitism. Analyzes anti-Jewish texts in the books of the new Testament and proposes that many of them be seen as later interpolations, influenced by the rivalry between Judaism and Christianity. Beck proposes to reject these texts as inauthentic or to minimize their importance by placing them in footnotes, and to alter the translation of the phrase "the Jews."

Download or read book Truth Plus Love written by Matt Brown and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine what our world might look like if Christians became known for remarkable love, as well as life-giving truth. The stakes are high and the need is great for Christians to represent Jesus to a watching world. And today, we have more influence than ever before--for better and for worse. We are among the first generations to have access to a global megaphone through social media. But it's not enough to speak truth louder to a noisy culture. To counter the reputation Christians have earned, our love must be just as loud. Ask evangelist Matt Brown, and he will tell you Christians today are facing a crisis of influence. In our rush to speak truth to today's tensions, cultural issues, and trending controversies, it becomes all too easy to focus on proving our points rather than extending God's grace. Conversely, when we seek only to love yet never proclaim a better way, we short-circuit God's plan. Truth Plus Love invites you to rediscover the biblical framework for engaging culture as ambassadors of Christ. Through biblical insight, cultural analysis, and practical principles, Matt Brown outlines how to champion truth without compromise, how to love unconditionally, and ultimately, how to step into this great adventure of representing God to the world. It's hard, it's messy, and it's the unfinished project of a lifetime, yet here we find our great adventure: representing God to a watching world.

Download or read book Maturing in Christ written by H. Lavern Schafer and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maturing in Christ focuses on Christian truth that relates to living a successful spiritual life. Before a Christian can realize a consistent victorious spiritual life some basic truths must be understood: 1) the riches given by God at salvation to live Christ-like; 2) who the spiritual enemies are and how they attack; 3) and how to utilize divine enabling when resisting the enemies in order to live a successful Christian life. The Christian has three spiritual enemies: Satan, the world system and the sin nature. Dr. Schafer uses Scripture to identify these adversaries and how to access God's provisions for the strength to be victorious over them. This expository study of the Word is dedicated to Dr. Schafer's lifelong desire for saints to live Christ-like. H. LaVern Schafer served the Lord in several capacities for over 65 years as a Christian. He was pastor for 53 years, seminary professor for 44 years, and director of Dispensational Theological Seminary for 28 years. He earned his Doctorate of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, where his class was one of the last taught by Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer. Dr. Schafer practiced a literal interpretation of Scripture. He believed that God's Word is meant to be interpreted literally to determine the exact concepts God is communicating and not what the reader wishes the Word to say. This desire resulted in a dispensational approach while interpreting Scripture with a historical linguistic treatment of the original text. His Christian Life series of booklets have been a blessing to thousands of believers. He went home to be with the Lord in 2008.

Download or read book Growing Your Faith written by Jerry Bridges and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we are gripped by the astonishing fact of Christ’s love for us, we want to draw close to Him and worship Him. But what can we do to deepen our relationship with Jesus? What does He expect of us? And how can we be more like Him? Navigator author Jerry Bridges presents the essential elements of Christian life in a highly readable, practical form that men, women, and teens can enjoy. Learn how to: Feed your spiritual life by taking in the Scriptures Rely on the Holy Spirit in obedience and prayer Trust God during the trials of life Contribute your unique spiritual gifts to serve others These essentials of the Christian faith can help you disciple others.

Download or read book Aiming at Maturity written by Stephen W. Rankin and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book How To Grow Mature In Your Christian Lifestyle written by Olatunji Saheed and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine living life knowing that you are doing all your best to do the will of God who is the life giver, ultimate supreme power, the magnificent, and the master of the day of judgment. You have faith in God and believe that God is the one in control of our life and he has the authority over everything. This is what the book is about. Our main goal is to help other Christians grow and mature in their Christian lifestyle and to help others who want to change their lives to be a Christian.In the beginning of this book, we discuss Christianity as a religion and who we are as a Christian. What is the sense of our identity in life, which means who we are and what is the sense of our purpose, the reason why we're here. We mention in the book that God created heaven, earth, ocean, and everything. God himself said that "I have shown myself to them through what I created and do for them."Majority of what is written in this book deals directly with the topic of this book. It's written to let the Christians know more about their duties and responsibilities in life. It covers all things we are dealing with in our everyday life. It also illustrates all the necessary things we need to know to have a successful marriage.The book is written to help people know how they can deal with all the principalities of life that causes us problems. Principalities are unclean spirits. One of the most important things we need to know is to how to deal with people. Christians are expected to use their power to do good to people instead of using their power to manipulate others. If you want to be blessed, you have to be ready to serve. When you serve others, you are serving God. Our jobs in life is to make other people's lives better. Always be a blessing to others is something we should all practice. It is very important to give God his glory because of what God has done for us in our lives. The only way our heart is alive and pumping is because we have a wonderful God.Advice was giving to the young people to continue their education, if not they will assassinate their future. Christians are kind, loving people. God himself said that "My sheep knows my voice." Above all, this book will help you gain knowledge about wisdom you need to grow and mature in your Christian lifestyle and spirituality. Therefore, you need to practice the steps mentioned in this book to successfully better your Christian life.

Download or read book Mature Christianity written by Mark Schonebaum and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book More Than a Healer written by Costi W. Hinn and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Mature Christians Are Boring People written by Ron Luce and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something Is About To Happen! God is up to something with young people all over North America and around the world. There is a stir in the air and a restlessness in the hearts of average church-going teens who want something deeper in their life. This is a practical devotional that will help you grow and mature in Christ. With daily powerful insights, Ron Luce provides simple, yet profound guidance on how to become the mature teenager God wants you to be. You will find in-your-face wisdom that will empower you to go after a deeper, more rewarding walk with Christ: How to "acquire the fire" to serve God and live righteously. Allowing God to restore your emotions. How maturity in Christ is measured. What is the meaning of a quiet time with the Lord? Moving from a self-centered behavior to caring for those around you.

Download or read book The Way for a Christian to Mature in Life written by Witness Lee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This book] contains fourteen messages that show us that the way for a Christian to mature in life is by allowing God to build Himself into him, by paying the price before God, by being watchful and ready, by turning to the spirit, and by giving the ground to the Lord.

Download or read book The Incredible Patience of God written by Lane Adams and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Character of the Christian written by Tim Challies and published by Cruciform Quick. This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you growing in godliness? How would you know? A good place to begin is understanding and imitating the character qualifications the Bible lays out for elders. While elders are meant to exemplify these traits, all Christians are to display them. And, with just one exception, each of them is related to our moral character.

Download or read book Mature Christianity For Come Of Age Christians in a Come Of Age World written by William A. Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mature Christianity" is a book for Christians and those who want to understand the Christian faith in the 21st-century modern world, --Jim Lehrer of "NewsHour."

Download or read book The Religion of a Mature Mind written by George Albert Coe and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Walking as Mature Christians written by Robert B. Callahan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Apostle Paul realized that he was an infant in the faith after his encounter with the Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus. He experienced what was required to become a member of Christ's body and to walk as a mature Christian. Therefore, he wanted to share these truths with the Ephesians and with us. What does he do? First, he presents doctrine regarding the Holy Spirit, the Lord Jesus Christ, and God the Father. Then, he focuses on the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Why? He knew we needed to acquire knowledge of God's Word and develop a personal relationship with the Triune God. He concludes this portion of Scripture with comforting words and stern warnings. The former assures us of attaining spiritual maturity, whereas the latter warns against the predators espousing false doctrine, trickery, cunning craftiness, and deceit, which are only overcome by an intimate knowledge of the Son of God.

Download or read book Healthy Religion written by Walter Kania and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-07-26 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Jacob Bronowski, in his book and PBS documentary series entitled "The Ascent of Man" spoke of unhealthy religion when he stood before the ashes of his relatives at the Auschwitz crematorium. He said, "This is how men behave when they believe they have absolute knowledge." People seek simple answers and absolute knowledge, but anyone or any religion that claims absolute knowledge or absolute and infallible religious sources and tells people what to think, is a clear carrier and manifestation of unhealthy religion. Is "Healthy Religion" an oxymoron or is it achievable in one's life? This research-based document provides you with the means for identifying what is healthy and what is unhealthy in religion. You may be surprised to discover that what you believe and the manner in which you practice your religion may be more a function of your personality than of your religion in the way in which your personality attaches itself and expresses itself in your religion. Literal, dogmatic religious postures of fundamental and evangelical groups are manifestations of close-minded authoritarianism. They also reflect militant, and extremist dictates for one to follow. The manipulation and mind-control methods of fear, guilt, and shame, used with people to secure membership and provide group consensus in belief, violate the very essence of religion and the basic foundations of what is "Healthy Religion". Certain attributes of healthy personality produce healthy religion, and healthy religion promotes healthy personality. You will uncover the ingredients and characteristics of both in this book! Visit his website: walterkaniaphd.com

Download or read book Becoming Adult Becoming Christian written by James W. Fowler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-12-02 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated reissue of his 1984 classic, James Fowler applies his groundbreaking research on the development of faith to Christianity. In his revised first chapter Fowler locates his approach to the study of human and faith development in relation to the contemporary conversation about identity and selfhood in postmodernity. Fowler invites readers to explore what it means to find and claim vocation: a purpose for one's life that is part of the purposes of God. Reclaiming covenant and vocation as ideals for responsible, mature, Christian selfhood, Fowler shows how a dynamic understanding of what vocation involves can both inform and transform lives.