Download or read book The Maturity of Belief written by Kevin Twain Lowery and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2007-10-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the nature and dynamics of religious belief, and offers constructive criticism to promote its intellectual maturity.
Download or read book The Religion of Maturity written by John Wick Bowman and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biblical approach to a satisfying and mature Christian faith for the 20th century.
Download or read book Cultural Maturity A Guidebook for the Future with an Introduction to the Ideas of Creative Systems Theory written by Charles M. Johnston MD and published by ICD Press. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural Maturity: A Guidebook for the Futureis the most detailed of three new future-related works by the author. It looks deeply at how the most important challenges ahead for the species will require not just better ideas, but new human capacities; in the end, an essential "growing up" as a species-a new Cultural Maturity. It is written for those inter- ested in acquiring the newly sophisticated leadership abilities that we will more and more need in all parts of our lives in times ahead. The concept of Cultural Maturity makes understandable how institutional structures and beliefs that in modern times have served us well can't be the ideals and end points that we have assumed them to be. It goes on to articulate a new guiding story for our time, one able to take us equally beyond denial, cynicism, and naïve wishful thinking. This book looks deeply at the changes the concept of Cultural Maturity describes-both how they make needed new capacities possible, and how we see their beginnings in many parts of our personal and collective lives. The concept of Cultural Maturity is based on the ideas of Creative Systems Theory, a comprehensive framework for understanding change, purpose, and interrelationship in human systems. Creative Systems Theory describes how Cultural Maturity's changes are as, or more, significant than those that brought us modern democratic governance 250 years ago. It also argues that if the concept of Cultural Maturity is not basically correct, it is hard to imagine a healthy and vital human future. In addition to introducing the concept of Cultural Maturity, Cultural Maturity: A Guidebook for the Future presents important related ideas from Creative Systems Theory. Creative Systems Theory represents an example of culturally mature conception and offers a rich array of conceptual tools able to guide us in making the future's increasingly complex choices.
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 189 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 Stepping Up to Spiritual Maturity written by MS Sara Hines Martin Mre and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've wondered how to become spiritually mature, this book explains what's needed to move forward on the path from being spiritual babes to having spiritual maturity.
Download or read book A Call to Spiritual Maturity written by Howard Varnado and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has instructed me to share with you how to become spiritually mature. We will look at five elements that must be present in the Christian's life in order to become a mature believer. First, we are called to live a life of faith, pleasing God. We are also called to expect God to come through and deliver what we believe Him for; we must have hope, a confident expectation in God. In addition to this, we must have agape love to go along with our faith and hope. Equally important, we are called to have patience and to be steadfast and secure until we receive the manifestation of our answer to prayer. Finally, we must have God's wisdom to know how to proceed in faith, hope, love, and patience. This book will take you through the believer's need for faith, hope, love, patience, and wisdom.
Download or read book Understanding Spiritual Maturity written by Cynthia V. White and published by Dr Cynthia V White. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book The Fullness of Faith written by Pastor Richard B. White Sr. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three-hundred and sixty-six daily thought-provoking reflections, written to bring the reader to a better understanding of God's truth and plan for a living relationship in Christ - from real life situations. "Timeless in implication, eternal in application." "You are a blessing and a master encourager, much like Barnabas must have been. Those of us with lessor skills need your gentle words, and the faithful nudging that comes from your heart to ours..." - Perry V. "It never ceases to amaze me how God has a message for His people and that message is preached from different men, in different places at the same time -- truly the Holy Spirit is the only way." - Judy S., CA "Thank you so much for allowing God to use you in such a beautiful way. There are times that I stumble across your Devos and it is so profound and transforming! God is using you mighty to heal and bring life to HIS word." - Ashley F. - Missionary, Costa Rica
Download or read book Evolutionary Religion written by J. L. Schellenberg and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J.L. Schellenberg offers a path to a new kind of religious outlook. Reflection on our early stage in the evolutionary process leads to skepticism about religion, but also offers a new answer to the problem of faith and reason, and the possibility of a new, evolutionary form of religion.
Download or read book Stepping Up to Spiritual Maturity written by Sara Hines Martin Mre and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've wondered how to become spiritually mature, this book explains what's needed to move forward on the path from being spiritual babes to having spiritual maturity.
Download or read book Faith Psychology Christian Maturity written by Millard J. Sall and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Practical Essential Christianity written by Michael Phillips and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2013-12-14 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise yet thorough analysis of core Christian principles cuts through doctrinal debates to illuminate the essentials of faith. Much of Christendom functions on the basis of formulas, catechisms, recipes of spirituality, and widely varying lists of what is considered “acceptable doctrine.” This brief discussion simplifies the vast scope of Christian truth by identifying eight essential “principles” that can be embraced and practiced by all Christians and churches across the spectrum of belief. Devotional author Michael Phillips uses these universal truths as a springboard for investigating the fundamentals of the Christian faith for both beginner and theologian, simple yet life-changing and profound. He also includes a parallel exploration of several common pitfalls that have infiltrated the church through history as counterfeit indicators of spirituality.
Download or read book The Focus of Belief written by Arnold Robert Whately and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1937 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Damaged by the World and Wounded by the Church written by Apostle William Lee and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My talk with who I believe to be God. My life entirely and my religious beliefs. Have caused me to mature.
Download or read book Maturity written by Hendalage Don Sumanaratne and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predominantly, after modern science became the knowledge-hunting methodology from the 17th century onwards, man has managed to refine many misconceptions he had and has broadened his understanding at a faster rate. Yet, people generally do not follow scientific reasoning or rationalism to decide socio-political aspects or whatever else they may encounter in their surroundings. If people are guided to discern rationally, based on facts (direct, relevant reasons that are known to be true) and evidence (indirect, relevant reasons), this can help them reach maturity. They do this by leaving parochial attitudes behind in order to achieve consensus, human uniformity and finally, progression. This is the journey that this book is trying to take you on.Similarly, using the same rational base, what has gone wrong in Sri Lanka has been analysed to find a possible appropriate path. The experiences of other nations have been taken into consideration to try and find a way to move onto the correct track.
Download or read book The Pastoral Letters Revisited Behavior and Belief written by Carl Shank and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a close look at some of the major themes of the Pastoral Epistles, or Letters, of the New Testament. Understanding, for instance, the five "faithful sayings" recorded in these letters helps us understand godly leadership and life. Knowing how to deal with false and disruptive teachers and leaders helps us order our priorities God's way. Learning the qualities of Christian leadership protects the Church and world from those who would blindly lead us astray. Finally, learning how to finish well sets our life on a course pleasing to God and helpful to others who follow.
