Download or read book The Word and the Spiritual Realities the I and the Thou written by Ferdinand Ebner and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume will constitute the first published English translation of Ferdinand Ebner’s seminal 1921 work, Das Wort und die geistigen realitäten – long available in major languages but never in English. It is frequently compared with Martin Buber’s, I and Thou, published in 1923, which actually draws its central I-Thou insight from Ebner. In recent centuries, Philosophy reflects a turn toward the autonomous subject vs. a biblical sense of person. The limits/failures of science manifest in the horrors of World War I led to the emergence of a “Dialogical Personalist Philosophy” in reaction to the universal doubt of Cartesian thought and to German Idealism, which engages the idea or representation but not the reality of “things-in-themselves.” The core of Ebner: human speech is constitutive of human existence: humans are given the "word." "Having the word" is a miraculous gift from God. It is only in the word, in language, that an "I" meets a "Thou," that relationship and self-identity can occur, and this word is given in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh: “In the beginning was the Word”; Jesus, the Logos of St. John's Gospel, mediates between God and man and “stands” between I and Thou. It is through Jesus that it is possible to address God in the human thou. The key to life’s meaning, to the centrality of relationship, and to God's continuous action in His creation, is found in the I-Thou question: why the I can never be found in itself, and so must look in the thou, while the false I will try to possess the thou as an object of power. This is Ebner's critique of idealist thought: reality, truth, and personal identity are neither ideas, nor found in ideas, therefore, Descartes' cogito must be rejected, for the existence of the I can't be founded or proved by solitary thinking, but only in relation with a thou.

Download or read book Spiritual Reality Or Obsession written by Watchman Nee and published by Christian Fellowship Publishers. This book was released on 1970-10-13 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted Chinese pastor/writer Watchman Nee presents his insights on the nature of spiritual reality in the interest of helping believers discriminate between mere appearance and the real.

Download or read book A Taste of Grace written by Greg Albrecht and published by Plain Truth Ministries. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Taste of Grace is an easy-to-read page-turning exploration of God's amazing grace, demonstrated and illustrated by the teachings of Jesus. A Taste of Grace proclaims God's grace as irreconcilably opposed to the core values and beliefs of institutionalized religion and reveals God's grace to be an absurd and foolish sentiment that doesn't add up to the human mind.

Download or read book The Invisible World written by Anthony DeStefano and published by Image. This book was released on 2011 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of A Travel Guide to Heaven draws on scripturally sound teachings to explain how readers can connect with the spiritual dimension surrounding everyday life in order to achieve profound inner peace.

Download or read book The Word and the Spiritual Realities written by Harold Johnson Green and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Spirit Soul and Body written by Andrew Wommack and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever asked yourself what changed when you were "born again?" You look in the mirror and see the same reflection - your body hasn't changed. You find yourself acting the same and yielding to those same old temptations - that didn't seem to change either. So you wonder, Has anything really changed? The correct...

Download or read book Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation written by Pope Paul VI. and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the "word of God." Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context.

Download or read book The Laws of the Spirit World written by Khorshed Bhavnagri and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WITH A BRAND NEW LOOK! ON FEBRUARY 22, 1980, KHORSHED AND RUMI BHAVNAGRI’S WORLD WAS SHATTERED. ONE MONTH LATER, A NEW ONE OPENED. Khorshed and Rumi Bhavnagri lost their sons, Vispi and Ratoo, in a tragic car crash. With both their sons gone, the couple felt they would not survive for long. They had lost all faith in God until a miraculous message from the Spirit World gave them hope and sent them on an incredible journey.

Download or read book Biblical Interpretation and the Church written by D. A. Carson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2002-12-03 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often problems of biblical hermeneutics are too closely linked to technical biblical study rather than to the day-by-day issues confronting the church. Here, however, eight international scholars from seven countries show how such studies can have vital relevance to today's immediate problems and needs. The writers focus on the biblical doctrine of the church itself and how the church carries out its mission in various cultures. Originally presented as lectures at Tyndale House in Cambridge, England, these essays have been revised in light of the discussion and criticism that followed. They include careful biblical analyses of the nature of the church, its opponents, and of such modern concerns as social justice and liberation theology. The result is a stimulating reassessment of the role that Scripture plays in bringing Christ to persons within their cultural contexts.

Download or read book Reality of the Spiritual World written by Thomas R. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.

Download or read book Experiencing God 2008 Edition written by Henry T. Blackaby and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern classic--revised with more than 70 percent new material--is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach Christians how to develop a true relationship with the Creator.

Download or read book The Holy Spirit and Reality written by Watchman Nee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christian life seemingly involves many outward matters and things, such as baptism, the breaking of bread, worship, praise, prayer, forgiveness, humility, and love for one another. As such, it is easy to focus on these things but miss the spiritual reality behind them. This reality is the Holy Spirit. Apart from the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of reality, all of these things, no matter how faithfully practiced, are merely outward conduct that is devoid of any real inward spiritual content.

Download or read book Invading Babylon written by Lance Wallnau and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You were transformed to transform your world! For too long, Christianity has been defined by a false concept of church. As a result, believers have built walls around their lives, keeping culture at a distance. As Christians have tried to keep culture out of the church, unfortunately, the church has kept itself out of the culture. This was never Jesus’ design for the your life! Before church was established as a place that people “came to,” Jesus instituted it as an army that brought transformation to society, starting with salvation and continuing with seven spheres of influence: Church, family, education, government, media, arts, and commerce. Six revolutionary voices in the modern church deliver Invading Babylon. This essential guide will equip you to: Understand your vital role in shaping society. Release God’s will in your sphere of influence. Become an unstoppable citizen in God’s Kingdom. It’s your time to arise and be a light in a dark world.

Download or read book Infinite Potential written by Lothar Schafer and published by Deepak Chopra. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hopeful and controversial view of the universe and ourselves based on the principles of quantum physics, offering a way of making our lives and the world better, with a foreword by Deepak Chopra In Infinite Potential, physical chemist Lothar Schäfer presents a stunning view of the universe as interconnected, nonmaterial, composed of a field of infinite potential, and conscious. With his own research as well as that of some of the most distinguished scientists of our time, Schäfer moves us from a reality of Darwinian competition to cooperation, a meaningless universe to a meaningful one, and a disconnected, isolated existence to an interconnected one. In so doing, he shows us that our potential is infinite and calls us to live in accordance with the order of the universe, creating a society based on the cosmic principle of connection, emphasizing cooperation and community.

Download or read book Invisible Jesus written by Bill McConnell and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "He would not say that he was depressed; he would not say that he was discouraged; he would not say that he was unhappy. Whatever he was feeling had been coming for a long time, of that he was sure. He thought for a few moments, trying to put into words why he was sitting there, and then the right word revealed itself to him. He was not tired, he was dead. He had no life, no spark of spirituality in his spirit. He thought of the Jackson Brown song, "Running on Empty," which had been a favorite of his when he was much younger. He had been running for years, and now he realized he had nothing left in the tank. He kept looking at the black leather Bible, unwilling to open it, for the first time in his life wondering if the answer he was looking for was to be found in its pages." Excerpt from Invisible Jesus.

Download or read book Soul Transformation written by Donald W Ekstrand and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three steps of salvation in a nutshell are these - becoming a Christian; living the Christian life; and going to heaven. Theologians refer to these three steps as Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification. The first and third steps are instantaneous experiences, but the second step (sanctification) is a life long process whereby the Holy Spirit works in the believer's life to bring about practical holiness and transform his character into the likeness of Christ. It is this second step of salvation with which the believer struggles, because it requires putting to death the deeds of the body (saying "no" to our sin nature), and obeying the promptings of the Holy Spirit (saying "yes" to God) - this is the essence of spiritual warfare. Sadly, most churches in the West today pretty much ignore the issue of Sanctification, and just focus on Justification - either out of ignorance about what Scripture teaches, or out of fear that living a holy life is essentially "legalism." But living a life of obedience to Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit has nothing to do with legalism - legalists think they "gain favor with God" by being good, but believers obey Christ out of gratitude because they already "have favor with God!" The "key" to sanctified living is gratitude! The Bible emphatically describes God as being both loving and holy, yet western Christianity primarily focuses on God's love, and says almost nothing at all about His holiness. As such, the central message of most churches is one of love and forgiveness, with scarcely a word being said about holiness and death to sin and self. Satan is thrilled with our one dimensional Christianity, because it essentially leaves believers lukewarm, impotent and ineffectual. This book presents God's blueprint for spiritual development and portrays the "transformational experiences" every believer goes through in life - they include ups and downs, highs and lows, peaks and valleys, joy and suffering, victory and defeat - these experiences are the "norm" for every believer; none of us get a painless, trouble-free road to glory. Incidentally, the material presented in this book reflects the teachings of the most respected Christian theologians since the reformation - individuals the evangelical community has long recognized as being "pillars of the faith." To our lamentable regret, however, these teachings no longer have a prominent place in the vast majority of churches in the West. It is time for believers in America today to reconsider the fullness of God's call upon their lives. Donald W. Ekstrand is a retired pastor, adjunct professor, and author. Dr. Ekstrand holds degrees in finance, business education, theology and divinity, and is a graduate of Arizona State University, Talbot School of Theology, and Western Seminary. He has served as pastor, teacher, ministry consultant, and executive administrator for more than 40 years. Don and his wife, Barbara, have two grown daughters and reside in Phoenix, Arizona

Download or read book Connecting written by Kluane Spake and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product Description Connecting! Apprehending Spiritual Realities Price: $17.97 Dr. Kluane Spake Do you ever wonder what to do next, who to trust, where to go, what to believe, and who to listen to? What would life be like if you could always make the right decisions and knew what to do about every circumstance? We are born again with the ability to have spiritual discernment, and this ability must be trained and unlocked. "Connecting" will train your spiritual sensitivity and you will be able to: Accurately hear the Lord Discern between the false and the true, the wrong and the right. Make correct decisions. Know God's specific will for your life Uncover the counterfeit. Understand the Word. Become more spiritually mature. Prophet Lora Allison says, "Connecting is a Must Read for everyone who is hungry for a true experiential relationship with the Lord! Dr. Kluane Spake has a unique way of saying things in fresh verbage guaranteed to open up closed perspectives and entrenched mindsets. All of us need to take a closer look at truths designed to CONNECT us to the One who desires relationship with us above all. Connecting will trigger that more critical "now than ever before intimacy with God." My heart leaped for joy and there were nights while reading that I could not put the book down...the Spirit just kept prodding me on to turn the next page and the next. I have been reading it every spare moment that I have! " Rev. D. Bellcour, Gospel Truth CONNECTING is one of those rare books that remain fresh with each reading. The first time through I couldn't put it down even though I knew I was only getting a little of what was there. The second time I stopped and pondered each section doing the suggested exercises and marveling how the Lord has gifted Dr. Spake with the ability to put into words truths we have only seen dimly and certainly could not communicate. I have completed a third reading and am now (fourth time) leading a weekly group meeting to study the book along with associated scriptures and concepts. I recommend this as a great group study! Together we are exploring and seeing God open our eyes and deepen our understanding of His eternal purpose. Traditions are confirmed or rejected, vision expands . . . it's fantastic. There is so much more God wants to do with His people than previously realized. Connecting opens the door for greater vision -- it is only as we see that we can enter in. Rev. Pat Joyce I've been getting some awesome teaching... It's this book I've been reading called "Connecting." (Maybe you've heard of it?) A couple of pages out of that book beats a month of even quality sermons. This is not a suck-up but the absolute truth. I am loving it! Rev. Paul Wolack Our entire church has been studying Dr. Kluane's Book 'Connecting - How to apprehend spiritual realities.' This book over the past TWO YEARS, and we have found it to be very beneficial in our awakening to the finished work of Jesus Christ. The book lends itself to discussion, and this has been an integral part of our growth. As pastors, our main objective is to have every precious person realizing the treasure of Christ in them, and thereby be able to contribute to the growth of the local body uniquely and individually as they find freedom by embracing truth. ... While reading 'Connecting', veils were whisked away from the eyes of our understanding. It is a book that even after several reads continues to reveal unchartered truth. Dr Spake has well-harnessed the NOW word of God, and presents it in a way that is palatable, ever present, and ever revelatory. We highly recommend your church study this book, as it enhances and emphasizes our identity - Christ Jesus. When we begin to wake up to who we really are, our whole perception changes and we begin to view the world through HIS eyes. Read this book ... it will change your life like it did ours. Pastor Jeff Benham, Anglesea, Australia