Download or read book Simplicity in the Christian Faith Alike Scriptural and Powerful written by Mellish I. Motte and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Simplicity in the Christian Faith Alike Scriptural and Powerful: A Sermon, Delivered on the Morning of Lord's Day, July 1, 1827, at the Second Independent Church in Charleston, S. C But from the distorted second-hand representations which he had received of the testimony of the early Fa thers, he still felt confident that Ecclesiastical History was in favour of the doctrine. How much was he sur prised to find, on looking a little nearer, that their tes timony obviated the greatest difficulty in the Unitarian system, by authorizing us to refer the Trinitarian doc trine of the Logos, to the Platonic and Gnostic philo sophy, which was so much in vogue with most of the first learned converts to Christianity. The unlearned, we have reason to believe, continued Unitarian, until the Church gradually submitted to the authority of these speculative philosophers. The writer thus found, that he was compelled, with Augustine, to acknowledge his obligation to Plato for his belief in the Trinity. The result has been, that he felt called Upon by con science to leave the Episcopal Ministry. Still he per ceived the propriety of proceeding with great hesitation in so serious a change; and he thinks that he must now be acquitted of precipitation, when, after devoting nine months to reflection, inquiry and prayer, he has complied with requests to preach to a society formedvi. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Culture of Simplicity written by Malcolm James McLeod and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Freedom of Simplicity written by Richard J. Foster and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-12-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the ideal of simplicity through the Bible and the early church and show how simplicity can free us from dishonest speech, obsessive status-seeking, and loss of perspective.
Download or read book The Simplicity of Life written by Philip Colagrande and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is it, from the time we're born and throughout our lives, we never question who we are? Where did we come from? Why are we here? Is there an afterlife? Is this it? We only pause in a tragedy or when we realize life is ending in our later years. Amazing! We have absolutely no control and can be gone in a blink of an eye. Our day-to-day lives are so focused on what we do that it totally abandons the real questions we should be asking. Why? I wrote this book to show what God has revealed to me through my life struggles. The understanding of who my Father truly is and how simple life can be. I always thought, if there's a God, and I live my best, then why is there so much suffering? Why do so many people not believe in God? If he's our Father, then why isn't he here living among us? Think about that! If you truly believe that you were created to have life, then why isn't he living with us? There must be a reason. These questions are valid if you believe in God. Would you leave your children? Would you? Why? What he revealed to me is so simple! My passion is to reach those who want the peace and joy I experienced. I pray this touches your heart and brings you to a closer relationship to your loving Creator, who happens to be your Father and loves you like no other! He continually calls. We just have to answer!
Download or read book The Simplicity that is in Christ A sermon on 2 Cor xi 3 etc written by Robert GRANT (Vicar of Bradford Abbas, Dorset.) and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Holy Simplicity written by Raoul Plus and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplicity: the sure path to God The saints assure us that simplicity is the virtue most likely to draw us closer to God and make us more like Him. Relying on the words of Jesus and the lives of the saints, Fr. Plus maps out a sure path to the simplicity which Jesus praised, a simplicity that bestows on all of us who seek it: happiness, courage, and inner peace, no matter how complicated our circumstances may be or how crowded our days.
Download or read book Simplicity Love and Justice written by James Odgers and published by Alpha International. This book was released on 2004 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a discussion course on simpler living that is designed to: work out the relationship between our faith and our lifestyle; gain a biblical understanding of the issues involved in simplicity; become more familiar with the social and global context within which we are living; and develop community and support.
Download or read book In Visible Simplicity written by James Scott Rollo and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is knowledge, understanding, and spiritual illumination in this book never seen or written, ever, in the recorded commentary of biblical history. This is a phenomenon of the moment arising out of Words in Daniel's book that have been "closed up and sealed till the time of the end". The challenge confronting every Christian, regardless of his spiritual age or position, is in recognizing that there is much more to know about God than we know but to know more we must be willing to continually repent and change our minds when the Lord allows us to see a clearer vision of the Truth. Those who set aside every influence outside of the simple literal Words of inspired scripture receive knowledge and understanding unavailable from any other source. Theologians of every degree have never seen the thoughts and observations illuminated in the precept upon precept chapters of this book. If we allow the theologian, tradition, or the worldly church to control our mind, we will miss the blessing of simply believing the purity of the Word. God gave us a good mind and He expects us to use it to His glory by understanding the Words He wants us to hear. The In-Visible Truth is an immeasurable blessing, hidden in simplicity. Identifying doctrinal errors in the church along with seeing biblical specifics of RAPTURE carries the believer far beyond the significance of knowing when Jesus will come again. The Lord is right on time every time and it is now time that we understand many things that the He did not allow us to understand in the past. Be blessed. James Scott Rollo
Download or read book The Gift of Simplicity written by Victor-Antoine D'Avila-Latourrette and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the example and words from the Master, Br. Victor-Antoine encourages readers to strive for the attitude of simplistic living expressed in the Gospels. Using lessons from Scripture, he reminds us of what can be gained by living a life less cluttered by modern distractions and petty grievances to find freedom in Christian simplicity--a simplicity that is deeply rooted in Christ. It is not often these days that we hear anyone speak about simplicity. In today's fast-paced world, this seems an almost far-fetched notion. Yet we find the concept very alive in the Scriptures, particularly in the Gospels, where it is often connected with other virtues strongly taught and recommended by Jesus, such as humility, poverty of spirit, single-mindedness, meekness, and even the gift of wisdom. The Gift of Simplicity helps move our minds beyond the realm of human thought and human reasoning; it is then when wisdom instigates in us a new way of thinking.
Download or read book Christian Simplicity A sermon etc written by Nicholas CLAGETT (Archdeacon of Sudbury.) and published by . This book was released on 1705 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Courageous Simplicity written by (in)courage and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm just so busy and tired." These words fall from your lips as easy and often as your next breath. You're weary of your packed schedule and frenetic pace and responsibilities at every turn. Even good things no longer feel life-giving. You long for a simpler life. You want to be able to face daily burdens and the chaos of this world and say with confidence, "It is well with my soul." But how? (in)courage is ready to come alongside you through Courageous Simplicity, a six-session Bible study on living in the simple abundance of Jesus. This study will help you release control of what frays your soul and will lead you to true refreshment. As you train in the spiritual practice of simplicity, you will discover the God who loves you lavishly and wants to show you how to live with a heart open and surrendered to his presence. You can live in the peace and freedom of having and being enough. Let your friends at (in)courage show you how.
Download or read book The Gift of Simplicity written by June Holland McEwen and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1984 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Simpler Living Compassionate Life written by Michael Schut and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diverse compilation of essays that explore the complex idea of simplicity in our lives, community, and environment, and how buying less and decluttering creates an enriching and sustainable life. In a rare collection of voices, the authors of Simpler Living, Compassionate Life explore voluntary simplicity as a path to wholeness and abundance. Henri Nouwen, Cecile Andrews, Richard Foster, and 19 other writers encourage you to listen to your own story, and to respond to dialogue about the fundamental issues of life: time, money, food, spirituality, heritage, and community. A diversity of voices and a helpful study guide make this an effective tool for individuals and groups ready to consider alternatives to high-price, high-stress “good life”: the riches of simplicity and compassion. “Simpler Living, Compassionate Life is an excellent resource for anyone wishing to have a comprehensive overview of the myriad ways living more simply has positively affected our culture. It is a delightful and practical guide for creating simplicity in our own lives, our communities, and for the benefit of our culture.”—Elaine James, author of Simplify Your Life and Inner Simplicity
Download or read book The Rewards of Simplicity written by Pam Pierce and published by Chosen Books. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's fast-paced and technology-driven times, Christians feel stressed out and overly busy. Many are left longing for simpler days, unaware that these days are within their grasp, made possible by getting rid of spiritual and material clutter. Respected prophetic leader Chuck D. Pierce and his wife, Pam, remind Christians of the rewards of living simply. Together they weave biblical teaching with practical tips that will help readers answer questions like these: How can I... • clear out unnecessary clutter in my home? • overcome anxiety? • rely on God for my sustenance? • get free from too much technology and/or entertainment? • preserve a Sabbath rest? • free myself from the stronghold of materialism? Sharing their insights to help readers break free of anything that enslaves them, Pam and Chuck empower Christians, both materially and spiritually, to live a clutter-free life.
Download or read book Spiritual Simplicity written by Chip Ingram and published by Howard Books. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the answer to our culture’s need for simplicity and peace—by doing less and loving more. If you crave simplicity, yearn for peace and calm, this is the book for you. Author Chip Ingram goes beyond quick fixes and speaks to all of us who find it impossible to break free of our busy lifestyles, filled with too many good and important things that fill our schedules. The message of this book is simple: Spiritual simplicity will not be achieved by strategic attempts to control our lives and schedules but through doing less because we are able to love more. As you learn the practice of loving people, you will experience a shift from complex to simple, from hurried to peaceful, from “never enough time” to “time enough for those you love.” It’s time to redirect our focus from the complex, overextended lifestyle that keeps us running but never arriving. In Spiritual Simplicity, learn how to “reorient your life around life. The result is a life whose priorities are so radically rearranged that” (Dave Stone, author of the Faithful Families series) lasting change is finally within your reach.
Download or read book Christian Simplicity written by Vida Dutton Scudder and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abundant Simplicity written by Jan Johnson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which activities give you energy and connect you with God? Do you know what behaviors are life-draining for you, separating you from God? In this book Jan Johnson provides small experiments with simplicity as well as questions for discussion or reflection to help you discover the unhurried rhythms of grace.
