Author: Gary C. Newton
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
ISBN: 9781581345711
Category : Sanctification
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the first lessons to learn as a growing Christian is how to serve. In contrast to a "me-centered" culture, Christians should not merely satisfy themselves but instead seek to emulate Jesus. Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity advocates a strategy for growing toward Christlikeness based on the actual ways that people develop. By understanding the dynamics of spiritual growth, readers are more aware of how God uses the specific circumstances of life to draw people closer to himself. Text and discussion questions help believers mature as Christians by identifying and understanding spiritual disciplines, such as Bible study, prayer, a godly lifestyle, witnessing, and using spiritual gifts. This title is one in a series being published by Crossway Books in cooperation with Evangelical Training Association. ETA provides Christian education resources for individuals, leaders and teachers, churches, Bible institutes, and other adult educational settings. With short chapters and thought-provoking questions, this book is useful for both personal study and group learning. Book jacket.
Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity
Author: Gary C. Newton
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
ISBN: 9781581345711
Category : Sanctification
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the first lessons to learn as a growing Christian is how to serve. In contrast to a "me-centered" culture, Christians should not merely satisfy themselves but instead seek to emulate Jesus. Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity advocates a strategy for growing toward Christlikeness based on the actual ways that people develop. By understanding the dynamics of spiritual growth, readers are more aware of how God uses the specific circumstances of life to draw people closer to himself. Text and discussion questions help believers mature as Christians by identifying and understanding spiritual disciplines, such as Bible study, prayer, a godly lifestyle, witnessing, and using spiritual gifts. This title is one in a series being published by Crossway Books in cooperation with Evangelical Training Association. ETA provides Christian education resources for individuals, leaders and teachers, churches, Bible institutes, and other adult educational settings. With short chapters and thought-provoking questions, this book is useful for both personal study and group learning. Book jacket.
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
ISBN: 9781581345711
Category : Sanctification
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the first lessons to learn as a growing Christian is how to serve. In contrast to a "me-centered" culture, Christians should not merely satisfy themselves but instead seek to emulate Jesus. Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity advocates a strategy for growing toward Christlikeness based on the actual ways that people develop. By understanding the dynamics of spiritual growth, readers are more aware of how God uses the specific circumstances of life to draw people closer to himself. Text and discussion questions help believers mature as Christians by identifying and understanding spiritual disciplines, such as Bible study, prayer, a godly lifestyle, witnessing, and using spiritual gifts. This title is one in a series being published by Crossway Books in cooperation with Evangelical Training Association. ETA provides Christian education resources for individuals, leaders and teachers, churches, Bible institutes, and other adult educational settings. With short chapters and thought-provoking questions, this book is useful for both personal study and group learning. Book jacket.
Towards Spiritual Maturity
Author: William Still
Publisher: Christian Focus
ISBN: 9781845505745
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
To live in the shadow of the Cross is to live in a victory that means peace with God and hope for eternity: we take the path to spiritual maturity by learning how to enjoy God. This book is William Still's exploration of the work of Christ and the walk of the Christian. "This book is small in size but seed-like in nature.
Publisher: Christian Focus
ISBN: 9781845505745
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
To live in the shadow of the Cross is to live in a victory that means peace with God and hope for eternity: we take the path to spiritual maturity by learning how to enjoy God. This book is William Still's exploration of the work of Christ and the walk of the Christian. "This book is small in size but seed-like in nature.
Spiritual Maturity
Author: J. Oswald Sanders
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9780802467973
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spiritual maturity is not a level of growth Christians achieve, but the passion to press on in Christ. In these concise chapters J. Oswald Sanders explores the primary source of continual growth. As we embrace God's providence, hardship, and more, we can move from infancy toward the fruitful maturity we were created to enjoy. Now, this new edition of "Spiritual Maturity" includes a "For Reflections" section making it an ideal resource for both individual and group study.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9780802467973
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spiritual maturity is not a level of growth Christians achieve, but the passion to press on in Christ. In these concise chapters J. Oswald Sanders explores the primary source of continual growth. As we embrace God's providence, hardship, and more, we can move from infancy toward the fruitful maturity we were created to enjoy. Now, this new edition of "Spiritual Maturity" includes a "For Reflections" section making it an ideal resource for both individual and group study.
The Lost Art of Disciple Making
Author: LeRoy Eims
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310832063
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
"Every believer in Jesus Christ deserves the opportunity of personal nurture and development." says LeRoy Eims. But all too often the opportunity isn't there. We neglect the young Christian in our whirl of programs, church services, and fellowship groups. And we neglect to raise up workers and leaders who can disciple young believers into mature and fruitful Christians. In simple, practical, and biblical terms, LeRoy Eims revives the lost art of disciple making. He explains: - How the early church discipled new Christians - How to meet the basic needs of a growing Christian - How to spot and train potential workers - How to develop mature, godly leaders "True growth takes time and tears and love and patience," Eims states. There is no instant maturity. This book examines the growth process in the life of a Christian and considers what nurture and guidance it takes to develop spiritually qualified workers in the church.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310832063
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
"Every believer in Jesus Christ deserves the opportunity of personal nurture and development." says LeRoy Eims. But all too often the opportunity isn't there. We neglect the young Christian in our whirl of programs, church services, and fellowship groups. And we neglect to raise up workers and leaders who can disciple young believers into mature and fruitful Christians. In simple, practical, and biblical terms, LeRoy Eims revives the lost art of disciple making. He explains: - How the early church discipled new Christians - How to meet the basic needs of a growing Christian - How to spot and train potential workers - How to develop mature, godly leaders "True growth takes time and tears and love and patience," Eims states. There is no instant maturity. This book examines the growth process in the life of a Christian and considers what nurture and guidance it takes to develop spiritually qualified workers in the church.
Breaking Through to Spiritual Maturity
Author: Neil T. Anderson
Publisher: Gospel Light
ISBN: 9780830726554
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A 13- to 26-week reproducible study course that will enable pastors, study leaders and counselors to lead those who seek to grow into spiritual maturity as they take possession of the victory Christ freely offers. Participants will learn that Christ gives every believer a new identity and victory over sin and also how to recognize and overcome spiritual deception and to exercise the authority God gives all believers. Provides specific steps to claiming freedom in Christ. The flexible format allows the lessons to be presented in 60- or 90-minute sessions with additional flexibility in the number (13-26) of sessions to be presented. This material enables any group leader or teacher to lead this study who is sincerely and prayerfully following Christ.
Publisher: Gospel Light
ISBN: 9780830726554
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A 13- to 26-week reproducible study course that will enable pastors, study leaders and counselors to lead those who seek to grow into spiritual maturity as they take possession of the victory Christ freely offers. Participants will learn that Christ gives every believer a new identity and victory over sin and also how to recognize and overcome spiritual deception and to exercise the authority God gives all believers. Provides specific steps to claiming freedom in Christ. The flexible format allows the lessons to be presented in 60- or 90-minute sessions with additional flexibility in the number (13-26) of sessions to be presented. This material enables any group leader or teacher to lead this study who is sincerely and prayerfully following Christ.
Aiming at Maturity
Author: Stephen W. Rankin
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725246368
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725246368
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
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.
Spiritual Maturity
Author: Frank A. Thomas
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9780800630867
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
With advice on how church leaders can improve the health of local congregations, this book takes a close look at the styles of church leadership that exist within the body, and offers a holistic method to create and preserve a healthy congregation through spiritual maturity.
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9780800630867
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
With advice on how church leaders can improve the health of local congregations, this book takes a close look at the styles of church leadership that exist within the body, and offers a holistic method to create and preserve a healthy congregation through spiritual maturity.
The Green Letters
Author: Miles J. Stanford
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310330017
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This is the first book in the author's series on Christian maturity.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310330017
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This is the first book in the author's series on Christian maturity.
Real-Life Discipleship
Author: Jim Putman
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1617472689
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Is your church making disciples . . . who make disciples . . . who make disciples? Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. In this book, you will learn: How to create churches that succeed and grow How to intentionally disciple believers in every stage of their spiritual development How to find and develop leaders in your church This book also contains these helpful features: A summary and profile of each stage of spiritual growth Recommended resources for disciple-makers Spiritual facts A presentation of the gospel Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices in this great church resource.
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1617472689
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Is your church making disciples . . . who make disciples . . . who make disciples? Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. In this book, you will learn: How to create churches that succeed and grow How to intentionally disciple believers in every stage of their spiritual development How to find and develop leaders in your church This book also contains these helpful features: A summary and profile of each stage of spiritual growth Recommended resources for disciple-makers Spiritual facts A presentation of the gospel Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices in this great church resource.
More Than a Healer
Author: Costi W. Hinn
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310362873
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310362873
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
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.