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Christ's Way to Spiritual Growth
by Philip G. SamaanSPIRITUALITY IS CHRISTLIKENESS, having Jesus so fill our lives that when others look at us, they see Jesus instead. Spiritual growth, or spirituality, is a topic that has captured the interest of people everywhere. Even those who aren't traditionally religious have become interested in spirituality. But what is spirituality? Philip Samaan believes that, far more than prayer, meditation, or any of the other spiritual disciplines, spirituality is Christlikeness, having Jesus so fill our lives that when others look at us, they see Him instead. By focusing on what the Bible and Ellen White reveal about Christ's spiritual life, he shows how we can become more and more like Jesus.
Christ, Creeds And Life: Conversations About The Center Of Our Faith
by Douglas JacobsenFocusing on the 1981 doxological version of the United Church of Christ's Statement of Faith, this book for small group settings and adult and high school church school classes, in nine or ten sessions (depending on the leader's preference), seeks to help laity think theologically about confessions of faith - both traditional and in hymns - and how they might enlighten faithful living.
Christ, God's Companionship with Man
by Luigi Giussani Julián CarrónThis volume is a selection of the most significant writings by Monsignor Luigi Giussani, founder of the Italian Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation, which is practised in eighty countries around the world. Presented by Julián Carrón, Giussani's successor as head of Communion and Liberation, Christ, God's Companionship with Man is the most succinct introduction to the breadth of Giussani's thought, including memorable passages from works such as The Journey to Truth Is an Experience, At the Origin of the Christian Claim, Why the Church?, Generating Traces in the History of the World, and Is It Possible to Live This Way? Many speak of Giussani as a friendly presence, a man who believed that it was possible to live in faith every day and in any circumstance. As a writer and religious scholar who was deeply devoted to his work, Giussani's teachings and reflections have come to generate worldwide recognition and support. Revealing that spirituality and community can be found in ordinary ways, Christ, God's Companionship with Man will inspire all who read it.
Christ, God's Companionship with Man
by Luigi GiussaniThis volume is a selection of the most significant writings by Monsignor Luigi Giussani, founder of the Italian Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation, which is practised in eighty countries around the world. Presented by Julián Carrón, Giussani's successor as head of Communion and Liberation, Christ, God's Companionship with Man is the most succinct introduction to the breadth of Giussani’s thought, including memorable passages from works such as The Journey to Truth Is an Experience, At the Origin of the Christian Claim, Why the Church?, Generating Traces in the History of the World, and Is It Possible to Live This Way? Many speak of Giussani as a friendly presence, a man who believed that it was possible to live in faith every day and in any circumstance. As a writer and religious scholar who was deeply devoted to his work, Giussani’s teachings and reflections have come to generate worldwide recognition and support. Revealing that spirituality and community can be found in ordinary ways, Christ, God’s Companionship with Man will inspire all who read it.
Christ, Our Righteousness: Paul's Theology of Justification (New Studies in Biblical Theology #Volume 9)
by Mark A. SeifridPaul and Palestinian Judaism
Christ, the Christian, and the Church: A Study of the Incarnation and Its Consequences
by E. L. Mascall<p>Inform your theology by delving into E. L. Mascall’s discussion about the incarnation of the Son of God and its crucial connection to the individual and the church. <p>“Indeed what has chiefly convinced me of the supreme significance of the doctrine of the permanence of Christ’s manhood as the central principle of Christian theology has been the extent to which that doctrine has made it possible to get beneath—or should one rather say ‘above’?—the either-or level, and to see the two contrasted elements as mutually involved in a synthesis in which one can say 'both-and'. <p>E. L. Mascall’s <i>Christ, the Christian, and the Church</i> explores how the incarnation of the Son of God is the unifying principle of our lives through subjects such as eschatology, ecclesiology, pneumatology, ascetical and mystical theology, and more. Instead of reinforcing the view that Christ’s descent to earth was anthropocentric, Mascall explicates his point that it was in fact theocentric; man is woven “into the godhead” instead of “the godhead into flesh,” and our actions as Christians are actions of Christ himself because of the unifying act of baptism. With an impressive facility for primary and secondary sources and an adamant commitment to God, <i>Christ, the Christian, and the Church</i> manages to be just as timely now as it was seventy years ago when it was initially published.</p>
Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling: Changing Lives with God's Changeless Truth
by Steve Miller Stephen Viars Bob Kellemen James MacDonaldChrist-Centered Biblical Counseling is a comprehensive guide that will equip God’s people to use biblical truth to change lives. More than that, this book will increase people’s confidence in the sufficiency and relevancy of God’s Word to address real-life issues in a multitude of counseling situations. Readers of this book will: Understand clearly why they should embrace biblical counseling Be encouraged to trust God’s Word to provide rich insight for living in the midst of even the most difficult challenges Enjoy the relevant, pastoral, and theological teaching they have come to appreciate from such noted authors as John Piper, Mark Dever, and Elyse Fitzpatrick The 28 chapters blend theological wisdom and practical expertise. The first half of the book emphasizes a practical theology of biblical counseling; the second half highlights a practical methodology of biblical counseling. Though accessible to all Christians, the book will especially appeal to pastors and church leaders, counseling practitioners, students, and educators.
Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles
by Graeme GoldsworthyPreaching Survey of the Year's Best Books for Preachers The appeal of biblical theology is that it provides a "big picture" that makes sense of the diversity of biblical literature. Through the lens of biblical theology, the Bible ceases to be a mass of unconnected texts but takes shape as a unified metanarrative connecting the story of Israel with that of Jesus. It presents the whole scene of God's revelation as one mighty plan of salvation. For fifty years Graeme Goldsworthy has been refining his understanding of biblical theology through his experiences as a student, pastor and teacher. In this valuable complement to his Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics, Goldsworthy defends and refines the rationale for his approach, drawing especially on the work of Australian biblical scholar Donald Robinson.
Christ-Centered Dating: Pursuing a Relationship That Glorifies God
by Mark BallengerDo you feel stuck? Have you tried everything, but you feel like there are no godly men or women around? Have you been faithful to God, but you&’re still waiting on finding &“the one&”? Learn how to follow God&’s lead and find what (or who) is best for your life. Practical and freeing, Christ-Centered Dating helps the single Christian reflect God's image while actively seeking to meet, date, and marry the person God has chosen. Inside, you will find answers for: Why your beliefs about dating are so crucial to your spiritual lifeHow to meet other godly singlesWhat the eight phases of a healthy dating relationship should beHow to heal from past relationship wounds and idolsWhether or not there is such a thing as &“the one&”
Christ-Centered Fitness: Maximizing Physical and Spiritual Strength
by Jason BerryYou are a unique creation…no one can take your place. It’s time to take your life OFF OF HOLD and seize victory in every aspect of life with Christ-Centered Fitness.God has specifically called you to do mighty things for Him, but are you prepared to maximize that calling with a fit body? Your body is the vessel by which you preach the gospel, serve others, and live out your abundant life. This vessel needs to be healthy!With shackles such as low energy, obesity, sickness, and sedentary lifestyles, people feel restricted and incapable of serving the Lord to the best of their ability.Jason Berry shows you how to achieve a state of physical fitness and health that is readily prepared to accomplish the will of the Father. In his easy-to-understand style, he outlines everything needed from Biblical fundamentals to workout plans. You’ll discover ways to win the battle inside your mind, overcome by faith, Biblical truths for health—all at your fingertips.This is YOUR appointed time for victory. Grab a water bottle, double-knot your sneakers, break the shackles, and claim your place…it’s time for Christ-Centered Fitness!“This book fills a niche for Christians' health and shows God’s intention for His followers.” ~Patricia London (D. Ed. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education, Messiah College)“Jason uses Biblical truths to present a fresh Christian perspective to physical fitness.” ~James Smith (Retired Supervisor of Health, Physical Education, and Aquatics, Cumberland Valley School District)About the AuthorDynamic speaker, youth pastor, PE teacher, U.S. Military veteran, and certified personal trainer, Jason Berry's diverse fitness experience ranges from Iraq's battlefields to a master's degree in Exercise Science. His passion for fitness is surpassed only by his passion for Christ and his family.
Christ-Centered Therapy: The Practical Integration of Theology and Psychology
by Neil T. Anderson Julie Zuehlke Terry E. ZuehlkeDepending on whom you ask, the term Christian counseling can mean anything from secular psychology practiced by a Christian to biblical counseling that completely shuns psychological insights. Christ-Centered Therapy thoroughly integrates psychology and practical theology. A book written by experts from both fields, it utilizes the contributions of science in an uncompromisingly biblical framework. Here at last is a powerful resource to help you—pastor, counselor, or spiritual advisor—understand the complex problems of people and address them with the wisdom of God’s Word and the power of his Spirit. Insightful and practical, Christ-Centered Therapy unites the wisdom and expertise of pastoral theologian and best-selling author Dr. Neil Anderson and professional Christian counselors Dr. Terry and Julianne Zuehlke. The first part of the book equips you with an understanding of the different issues involved in integrating theology and psychology. The second part helps you turn theory into practical application. You’ll also find appendixes that offer personal testimonies, provide professional forms, discuss the role of psychiatry in managed care, and present the Steps to Freedom in Christ.
Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to self and God
by Katherine ThompsonThe practice of ‘mindfulness’ has moved from its roots in psychological therapy into the mainstream of today’s popular culture, where it is marketed as a path to health and wellbeing. A mental exercise that takes a few minutes a day seems like an easy fix to life’s problems, the perfect antidote to the frantic pace of our lives.But does mindfulness work, and if so, how? Is it backed by scientific evidence? And given its links to Buddhist thought, can therapeutic mindfulness be practised in ways that are consistent with a Christian worldview?In Christ-Centred Mindfulness, academic and experienced mental health worker Katherine Thompson addresses these questions and highlights mindfulness-related practices that have been used within the church for hundreds of years – practices that help us slow down, connect to what is happening inside ourselves and make space to listen for God’s guidance in everyday life. Dr Thompson draws on this rich tradition to present Christian mindfulness exercises that can be used to enrich our prayer lives, help us to draw near to God and grow in Christlikeness.Whether you’re a Christian who is curious about mindfulness practice and its benefits, or you work in a counselling profession and are trying to sort through your own approach to mindfulness-based therapies, this book is for you.
Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to self and God
by Katherine ThompsonDoes mindfulness improve our wellbeing?Can it be practised within a Christian worldview?Can it be Christ-Centred?Yes.In the award-winningChrist-Centred Mindfulness, leading academic and experienced mental health worker Dr Katherine Thompson addresses these questions and draws on the rich Christian tradition to present Christian mindfulness exercises that help us slow down, connect to what is happening inside ourselves and make space to listen for God’s guidance in everyday life.Whether you’re a Christian who is curious about mindfulness practice and its benefits, or you work in a counselling profession and are trying to sort through your own approach to mindfulness-based therapies, this book is for you.
Christ-Follower: Participant's Guide
by Seacoast ChurchWhat does a follower of Christ actually look like, and how can I become one? The Christ-follower DVD-based study focuses on the fundamentals of the Christian faith, going directly to the words of Jesus in Luke chapter 6 to answer important questions like, Who does Jesus claim to be? How does he pray? Whom does he bless? How does he treat his enemies? How does he say we should view ourselves? And what does this mean for me today?The Christ-Follower Participant's Guide will guide you as you grow in your relationship with Christ and take steps toward becoming a doer of the Word rather than a hearer of the Word. You will rekindle your passion and devotion to follow Christ as you:Worship God enthusiasticallyGrow in maturity and consistencyConnect with the church regularlyServe others unselfishlyShare your faith effectively This unique study can be used on your own for personal devotions and study or for study with your small group, family, youth group, or even your entire church. Participant's Guide Features Include:Daily readings Questions for personal reflectionAction steps for personal growthGuide for small group discussionGuide for family discussion Tips for implementing this study in a youth group
Christ-Shaped Character: Choosing Love, Faith and Hope
by Helen CeperoHonorable Mention for Classic Christian Spirituality, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore "Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love." —1 Corinthians 13:13 What are the pathways that lead us to God? This is a book about what happens when we find those pathways. You will discover the values and virtues that grow out of our experiences, and practices that encourage us to be with God in specific ways. Spiritual director Helen Cepero writes: "I've seen that when I reflect on my own life experiences, when I am alert to God's presence, and alive to Christ's love, I grow as a Christ follower, and as a human being living in God's world. This book is an invitation for you not to follow me, but follow Jesus into the stories of your own life. You too, will need to wake up and be willing to walk . . . through your own life." We will follow the journey to God by beginning with three ways of love, then three ways of continuing in faith and lastly, three ways of living in hope. These nine pathways will lead you more deeply into life with Christ.
Christ-centered Worship: Letting The Gospel Shape Our Practice
by Bryan ChapellThe church's worship has always been shaped by its understanding of the gospel. Here the bestselling author of Christ-Centered Preaching brings biblical and historical perspective to discussions about worship, demonstrating that the gospel has shaped key worship traditions and should shape today's worship as well. This accessible and engaging book provides the church with a Christ-centered understanding of worship to help it transcend the traditional/contemporary worship debate and unite in ministry and mission priorities. Contemporary believers will learn how to shape their worship based on Christ's ministry to and through them. The book's insights and practical resources for worship planning will be useful to pastors, worship leaders, worship planning committees, missionaries, and worship and ministry students.
Christ: He is My Lord (People's Bible Teachings)
by Harlyn J KuschelWhat does the Bible teach about Jesus? Who is Jesus?Christ: He is My Lord is a thorough study of what the Bible teaches and says about Jesus Christ. By looking at Jesus through both the Old and New Testament Scriptures, this book details the person of Christ (how Jesus is both true God and true man), what it means when Christians refer to his “humiliation and exaltation,” his three-fold office as Prophet, Priest, and King, and what exactly Jesus was born to do: save people from their sins.In an easy-to-read format, this book clearly demonstrates who Jesus is, helping you and other believers develop a strong personal defense against claims that Jesus was merely a prophet, a good man, a humanitarian—or even a fraud.The People’s Bible Teachings is a series of books on all the main teachings of the Bible. Following the pattern set by The People’s Bible series, these books are written for all Christians in an easy-to-read manner. The authors of The People’s Bible are all pastors and professors who have had years of experience teaching others about the Bible.
Christchurch: A Pictorial History
by Christine TaylorChristchurch owes its existence to its natural features. The town is surrounded by large wide marshes at the confluence of its two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. This strategic position gave Christchurch its former name Tweoxneam, ‘the town between the rivers’. Its harbour was sheltered by nearby Hengistbury Head, an easily defensible site in more turbulent days, as well as an excellent look-out point. Its skyline is dominated by the Priory, founded in AD 994, which was famous in the Middle Ages for its relics and attracted many pilgrims. The importance of the Priory gave the prospering town its new name, ‘Crischurche de Twenham’.After the Reformation and, a century later, the Civil War, Christchurch fell into decline and became a small fishing town. A 17th-century scheme to make the Avon navigable up to Salisbury was drawn up, but never materialised. The close proximity of the New Forest led to smuggling activities and several buildings in the town boast their smuggling tales. A more legitimate industry that brough some fame to the town was the manufacture of fusee watch chains, but it was not until the 19th century that significant growth in size began, triggered by the advent of the railway and road improvements. Fortunately, the camera had been invented in time to record the Victorian development of the ancient town’s past and to give vivid insight into life in Christchurch up to the outbreak of the Second World War.Christine Taylor’s book is as entertaining as it is informative and this new edition will be as popular with the many visitors to the area as it will be fascinating for all who live in the modern town.
Christendom Destroyed
by Mark GreengrassA remarkable new volume in the critically acclaimed Penguin History of Europe series From peasants to princes, no one was untouched by the spiritual and intellectual upheaval of the sixteenth century. Martin Luther's challenge to church authority forced Christians to examine their beliefs in ways that shook the foundations of their religion. The subsequent divisions, fed by dynastic rivalries and military changes, fundamentally altered the relations between ruler and ruled. Geographical and scientific discoveries challenged the unity of Christendom as a belief community. Europe, with all its divisions, emerged instead as a geographical projection. Chronicling these dramatic changes, Thomas More, Shakespeare, Montaigne, and Cervantes created works that continue to resonate with us. Spanning the years 1517 to 1648, Christendom Destroyed is Mark Greengrass's magnum opus: a rich tapestry that fosters a deeper understanding of Europe's identity today.
Christendom Destroyed
by Mark GreengrassA remarkable new volume in the critically acclaimed Penguin History of Europe seriesFrom peasants to princes, no one was untouched by the spiritual and intellectual upheaval of the sixteenth century. Martin Luther's challenge to church authority forced Christians to examine their beliefs in ways that shook the foundations of their religion. The subsequent divisions, fed by dynastic rivalries and military changes, fundamentally altered the relations between ruler and ruled. Geographical and scientific discoveries challenged the unity of Christendom as a belief community. Europe, with all its divisions, emerged instead as a geographical projection. Chronicling these dramatic changes, Thomas More, Shakespeare, Montaigne, and Cervantes created works that continue to resonate with us.Spanning the years 1517 to 1648, Christendom Destroyed is Mark Greengrass's magnum opus: a rich tapestry that fosters a deeper understanding of Europe's identity today.
Christendom Destroyed
by Mark GreengrassA remarkable new volume in the critically acclaimed Penguin History of Europe seriesFrom peasants to princes, no one was untouched by the spiritual and intellectual upheaval of the sixteenth century. Martin Luther's challenge to church authority forced Christians to examine their beliefs in ways that shook the foundations of their religion. The subsequent divisions, fed by dynastic rivalries and military changes, fundamentally altered the relations between ruler and ruled. Geographical and scientific discoveries challenged the unity of Christendom as a belief community. Europe, with all its divisions, emerged instead as a geographical projection. Chronicling these dramatic changes, Thomas More, Shakespeare, Montaigne, and Cervantes created works that continue to resonate with us.Spanning the years 1517 to 1648, Christendom Destroyed is Mark Greengrass's magnum opus: a rich tapestry that fosters a deeper understanding of Europe's identity today.
Christendom: The Triumph of a Religion, AD 300-1300
by Peter HeatherA major reinterpretation of the religious superstate that came to define both Europe and Christianity itself, by one of our foremost medieval historians.In the fourth century AD, a new faith grew out of Palestine, overwhelming the paganism of Rome and resoundingly defeating a host of other rival belief systems. Almost a thousand years later, all of Europe was controlled by Christian rulers, and the religion, ingrained within culture and society, exercised a monolithic hold over its population. But how did a small sect of isolated and intensely committed congregations become a mass movement centrally directed from Rome? As Peter Heather shows in this illuminating new history, there was nothing inevitable about Christendom's rise and eventual dominance.From Constantine the Great's pivotal conversion to Christianity to the crisis that followed the collapse of the Roman empire—which left the religion teetering on the edge of extinction—to the astonishing revolution of the eleventh century and beyond, out of which the Papacy emerged as the head of a vast international corporation, Heather traces Christendom's chameleonlike capacity for self-reinvention, as it not only defined a fledgling religion but transformed it into an institution that wielded effective authority across virtually all of the disparate peoples of medieval Europe.Authoritative, vivid, and filled with new insights, this is an unparalleled history of early Christianity.
Christentum und Islam als politische Religionen: Ideenwandel im Spiegel gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungen (Politik und Religion)
by Oliver Hidalgo Philipp W. Hildmann Holger ZapfDer Band untersucht wichtige Stationen des Wandels politisch-religi#65533;ser Ideen im Christentum und im Islam als ideelle Anpassungsleistungen an die sich stetig ver#65533;ndernden gesellschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen bzw. auch als Gestaltungsversuche des Politischen auf Basis theologischer Pr#65533;missen. Damit leistet das Buch einen zentralen Beitrag zum Verst#65533;ndnis der genuin politischen Dimension von Religionen unabh#65533;ngig von beobachtbaren S#65533;kularisierungsprozessen und m#65533;glichen institutionellen Trennungen zwischen Staat und Kirche. Die versammelten Aufs#65533;tze loten konzeptionelle und methodische Zugangsm#65533;glichkeiten zum Themenfeld aus und erschlie#65533;en den politisch-religi#65533;sen Wandel in Christentum und Islam zum Teil in Einzelfallanalysen, zum Teil in vergleichender Perspektive.
Christentum und Islam in der Geschichte: Zwischen Bewunderung und Polemik (Wiener Beiträge zur Islamforschung)
by Evrim Erşan Akkılıç Christine RatkowitschDieser Band setzt sich in einem interdisziplinären Kontext mit mannigfaltigen Aspekten der Begegnungen zwischen Islam und Christentum in der christlichen und islamischen Geschichte auseinander. Die Spuren dieser Begegnungen reichen weit zurück und lassen sich in historischen, literarischen und theologischen Texten nachverfolgen. Die Beiträge richten einen detaillierten und fokussierten Blick auf die gegenseitigen Wahrnehmungen bzw. Spannungsverhältnisse, die Auswirkungen bis in die heutige Zeit haben.
Christhava Matham
by S. SujathaThis book narrates the life history of Jesus Christ, his gospels and Christianity.