Holiness and Power

Holiness and Power
Author: Rafal Kosinski
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2016-01-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 3110419254

The book examines the origins, development, and the role of the monastic movement in the capital of Byzantium. It was in the 5th century that a certain pattern of the functioning of monastic circles evolved within the specific framework of the ecclesiastical structures of Constantinople, which was a political and ecclesiastical centre of the Eastern Roman Empire. The bulk of the book is devoted to an analysis of the written accounts of the lives of the four Constantinopolitan holy men: Hypatios, Alexander Akoimetos, Daniel the Stylite, and Markellos Akoimetos. The analysis proves that the model of relationship between the holy man and the secular authority would change less than the one between the holy man and the ecclesiastical authority. The authors often cast the holy man in the role of "father", who was a kind of patron to the Emperor and his apparatus of government. On the other hand, one can observe a gradual change of the model of the relationship between the holy man and the ecclesiastical authorities from the initial opposition to a fully harmonious partnership. All the "Lives" focus on the idea of the third kind of authority existing alongside the two others; this type of authority is called religious and charismatic.

Journey Into Holiness

Journey Into Holiness
Author: Norman G. Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2008-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780898272253

Today there is a renewed quest for authentic Christianity. People from every age group desire true holiness. Journey Into Holiness holds a wealth of writings on holiness from Christians who have experience God's power in their lives.

The Scandal of Holiness

The Scandal of Holiness
Author: Jessica Hooten Wilson
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493435345

How do we become better people? Initiatives such as New Year's resolutions, vision boards, thirty-day plans, and self-help books often fail to compel us to live differently. We settle for small goals--frugal spending, less yelling at the kids, more time at the gym--but we are called to something far greater. We are created to be holy. Award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson explains that learning to hear the call of holiness requires cultivating a new imagination--one rooted in the act of reading. Learning to read with eyes attuned to the saints who populate great works of literature moves us toward holiness, where God opens up a way of living that extends far beyond what we can conjure for ourselves. Literature has the power to show us what a holy life looks like, and these depictions often scandalize even as they shape our imagination. As such, careful reading becomes a sort of countercultural spiritual discipline. The book includes devotionals, prayers, wisdom from the saints, and more to help individuals and groups cultivate a saintly imagination. Foreword by Lauren F. Winner.

Keep in Step with the Spirit (second edition)

Keep in Step with the Spirit (second edition)
Author: J I Packer
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1789740584

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). The Holy Spirit empowers us, guides us, and enables us to grow and endure in our relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. Often the most misunderstood member of the Trinity, the person of the Spirit continues to attract attention today amidst church revivals and renewals. In this new edition of his classic Keep in Step with the Spirit, J. I. Packer seeks to help Christians reaffirm the biblical call to holiness and the Spirit s role in keeping our covenant with God. Packer guides us through the riches and depth of the Spirit s work, assesses versions of holiness and the charismatic life, and shows how Christ must always be at the centre of true Spirit-led ministry. A new chapter explores Christian assurance. With abiding relevance and significance, Keep in Step with the Spirit sets forth vital knowledge for healthy and joyous Christian living, through understanding and experience of God the Holy Spirit. Here is a book for every serious believer to read and re-read.

The Holiness of God

The Holiness of God
Author: R.C. Sproul
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1496437217

Central to God’s character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God’s holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people today don’t quite know what to do with words like “awe” or “fear.” R. C. Sproul, in this classic work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. He paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christian to become holy just as God is holy. Once you encounter the holiness of God, your life will never be the same.

Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit

Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit
Author: Charles F. Stanley
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2005-03-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418516252

Is the third Person of the Trinity a distant mystery, a vague cosmic force? Many believers acknowledge Him as a component of faith?but perhaps not as a reality in their daily spiritual walk. Yet the Bible is clear: the Holy Spirit is a vital, equal part of God, promised by the Father to all Christians. In Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit, beloved pastor and Bible teacher Charles Stanley reveals the inner working of the Spirit with simple, straightforward wisdom. With this book, you can better experience this awesome gift of God as you discover: What holiness is?and is not Seven works of the Holy Spirit in your life Three potentials God desires you to develop How to remain full of the Holy Spirit Four great questions to ask God every day If you are faltering, or easily fall prey to temptation, maybe you've forgotten to rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit and begun to rely only on yourself. The Christian life is meant to be increasingly dependent on His power working within you. Learn today to live in the power of the Holy Spirit.

From Grace to Grace

From Grace to Grace
Author: Mark Quanstrom
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2011-10-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780834128040

From Grace to Grace is a forceful declaration of our call to holiness. Based on Romans, Quanstrom leads you on a quest to understand holiness. Will you respond to the call?

The Triumph of Holiness

The Triumph of Holiness
Author: Kingsley B. Osei
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2011-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1449717020

A name is supposed to reveal a person's culture, history, character, and faculties. God can do all things and has power over both the visible and the invisible. Therefore, He has many names (attributes and character): He is Love, He is Gracious, He is Long-suffering, and so on. Jesus is the Savior, Alpha and Omega, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and so on. The Spirit (of God and of Christ) is also called the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Adoption, the Spirit of Christ, and so on. But why did the Triune God single out the title "Holy" as the primary name for the third person of the Trinity above all the others? Is there more to the word holy in the Bible that we need to know? If yes, what is the purpose or the benefit of digging into the revelation and receiving the revealed knowledge and understanding of the word? The Triumph of Holiness presents the powerful revelation behind the word "Holy" and why "Holy" is the primary name for God among all the names of the Trinity. It also gives revelation knowledge on how this word, and all that the word means can change the believer's life toward victory in all aspects. Upon reading and receiving the revelation that this book presents, your knowledge of God will increase and your spiritual power will grow exponentially. You will be strengthened and equipped to live a victorious life and will be able to teach others for the same purpose.