Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion

Transforming Your Life: The Process of Conversion
Author: United Church of God
Publisher: United Church of God
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0557949548

The Bible reveals that conversion is a process that begins with God's calling, followed by repentance, baptism and the receiving of the Holy Spirit—finally climaxing with the return of Jesus Christ, when the dead in Christ are resurrected to immortality and given eternal life. That is the ultimate transformation, being changed from a mortal to an immortal being! Inside this Bible study aid: - Praying for a Right Spirit and New Attitude - We Must Change Our Way of Thinking - What Is Sin? - What's Wrong With Our Human Nature? - What's So Bad About Sin? - Must We Obey God's Commandments? - Why Be Baptized? - The Holy Spirit: God's Transforming Power - Why Can't Theologians Explain the Trinity Doctrine? - Is the Holy Spirit a Person? - A High Priest Eager to Help Us - Growing to Spiritual Maturity - Why Bible Study Is Necessary for Spiritual Growth - How to Stir Up God's Spirit - The Prayer God Will Hear - Repentance Must Be With Faith - Does God Set Conditions on His Gift of Eternal Life?

Who Are the True Followers of Jesus?

Who Are the True Followers of Jesus?
Author: Rodolfo Martin Vitangcol
Publisher: Rodolfo Martin Vitangcol
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2022-11-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

WHO ARE THE TRUE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS? The true followers of Jesus are those who do not only believe in Jesus but also follow and put into practice the teachings and commandments of Jesus. Sad to say, the Christian world is teeming with believers of Jesus, less of followers of Jesus. There are “Ten Basic Qualities” of a true follower of Jesus. Happy reading!

When the Church was a Family

When the Church was a Family
Author: Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0805447792

A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.

Not a Fan Updated and Expanded

Not a Fan Updated and Expanded
Author: Kyle Idleman
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310344727

Not a Fan has already called more than one million readers to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple--moving from fan to follower in their relationship with Jesus. After years of serving God, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman had a startling revelation: for too long, he had been living as a fan of Jesus; someone who tried to make Christianity seem as appealing, comfortable, and convenient as he possibly could to others. Idleman decided something had to change--he needed to embark on the journey of becoming a completely committed follower of God, not just a fan. Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice, while followers are all in and completely committed to Christ. Not a Fan gives you the tools you need to determine exactly where you stand when it comes to your relationship with Jesus. No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness and a touch of humor, Idleman invites you to: Examine your relationship with God Determine if you're following Jesus or just following the rules Pray the way Jesus prayed Start truly living for the one who gave his all for you This expanded and updated version of Not a Fan also includes a new introduction and an entirely new chapter about how to practically live out the book's core message. Join Idleman as he challenges you to take an honest look at your relationship with Jesus and discover what it really means to be a follower.

What Jesus Demands from the World

What Jesus Demands from the World
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2006
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1581348452

for every healthy tree bears good fruit --; Demand #28 : love your enemies--lead them to the truth --; Demand #29 : love your enemies--pray for those who abuse you --; Demand #30 : love your enemies--do good to those who hate you, give to the one who asks --; Demand #31 : love your enemies to show that you are children of God --; Demand #32 : love your neighbor as yourself,

Growing True Disciples

Growing True Disciples
Author: George Barna
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-03-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307831221

Christ’s command to the church is clear: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations...” It is in building disciples--helping others to embrace Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, mature in him, and then lead others to do the same--that the Kingdom grows. And when the Kingdom grows, churches do, too. In Growing True Disciples, respected author and researcher George Barna helps pastors and leaders assess how their churches are doing in fulfilling their role as disciplemakers. And he reveals models and examples that will equip churches to dramatically increase their effectiveness. As a result, your church can begin to see more involved members who want to live out their faith in submission to God, and joyfully share their resources to fulfill Christ’s commission.

I Am a Follower

I Am a Follower
Author: Leonard Sweet
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0849946387

In this examination of leadership and followership, Sweet proposes an intentional shift from leadership cults to followership cultures. He critiques the issue of leadership obsession but focuses on reigniting a passion for the "follow me" theme found throughout the gospels and the entire New Testament.

Anthropological Reflections on Missiological Issues

Anthropological Reflections on Missiological Issues
Author: Paul G. Hiebert
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1994-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

These reflections by a leading evangelical anthropologist reveal how insights from anthropology can help missionaries communicate biblical content without syncretism. The author advocates a trialogue uniting theology, anthropology, and missions in the work of worldwide evangelism.

I Am a Follower

I Am a Follower
Author: Leonard Sweet
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2012-01-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0849949165

“FOLLOW ME.” These two words echo the heart-defining call of our Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples. Sadly, this life-changing invitation has lost much of its original meaning. Immersed in a society that worships success, we have succumbed to a trendyfixation with leadership. In I Am a Follower, author Leonard Sweet explains how Christians in a twenty-first-century corporate-obsessed culture have shifted away from a Jesus art of following toward a popularized form of leading. Through a colorful mélange of practical applications, imaginative metaphors, and probing biblical exposition based in gospel truth, Sweet reveals that the summons of Jesus and the message of the New Testament point clearly to an emphasis not on imitation but on incarnation, not on leading but on following. Join Sweet on an exciting and intentional journey from leadership cult to followership culture. Discover for yourself the way, the truth, and the abundantlife of following Jesus Christ and what it truly means to “Follow Me”! “At times I felt like I was reading Jeremiah, challenging the shepherds of Israel. This is a much needed and long overdue book.”—BOB ROBERTS, senior pastor, Northwood Church “If there was ever a leader who could convince me that it’s really never been about leading, that would have to be Len Sweet. May we all, like Len, become followers.”—MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor, National Community Church

Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower

Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower
Author: Tom Krattenmaker
Publisher: Convergent Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2016
Genre: Agnosticism
ISBN: 1101906421

Offers an argument for secular non-believers maintaining that following Jesus Christ as a teacher, example, and primary guide for living can serve to give meaning and direction to those who don't believe in the supernatural elements of Christianity.