The Pursuit of Holiness

The Pursuit of Holiness
Author: Jerry Bridges
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2016
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1631466399

This new edition replaces both The Pursuit of Holiness (ISBN 9781576839324) and the study guide (ISBN 9781576839881) by combining both resources into one volume "Be holy, for I am holy," commands God. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, that's because we're not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do--and what we should take responsibility for ourselves. As you deepen your relationship with God, learn more about His character, and understand the Holy Spirit's role in holiness, your spiritual growth will mature. The included study guide contains 12 lessons.

Life's Transitions

Life's Transitions
Author: Jacqueline Coates
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2021-04-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1664170804

This work is very much an analysis. It is aimed at pinpointing and highlighting specific elements of three major themes. Based on common life experiences, the themes outline both benefits and challenges of life’s transitions. Life’s transitions are outlined in seasons to encourage and lend edification. The chapters lead the reader to survey biblical scriptures, stories and analogies with life’s key principles, building blocks and prayers. The chapters close by focusing on life’s analysis using seasonal reviews. A study guide and journal are included for the benefit of young and older readers.

Holiness and Pentecostal Movements

Holiness and Pentecostal Movements
Author: David Bundy
Publisher: Penn State Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2022-03-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 027109415X

Since the 1830s, Holiness and Pentecostal movements have had a significant influence on many Christian churches, and they have been a central force in producing what is known today as World Christianity. This book demonstrates the advantages of analyzing them in relation to one another. The Salvation Army, the Church of the Nazarene, the Wesleyan Church, and the Free Methodist Church identify strongly with the Holiness Movement. The Assemblies of God and the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World identify just as strongly with the Pentecostal Movement. Complicating matters, denominations such as the Church of God (Cleveland), the International Holiness Pentecostal Church, and the Church of God in Christ have harmonized Holiness and Pentecostalism. This book, the first in the new series Studies in the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements, examines these complex relationships in a multidisciplinary fashion. Building on previous scholarship, the contributors provide new ways of understanding the relationships, influences, and circulation of ideas among these movements in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Southeast and East Asia. In addition to the editors, the contributors are Kimberly Ervin Alexander, Insik Choi, Robert A. Danielson, Chris E. W. Green, Henry H. Knight III, Frank D. Macchia, Luther Oconer, Cheryl J. Sanders, and Daniel Woods.

The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics

The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics
Author: D. Stephen Long
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2023-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1000785661

The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics brings together two different but related disciplines; the first is contemplative or theoretical, asking what are the beliefs or doctrines that characterize Christianity, whilst the second is practical, asking what are the ethical practices that attend its teachings. The movement between the theoretical and practical aspects is not, however, one way, as doctrine and life are mutually informing. In this comprehensive volume, leading scholars address key topics, problems and debates in this hotly debated topic within a truly global context. Comprising over 35 chapters by a team of international contributors, the handbook is divided into three parts based on the three persons of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Within these sections, cutting-edge issues are examined, including: God and genetics War, peace, and violence White supremacy Creation and sexuality Digital ethics Transgender studies Climate change Immigration and refugees Adopting a practical approach that must consider new concerns that have arisen with recent social, political, and cultural shifts, The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics is essential reading for students and researchers in Christian ethics, religious ethics and Christianity studies. The handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields such as ethics and philosophy.

Pentecostal and Holiness Statements on War and Peace

Pentecostal and Holiness Statements on War and Peace
Author: Jay Beaman
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2013-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1610979087

Many Pentecostal groups have forgotten their legacy of war resistance and doctrinal history opposing killing. To rectify this loss, we have catalogued Holiness and Pentecostal denominational statements on war and peace. Numerous Holiness groups and virtually all early Pentecostal groups had some form of pacifist statement against war. This antiwar collection gives us an almost uniform picture of the early Pentecostal movement as largely pacifist in orientation. The commonality of these statements across both Holiness and Pentecostal movements is evidence they are a continuous group and not two separate movements. While their early doctrines opposed killing, many named in this book are now widely considered to be stalwarts of the Religious Right, or at least staunch supporters of Christian participation in war. Our hope is that this book will frame the official position of early Pentecostals on war and peace, and encourage Pentecostals today to reflect on their antiwar heritage.

Mastering Transitions

Mastering Transitions
Author: Monique Flemings
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1098024168

It's nothing like a life transition to shift us out of the mundane and interrupt our cadence. Transitions expose the fibers of our heart chambers and cause us to seek God in a unique and different manner. It causes self- reflection and requires healing and re-directions of priorities in order to move into the new season of life.Mastering Transitions provides language and understanding for seasons of transitions. It is a manual on how to navigate through learning and growing to discover your maximum potential. Every transition in life-career, family, personal, ministry-comes with valuable lessons that are the precursors for the next season in your life.Between the old place and the new place is a place called "transition." This foreign, uncomfortable, unfamiliar yet necessary place is a requirement for your journey. Get ready to gather tools and master your transition.Dr. Monique provides an applicable guide for seasons of transitions and how to garner growth steps from each of life's transition. You will reach for this book over and over as a guide, a manual, and a safe place for healing.

Will U B Bitter Or Blessed ?

Will U B Bitter Or Blessed ?
Author: Reggie Beamon
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2010-04-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0557429919

a wonderful book for how to do God's way and he will add others thing to u

Habits of Grace

Habits of Grace
Author: David Mathis
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-02-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433550504

The Christian life is built on three seemingly unremarkable practices: reading the Bible, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. However, according to David Mathis, such “habits of grace” are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians. Whether it’s hearing God’s voice (the Word), having his ear (prayer), or participating in his body (fellowship), such spiritual rhythms of the Christian life have the power to awaken our souls to God’s glory and stir our hearts for lifelong service in his name. What’s more, these seemingly simple practices grant us access to a host of spiritual blessings that we can only begin to imagine this side of eternity—and the incredible joy that such blessings bring to God’s children today.

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0593193539

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.