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| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Conformed to His Image Kenneth D. Boa, 2009-12-15 What does a relationship with God look like and how do we obtain it? It is vital for church leaders to grapple seriously with this question, for pat answers no longer suffice. Lives well-lived, not just words eloquently spoken, must become our response. The quality of our relationship with God is what will influence the health, potency, and witness of the church in an increasingly complex and hostile world. Designed for use as a college or seminary course, Conformed to His Image helps us build our lives on a fully biblical perspective. Exploring twelve approaches to Christian spirituality in depth, Dr. Kenneth Boa corrects our tendency to pick and compartmentalize. Pointing the way instead to an integrative, whole-life approach, Dr. Boa shows how each spiritual paradigm discussed is just one important facet in the gem of authentic and powerful New Testament living. With chapter overviews and objectives, questions for personal application, a glossary, and a list of key terms, Conformed to His Image will prove a defining text for the student, pastor, and church leader of today . . . and tomorrow. 12 Facets of the Complete Christian Life Relational Spirituality: Loving God Completely, Ourselves Correctly, and Others Compassionately Paradigm Spirituality: Cultivating an Eternal versus a Temporal Perspective Disciplined Spirituality: Engaging in the Historical Differences Exchanged Life Spirituality: Grasping Our True Identity in Christ Motivated Spirituality: A Set of Biblical Incentives Devotional Spirituality: Falling in Love with God Holistic Spirituality: Every Component of Life under the Lordship of Christ Process Spirituality: Being versus Doing, Process versus Product Spirit-Filled Spirituality: Walking in the Power of the Spirit Warfare Spirituality: The World, the Flesh, and the Devil Nurturing Spirituality: A Lifestyle of Discipleship and Evangelism Corporate Spirituality: Encouragement, Accountability, and Worship |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Living What You Believe Kenneth Boa, William Kruidenier, 2000 Take a guided tour of the Book of James and learn how you can embrace a hands-on, concrete faith that enables you to live out what you say you believe. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Conformed to His Image, Revised Edition Kenneth D. Boa, 2020-10-06 What does a real relationship with God look like? What is the biblical vision of true spiritual life? How do we grow in spiritual maturity? How we answer these questions influences the health, potency, and witness of Christians in an increasingly complex and hostile world. Conformed to His Image, Revised Edition answers these questions with clarity and insight, offering a comprehensive, balanced, and applicable guide to spiritual growth. Designed for use in college and seminary courses but also highly appropriate for any serious Christian wanting to grow, this revised edition helps readers build their lives on a fully biblical foundation. It offers a corrective to our tendency to narrow and compartmentalize spiritual growth by exploring twelve facets of authentic Christian spirituality, which include: Relational Spirituality: Loving God Completely, Ourselves Correctly, and Others Compassionately Paradigm Spirituality: Cultivating an Eternal versus a Temporal Perspective Disciplined Spirituality: Engaging in the Historical Disciplines Exchanged Life Spirituality: Grasping Our True Identity in Christ Motivated Spirituality: A Set of Biblical Incentives Devotional Spirituality: Growing in Relationship with God Holistic Spirituality: Every Component of Life under the Lordship of Christ Process Spirituality: Process versus Product, Being versus Doing Spirit-Filled Spirituality: Walking in the Power of the Spirit Warfare Spirituality: The World, the Flesh, and the Devil Nurturing Spirituality: A Lifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship Corporate Spirituality: Encouragement, Accountability, and Worship With chapter overviews and objectives, questions for personal application, a glossary, a list of key terms, and helpful appendices, Conformed to His Image, Revised Edition provides a defining text for the student, pastor, and church leader of today and tomorrow. This revised edition includes new recommended resources throughout, more recent examples of subjects discussed, and updated wording to better reflect our postmodern context. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: I'm Glad You Asked Kenneth Boa, Larry Moody, 1982 Illustrations • Ideas • ConversationsMany Christians are terrified of the conversational minefield around the big questions about life and God. We imagine all the ways a spiritual conversation can go wrong. We keep the chit-chat to safe topics and hope that the hard questions stay off the table. Others swing to the opposite extreme. They imagine that intellectual objections to Jesus are always just a smokescreen and blow by questions and alternative viewpoints with Christian clichés. This can leave the impression that Christians don't know how to think. I'm Glad You Asked was written to help you avoid both of those kinds of unpreparedness.Prior to the first publication of this book, Ken and Larry spent a decade moderating thousands of discussions where adults would ask their questions about God and life. This gave them a unique insight into how people wrestle with these issues, making I'm Glad You Asked relevant to the everyday skeptical questions of your friends, neighbors and co-workers. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Life in the Presence of God Kenneth Boa, 2017-11-07 It's hard to discern God's presence amid the hubbub of modern life. But experiencing God is not just for the super-spiritual—every Christian can learn to cultivate a greater awareness of God in the everyday. Sharing dozens of practical exercises and disciplines, Ken Boa offers a contemporary guide to practicing the presence of God, revealing how we can deepen our walk with God and abide in his presence. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Sense and Nonsense about Heaven and Hell Kenneth D. Boa, Robert M. Bowman Jr., 2009-05-26 Thinking Clearly and Biblically about Eternity, Afterlife, and Death Did you know that the original biblical languages use several words for heaven and hell that mean different things? Did you know that there are different beliefs about how many heavens and hells there are? To make matters still more confusing, other religions and philosophies have contributed their own ideas to the mix until it's hard to separate sound biblical teaching from speculation, falsehood, and folklore. Sense and Nonsense about Heaven and Hell by Kenneth Boa—author of spiritual formation bestseller Conformed to His Image—helps you cut through the clutter to see what the Bible really reveals about heaven and hell, salvation, and judgment. In this book, you'll learn: Why Jesus is the only means of understanding heaven or hell. Different biblical words for heaven and hell and what they likely meant to the authors who wrote them. A biblical understanding of whether the fires of hell are literal or figurative. What we can and can't know about heaven from what's been revealed in Scripture. A better understanding of God's judgment: who will go where, and why. Get ready for some surprises! This book will help you set aside your preconceptions and pierce through the myths and misinformation to gain an accurate, truly biblical perspective on heaven and hell. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Shaped by Suffering Kenneth Boa, 2020-02-04 Suffering comes to us all. But Christians today are often not prepared to suffer well and have a shortsighted view of pain and trials. In this book Ken Boa shows how God uses suffering to shape his children for eternity and to grow them in Christlike character. The nature of our affliction is not as important as our response to it, and God is at work through our hardships and wants to use them to prepare us for eternal life. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Sense and Nonsense about Angels and Demons Kenneth Boa, Robert M. Bowman Jr., 2007 This fascinating, easy-to-read book cuts through the folklore and misinformation about angels and demons to show what the Bible actually reveals---and doesn't reveal---about them. You might be surprised. You'll definitely be interested. And you'll learn how to accurately understand the Bible so your faith has something solid to stand on. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Handbook to Scripture Kenneth D. Boa, 2011-10-04 The Handbook to Scripture guides you through the big picture of the Bible by providing 365 daily readings and Scripture highlights. Each daily reading has four elements: brief introductory paragraphs, a Scripture reading, a prayer of application that relates to the Scripture text, and one or more meditation verses from the reading. These four elements work together to help you internalize the message of each chapter. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible Kenneth Boa, John Alan Turner, 2008-09-02 In today's world, the basic building blocks of a Christian world view are often missing in people's lives. To help fill in this missing information, The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible presents a foundational, clear synthesis of the most significant narratives of the Bible along with the implications and applications of these interrelated stories. It presents the big story in such a way that it will: Connect the dots for readers of the Bible, demonstrating how each individual story is really one chapter in the larger story; Show how Jesus is the point of the story, especially his death and resurrection; and Build a biblical world view by showing the reader how the Bible answers the ultimate questions of life. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Conformed to His Image Kenneth D. Boa, Kenneth Boa, 2001 A textbook that offers a comprehensive, balanced, and applicable approach to what it really means to know Christ by presenting a variety of pathways in the spiritual life and showing how each of these pathways can contribute to the dynamic process of spiritual growth. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: The Perfect Leader Ken Boa, 2010-01-01 Ken Boa hits the mark. You don't have to look very far today to come across popular ideas of leadership that try hard to mimic biblical principles. The problem is that's all they do... mimic. Boa propels leadership a giant step forward with the revelation of the ultimate Christian leadership model. Boa rejects the compromises found in much of today's teaching that force-fit secular standards into a biblical mold—ideas that hover around humanistic ideas of fairness, kindness, and basic morality. Instead, Boa challenges leaders to do a serious evaluation of their approach and to follow the leadership qualities exhibited by God in his Word. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Handbook to Prayer Kenneth Boa, 1993 This prayer tool will guide you through the process of praying Scripture back to God. It gives you form and freedom as well as a balanced diet in your prayers, since each day includes prayers of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, thanksgiving, and closing prayers. - Publisher. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Simple Prayers Kenneth Boa, Karen Boa, 1997 Every day of the year, this daily prayer companioin leads you through simple but life-changing prayers drawn directly from the Bible. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Handbook to Leadership Kenneth Boa, Sid Buzzell, Bill Perkins, 2007 |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: An Unchanging Faith in a Changing World Kenneth Boa, Robert M. Bowman, 1997 The world is changing so drastically - by the day, by the hour, by the minute - that sometimes you hardly recognize it. You face more and more challenges to your Christian convictions but have less and less support to stand up for your faith. You wonder if it is still possible to be ready to give a defense for what you believe. From the evolution revolution to revolutionary politics, from Western humanism to Eastern mysticism, from feminism to gay rights, An Unchanging Faith in a Changing World will help you understand not only this world but your role in changing it with God'smessage of love, forgiveness, and salvation. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: The Heart of God Kenneth Boa, 2005 Guides readers through ninety days of Scripture-based prayer on the topics of praise and worship, confession, personal commitment, biblical affirmation, and thanksgiving. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Jesus in the Bible Kenneth Boa, Greg Asimakoupoulos, 2002 Now, you can see how Jesus is seen in every book of the Bible. This is not an intimidating theology book, rather it is an easy guide to help you the reader understand typology found in the Bible. From the author of The Wilkinson & Boa Bible Handbook, Kenneth Boa has spent a lifetime of work bringing timeless truth into practical language. Benefits: Focus on Christ and His eternal presence, as seen in the Scriptures Show the continuity of Scripture by tracing Christ through the entire Bible Easy-to-read and user-friendly language |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Handbook to Renewal Kenneth Boa, 2021-11-30 Designed to renew your mind on a daily basis, this handbook is most effective when used just before going to sleep so that you set your mind on biblical truth for the rest of the night. The Daily Renewal Guide (three one-month cycles, for a total of 90 days of affirmations) and the Topical Renewal Guide are each organized around five kinds of affirmations from Scripture: the attributes of God, the works of God, my relationship to God, the character I want to cultivate, and my relationship to others. Originally published in 1993, this edition makes the handbook newly available in paperback with a modern layout. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Jesus in His Own Words John Matthew, 2021-10-22 Jesus in His Own Words: A Layman's Perspective paints a portrait of the central figure in human history, Jesus Christ, using his own words. It seeks to convince the reader that our decision about the person and message of Jesus is the single most important decision we will ever make. The book uses words of Jesus recorded in the Bible, combined with short, lay-friendly explanations that amplify their meaning and context. The book highlights more than 200 key passages (covering more than 300 unique verses), organized into 12 basic categories-such as His Identity, His Miracles, His Death and Resurrection, and His Teachings on the End Times. Transcending denominational boundaries and thus offering a wide appeal as an essential primer for the skeptic, seeker, and believer alike, the book seeks to help readers of all backgrounds-including those unfamiliar with Christianity and theological jargon-to understand who Jesus is, why he came, and what he taught. Ultimately, the aim is to help fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of Jesus from all nations (Matthew 28). |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Thriving at College Alex Chediak, 2011-04-01 Going to college can be exciting, anxiety inducing, and expensive! You want your child to get the most out of their college experience—what advice do you give? Thriving at College by Alex Chediak is the perfect gift for a college student or a soon-to-be college student. Filled with wisdom and practical advice from a seasoned college professor and student mentor, Thriving at College covers the ten most common mistakes that college students make—and how to avoid them! Alex leaves no stone unturned—he discusses everything from choosing a major and discerning one’s vocation to balancing academics and fun, from cultivating relationships with peers and professors to helping students figure out what to do with their summers. Most importantly, this book will help students not only keep their faith but build a vibrant faith and become the person God created them to be. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Conformed to His Image Study Guide Kenneth D. Boa, Michael Stewart, Jenny Abel, 2020-10-06 How can I know God better and, in the process, learn to live out my identity and calling? Too many readers finish a book or Bible study only to be left with unanswered questions about how they can actively and practically nourish their spiritual desires. Intended for use alongside the Conformed to His Image Video Study and as a complement to Kenneth Boa’s highly regarded Conformed to His Image textbook, the Conformed to His Image Study Guide will help you formulate answers and engage in spiritual practices as you review key concepts and truths of what it means to conform to the image of Christ. Designed for use by independent learners, in small-group and church settings, or in college and seminary courses, this study guide will help you build your life on a biblical foundation, encapsulated in twelve facets of authentic Christian spirituality, which include: Relational Spirituality: Loving God Completely, Ourselves Correctly, and Others Compassionately Paradigm Spirituality: Cultivating an Eternal versus a Temporal Perspective Disciplined Spirituality: Engaging in the Historical Disciplines Exchanged Life Spirituality: Grasping Our True Identity in Christ Motivated Spirituality: A Set of Biblical Incentives Devotional Spirituality: Growing in Relationship with God Holistic Spirituality: Every Component of Life under the Lordship of Christ Process Spirituality: Process versus Product, Being versus Doing Spirit-Filled Spirituality: Walking in the Power of the Spirit Warfare Spirituality: The World, the Flesh, and the Devil Nurturing Spirituality: A Lifestyle of Evangelism and Discipleship Corporate Spirituality: Encouragement, Accountability, and Worship The Conformed to His Image Study Guide is an invaluable tool for anyone who desires to follow Christ more closely. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: NIV, Once-A-Day: 25 Days of Advent Devotional Kenneth D. Boa, 2012-11-06 Prayer and Anticipation are Now in Season: 25 Devotions for Advent Beginning on December 1, this Once-A-Day Christmastime devotional booklet takes you through the entire Advent season with thoughts on the person of Jesus: his involvement at the creation of the world, his life in the Gospel accounts, and who he is today. Along the way you will meet and examine the lives of various individuals involved in the incarnation, and during the week of Christmas examine the response to this miraculous and gracious event, both in heaven and on earth. Written by Dr. Kenneth Boa, president of Reflections Ministries, these 25 devotions offer select Scripture passages that allow readers to gain a fuller perspective on Jesus' presence throughout the Bible. In addition, each devotion provides thoughts and questions for meditation, along with a prayer for each day, making them perfect for your own personal, family, or small-group use. The 25 days of reading are broken out as follows: • The Old Testament presence of Jesus: who He was at creation, where He shows up in other parts of the Old Testament, and more • The people associated with the Nativity: Zechariah and Elisabeth, Mary and Joseph, John the Baptist, Herod, and the Magi • The specifics and the people directly involved in the nativity: the shepherds, the angels, and the baby Jesus himself • A Christmas reading that points ahead to his ministry, his passion and his rule as King |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: A Passion for Souls Lyle W. Dorsett, 2003-10-01 Dwight Lyman Moody was the greatest evangelist of the 19th century. In the pre-television era, he traveled more than one million miles to preach the gospel to more than 100 million people. Although equipped with just four years of formal schooling, Moody launched ministries in education and publishing that remain vital and fruitful today. Moody had a passion for souls. Yet with all of his accomplishments for God, D. L. Moody remained a humble man. His greatest riches were found in the love of his Lord and the souls that had been changed for the glory of God. In these pages, today's believers will find a model of biblical passion, vision, and commitment. Lyle Dorsett reveals the heart of this great evangelist, recounting his life and realistically probing his strengths, weaknesses, virtues, faults, triumphs, struggles and motivations to find a man after God's own heart. The Deluxe Leather Collector's Edition is perfect for people any age. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Choose the Life Bill Hull, 2004-05-01 Many churches harbor harried congregations merely going through the motions--sleepwalking saints who fail to experience transformed living. Many are unable and unwilling to share the gospel, convinced that it's not their gift. True disciples do more than the minimum, explains Hull. They choose the life and commit to bringing Jesus to the lost. They live out their beliefs and walk the walk. Submission shows the doubting world that Christ is embedded in their character. Choose the Life is a practical tool as accessible to laypeople as ministry leaders. Any church seeking life-changing significance will be challenged by this cutting-edge resource. No hand-holding here, Choose the Life shows church members how to take individual responsibility for both being discipled and discipling others. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: How to Read Theology for All Its Worth Karin Spiecker Stetina, 2020-09-15 The Guide You Need to Read Theology Well. Too many Christians avoid reading theology for fear they won't understand it or out of a misconception that it's only meant for the academic elite. Similarly, students in introductory theology classes can feel overwhelmed by the concepts and terminology they encounter. Yet theology can be read with enjoyment and discernment. In How to Read Theology for All Its Worth, professor, author, and devoted reader Karin Stetina introduces students to the basic skills of intelligent reading, applied especially to theological works. Anyone who'd like to read theology well, whether a formal student or interested layperson, will benefit from the simple steps Stetina outlines. Steps include: Identifying genre Becoming acquainted with the author and the context out of which he or she wrote Determining a thesis and main arguments How to Read Theology for All Its Worth will equip readers not only to understand theology but also to insightfully engage authors' ideas. With the basic tools in hand, everyone can read with confidence and enjoy conversations with theological works. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: God's Will J. I. Packer, Carolyn Nystrom, 2012-01-01 Seeking God's guidance is a focus for many believers. We want to know what God has planned for our lives. Are we making the right decision? Are we in his will? For some people, knowing God is guiding their lives makes them relax and enjoy the ride. But others fear making the wrong choice and find themselves paralyzed as they wait for signs from above. J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom answer these fears with God's Will. With solid biblical footing, they shed light on the notion of God's guidance in response to the many misunderstandings well-meaning Christians can have. Readers seeking God's will in major life decisions, as well as anyone interested in understanding how God guides us, will welcome this practical and inspiring book. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham Harold Myra, Marshall Shelley, 2010-06-16 A behind-the-scenes analysis of 21 essential leadership principles from the life of Billy Graham. Billy Graham looms large as one of the twentieth century's most influential and innovative leaders. Most people are unaware of his remarkable effectiveness as not only preacher and pastor, but as a CEO and a global leader as well. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham is full of transferable applications for leaders in the church, parachurch, academia, government, and business. Lively interviews with his closest associates illustrate 21 principles that have driven six decades of visionary impact. First-hand accounts reveal stories of courageous leadership and growth through painful lessons. Graham's relentless application of core beliefs and leadership principles have resulted in, among many honors, being listed in Gallup's ten 'most admired men' thirty times, more than anyone else. Time magazine named him one of the top ten leaders of the twentieth century. This book asks: How did this happen? What are the essentials he embraced to achieve such extraordinary results? What can we learn from him and apply to our own leadership roles? This book is dedicated to those readers: who sense the pressing need in today's world for inspired leadership; who rise to leadership's high calling and are willing to carry its weight; who are determined to deepen and expand their capacities and effectiveness. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: The Complete Green Letters Miles J. Stanford, 1983 Five volumes on sanctification published under one cover, presenting biblical foundations and keys to spiritual growth in Christ. It includes 'Abide Above', 'The Green Letters', 'The Ground of Growth', 'The Principle of Position', and 'The Reckoning That Counts'. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Visual Survey of the Bible Kenneth Boa, Mylan W. Lorenzen, 1986-07-01 |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Face to Face Zondervan Publishing, 1997-08 You can pray with confidence that you are praying according to God's will -- when you pray the Scriptures back to God. Dr. Kenneth Boa has selected, adapted, and personalized passages of Scripture to guide and encourage you. Each of these two prayer handbooks offers a different method of prayer. Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship guides you through three months of daily prayers of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, and thanksgiving. Praying the Scriptures for Spiritual Growth provides daily affirmations from God's Word that will renew your mind as you focus on the attributes of God, the works of God, your relationship to God, the character you want to cultivate, and your relationships to others. These pocket-sized prayer handbooks will inspire you to a habit of daily prayer -- in words from God's Word. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Faith Has Its Reasons Kenneth Boa, Robert M. Bowman Jr., 2006-03-01 Ever since the apostle Paul addressed the Stoic and Epicurean philosophers in Athens, relating the Christian worldview to a non-Christian world has been a challenge. And despite Peter's charge to be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15), most Christian laypeople have left apologetics—the defense of the faith—to the ecclesiastical pros. Faith Has Its Reasons is a study of four different models of how apologetics should be done, an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, and a proposal for integrating the best insights of each. Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman have assembled a wealth of information about what Christians believe and how to present that faith to an unbelieving world. Remarkable both in its depth of content and ease of accessibility, Faith Has Its Reasons gives Christian laypeople the tools to address such critical questions as: Why is belief in God rational despite the prevalence of evil in the world? What facts support the church's testimony that Jesus rose from the dead? Can we be certain Christianity is true? How can our faith in Christ be based on something more secure than our own understanding without descending into an irrational emotionalism? |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Conformed to the Image of His Son Haley Goranson Jacob, 2018-07-17 What does Paul mean when in Romans 8:29 he speaks of being conformed to the image of his Son? Is it a moral or spiritual or sanctifying conformity to Christ, or to his suffering, or does it point to an eschatological transformation into radiant glory? Haley Goranson Jacob points out that the key lies in the meaning of glory in Paul's biblical-theological perspective and in how he uses the language of glory in Romans. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: A Beginner's Guide to Crossing Cultures Patty Lane, 2009-09-20 The global village has arrived. Recent census figures show that communities in the United States are more culturally and ethnically diverse than ever before. And you may be just one of many who find it challenging to build relationships with people from backgrounds unlike your own. How do you befriend an international student or a new coworker from a different country? What can you expect when your church building is shared with a congregation from another cultural group? Why are your words and actions sometimes misinterpreted by others? Crosscultural specialist Patty Lane answers these questions and more. She shows you how to develop hands-on relational skills that build crosscultural friendships. And she provides practical resources to help you navigate multicultural environments with sensitivity and savvy. Filled with vivid stories of real-life situations, her helpful guidebook explains frequently misunderstood aspects of culture, debunks stereotypes and suggests ways to resolve crosscultural conflicts. Above all, Lane demonstrates God's heart for building bridges across cultures and shows how you can reach out to people of every nation, culture and ethnicity. Whether you are actively ministering to people of different cultural backgrounds, traveling to other countries for your business or simply want to make friends across cultural lines, this engaging handbook is a perfect introduction to the journey. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Early Christian Mission: Jesus and the Twelve Eckhard J. Schnabel, 2004 In a two-volume work, Eckhard J. Schnabel offers a comprehensive and defiinitive examination of the first century of missionary expansion--from Jesus to the last of the apostles.--From publisher's description. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: To Be Like Jesus Daniel Mathano Mwailu PhD, 2019-11-22 In his classic novel, The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote allegory of the progress of the Christian Pilgrimage from the City of Destruction (this world) to the Celestial City (the world to come). Written in 1678 and now translated into over 200 languages, its message is still significant and relevant for Christians today. As an allegory, it pictures the struggles and challenges that confront Christians at all times. This book, relates the true story of a Christian journey that started over fifty years ago in Africa but extended to Europe (England) and America. It is interspersed with personal stories, encounters and reminiscences that point to the struggles, hurdles and hindrances faced by Christians today in their journey anywhere in the world. It suggests spiritual vitamins essential for spiritual stamina in the Christian journey in spiritual formation. The book evaluates the vital characteristics of spiritual formation and suggests from a biblical and theological perspective the disciplines necessary for its development. It affirms its validity with reference to the way in which class meetings played a major role in the Wesleyan tradition of spiritual formation. It recommends that exploring modern forms of class meetings would address current church decline. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: The Psychology of the Fruit of the Spirit Zoltán Dörnyei, 2022-11-01 For centuries, the fruit of the Spirit has rightfully served as a wellspring of reflection on the virtues that epitomize the Christian life and character-building. However, the notion of the fruit of the Spirit is not limited solely to forming the biblical foundation of ethical living. Psychologist and theologian Zoltán Dörnyei argues that if we understand the nine attributes collectively as a concise portrayal of the ideal Christian self, this approach places the notion of the fruit of the Spirit at the intersection of several important theological themes, such as being conformed to the divine image, the gradual advancement of the kingdom of God, and new creation. In The Psychology of the Fruit of the Spirit, Dörnyei offers a scholarly exposition of the relevant theological content associated with the fruit of the Spirit. Complementing his theological reflections with findings from the field of psychology, he brings expertise in both psychology and theology to bear on this important biblical concept. His integrated perspective helps to uncover the full meaning and theological potential of the fruit of the Spirit by helping to clarify the nature of its nine facets, defining broader psychological dimensions that underlie the fruit, and offering practical lessons for cultivating it in the Christian life. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Not Weary of Well Doing Thomas J. Marinello, H. H. Drake Williams lll, 2013-04-02 Not Weary of Well Doing is a collection of essays penned by people interested in educating primarily European church leaders, theological educators, and missionaries as well as other Christian leaders from around the world. All of the authors are related to the ministries of Tyndale Theological Seminary, the Netherlands. This book is in honor of missionary scholar and colleague, Dr. Cecil W. Stalnaker, for his lifetime of Christian service in Europe. Each of the articles is related to the work of missions or local church ministry. Most of the authors have many decades of experience primarily as missionary professors throughout Europe as well as pastoral ministry experience in Europe and North America. Local church leaders and cross-cultural workers especially will find this a worthwhile addition to their personal and school libraries. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Defending Your Marriage Tim Muehlhoff, 2018-11-13 Sometimes it can feel like the world is trying to tear your marriage apart. How can you tell if you're facing spiritual opposition? Tim Muehlhoff provides this resource for protecting your marriage from the threats of the evil one. Looking at what Scripture says about spiritual warfare and how our everyday struggles have deeper spiritual realities, he provides practical steps for guarding our marriages with the whole armor of God. |
| conformed to his image kenneth boa: Pastoring the Small Church Eric Moore, 2013-10-17 With humor and candor, Eric Moore addresses common challenges that the pastor of the small church encounters on a daily basis. As the pastor of a small church, he shares stories from his own experience and provides biblical and common-sense solutions to the issues that pastors face. If you pastor a small church, then you are a key part of God's program. This book will encourage and remind you of the importance of your calling. |
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Conformed to His Image (Kenneth Boa) - MasterLectu…
The Conformed to His Image Video Lectures answers these questions with clarity and insight, offering a comprehensive, balanced, and …
