Author: Zoltán Dörnyei
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310128463
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 303
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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.
Author: Christopher J.H. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830891331
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 171
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How should Christians live? On the one hand, some very legalistic Christians stress the importance of keeping all the rules—that you must do this and never do that if you want to prove you are really a Christian. On the other hand, there are those who reject the whole idea of rules or traditions in the church and see the point of the Christian faith as setting us free from the institutionalized religious burden. But Paul addresses these two competing views by showing us a far better way—a truly Christian way to live our lives. It is the way of the Spirit of God given to us through Christ: "Walk by the Spirit . . . led by the Spirit . . . live by the Spirit . . . keep in step with the Spirit." That is the heart and soul of Christian living. It is the center and secret of what it means to be a person who belongs to Christ. Pastor and scholar Christopher Wright invites us to live a life in step with the Spirit by cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These nine chapters, each addressing a different fruit, each conclude with questions for contemplation or discussion. Feed on the Word of God, grow in Christlikeness, and live a fruitful life.
Author: Thomas G. Plante
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN: 0313398453
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A multidisciplinary team of scholars shows how spiritual and religious practices actually do power psychological, physical, and social benefits, producing stronger individuals and healthier societies. In recent years, scholars from an array of disciplines applied cutting-edge research techniques to determining the effects of faith. Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology: Understanding the Psychological Fruits of Faith brings those scholars together to share what they learned. Through their thoughtful, evidence-based reflections, this insightful book demonstrates the positive benefits of spiritual and religious engagement, both for individual practitioners and for society as a whole. The book covers Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other major traditions across culture in two sections. The first focuses on ways in which religious and spiritual engagement improves psychological and behavioral health. The second highlights the application of this knowledge to physical, psychological, and social problems. Each chapter focuses on a spiritual "fruit," among them humility, hope, tolerance, gratitude, forgiveness, better health, and recovery from disease or addiction, explaining how the fruit is "planted" and why faith helps it flourish.
Author: Robert C. Roberts
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802827403
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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An expert in moral and philosophical psychology, Robert C. Roberts here develops an original, up-to-date understanding of human emotions in relation to spirituality and as a basic part of Christian moral character. With an eye on pertinent Biblical texts, Roberts explores emotions as nonsensory perceptions that arise from personal caring and concern. His study culminates with an in-depth examination of six "fruit of the Holy Spirit" emotion-virtues: contrition, joy, gratitude, hope, peace, and compassion. Though Spiritual Emotions is rigorous in its focus on the inner structure of Christian character, it is nonetheless readable and is laced with many narrative examples. The book will be immensely useful for Christian ethicists, psychologists, pastors, and counselors.
Author: Dr. Lawrence E. Henry
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490850678
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Dr. Lawrence E. Henry received his EdD in Counseling/Educational Psychology from Northern Arizona University, specializing in clinical and psychological assessments. He has over twenty years of experience as a clinical psychologist working as a clinical director in the Arizona State Correctional Facility. Dr. Henry is the author of In Search of Wisdom—The Pickle Jar Theory. Mrs. Kum Y. Henry has a degree in accounting and has held the position of Business Support Manager for the Department of Health Services. In 1983, Mrs. Henry founded the Full Gospel Church of Arizona, which is a multicultural church in Glendale, Arizona. This book explains how living by the fruit of the Spirit provides mental stability and how negative emotions destroy the physical health of the body. Dr. Henry reflects on Scripture that provides therapy for emotional illnesses. He has helped patients learn to open their hearts and minds to use biblical wisdom to solve mental and emotional problems. What if there was an “owner’s manual” for the human body that came straight from the original manufacturer? Well, here it is—the manual based on God’s teachings. Fruit of the Spirit—Biblical Psychology actually explains how emotions, mental status, and personality affect the physical functions of the body.
Author: Bryan Spoon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952327209
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 202
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Bryan Spoon is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains. He ministers as a pediatric staff chaplain at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Both he and his wife Elisabeth are ordained priests within the Episcopal Church and graduates of Virginia Theological Seminary. He maintains the website www.neurotheology.info where you can find additional resources relating to neuroscience and belief.All author royalties benefit Children's Mercy Hospital.
Author: J. Christopher Garrison
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514415879
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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From the FOREWORD by Dan G. Blazer, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center "Occasionally, a writer on psychology and biblical faith comes along who can work 'from the center.' J. Christopher Garrison is such a writer. Let me explain what I mean by working from the center. No person who is thoroughly committed to his or her religious faith can really put that faith aside and work with scientific objectivity in blending the essence of that faith with the subject matter of empirical science. Even if someone could, I doubt that the project would be of great interest. Such a person would not be someone I would define as working from the center. A person who can work from the center in blending psychology and biblical faith is a person who can work not so much from the center of extremes as from the center of their being-from their spirit if you will. This ability shows itself when one has opened his or her innermost being to the Spirit of God and his or her mind and reason to modern psychology and truly grasped as a result the principles and concepts of what psychology is really about. This is what Garrison has achieved. In Garrison's Psychology of the Spirit, psychology is not so much integrated as it is enriched. Reading the end product deepens one's faith and one's understanding. Such a psychology is not the mere providing of formulas for meeting daily life crises. It is instead the total unfolding and renewal of one's inner being."
Author: J I Packer
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN: 1789740584
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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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.
Author: Jerry Bridges
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1617472069
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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We want to live loving, joyful, anxiety-free lives. Yet how can we live in grace when we’re so busy battling our old patterns of behavior? Jerry Bridges explores the nine aspects of the “fruit of the Spirit” described in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities of character can truly mark our lives if we devote ourselves to a twofold pursuit: God-centeredness and God-likeness. Jerry shows us how to practice the fruit in daily life. When The Fruitful Life first released, Jerry said, “It was the book I had wanted to write that included everything I forgot and/or learned since The Pursuit of Holiness.”
Author: Phyllis J. LePeau
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
ISBN: 0310698464
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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These forty-eight Bible studies were written with one goal in mind – to allow the Spirit of God to use the Word of God to produce fruit in your life. These studies will help you discover what the Bible says rather than simply telling you what it says. They encourage you to think and to explore rather than to merely fill in blanks. Fruit of the Spirit will help you discern what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, and move you beyond reflection to application. Designed for use as personal Bible study or group study, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus and will aid not only in understanding the fruit, but also in applying them to daily life.
