Hidden in Christ
Living as God's Beloved
Published on 12. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-340-99608-9 (ISBN)
Description
'I noticed that single words from Colossians 3 began to bounce around in my mind, forming a new understanding of the gospel, and a new awareness of who I am, and who my brothers and sisters in Christ are.'
Memorising a passage and studying it in depth can offer a deeper sense of the meaning of each word. James Bryan Smith has found Colossians 3:1-17 to be a rich resource for understanding what it means to have our lives hidden in Christ.
Each of the thirty short chapters of this book bring out the main truth of just one word or phrase in this rich passage. You'll also find a simple daily practice to take up, reflection questions and a guide for five weeks of group discussion.
Memorising a passage and studying it in depth can offer a deeper sense of the meaning of each word. James Bryan Smith has found Colossians 3:1-17 to be a rich resource for understanding what it means to have our lives hidden in Christ.
Each of the thirty short chapters of this book bring out the main truth of just one word or phrase in this rich passage. You'll also find a simple daily practice to take up, reflection questions and a guide for five weeks of group discussion.
Reviews / Votes
The essential message of Paul to us all.This is an accessible, thoughtful book, which provides guidance on how to interiorise and retain the insights gained through each chapter...this book may well provide a fruitful way forward in deepening and awareness of the scriptures, and the reality of the divine word. -- Peter Costello * The Irish Catholic * Fine books embodying the spiritual disciplines include Hidden in Christ by James Bryan Smith...his devotional examination of Colossians 3 helps us solidify our identity in Christ * Together Magazine *
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
183 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-99608-9 (9780340996089)
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E-Book
03/2014
Hodder Faith
€3.99
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Person
James Bryan Smith is the author of numerous books including The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life and The Good and Beautiful Community as well as Hidden in Christ. He is a theology professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he also serves as the executive director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. A founding member of Richard J. Foster's spiritual renewal ministry, Renovare, Smith is an ordained United Methodist Church minister, and has served in various capacities in local churches.