Practical Essential Christianity
What Christianity Is . . . What It Isn't
Published on 25. January 2023
89 pages
978-0-7953-5070-2 (ISBN)
Description
This concise yet thorough analysis of core Christian principles cuts through doctrinal debates to illuminate the essentials of faith.
Much of Christendom functions on the basis of formulas, catechisms, recipes of spirituality, and widely varying lists of what is considered "acceptable doctrine." This brief discussion simplifies the vast scope of Christian truth by identifying eight essential "principles" that can be embraced and practiced by all Christians and churches across the spectrum of belief.
Devotional author Michael Phillips uses these universal truths as a springboard for investigating the fundamentals of the Christian faith for both beginner and theologian, simple yet life-changing and profound. He also includes a parallel exploration of several common pitfalls that have infiltrated the church through history as counterfeit indicators of spirituality.
Much of Christendom functions on the basis of formulas, catechisms, recipes of spirituality, and widely varying lists of what is considered "acceptable doctrine." This brief discussion simplifies the vast scope of Christian truth by identifying eight essential "principles" that can be embraced and practiced by all Christians and churches across the spectrum of belief.
Devotional author Michael Phillips uses these universal truths as a springboard for investigating the fundamentals of the Christian faith for both beginner and theologian, simple yet life-changing and profound. He also includes a parallel exploration of several common pitfalls that have infiltrated the church through history as counterfeit indicators of spirituality.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- The Principles
- An Introductory Word...Christianity's Core Principles
- Principle 1-Universal Fatherhood
- Principle 2-Command and Obedience
- Principle 3-Free Will
- Principle 4-Rebellion and Independence-Sin
- Principle 5-Jesus, our Elder Brother
- Principle 6-Relinquishment of Self-rule
- Principle 7-Other-Worldly Citizenship
- Principle 8-Discipleship of Christlikeness
- The Pitfalls
- An Introductory Word...Potential Spiritual Counterfeits
- Pitfall 1-Salvationary Belief
- Pitfall 2-Doctrinal Orthodoxy
- Pitfall 3-Accumulation of Spiritual Knowledge
- Pitfall 4-The Church, its Priesthood, its Tradition
- Pitfall 5-Prayer and the Devotional Life
- Pitfall 6-Study of Scripture
- Pitfall 7-Grace and the Doctrine of Justification by Faith
- Pitfall 8-Experientialism
- The Process
- An Introductory Word...Growth into Maturity
- Growth Discipline 1-Deciding if I Want To Grow
- Growth Discipline 2-Recognizing Life's Purpose: The Essence of Personhood
- Growth Discipline 3-The Foundational Question: Am I Satisfied With Myself?
- Growth Discipline 4-Getting to Know My Will: Where Character Training Takes Place
- Growth Discipline 5-Obeying Jesus' Commands: The Practical Reality of Being a Christian
- Growth Discipline 6-The Ultimate Prayer: Summoning the Courage to Pray Not My Will
- Growth Discipline 7-Facing Personal Blind Spots
- Growth Discipline 8-Living in God's Will: Employing Tools For Growth
- Some Final Thoughts
