The Biblical Path to Psychological Maturity

2014-04-24 Bible

Author : Vivian B. Skolnick
Release : 2014-04-24
Genre : Bible
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Download or read book The Biblical Path to Psychological Maturity written by Vivian B. Skolnick. This book was released on 2014-04-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an observant woman psychoanalyst-an anomaly to both my Orthodox friends and psychoanalyst colleagues-I have attempted to apply the fruits of my professional training in revealing the psycho-dynamic underpinnings of Biblical events and figures. The synagogue's cycle of weekly Sabbath Torah readings provides a practical framework for the examination of the psychological issues experienced by Torah figures.Beginning with the book of Genesis, one finds fertile ground for psychoanalytic explication. Adam and Eve are portrayed as beset by unrestrained narcissistic desires typical of young children. Matters of good and evil are a foreign realm to them; they are being driven by the need for instant gratification. In succeeding chapters, from that of Cain and Abel, through the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs in the book of Genesis, and through the life of Moses concluding with the book of Deuteronomy, we see a pattern of gradual development of human potential moving toward maturity.

The Biblical Path to Psychological Maturity

2009

Author : Vivian Skolnick
Release : 2009
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Aiming at Maturity

2011-11-11 Religion

Author : Stephen W. Rankin
Release : 2011-11-11
Genre : Religion
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Download or read book Aiming at Maturity written by Stephen W. Rankin. This book was released on 2011-11-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It seems that much of American Christianity has lost sight of the goal of growing to maturity in Christ. This loss of vision has had serious consequences for the quality of our witness and ministry. In Aiming at Maturity, Steven W. Rankin seeks to bring back into focus key qualities of spiritual maturity and summarizes important biblical passages to show the scriptural foundations that call for spiritual maturity. Rankin also addresses certain tendencies in popular Christian culture to reduce doctrinal truths to sound bites with the laudable but counterproductive goal to make doctrine memorable, therefore applicable. Thinking more expansively about certain key doctrines related to the work of Christ and the impact of grace contributes to growth toward maturity in a way that popular descriptions of these doctrines do not. Finally, Rankin also challenges readers to consider the important role of emotions in developing Christlike dispositions, which contribute toward producing the fruit of a mature Christian life. By looking at relevant modern research, Aiming at Maturity shows the inherent connection between thoughts and feelings that draw us closer to the actual biblical description of the heart.

Revelations That Will Set You Free

2005-09-01 Religion

Author : Troy Reiner
Release : 2005-09-01
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 413/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Revelations That Will Set You Free written by Troy Reiner. This book was released on 2005-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salvation begins with faith but many Christians are frustrated trying to live the Christian life in this world. They want to serve Christ but find that they fail again and again in their attempts to get victory over sin, overcome the flesh, die to the self, and love others. Most have no definite idea of how these goals are to be achieved. This should not be the case because the Bible gives us a clear road map to spiritual and psychological maturity; it is accomplished revelation by revelation as we grow in our knowledge of God. It is not enough to have the knowledge of God in our minds or even to love Him with our emotions-faith must grow in our spirit. Only through this kind of faith is it possible to overcome our selfishness, develop the self-discipline necessary to conquer sin, and achieve a life of peace motivated by unconditional love. This book clearly and concretely explains each step in this process, identifies the spiritual revelations required, and provides methods and models for assisting us in moving to the next step. The goal of this book is to remove the mystery that shrouds the process of spiritual and psychological growth so that the path to spiritual maturity can be clearly seen and followed.

Spiritual Adoption

2016-05-26 Religion

Author : R. P. Ascano, PhD
Release : 2016-05-26
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 736/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Spiritual Adoption written by R. P. Ascano, PhD. This book was released on 2016-05-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In my decades of ministry, I have watched ministry leaders struggle to develop healthy and functional relationships within their families, churches, and organizations. This excellent work provides theoretical and practical insight for encouraging and guiding leaders for building the most fundamental dimension of ministryspiritually and emotionally mature leaders. Rev. Eugene Weaver President Gospel Crusade Ministerial Fellowship Spiritual Adoption is a fascinating study of the interrelationships among and between the psychological, spiritual, and neurological dimensions of behavior. Using the metaphor and example of attachments, rooted in biblical examples, the Doctors Ascano weave a useful framework for working with people in the midst of their lives, not just within a clinical framework. I would recommend this book for clinicians, pastors, and ministry administrators who want to understand what they and their staff and clients bring to the arena, and how to address these issues from a biblical context. Brent Lindquist, Ph.D. President, Link Care Center

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