A Small Group Study Tool for the Seven Deadly Sins, with a View Toward Promoting Personal Holiness
Author: John Goasdone
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
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Hit List
Author: Brian G. Hedges
Publisher: Cruciform Press
Published: 2014-11-01
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 1936760665
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Christian life is a war and one of your most lethal enemies hangs its helmet inside your heart. This infernal, internal enemy is sin, which even after new birth continues to reside in every believer. As followers of Jesus, we’ve been given a simple mission regarding sin: search and destroy. Put it to death. But in the words of Cornelius Plantinga Jr., “sin has a thousand faces.” It is one thing to oppose sin in principle, quite another to actually do the bloody work of crucifying specific sin patterns in our lives. Sometimes these patterns are difficult to detect. Always they fight back, tooth and nail, mounting vehement resistance in counter-maneuvers of a variety and complexity that would send General Schwarzkopf’s mind spinning like a tilt-a-whirl. The most famous faces of sin are the Seven Deadly Sins: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. Not merely corrupting vices in themselves, these seven are gateway sins leading to countless others. They are the leading undercover operatives for the world, the flesh, and the devil—that evil complex of powers arrayed against our souls. And while we may recognize these sins by their names, we are often misled by the subtlety of their methods and ways. These sins are masters of disguise, adept at masking their true nature in charades of harmlessness, acceptability, and fun. In Hit List, Brian Hedges helps us take aim at the seven deadly sins by providing detailed dossiers for each one and equipping us with rich gospel resources for replacing vice with the virtue of Christ.
The Seven Deadly Sins and Spiritual Transformation
Author: John T. Mabray
Publisher: Xulon Press
Published: 2010-05-10
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 1609570286
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Sin and temptation are daily battles for every Christian (or at least they should be!). In this book, John Mabray will help you win those battles by pointing you again and again to Jesus Christ and His means of daily transforming grace as you face the most common and challenging temptations for us all." Robert C. (Ric) Cannada, Jr., Chancellor and CEO Reformed Theological Seminary, RTS System "Powerful and relevant ... . Comprehensive in scope and practical in approach. John Mabray provides transforming insights into God's word on the spiritual battles challenging every believer. His writings answer many questions for those who desire to live an effective and victorious Christian life." Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin Co-Founder and President Emeritus Liberty University "The seven deadly sins are just as deadly today as they were a thousand years ago. John Mabray makes that clear. He makes something else radiantly clear: only with, through, and in Christ can we conquer the evil that threatens our lives. The reader of this book will find extremely helpful spiritual direction for conquering the enemies of our souls." Sandy Willson, Senior Pastor Second Presbyterian Church Memphis, Tennessee This is the meatiest, most accessible, and most spiritually challenging book I have ever seen on the seven deadly sins. John Mabray is a superb preacher whose wisdom needs to be known widely. I recommend this book to every serious Christian. Gerald McDermott Jordan-Trexler Professor of Religion Roanoke College John Mabray serves as Senior Pastor of Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, Virginia.
The Seven Deadly Sins
Author: Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
Publisher:
Published: 2007-09
Total Pages: 71
ISBN-13: 9781592554218
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSloth. Avarice. Vainglory. What do they mean, and what do these archaic words have to do with today's teens and young adults? This nine-session study of the "seven deadly sins" uses a classic motif of Christian discipleship to help us think deeply about our spiritual life in today's world. The Seven Deadly Sins engages students in a process of spiritual formation, helping them to diagnose the sin in their life and develop new habits of thought and feeling. Designed for older high school students or young adults, The Seven Deadly Sins also makes a great study for adult small groups and retreats.
The Seven Deadly Sins Student Handouts
Author: Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
Publisher: Faith Alive Christian Resources
Published: 2007-09
Total Pages: 43
ISBN-13: 9781592554201
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSloth. Avarice. Vainglory. What do they mean, and what do these archaic words have to do with today's teens and young adults? This nine-session study of the "seven deadly sins" uses a classic motif of Christian discipleship to help us think deeply about our spiritual life in today's world. The Seven Deadly Sins engages students in a process of spiritual formation, helping them to diagnose the sin in their life and develop new habits of thought and feeling. Designed for older high school students or young adults, The Seven Deadly Sins also makes a great study for adult small groups and retreats.
Bomb Disposal
Author: Andrew Goldsmith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-10-04
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9781983877742
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, sloth. Left undetected, ignored, or hidden in plain sight, these still have a destructive capacity, each like an unexploded bomb. Our soul is made to flourish in God
Seven Deadly Sins
Author: Kevin Vost
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Published: 2015-06-15
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 162282234X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe seven deadly sins are generals leading a vast and deadly army. The soldiers are a variety of sins and misdeeds, and the capital sins are the officers who sent them on their nefarious tasks. With the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas as his guide, best-selling author Kevin Vost tackles the deadly sins one-by-one, showing how they take root in our soul and give birth to offspring — other sinful thoughts and deeds that help it reach its sinful goals. You’ll learn how they attacks us, and how they become ingrained habits that prevent virtue from raising us to heaven. Indeed, these sins hold us down to earth — and possibly, ultimately, even much lower. The deadly sins can be conquered, and in these pages you’ll learn the methods employed by saints to vanquish vicious habits and replace them with virtuous ones. Follow the advice in this book, and you’ll soon strike at the head of sin and walk more positively in the light and love of Christ. You’ll also learn: Which sin can truly be called the deadliest in the world Why there are only seven deadly sins What takes place within our souls when we grapple with sin The relationship between vices and sins - and how to sever their bonds How each and every deadly sin is outnumbered by several opposite virtues Six deadly dominoes: Do you know the sins that almost always cause us to commit additional sins? How “the mother of the virtues” dethrones “the queen of the vices” Seven sacramental and saint-sanctioned strategies to call forth God’s graces to grapple with each deadly sin
7 Saving Graces
Author: Steve DeNeff
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780898274202
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNearly everybody struggles against the same, predictable urges that have plagued human beings since the Garden of Eden. We aspire to rule rather than serve, desire things more than God, resent the successes of others, and run away from hard things. As a result, we suffer unfulfilled lives, lack contentment, and can never seem to get a handle on how to improve our lot. In this powerful book on personal spiritual change, Steve DeNeff unlocks the seven secrets to a life filled with purpose, contentment, and a strong sense of well-being. Keying on the seven most common spiritual problems that we all face--the seven deadly sins--DeNeff points the way toward life transformation by embracing the virtue-filled life of the Spirit. Readers will experience practical life changes as they learn how to cooperate with God--changing what they do as he changes who they are. Includes guide for personal or group study.
Sinning Like a Christian
Author: Bishop William H. Willimon
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1426770790
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe seven deadly sins are a well-known topic, but, surprisingly, not much has been written about them in recent years from a serious theological viewpoint. Will Willimon's engaging book, which takes an unflinching look at the meaning and substance of sin, will be of great interest to Christians. Study questions by the author are included. The "felt need" is an increasing dissatisfaction with shallow, feel-good Christianity—which does not attempt to grapple with our propensity, visible around us and in our own lives, to do evil. This edition includes a new introduction by the author.
Fighting the Seven Deadly Sins With the Virtues Bible Study
Author: J. D. Mcgurn
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2011-09-01
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9781466210721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFighting the Seven Deadly Sins with The Virtues Bible Study—Catholic Version is designed to be a 9 or 16-week Bible study. Each week will explore one of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Virtue that combats it. Instead of focusing on the sin, this study focuses more on ways to effectively battle sin in our everyday lives. In addition to exploring a sin and virtue each week, there is a bonus section each week with a practical spiritual growth suggestion.This Bible study contains a chart to help you stay organized and helpful hints for a productive Bible study experience. Thorn Cross Ministries, LLC provides in-depth Christian Bible studies that use the Three STEP method. The 3 STEP method allows the reader to break down the material into three easy steps to fully appreciate the Scripture. In STEP 1, we look at the text and what it is saying. This is the most basic STEP. It is a good place for beginners to Bible study or for the more experienced to refresh them on the Scripture passage being discussed. STEP 2 examines the Scripture or topic in regards to tradition using The Catechism of the Catholic Church and other Scriptures. In STEP 3, the reader examines how this Scripture will change his/her life. What effect(s) will this Scripture have on a personal level?
