The following articles examine a basic understanding of how
spiritual growth occurs within the individual.
INTRODUCTION
Here is a personal look at how the author came to write the
articles contained in this library.
HOW CHRISTIANS GROW
This article explores in detail the process by which a
Christian grows in a healthy manner. Emphasis is placed
upon the natural emotional and spiritual development of the
individual and the principles involved in such growth.
These next series of
articles examine the foundational questions "What is God
like?" and
"How does He work with us?"
LEARNING TO KNOW GOD
This excellent reference contains a listing of over sixty
attributes of God with seven passages from the Bible for
each of the attributes. Perfect for expanding the reader's
concept of God in either a self or small group study.
LEARNING TO KNOW GOD THROUGH HIS
COMMANDMENTS
This fresh look at the commandments of God shows the reader
how to use the commandments to get to know God more
intimately. After sharing the concept, the reader is
encouraged to apply the concept to the Bible studies at the
conclusion of the article.
LEARNING TO KNOW GOD THROUGH
PROVERBS
Like the previous article this monograph leads the reader
to an understanding of how to use the book of Proverbs in
the Bible to see God more clearly. Again a series of self
study assignments appear at the end of the article to
reinforce the process through self-exploration.
LEARNING TO KNOW GOD THROUGH BIBLE
STORIES
Some of the most well-known children's Bible stories yield
very adult truths when approached as suggested in this
article.
LEARNING TO KNOW GOD THROUGH OUR
PAIN
This article shows how our own very personal pain can be a
vehicle used by God to strengthen our relationship with Him
as we identify closer with Jesus and His own pain.
HOW DO YOU SEE
GOD?
This self test
helps you better understand your own view of God. Then
each of the questions in the test are linked to
additional resources to help you further explore the
topics about God's personality that interest you the
most.
WHY GOD ALLOWS SUFFERING
Although no one can specifically tell you why you might be
suffering, here are six reasons God allowed suffering in
the Bible.
WAITING FOR GOD
Does it ever feel like God is doing nothing for you?
Absolutely NOTHING! You're not alone. The Bible talks a lot
about it. It seems as though waiting for God to act on our
behalf is a quality that God wants to develop in us. This
three-part study explores this important area.
LISTENING IN AS JESUS PRAYS
"If you want to get to know someone intimately, eavesdrop
on their prayers." Fortunately, the Bible allows us to do
just that with the prayers of Jesus. This study will give
you an opportunity to get to know Him better.
THE ROMAN
ROAD
These Bible
verses taken from the book of Romans are often referred
to as The Roman Road due to the systematic manner in
which they move the reader to the point of understanding
the need to accept the gift of salvation that God
offers.
The following articles explore practical issues surrounding
the outworking of our faith.
DETERMINING GOD'S WILL
How can I best determine what God wants me to do in a given
situation? Here are some guidelines.
THE
CONSCIENCE
This
article presents the Bible's main teachings on the very
important subject of the human conscience. How reliable
is it? Is it God talking to us? Can I trust it?
Believing that our
faith need not be an unthinking faith, the following
articles address the questions our minds ask as they search
for
a truly strong faith foundation.
THE HONEST SKEPTIC'S WORKSHEET
Approaching Christianity with the mind as well as the heart
is the goal of this thought-provoking essay.
THE HISTORICAL RELIABILITY OF THE NEW
TESTAMENT
If we can't trust the historical accounts in the Bible
books of The New Testament, our faith is on shaky ground.
This outline presents the firm facts on which our faith is
built.
OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES FULFILLED IN JESUS'
LIFE
Here is an
incredible listing of 61 Old Testament prophecies
literally fulfilled in the life of Jesus. In the listing
of each prophecy, both the Old Testament prophetic
passage and the New Testament fulfillment passage is
given as well as some common objections explored.
APPROACHING TRUTH
Comparing our approach to "secular" and "spiritual" truth
helps the reader integrate the two systems with greater
integrity and fewer inconsistencies.