By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, spiritual disciplines for the christian life will provide you with a refreshing. Habits of grace is a powerful guide to the spiritual. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life 9781576830277 by donald s. Donald whitney chose to focus this book on the personal disciplines alone, meaning that there are some core disciplines that are glossed over such as fellowship and confession, as well as dimensions of disciplines like prayer that are unnecessarily limited in the. This is an especially good one, its well into its second edition now. The more we practice these disciplines, the better we get at them, and the stronger we make our faith. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life is absolutely one of the very best books that i have read in my own personal spiritual journey of 36 years. Just last month he joined us at the desiring god offices, and we had the opportunity to talk briefly about the christian spiritual disciplines or means of grace, as jerry prefers. The practice of spiritual formation and the commitment to spiritual disciplines is not a one size fits all. This conversation is especially relevant here at the beginning of 20 with so many new biblereading and prayer plans in the offing. Prior to his ministry as a seminary professor, don pastored glenfield baptist church in glen ellyn, il a chicago suburb, for almost 15 years. Im happy to answer such questions, but thought i might be able to answer a bunch at once by suggesting 10 books that every christian ought to read. Spiritual activities such as prayer, meditation, fasting, singing, giving, etc.
Whitney and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Based on the rich heritage left us by the early church fathers, the puritan writers, and jesus christ himself, this book takes you through a carefully selected array of disciplines including scripture reading. Spiritual exercises that bring one closer to god, to become more godly in character and behavior b. Spiritual disciplines exercise our spirit, mind, and emotions so that we become closer to god.
In years past a lot of bible conferences, books, and studies were conducted on the concept of christian disciplines. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life study guide. Originally published in 1991, this book is one of the few books that have made it onto my list as mustreads next to scripture. So how about spiritual disciplines for the christian life by donald whitney. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life, updated. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, spiritual disciplines for the christian life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like christ and grow in character and maturity. If you were to do some research on spiritual disciplines, you would find quite a variety of activities that are included. Searching the scriptures, the author pulls principles and prescribed actions which the lord has given to his people. Spiritual disciplines simply create the capacity for us to hear and learn from god so that he can transform us into the likeness of jesus christ. In fact, almost nothing of any significance in our lives is ever accomplished without it. Whereas spiritual disciplines for the christian life looks at personal spiritual practices.
Its called spiritual disciplines for the christian life, written by donald whitney. The title of the book is spiritual disciplines for the christian life and is published by navpress of colorado springs, colorado. Get free download of ebooks free download books online. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, spiritual disciplines for the christian life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to. Spiritual disciplines arent a means of earning any favor from god that comes entirely by grace through our relationship with jesus christ. With discussion questions, this topical study is a good exploration of gods word for new christians. Altogether, hes served local churches in pastoral ministry for 24 years. An introduction to the spiritual disciplines the art of. Of course theres so many books about the spiritual disciplines today, and for good reason. They help us see his will for our lives more clearly so that we can live the life he desires for us.
Ten chapters also include the ten hallmarks of spiritual strength, as well as the four rs of spiritual growth. It is easy to read, straight forward and to the point, and covers topics every christian needs to know. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life by donald whitney is one of the first books that i received as a new christian. Why christian character matters by nt wright a helpful background on why we should be working on characters as christians. Discipline is defined as training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life intentional. This book is a decent introduction to some spiritual practices to help christians grow in godliness, but it feels incomplete. How to study the bible with both our hearts and our minds, second edition. But it has been a long time since i have heard any conferences conducted, sermons preached or books written on the subject. As christians we are responsible to discipline ourselves toward godliness. Success in spiritual formation is not quick, but rather a slow and methodical participation in these disciplines with the desire to glorify god above all else. Overview of spiritual disciplines and how they work.
I guess we need to have a book about the disciplines of the christian life, the spiritual disciplines. Examine some of the essential practices for maturing believers which lead to godly strength and a consistent, unwavering walk of faith with dr. This book is whitneys sequel to the aforementioned title. He is the author of spiritual disciplines for the christian life, which has a companion study guide. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life paperback by. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life by donald whitney. Discipline is not part of the sin nature, but it is a natural component of the christian life. The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of jesus christ. Whitney has identified ten that he includes in his book. In this series we have defined spiritual disciplines as. On this page, i will share a list of common spiritual disciplines. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life free download. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life free download ebooks pdf browse free books created by well knows authors. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life audiobook.
I describe them several ways 6 aspects of that description. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential christianity that have been practiced by gods people since biblical times. Im a small church youth worker will remind us all of that and will encourage those many good saints who are struggling to keep their small group together. Ideal for personal or smallgroup use, this companion guide to spiritual disciplines for the christian life takes you through a carefully selected array of disciplines that will help you be more like jesus. Spiritual disciplines over the past three decades the topic of spiritual disciplines has. Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture through daily bible reading. All scripture is breathed out by god and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness 2 timothy 3.
This updated companion guide to spiritual disciplines for the christian life see description below takes you through a carefully selected array of disciplines that will help you grow in godliness. This book is one of my favorite spiritual formation books. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life by donald s. Each practice has a time and purpose for the benefits in which it reaps. Disciplines for the disciple 7 disciplines for the disciple the discipline of meditation introduction 1. Drawn from a rich heritage, spiritual disciplines for the christian life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life systematically looks at practices which can aid a believer in his or her walk with the lord.
Get spiritual disciplines for the christian life free download book pdf. I would probably rate it in the top three that i have read during this time and i am a very avid reader. The following pages describe many, but not all of the spiritual disciplines that. I do that by sharing the table of contents of a few popular spiritual formation books. If youd like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, spiritual disciplines for the christian life will help you on your way. If you could see my copy, you would think that i must have had it for decades. Practicing basic spiritual disciplines 9781418541170 by. Spiritual disciplines for the christian life, updated 20th anniversary edition 9781615216178 by donald s. There is a short list of books i would love for every christian to read shortly after they put their faith in christ. Spiritual disciplines by whitney is one of the best books i have read in a long time. Growing in the 10 principles of spiritfilled discipleship by jack hayford. See how we are working to keep you and our team members safe while continuing to resource ministry.
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