Beginning Well: Christian Conversion & Authentic

Beginning Well: Christian Conversion & Authentic Transformation

"Saints are made by good conversions." In this challenging and provocative book, Gordon T. Smith contends that a chief cause of spiritual immaturity in the evangelical church is an inadequate theology of conversion. Conversion, he says, involves more than a release from the consequences of sin--the goal is spiritual transformation. But there is little transformation without a complete and authentic conversion. The key is beginning well. In this age of false starts and stunted growth, maturing Christians need help reflecting on and interpreting their own religious experience. Christian leaders need to rethink the way that conversions happen. Beginning Well is a catalyst toward this end. Surveying Scripture, spiritual autobiographies and a broad range of theologies of conversion (Protestant and Catholic, Reformed and Wesleyan), the author seeks to foster in the Christian community a dynamic language of conversion that leads to spiritual transformation and mature Christian living. In the process he moves us from a short-sighted "minimalist" view to one that recognizes seven elements necessary for good conversions. This book--a stirring call to rethink the relationship between conversion and transformation--is a must read for pastors, evangelists, spiritual directors, seminary professors and others who are concerned about the nurture and development of Christian converts, and the nature of authentic religious experience.
Country USA
Brand IVP
Manufacturer IVP
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber RKC2002287108
Color Cream
ReleaseDate 2001-08-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780830822973

Country	USA
Brand	IVP
Manufacturer	IVP
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	RKC2002287108
Color	Cream
ReleaseDate	2001-08-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780830822973

Beginning Well: Christian Conversion & Authentic Transformation

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