Practical Christianity

The purpose or aim of the Course

 

To inspire and guide participants to seek out answers from Scripture when trying to solve everyday issues.

 

Help participants realise that dealing with life’s problems at a spiritual level empowers them to change their approach and let go of fear.

 

To identify a simple, easy to understand approach to life which illustrates the importance of Practical Christianity.

 

Benefits

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• Practising a Spiritual Approach to Life from a Christian Perspective brings better health and inner peace.

• The body responds to changes in our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions.

• As we do our best the world responds in a positive way.

• We experience better relationships.

• More at peace with ourselves and others, knowing that our needs are taken care of.

• Greater patience as we listen for, and respond to, inner guidance.Acknowledgement of God working in our life.

• Love replaces Fear, Trust replaces Doubt.

• As we change we can make a difference in others' lives and in the world.

• Joy is experienced as we raise our thoughts from the material to the Spiritual.

• Growing Spiritually brings healing, and healing brings us closer to God.

• We understand we can ask God for guidance in all situations.

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Intended audience or market

 

• For seekers, whether or not they regularly attend church,

• Those who need encouragement to use the Bible as a resource to finding a more satisfying approach to life.

• Anyone who is unclear as to the value of the Bible and how to make best use of it.

• Those who don’t know how to begin to access the guidance that lies within the Bible.

• For Enquirers, to introduce them to the value and relevance of the Bible.

• Those looking for help to develop a closer relationship with the Lord that can be pursued at an appropriate pace.

 

General description of the Course and how it would achieve its aim

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A Spiritual Approach to Life from a Christian Perspective is an easy to understand guide to using the Bible and Christian Principles to enrich everyday life. The material contains no dogma or theology and has purposely been kept simple. The idea for this resource has arisen as a result of our own personal difficult periods, mainly relating to health, work and relationship issues. When we looked the bookshelves for help we could find nothing appropriate. Our response was to sit quietly and pray for guidance: we were directed to the Bible and in particular to the Sermon on the Mount and to the Ten Commandments. We also found the epistles of Paul helpful. By trusting God, and sending out love to those who were responsible for some of our difficulties we found that our situation turned around with positive outcomes for all involved. Our desire is to share the benefits we received with others.

 

A Spiritual Approach to Life from a Christian Perspective will achieve its aims by

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• Giving many Bible references (chapter and verse) for participants to find easily.

• The self questions allow participants to consider his or her own responses and views as they find out what is right for them: we all have to find our own answers.

• A list of Helpful Hints is included.

• Although participants are guided to many Bible verses they are encouraged to use a Concordance, Commentary and Bible Dictionary to facilitate further information and understanding.

• Participants are encouraged to share the benefits they receive eg peace, better health, more satisfying relationships, etc., and this is one way of bringing other people to trust in Jesus.

 

We believe that there are many people who would like to pursue a more Christian way of life, but who do not know where to start looking for help and guidance. This resource is a starter kit and can be used by individuals or groups with equal ease. As far as we can ascertain there are very few similar books available on the open market that offer such a simple approach using short units to open up the Scriptures and find a true relationship with the Lord.

 

Contents

Introduction

Lesson 1. Preparing for the Spiritual Journey

Lesson 2. God’s Attributes

Lesson 3. Making Changes

Lesson 4. Spiritual Guidance

Lesson 5. God’s Laws

Lesson 6. Sermon on the Mount

Lesson 7. Prayer and Praise

Lesson 8. Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit

Lesson 9. Taking Action

Lesson 10. The next steps

 

Each Lesson will be sent to you by email. We ask that you send us feedback after each Lesson so that we know you are ready for the next Lesson. To receive the Fist Lesson please complete the form below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We suggest that this material can provide the basis for a workshop delivered over a maximum of 6 sessions. The workshop would be tailored to meet the needs of your group. We are prepared to travel to your venue to deliver the workshop.