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PD331 Wealth and Stewardship in the Bible (A Practical Guide)
Grow your identity in Christ further with this course from renowned author and biblical counselor Elyse Fitzpatrick. God has the power to transform lives through his love. In this course, learn what the Bible says about our identity in Christ, including how we are chosen, justified, adopted, and delivered from darkness. Then examine the implications of our identity in Christ, including what we can believe about ourselves, how we can respond to others, and where we can place our hope. Whether you’re a counselor, a pastor, or a new Christian, Elyse Fitzpatrick’s lessons will be foundational for helping you cultivate a Christ-centered identity.
What is idolatry, and how do we identify it? Elyse Fitzpatrick—biblical counselor and author of over 15 books—demonstrates how idolatry can destroy ministries and teaches key steps for leaders to identify idolatry before it takes root. Focusing on God’s commands against idolatry in the Old and New Testaments, she illustrates how the worship of idols manifested in the lives of biblical characters. Fitzpatrick also covers how idolatry affects men and women in their unique callings and how Christ empowers us to overcome.
In this course, Stephen Arterburn considers biblical misinterpretations, common misconceptions about marriage, and the tragedy of divorce, before discussing tools you can begin using right now to strengthen your marriage. You’ll get practical tips on what to do and what not to do. Whether you’re struggling with issues in your marriage or looking for ways to improve it, you’ll appreciate these clear steps.
Stephen Arterburn's Every Man’s Battle and the Life Recovery Bible have helped countless people struggling with sexual integrity. In this course, he addresses not only basic issues of dealing with sexual temptation, but goes beyond to examine the challenging topic of sexual addiction and the problem of anger. You’ll better understand both the roots of lust and how to battle against it.
For those who have a passion for helping others and who would appreciate the foundation of Bible-based counseling training, Dr. Timothy Clinton offers PD171 Biblical Soul Care. PD171 presents the intersection of psychology and faith in the practice of counseling and explores the increasing need for a response to the stresses of twenty-first century American life. The course draws on numerous biblical passages to augment psychology’s explanations and treatment suggestions for a distressed person’s needs and is replete with examples from Dr. Clinton’s experience as a practicing counselor. This course will help you become better prepared for the counseling demands in your ministry and life in general.
In History and Development of Christian Spirituality (PD200) Dr. Edmund DeZago traces the development of Christian spirituality, providing a broad overview that highlights major movements from the first-century church to the modern era. Dr. DeZago takes a more focused look at five contemporary models for Christian spirituality and explores the theological issues inherent in Christian spiritually. He concludes the course with some frequently asked questions.
Dr. Gary Thomas—award-winning author and internationally recognized speaker—provides a panoramic view of spiritual formation so you can better understand what it means to be in relationship with God.
Use this course for personal enrichment—to survey the sacred pathways, the practice of holiness in everyday life, and the spiritual virtues—or use this course to help those in your small group and congregation grow in spiritual maturity.
In Worship that Pleases God (PD207) Daniel I. Block focuses on what the Bible says about worship. Dr. Block begins by looking at the words used for worship in Scripture, the fear of the Lord, and a definition of worship. From there, he explores whose worship is acceptable to God and God’s expectations for corporate worship. Dr. Block examines both New Testament and First Testament Scriptures related to these subjects with the goal of showing the constancy of elements of worship that please God. The course concludes with practical suggestions for cultivating authentic biblical worship in church.
In this course Dr. Ben Witherington III unpacks the primary aspects of Christian life through the framework of the kingdom of God. The course covers the topics of work, money, rest, and play, as well as the practices of worship and spiritual formation. Dr. Witherington explores these topics through the eyes of the kingdom, lending a perspective that incorporates both spirit and truth. In his words, those who take this course will find it “not only soul nourishing but challenging in the kinds of ways that it forces them to think about the ordinary, mundane Christian life in a profound, theological, kingdom kind of way.”
Dr. Keith Reeves presents a biblical theology of wealth, showing that although the Old Testament often views wealth positively and the New Testament negatively, there is a theme of stewardship throughout. Dr. Reeves leads you through key biblical passages and discusses such topics as saving, debt, investment, vocation and more. He also presents case studies showing how biblical guidelines apply to a number of specific life situations.
Explore why it’s important for us to understand our daily work as something intimately connected with our faith, and how this allows our faith to be a full-time way of life rather than something that we squeeze in for a few hours a week. Delve into how work is central to the image of God, and learn that all people are made to work together with each other as stewards of the world. Consider how the fall brought darkness, evil, and injustice into the world of work, and then look at how redemption and the Holy Spirit restore us to the image of God and empower us to persevere through toil and frustration in our work. Dig into the economic context of the changing global economy, and contrast our current world of work with what existed in biblical times. We are going to be looking at issues like poverty and justice and how we promote the dignity of all people, as well as how we can do our work in a way that brings flourishing to our communities. We will also look at the role of work in how the church can fit into a pluralistic culture.
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