Participating In Abundant Life

Our world is hungry for salvation, but we don't always know how to talk about it. Christians agree that God cares about people's lives both in this world and into eternity. But the ways we describe salvation often separate the spiritual from the material. Many groups emphasize one at the expense of the other, limiting the picture of what God has to offer. Mark Teasdale works to bridge the gaps by taking up Jesus' language of abundant life. This life is something Jesus invites us to participate in—to seek both for ourselves and for others. It's rich and multidimensional, not splitting spirits and minds from bodies and material needs. By connecting biblical perspectives of holistic salvation to contemporary concepts of well-being, Teasdale also shows how Christians can both better communicate in secular settings as well as partner with all people regardless of their faith to seek the common good. Incorporating concepts of material standard of living and subjective quality of life, Teasdale argues, gives Christians common language to share the promise of abundant life with those who hold to secular commitments. Yet we must also boldly present Jesus' invitation to eternal life and discipleship. For churches, ministry leaders, and laypeople Teasdale offers ideas to improve and measure methods of promoting all dimensions of salvation for the good of others.

"Western neglecting traditional religion is an important factor for the failure of many developmental strategies towards Africa. Therefore, religion(s) of the indigenous peoples must be given the neccesary attention. The book presents the example of the Shona religion playing a critical role in the life of the Zimbabweans. If incorporated, it will contribute to the better success of development initiatives." --back cover

Full Color! The Abundant Life is a powerful 10 week Bible study designed for personal or group use that clearly demonstrates how to enjoy an abundant and fruitful relationship with the true and living God. In John 10:10 Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." What did Jesus mean? What is the abundant life that God wants His children to have? How do we experience the abundant life that Jesus came to provide? This study will examine the abundant life according to Scripture. It is written for all Christians to ensure they are experiencing what Jesus died and paid for. God never intended for His children to live a life of despair and defeat. **Part I examines the abundant revelation that God has provided with particular attention to His grace. Part II reveals and expands upon the amazing things that the Lord has done for us. Contemplating and making these an internal part of our lives invariably translates into an abundant response and relationship with Him. Part III then reviews the abundant transformation that naturally follows a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ. **This is exciting! Clearly, God wants us to have an incredible life that abounds here on earth. We do not have to be joyless Christians going through the motions anymore. Yes! We can have victory over sin and actually know the God who created and saved us. Let's get going and discover the abundant life!

A Life Endured.Is Not a Life!!! As Christ-Followers we are called to do more than endure life. Created in God's image we are overcomers and more than conquerors with specific tasking from the King of kings. Yet cynicism, negativity, and the frantic pace of life send us the message that we should disengage in order to make it through. Power, riches, and pleasures call out to others and lure them down paths they were never meant to travel. Boredom and broken dreams distract others but from time to time we all see with amazing clarity: The way we are living just isn't the way things were supposed to turn out. There was supposed to be more victory, more joy, more significance; this cannot be all there is to our journey. Our vision is more than simple insight; it is a seed planted in John 10:10 when Jesus said He came to provide more than the wonderful gift of salvation: "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

Invitations to Abundant Life ‘How can we live well?’ Trevor Hudson provides a practical guidebook to life as God intends it to be, answering this question by presenting Jesus as our model – the fully alive One who shows us how we can best live in this world – and helping us learn from Him how to live our everyday lives. Invitations to Abundant Life shows how we can live as apprentices of Jesus by exploring the fundamental aspects of his life of faith, including: Discovering who we are Sharing our hearts with God Overcoming the powers of evil Witnessing to the good news Stewarding faithfully what we possess Speaking words of life and power It is an invitation to a new way of seeing and understanding your life and a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God.

World-renowned scholar Michael Gorman examines the important Pauline theme of participation in Christ and explores its contemporary significance for Christian life and ministry. One of the themes Gorman explores is what he calls "resurrectional cruciformity"--that participating in Christ is simultaneously dying and rising with him and that cross-shaped living, infused with the life of the resurrected Lord, is life giving. Throughout the book, Gorman demonstrates the centrality of participating in Christ for Paul's theology and spirituality.

The abundant life is all around us, yet we fail to capture it. Have you experienced setbacks and challenges in your life? Maybe you have lost a job, have financial burdens, experienced divorce, parent alienation, death of a loved one, or just feel like you have lost yourself along the way? What many do not realize is that what you feel and believe keeps you trapped in chaos and sadness. Here is the key to your future: “The abundant life is for everyone!” We have written this book based on four fundamental biblical truths: 1. We (children of God, Christ followers) are anointed to prosper, 2. At an appointed time and place, 3. When we use our talents and gifts, 4. For the glory of Him! 4 Abundant Life is a step-by-step guide to help you discover what it means to be an authentic man/woman/married person, develop your unique talents and gifts, and use them for His glory, and how reconciliation and redemption lead to transformation into life abundantly. This book is for anyone who wants more out of his or her life. More purpose, promise, self-worth, peace, confidence, love, forgiveness, grace and mercy, comfort, and the list goes on. The challenge is yours! Find your inheritance of abundance and discover why God sometimes says no or not yet, how to grow in the valley of life struggles and emerge victorious. It is time to capture the abundant life promise and transform your life from surviving into thriving.

Life is not measured just based on material things, but rather on pursuing God's unique plan for one's existence. Are you experiencing spiritual emptiness? How wide is the distance between you and the abundant life promised in God's word? Can one truly enjoy abundant life in a world full of innumerable challenges? In his book, Five Keys to Abundant Life: Redefining Success in a Stressed Society, Pastor Emmanuel Eliason, explores the true meaning of abundant life from a solid biblical perspective and outlines five indispensible keys for unlocking the doors to abundant life. This book will equip you with knowledge as to how to seek God first, refocus your attention on the importance of speaking the word of God, rekindle your passion for prayer, discover the secret of sowing what you want to reap, and finally, challenge you to apply all these keys by taking action now! Pastor Emmanuel Eliason is the founder and senior pastor of World Gospel Tabernacle, a multi-national church in Denver, Colorado. He is a practical dynamic Bible-teacher, powerful-preacher, visionary-leader, motivational-speaker, people-builder and a zealous-intercessor with a contagious passion for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Pastor Eliason's message of purpose, hope, and love can be seen on Rhema Revival, his weekly TV broadcast in Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, and California. He is a graduate of Marilyn Hickey's Word to the World Bible College in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Pastor Eliason's quest for excellence in God's work in effectively reaching the 21st century generation has inspired him to wider academic endeavor. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems and looks forward to pursuing his Master's degree. He is happily married to his wife, Ewurama, and is blessed with four children: Evangelyne, Eldridge, Elishevlyne, and Ethan.