The Joy Of Early Christianity
by Steve Simms
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Pub Date Sep 07 2019 | Archive Date Nov 24 2019
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Description
Can Christianity be fun, exciting, joyous, and enthralling? Yes! It was for the early Christ-followers and it can be for you. "The Joy of Early Christianity" will show you how.
Learn practical and effective ways to enjoy your faith and to grow in your love for Jesus.
Energize your prayer life by exploring fresh, biblical ways to pray.
Begin to experience supernatural experiences with Christ in your everyday life.
Step into what the Bible calls "joy unspeakable" and "peace that passes understanding."
Experience the excitement and adventure of New Testament faith as a present day reality.
Be "transformed by the renewing of your mind." Overcome fears, habits, and frustrations that are holding you back.
Learn to focus on Jesus until awe and adoration overflow your heart.
Let the words of the Bible fill your heart with everlasting passion for Jesus.
Let Jesus animate you from the inside out to live a joyous and godly lifestyle with victory over sin and guilt.
Unleash ongoing rejoicing in your life.
Develop a close relationship with the living, risen Jesus that's more powerful and life-changing than you've imagined or hoped.
Revitalize your faith. Fall in love with Jesus again. Don't just cope with life as a casual Christian.
Let Jesus fill you with "the hope of glory."
Advance Praise
"Steve Simms is the man, I think you'll agree! :)" -dh
"Steve Simms is the man, I think you'll agree! :)" -dh
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781689381215 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Rosa S, Educator
Simms shares a thought-provoking study of the contrast between the living organism of Christ-followers that emerged from time with Jesus and the effects of Pentecost - with today's structured Christian religion.
He explains and warns readers of the constricting process of adding our own agenda and historical expectations of churches to transform ekklesia (communities of committed followers of Jesus) into local churches.
"Unfortunately ... although religion has taught the resurrection of Christ as a doctrine and put it on the church calendar, it hasn't allowed the living, risen Jesus to be Lord, to take charge, to rule and reign, to lead and direct like he did in pre church Christianity."
He examines the flow of community life, the Living Word and prayers that shaped the thinking and lifestyle of early Christians and explores the significance of the baptism of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts in the church. He celebrates the freedom from demonic oppressions and religious perfectionism.
I highly recommend this book for pastors, youth leaders, and anyone else seeing to obey the teachings of Jesus in community with a vibrant living faith - beyond religion and rituals.
The language is simple and easy to read. But each page offers thought-provoking insights, whether you agree with specifics of Simms' doctrinal conclusions or belong to another "tribe" of believers.
