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Authentic Faith: The Power of a Fire-Tested Life

Authentic Faith: The Power of a Fire-Tested Life Paperback / softback - 2003

by Gary L. Thomas

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Paperback / softback. New. This book provides an inspiring, positive approach to what some call the negative truths of Scripture and presents a timeless but contemporary look at faith's real attributes of sacrifice, selfless love, and discipleship at a time when society, and even the Christian community, is focused on blessing and comfort.
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  • Title Authentic Faith: The Power of a Fire-Tested Life
  • Author Gary L. Thomas
  • Binding Paperback / softback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Condition New
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Zondervan, U.S.A.
  • Date 2003-06-09
  • Bookseller's Inventory # A9780310254195
  • ISBN 9780310254195 / 0310254191
  • Weight 0.43 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.1 x 5.28 x 0.66 in (20.57 x 13.41 x 1.68 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Theometrics: Evangelical
    • Topical: Christian Interest
  • Dewey Decimal Code 248.4

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From the publisher

The faith God calls us to is far more than glowing positivism that shields us from life's struggles. It is one that guides us into a deepening intimacy with the God who sustains us in the broad sweep of life.

Bestselling author Gary Thomas helps us sharpen our spiritual vision and fortify our commitment to Christ by examining ten disciplines God uses to forge a fire-tested faith. A biblical view of these disciplines can safeguard us from disillusionment when - not if - difficulties surface in our lives.

Sharing scriptural insights, the wisdom of Christians through the centuries, and cogent personal observations, Thomas explores the disciplines of: selflessness, waiting, suffering, persecution, social mercy, forgiveness, mourning, contentment, sacrifice, hope and fear.

As Thomas reminds us, faith is about something other than a smooth ride through this fallen world. Rather, authentic faith is shaped, tempered, and purified in the flames of struggle. This eye-opening look at what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus will encourage you, bolster your faith, and help you rise above shallow attachments to fix your heart on things of eternal worth.

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From the rear cover

Fortify your commitment to Christ by examining ten 'authentic' disciplines God uses to forge a fire-tested faith. What if the spiritual disciplines that bring us closer to God are not the ones we control? Bestselling author Gary Thomas reveals the rich benefits that derive from embracing the harder truths of Scripture. With penetrating insight from Scripture and the Christian classics, along with colorful and engaging stories, this eye-opening look at what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus will encourage you, bolster your faith, and help you rise above shallow attachments to fix your heart on things of eternal worth.

About the author

Gary Thomas is a writer in residence at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and an adjunct faculty member teaching on spiritual formation at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He is the author of over a dozen books, including Sacred Marriage, Sacred Pathways, Pure Pleasure, Sacred Parenting, and the Gold Medallion Award-winning Authentic Faith.