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Dynamics of Spiritual Life : Evangelical Theory of Renewal
In this classic work of spiritual theology, historian Richard Lovelace presents a history of spiritual renewals in light of biblical models.Drawing from the best of different Protestant traditions,Dynamics of Spiritual Lifelays out a comprehensive approach to the renewal of the church. In the first half of the book, Lovelace surveys awakening movements since the Reformation, particularly emphasizing Jonathan Edwards’s theology of renewal. He then goes deeper into specific elements of such movements and their significance for both doctrinal reformation and spiritual renewal. Lovelace examines such practical issues as renewal of the local congregation, ways revivals go wrong, prospects for closing the “sanctification gap,” the historical role of evangelical movements in promoting both unity and division, and Christian approaches to the arts. With scholarly and pastoral insight, he offers a powerful vision of renewal that can unify various models across traditions, combining individual and corporate spirituality, social activism, and evangelism. For over forty years, this well-loved book has helped Christians understand the spiritual movement they are a part of and guided leaders in planting and pastoring churches. A book for all concerned to revitalize the church.
Review:
This is a A book written to help Christian college students to grow and maintain their fellowship with God.
2 prototypes for the book are Philipp Spener’s Pia Desideria and Jonathan Edwards – The Great Awakening.
Chapters 1-5 survey the history of awakenings since the Reformation and analyses elements of vitality within them. Chapters 6 – 13 examine some of these elements in greater depth and looks at their significance. Too often spirituality and pietism are misunderstood and sidelined, yet spiritual revitalisation must be combined with doctrinal and structural reformation.
Richard Lovelace draws on a huge body of literature to draw out lessons from history and to see how these lessons could influence the Church today for the better. He sees a bright future for the Church if we will put aside minor differences and learn to work together.
A vital textbook for anyone serious in their study of Theology and the Church.
For further NOTES See also the BACK of the book!
| Author: | Richard F. Lovelace |
| ISBNr: | 0853642664 9780853642664 |
