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Principles of Spiritual Growth

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I first read this book in 1996, it was a gift from a friend. I have gone back to this book time and time again since. This wonderful, exciting, awesome book puts so simply God's marvelous love and grace towards us, His children. This book isn't about striving, or fighting or working hard to be who God wants you or I to be. This book is so powerful in that it lays open for each and everyone of us the simple fact that Jesus wants us to give him the burden of living this life and let Him live His life through us. It is in completely giving ourselves over to Him that this life becomes bareable and livable. This book shows us so simply and yet most powerfully "It is no longer I, but Christ..."

I first read this book in the late 70's, and while it deeply impacted me, there were aspects I didn't understand. I re-read it occasionally, and I understand more each time. One of Miles Stanford's emphases was the uniqueness of Paul's writings. Paul not only taught that salvation was by faith in the Son of God, but also that our Christian lives must be lived by faith in the Son of God. "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Put those other Christian books aside, and read this one!

AWSOME!!!! This book although small, packs a serious punch! If you are a christian young or old, this book will transform your life. I read this book originally in 1984 and it is the 2nd favorite book in my library. If you want to know the deeper truths of Christ and finally get a firm grip on the foundations of GODS word, if you want to be able to answer the tough questions that every christian has.....BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!

This neat little book is awesome. I have been "wowed" by several books recommended to me from a friend, and this was one of them. When I say "wowed," I mean a book that leaves me gaping and having to put the book down because there's SO much insight and revelation on the page I just read. This book brings much truth to the simple truths of the Christian life.

"Principles of Spiritual Growth" focuses on the basics needed to encourage and challenge the reader to further maturity in Jesus Christ. The book is around 110 pages and contains 18 short chapters focusing on topics such as:

1. Faith
2. Purpose
3. Preparation
4. Identification
5. Self
6. Self-Denial
7. The Cross
8. Discipleship
9. Rest
10. Continuance

While some of the reading may appear to be basic to some readers, it certainly does not hurt to be reminded lest we fall!

The narrative is easy to read and flows smoothly from topic to topic. Read, enjoy, and be challenged and encouraged. Recommended!

I've read hundreds of Christian books and one thing that I've noticed is that there are very few "original" ideas. Like someone once said, "christianity in America is 3,000 miles wide... and a half-inch deep". Most of the popular Christian books still in print today are merely tired re-hashes of someone else's interpretations from 5 years prior re-packaged with a new cover and new marketing strategy. Unfortunately, it seems as though most contemporary Christian books just spew the same old pablum. The other thing I've noticed is more often than not, the shorter the book the more profound the message. This short tome rates in the top 10 that I've ever read - simply brilliant theology! My other "Top 10 Favorites" include "Freedom of Simplicity" by Richard J. Foster, "The Surrendered Life" by James F. McConkey, "Christ-Esteem" by Don Matzat and anything by Zane Hodges. Read all of these and they will make a difference in your understanding of Christianity and your walk with Jesus Christ!

These Principles of Spiritual Growth are presented in a practical form. The aim of the book is to carefully bring out some of the more important principles of spiritual growth, in order to help build upon a sound biblical foundation in Christ. Once there was a philosopher's stone, and carved in its sparkling green surface was "read, reread, and do". This stone was said to change common material into gold! This book can turn an ordinary life into a santified one! Good reading!

This book is a must read and re-read for anyone hungry for spiritual growth. I'm not one to write in books, but I highlighted much within this book, as it addresses simple truths so often overlooked in the Christian life.

My wife bought this book in the seventies and we had it kicking around the house for years. Then a couple of years ago I started reading it. I'm not sure it taught me anything I didn't already know but it helped me to more fully understand what spiritual growth is all about. Take your time reading it, ponder what the author says and then apply it.

I received this book in a timely manner, and I found it to be as it had been described.