Questions tagged [spiritual-growth]
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Which Christian denominations believe that God can be credited for the spiritual transformation and sanctification of a Muslim?
I would like to delve into the Christian perspective on whether God can be credited for the healing process of an individual who, initially not a Muslim, converts to Islam and undergoes genuine ...
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How can one overcome the distractions of modern life to attain theosis and become a vessel for spiritual gifts?
Are the notions of theosis and spiritual gifts privileges that only saintly monks immersed in ascetic lifestyles can attain? Is there hope for the ordinary person, amidst the distractions and ...
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Relationship with God vs Fellowship with God, are they synonymous?
Are these synonymous? My question is based on the point of already being a Christian. I’m open to any ideas and eager to hear them. Please note, I’m not looking for definitions of these terms. I’ve ...
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How does Christianity define "character"?
Recently I've been partaking in multiple discussions regarding the concept of free will on this site (for the curious, see here, here, here, here), mainly because of its relevance in the context of ...
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What is an overview for how protestants tend to regard progress in the spiritual life?
This question is similar to this one ("How is spiritual progress described in eastern monastic traditions?"). But mine is directed towards Protestants, and includes how they even speak of ...
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Who said that the smallest spiritual progress of a religious merits more than that of a thousand laymen?
Who said that the smallest spiritual progress of a religious merits more than that of a thousand laymen?
I seem to remember it was by or about St. Teresa of Ávila.
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According to Jehovah's Witnesses, are there Spirit-filled Christians in non-JW denominations?
Can Spirit-filled Christians be found in non-JW denominations, according to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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According to Unitarians, are there Spirit-filled Christians in non-Unitarian denominations?
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According to Biblical Unitarians, are there Spirit-filled Christians in other denominations?
Not much to add to the title. Can Spirit-filled Christians be found in other denominations, according to Biblical Unitarians?
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According to Trinitarians, can non-Trinitarians experience ...
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What is an overview of Christian spiritual practices for cultivating and increasing love over time?
Love is, without question, the most fundamental virtue and principle of Christianity.
The Apostle John makes this very clear:
7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever ...
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According to Catholicism, to what extent is the spiritual growth of a Christian impaired by his/her lack of devotion to Mary and the Saints?
According to Catholicism, if a Christian lacks devotion to Mary and the Saints, is he or she spiritually "handicapped" or "missing out" spiritually?
For example, let's suppose that ...
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According to Trinitarians, can non-Trinitarians experience regeneration, sanctification and a Spirit-led life despite not believing in the Trinity?
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According to Trinitarians, can a Christian who lacks a belief in the Trinity still live the Christian life to its full potential? In other words, can non-Trinitarians experience spiritual ...
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Does spiritual death mean loss of faith or doing a deadly sin (or sins) or separation from God?
According to Word-of-Faith movement, Jesus suffered both physical and spiritual death. They mean by spiritual death that he suffered in hell after dying, before resurrection. And suffering in hell ...
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How do you know if you are under a trial or if you are just suffering?
Hypothetically, if you are going through a painful situation:
Is it because God is trying to grow you/redirect you?
Or is it a result of sinful actions?
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Does yearning to know more about God for a stronger relationship leave us hanging in confusion?
Many times we try to ask questions not to challenge the Christian faith but rather to know more and perhaps draw closer to God.
How can one get the confidence in trying to explain to and convert a ...
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