Out of Formation: Spiritual Disciplines of God and Men - Softcover

Gary Gilley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783970413 ISBN 13: 9781783970414

Publisher: Evangelical Press & Services Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Spiritual disciplines of God and Men deals with the re-introduction of ancient practices to the modern church. 'Spiritual Formation' will not be a term that is familiar to everyone, but most Christians will be aware of the effects of it and many will have experienced at least some aspects of it, perhaps through the writings of men like Richard Foster and Dallas Willard. Ancient mystical books and practices are being revived to feed the 21st century need for substantial roots to faith. This is no 'flash in the pan' or passing fad: the movement has grown in power and influence over the last forty years and seminaries and other influential authorities are promoting it. The great question is, 'are these things in harmony with the Word of God?' Dr Gilley examines the movement and those leading it and issues this direct challenge: Do we, as believers in sola Scriptura, take our marching orders from the written Word, or do we look to the "white spaces" in Scripture to determine how we live? Do we actually believe that the Lord has given us in Scripture the teachings and practices He wants us to follow, or do we believe that we must supplement the authentic words of God with our imagination and traditions of men? This vital book is one that all serious Christians need to read.

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About the Author

Dr. Gary Gilley has been pastoring at Southern View Chapel in Springfield, Illinois, since 1975. He is the author of This Little Church Went to Market, This Little Church Stayed Home, `’I Just Wanted More Land,’’ - Jabez, “Is That You Lord?” and This Little Church Had None.

Edition details

• Publisher: Evangelical Press & Services Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783970413
• ISBN 13: 9781783970414
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 292