Overcoming the 7 Obstacles to Spiritual Growth : The Journey to a Closer Walk with God

by Carlson, Dwight

• ISBN13: 9780736917667
• ISBN10: 0736917667
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

When wea??re not satisfied with our Christian walk, what canwe do? Dwight Carlson (author of OvercomingHurts and Anger, 440,000 copies sold) explores the obstacles that impedefaith and reveals how to set them aside and grow in the Lord. Throughintriguing characterization, readers explore faith obstacles, including... The Dutiful Christiana??a person whobelieves and practices the a??righta?? things yet doesna??t have joy or victory. The Grace Abusera??a person who experiencesfreedom in Christ, but believes all people will be saved because Goda??s love isunconditional. Dr. Carlson also identifies the stages of growth and shows readershow to gauge where they are and look forward to an extraordinary life byembracing the completed work of Christ.

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(4)
Part 1: Seven Obstacles to Spiritual Growth
Stalled on the Journey	13	(6)
The Dutiful Christian	19	(14)
The Corporate Christian	33	(12)
The Expert Christian	45	(16)
The Grace-Abuser Christian	61	(18)
The Resistant Christian	79	(8)
The Emotional Christian	87	(8)
The Runt Christian	95	(10)
Part 2: The Road to Being Complete in Christ...
Getting the Right Start	105	(6)
Knowing and Doing	111	(6)
The Authentic Heart	117	(10)
Experiencing God	127	(14)
The Crises of Faith	141	(18)
The Exchanged Life	159	(16)
The Life of Adoration	175	(16)
The Transformed Life	191	(14)
Don't Travel Without a Roadmap	205	(12)
The Journey Ahead	217	(4)
Bibliography	221	(4)
Notes	225