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azspot · 3 months

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Thinking more about that issue of Christian identity, and identities. Scholars of religion (and especially of new religious movements) are cautious about using the term conversion, which assumes a near instant transformation, as on the road to Damascus. They prefer to speak of recruitment, of joining the new religion for a variety of possible reasons, which might be quite tentative and experimental. We would thus describe the processes of moving in or out of a religious system as more gradual, as an individual forms greater or fewer attachments within a community, and progressively reduces or severs links with the outside world. When they have so many attachments within the new system, they increasingly sever those outside links, and identify mainly – perhaps wholly – with the new world. As is well known, early churches kept their recruits in a lengthy process of training and teaching – of candidacy – before granting full admission. People could be at multiple stages along a Christianizing spectrum, on their way into (or out of) the faith.

Philip Jenkins

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padderley14 · 2 months

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Don't doubt who you are and the things that God has placed in your heart. God put them there for a reason and will meet you as you trust in Him. #neverdoubt #quotes #williamshakespeare #measuretomeasure #inspirationalquotes #christianidentity #identityinchrist

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kristicainbooks · 3 years

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Sunday blessings, friends! How can I pray for you this week? 🙏🏼💗 Even though these words are Shakespeare’s, I think it provides a good meditation for those who abide in Christ, our Rose of Sharon. Whether our value is being discussed by a Romeo who loves us or feuding families who hate us, the value that we have to Jesus and our Heavenly Father is already fixed. Names and labels the world assigns do not change our identity in Christ when we follow him. ✨🌹 #SundayBlessings #prayerrequests #christianmeditation #christianencouragement #christianidentity #shakespearequotes #christianwriter #christianwritingcommunity #christianwriterscommunity #christianwritersofinstagram #christianauthorsnetwork #christianblogger #cainspirations #kristicainbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CVIPiEVLIAd/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sundayblessings #prayerrequests #christianmeditation #christianencouragement #christianidentity #shakespearequotes #christianwriter #christianwritingcommunity #christianwriterscommunity #christianwritersofinstagram #christianauthorsnetwork #christianblogger #cainspirations #kristicainbooks

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rosepublishing · 2 years

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Who am I? How does God see me? We've all asked these questions at one point or another. From forgiven and redeemed to chosen and victorious, the Who I am in Christ daily devotional will deepen your understanding of how God sees you and what it means to be a new creation in Christ. Get your copy for $9.99 through 1/13! Link in bio! . . #rosepublishing #rosebooks #whoiaminchrist #identityinchrist #christianidentity #daughterofgod #sonofgod #dailydevotional #devotionalreading #newdevotional #newyear #christianbooks #faith #lovegod #godsword https://instagr.am/p/CYaG-RLsHxB/

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ariosopher · 6 years

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