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FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS Experience Spiritual Christianity |
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CRUCIBLES Refinement of the Neophyte Christian |
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5 x 8 Perfect Bound Paperback 106 Pages
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ISBN: 0-9747692-3-1 |
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A Crucible is most notably a vessel in which substances are subjected to intense temperatures in a process of refinement, thus burning away impurities while producing a newer more viable creation. It is a severe condition whereby different elements react resulting in a new born identity. This is also the case for the new believer or ‘Neophyte’ Christian, as different aspects of matter and spirit are combined to bring about a new creation in Christ.
Although Jesus as teacher makes his thoughts, words and deeds easier to understand through interaction between the Neophyte and Holy Spirit, once this ‘choice of conversion’ has been made, the fire of doubt and denial is often turned up for the new Christian.
Every Neophyte Christian faces a myriad of trials and tribulations in the form of temptations, pressures and questions after their election to become a new believer and follower of Jesus the Christ.
The Neophyte in this early stage of Christian growth as a new believer may be most susceptible to the tests of his or her life altering decision. With big eyes and bigger expectations, the Neophyte Christian can be blindsided by a world not ready to give up another soul to a relationship with God’s Holy Spirit.
For the searching and struggling individual who has come to Christianity with an open heart and mind believing all has been righted and there will be clear sailing ahead, realities may produce a trauma as startling as a wooden club to the forehead.
One of the more confusing issues for Christians is an understanding of the ‘responsibility of action’ found in the teachings of Jesus Christ. For many Christians, ‘Christ-like’ behavior is neither part nor parcel of their spiritual wisdom or daily actions. This observation may prove to be both incompatible and discouraging for the Neophyte Christian.
May these thoughts of refinement produce uplifting solace and fortitude for every Neophyte believer discouraged by the afflictions of Christianity’s trials and tests. |
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