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    Growing Downward: The Path of Christ-Exalting Humility
    Growing Downward: The Path of Christ-Exalting Humility
    Growing Downward: The Path of Christ-Exalting Humility
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    Growing Downward: The Path of Christ-Exalting Humility

    By Nick Thompson

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    Author Nick Thompson recognizes that pride is our worst enemy. If pride is our chief foe, then humility is our chief friend, even though its company may be painful. But spiritual growth is a descent—we must grow downward. Defining humility as “the downward disposition of a Godward self-perception,” Thompson walks us through the practical implications of this definition, leading us to embrace a God-centered perspective on the self. With winsome illustration and warm pastoral instruction, Growing Downward shows us that the path of humility, though difficult, is the way to true meaning and fulfillment in Jesus Christ. 
     

    Table of Contents: 

    Preface 

    Introduction: Toward a Definition of Humility

    Part One: Existential Humility 

    1. Dependent Creatures 

    2. Covenantal Creatures 

    3. Temporal Creatures

    Part Two: Ethical Humility 

    4. Fallen Sinners 

    5. Delusional Sinners 

    6. Hopeless Sinners

    Part Three: Evangelical Humility 

    7. Represented Believers 

    8. Foreloved Believers 

    9. Adopted Believers

    Part Four: Ecclesiological Humility 

    10. Devoted Members 

    11. Imperfect Members 

    12. Missional Members

    Part Five: Eschatological Humility 

    13. Grave-bound Mortals 

    14. Judgment-bound Mortals 

    15. Eternity-bound Mortals

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherReformation Heritage Books
    Release dateMay 11, 2022
    ISBN9781601789426
    Growing Downward: The Path of Christ-Exalting Humility

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