Pursuing a Deeper Faith: Develop a Closer Relationship with God

by Charles F. Stanley

Overview

How can I strengthen my faith? Do I really know God?

God invites all of us to grow in spiritual intimacy with Him, and it's important for Christians to evaluate the depth of their faith and look for ways to deepen it in their everyday lives. What we believe about God is likely to define the degree to which we become like him in character. And God's Word—the Bible—is the reference to which we must return continually to compare what we believe with what God desires for us.

In Pursuing a Deeper Faith, Dr. Charles Stanley uses Scripture as the frame of reference for our understanding of God, Jesus Christ, and faith. You'll learn how to tell if you are growing spiritually and what you can do to increase your intimacy with your Creator.

With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action.

Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face.

Each of the ten lessons includes:

• A brief look at what is covered in the lesson.
• A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lesson.
• Application and Bible study questions based on the key points.
• Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781418544201
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	05/30/2011
Series:	Life Principles Study Series , #19
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, where he served more than fifty years. He was also a New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books. Until his death in 2023, Dr. Stanley's mission was to get the gospel to "as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God." This is a calling that In Touch Ministries continues to pursue by transmitting his teachings as widely and effectively as possible.

Dr. Stanley's messages can be heard daily on In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley broadcasts on television, radio, and satellite networks and stations around the world; on the internet at intouch.org and through In Touch+ and the Charles Stanley Institute; and via the In Touch Messenger Lab. Excerpts from Dr. Stanley's inspiring messages are also published in the award-winning In Touch devotional magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Preparing for Growth 1

Lesson 1 God's Invitation 3

Lesson 2 Are You Growing? (Part 1) 9

Lesson 3 Are You Growing? (Part 2) 22

Lesson 4 Requirements for Growth Toward Intimacy with God (Part 1) 34

Lesson 5 Requirements for Growth Toward Intimacy with God (Part 2) 45

Lesson 6 Stages of Growth Toward Intimacy (Part 1) 55

Lesson 7 Stages of Growth Toward Intimacy (Part 2) 67

Lesson 8 God's Formula for Spiritual Growth (Part 1) 78

Lesson 9 God's Formula for Spiritual Growth (Part 2) 92

Lesson 10 Time Apart with the Lord 105