Restoration: Freedom from Addictions through Jesus Christ A Bible-Based 12-Principle Manual for Success

by Loren Naffziger

Overview

This publication is the refinement of over 15 years of working in the area of ministry commonly referred to as recovery. As a pastor and scholarly practitioner in the field of education, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, families, and organizations in the battle against alcohol and drug addiction as well as other idols of the heart. It has become clear to me that any type of addiction can become the idol of the heart that separates us from a right relationship with God. Consider the strong warnings throughout the Bible and this succinct position found in Colossians chapter three beginning in verse five:

Therefore, consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them.

God has warned us about the consequences of idolatry and in His mercy provided a way of escape through Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:8-11). There are basic Biblical principles that comprise the heart of the Restoration Course, which follows this introduction. The key elements for living a successful Christian life are found in the beginning of the New Testament Church. Specifically, the Book of Acts provides the foundation for this manual and the success that is continuing to grow in the second decade of work my wife, Paula, and I are doing in churches.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152866292
Publisher:	Loren Naffziger
Publication date:	02/15/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	932 KB

About the Author

Dr. Loren Naffziger and his wife, Paula, have been serving the community of San Diego County for over 30 years. Their ministry includes Biblical Counseling, the La Mesa Healing Rooms, and online educational services. Loren and Paula began writing the Restoration materials after an encounter with God on the beach of Santa Barbara. Their years of experience in facilitating the restoring of lives to God’s purpose are foundational to this work. Their training as Biblical Counselors forms the foundation of their work with individuals as well as families in ministry.

Rev. Dr. Loren Naffziger holds a Doctor of Education, Master of Arts in Human Behavior, Master of Science in Educational and Instructional Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He is an ordained minister, who is nearing completion of a Master of Theological Studies degree at Vision International University.