Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure
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"Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure" is a classic Christian devotional and pastoral book in which Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores the biblical roots of spiritual discouragement and offers practical, Scripture-based guidance for overcoming it.
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Target entity: Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure Context triple: [Martyn Lloyd-Jones, notableWork, Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure]
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What Is Spiritual Life and How to Attune Oneself to It
"What Is Spiritual Life and How to Attune Oneself to It" is a classic work of Orthodox Christian spirituality by St. Theophan the Recluse that offers practical guidance on inner prayer, repentance, and living a God-centered life.
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Handbook of Spiritual Counsel
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel is a classic Eastern Orthodox spiritual guide by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, offering practical instructions for ascetic life, repentance, and inner prayer.
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Program for the Evolution of Spirituality
The Program for the Evolution of Spirituality is a Harvard Divinity School initiative that explores and supports emerging forms of spiritual life and practice in contemporary society.
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Hope and Suffering
Hope and Suffering is a collection of sermons and reflections by Archbishop Desmond Tutu that explores faith, justice, and resilience amid the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
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Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey is a reflective memoir by primatologist Jane Goodall that intertwines her life story, scientific work, and enduring spiritual optimism about humanity and the natural world.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure Target entity description: "Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure" is a classic Christian devotional and pastoral book in which Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores the biblical roots of spiritual discouragement and offers practical, Scripture-based guidance for overcoming it.
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A.
What Is Spiritual Life and How to Attune Oneself to It
"What Is Spiritual Life and How to Attune Oneself to It" is a classic work of Orthodox Christian spirituality by St. Theophan the Recluse that offers practical guidance on inner prayer, repentance, and living a God-centered life.
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B.
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel
Handbook of Spiritual Counsel is a classic Eastern Orthodox spiritual guide by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, offering practical instructions for ascetic life, repentance, and inner prayer.
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C.
Program for the Evolution of Spirituality
The Program for the Evolution of Spirituality is a Harvard Divinity School initiative that explores and supports emerging forms of spiritual life and practice in contemporary society.
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D.
Hope and Suffering
Hope and Suffering is a collection of sermons and reflections by Archbishop Desmond Tutu that explores faith, justice, and resilience amid the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
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E.
Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey is a reflective memoir by primatologist Jane Goodall that intertwines her life story, scientific work, and enduring spiritual optimism about humanity and the natural world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Christian devotional book
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non-fiction book ⓘ pastoral theology book ⓘ |
| addresses |
anxiety and fear in the Christian life
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doubts about salvation ⓘ feelings of guilt and failure ⓘ lack of spiritual joy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
help believers overcome spiritual discouragement
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promote deeper Christian joy ⓘ strengthen assurance of faith ⓘ |
| approach |
Scripture-based pastoral guidance
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diagnostic and prescriptive treatment of spiritual problems ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Westminster Chapel, London
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linked to:
Westminster Chapel
|
| author | Martyn Lloyd-Jones ⓘ |
| basedOn | Bible ⓘ |
| critiques |
purely secular approaches to depression in Christians
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superficial views of Christian joy ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
application of Scripture to emotional struggles
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centrality of faith in Christ ⓘ importance of doctrine for spiritual health ⓘ |
| encourages |
self-examination in light of Scripture
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trust in God’s promises ⓘ use of biblical truth to confront negative thoughts ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
causes of spiritual depression
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cure of spiritual depression ⓘ |
| format | prose ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian devotional literature
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pastoral counseling ⓘ |
| hasReputationAs | classic work of evangelical pastoral care ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Reformed biblical exegesis ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians experiencing spiritual discouragement
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pastors and Christian counselors ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence in evangelical pastoral counseling
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integration of theology and psychology from a biblical perspective ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| settingOfComposition | 20th-century British evangelicalism ⓘ |
| structure | series of expository chapters ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian spiritual life
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biblical counseling ⓘ pastoral care ⓘ spiritual discouragement ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | Reformed evangelical ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed | 20th-century Christian experience ⓘ |
| uses | expository preaching style ⓘ |
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