Introduction to Spirituality - Cultivating a Lifestyle of Faithfulness

Foundations for Spirit-Filled ChristianityJerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia, series editorsThis introduction to Christian spirituality encourages students to adopt a lifestyle spirituality, which involves relational intimacy with the triune God."Gary Tyra's accessible treatment of spiritual life in, with, and through the real person of Christ available by the Holy Spirit is a welcome addition to recent spiritual formation literature. Biblically grounded and theologically engaged, Introduction to Spirituality is an excellent resource for anyone interested in going deeper in Christian spiritual life."--Steve L. Porter, Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture, Westmont College; editor, Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care"Through his lucid and persuasive language, Tyra masterfully engraves in his readers' minds that true spirituality is biblically based, theologically sound, and essentially missional. Enjoying an 'I-Thou' relationship with God brings us to a transformed, God-honoring, and fruit-bearing lifestyle through the leading of the Spirit. This includes being mentored by the risen Lord to become like him before others. I recommend this book to all who desire to live a life pleasing to God."--Roji Thomas George, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangalore, India"A biblically informed Christian spirituality that is thoroughly trinitarian. By weaving the idea of 'keeping in step with the Spirit' throughout the book, Tyra invites readers to abide in and walk behind Christ in the power of the Spirit. This is what makes his proposal--which requires foundational convictions that produce a set of commitments that will, in the end, bring forth an array of customs of spirituality--theologically real."--Florian M. P. Simatupang, lead pastor, IES Christ the King; Theology Faculty, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Satyabhakti, IndonesiaPraise for the Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity Series"The church and academy are finally ready for Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity, which relays the insights and perspectives of mature Pentecostal and Charismatic theologians and biblical scholars on a broad array of important theological topics, doctrinal loci, and practical realities."--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary