Growing Downward

Nick Thompson

Growing Downward
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Reformation Heritage Books
Country
United States
Published
11 May 2022
Pages
224
ISBN
9781601789419

Growing Downward

Nick Thompson

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

  1. Fallen Sinners

  2. Delusional Sinners

  3. Hopeless Sinners

Part Three: Evangelical Humility

  1. Represented Believers

  2. Foreloved Believers

  3. Adopted Believers

Part Four: Ecclesiological Humility

  1. Devoted Members

  2. Imperfect Members

  3. Missional Members

Part Five: Eschatological Humility

  1. Grave-bound Mortals

  2. Judgment-bound Mortals

  3. Eternity-bound Mortals

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