The Fall and Rise of Christian StandardsXulon Press, 2005 - 208 pages If you associate dress standards with legalism, this book will positively rock your world! For those seeking a balance between nit-picky rules and permissiveness, it's an indispensable resource. What about legalism and freedom in Christ? What if I'm not convicted? Isn't God just interested in our hearts? These questions and many more are answered with biblical reason and logic. Using the wall of Jerusalem as an analogy, the reality of the church's cultural accommodation is clearly illustrated: the ruins of modesty, dignity, and gender distinction. The case for biblically based standards is established through practical understanding of relevant scriptural principles and their legitimate application to the polarizing issue of personal standards. This is a makeover for the church from the inside out! |
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David Kidd. THE FALL and RISE of CHRISTIAN STANDARDS Thinking Biblically About Dress and Appearance DAVID KIDD The Fall and Rise of Christian Standards Thinking Biblically About. Front Cover.
David Kidd. THE FALL and RISE of CHRISTIAN STANDARDS Thinking Biblically About Dress and Appearance DAVID KIDD The Fall and Rise of Christian Standards Thinking Biblically About. Front Cover.
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David Kidd. The Fall and Rise of Christian Standards Thinking Biblically About Dress and Appearance by David Kidd Xulon PRESS Copyright © 2005 by David Kidd The Fall and Rise.
David Kidd. The Fall and Rise of Christian Standards Thinking Biblically About Dress and Appearance by David Kidd Xulon PRESS Copyright © 2005 by David Kidd The Fall and Rise.
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... Dress and Appearance 119 • Does nakedness always mean to be without clothes ? ...... 119 • What's wrong with tattoos and body piercing ? 122 • Should women wear pants ? ... 126 • Isn't God just interested in our heart condition ...
... Dress and Appearance 119 • Does nakedness always mean to be without clothes ? ...... 119 • What's wrong with tattoos and body piercing ? 122 • Should women wear pants ? ... 126 • Isn't God just interested in our heart condition ...
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... Dress and Appearance Look Like ?. .187 The Finishing Touch ..... ..197 Epilogue ... 203 Preface F ew subjects can be more divisive in the ix The Fall and Rise of Christian Standards.
... Dress and Appearance Look Like ?. .187 The Finishing Touch ..... ..197 Epilogue ... 203 Preface F ew subjects can be more divisive in the ix The Fall and Rise of Christian Standards.
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Contents
Introduction | xiii |
Ashes for Beauty | 19 |
Clearing the Rubble | 31 |
Understanding Freedom In Christ | 47 |
What If Im Not Convicted? | 65 |
Can We Be Too Different To Attract Others? | 71 |
Does Blessing Mean Approval? | 79 |
Laying the Foundation | 85 |
Understanding Bible Passages About Dress | 119 |
Isnt God just interested in our heart | 136 |
Isnt it wrong to make judgments about others | 151 |
Men Rise Up and Build | 177 |
So Built We The Wall | 185 |
The Finishing Touch | 197 |
Epilogue | 203 |
Understanding The Identity Principle | 101 |
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