A Christian Lifestyle: Biblical Foundation and Praxis

by Ángel Manuel Rodríguez

Publisher:

Biblical Research Institute

, 2020

Overview

It is well-known that humans are by nature social beings in constant interaction with others. It is in that interaction that they reveal who they are, their values, and their aspirations and goals for life. Actions disclose identity. Obviously the human race is not an amorphous, homogenous, or an undiferentiated mass of human beings. Each person wants to see himself or herself as unique within the conglomerate of humans; this is good. Within the Christian church personal identity is directly connected to Christ and the collective identity that He granted to His followers, those who placed their faith in Him. United in commitments and goals, believers develop their own unique characters in the likeness of their Savior. The values that define them are not from below but from above. They have a common God, Savior and Lord, a common hope, a common faith, a common goal or mission; they worship together and live as pilgrims on earth heading toward the heavenly city of God. They also live in a hostile world in conflict with the values they exhibit in their lives; the values of the kingdom of God.

Key Features

• Provides biblical teaching on how to live a life dedicated to a loving Savior and Lord
• States that the lordship of Christ becomes visible to others in the concreteness of actions and way of life
• Concludes that the very foundation of a Christian style life is located in the saving work of Christ and His lordship over believers

Contents

Teological Foundation of Church Standards

• God’s Will and the Human Condition
• Old Testament Law, Wisdom
• Teachings of Jesus
• Exhortations and Instructions
• The Cosmic Conflict
• The Cross of Chris
• Lordship of Christ
• Summary

Profiling the Christian Life

• The Church and Christian Norms
• Specific Church Standards
• Our Spiritual Life
• Our Moral Life
• Our Physical Life
• Our Social Life
• Our Responsibility as Stewards

Product Details

• Title: A Christian Lifestyle: Biblical Foundation and Praxis
• Author: Ángel Manuel Rodríguez
• Publisher: Biblical Research Institute
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 25
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Christian Life › Biblical Teaching
• ISBNs: 9780925675392, 0925675393
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRSTNLFSTYPRXS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:41:23Z

About Ángel Manuel Rodríguez

Ángel Manuel Rodríguez is part-time associate director of the Biblical Research Institute, having retired from leading that organization. Previously he was president of Antillian College and the academic vice president of Southwestern Adventist University. He earned his ThD in biblical theology from Andrews University. His special research interests include Old Testament, Sanctuary and Atonement, and Old Testament Theology. He has written several books, and authors a monthly column in Adventist World.