256:, fullness of life is not measured in terms of "fun" and "living large", or in terms of wealth, prestige, position, and power, but measured by fulfilled lives of responsibility and self-restraint, and the rewards and blessings that accrue over a lifetime of pleasing God. According to the abundant life interpretation, the Bible has promises of wealth, health, and well-being, but these promises are conditional promises. According to
54:, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." "More abundantly" means to have a superabundance of a thing. "Abundant life" refers to life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for spirit, soul and body. "Abundant life" signifies a contrast to feelings of lack, emptiness, and dissatisfaction, and such feelings may motivate a person to seek for the
260:, God gives only good and perfect gifts, so God only gives gifts and blessings that are compatible with that person's abilities and God's goals for that person. This interpretation raises serious issues and presents a condemning and discriminating view of poor or disabled Christians in the apostolic times and throughout history.
38:. It is not an organized movement or a unique doctrine, but a name applied to the teachings and expectations of the groups and people who follow the teachings. Abundant life teachings may include expectations of prosperity and health, but may also include other forms of fullness of life when faced with adverse circumstances.
670:...minister to the peoples of the world with the goal of seeing them made whole in mind, body and soul. ... God seeks to give men life β more abundant life β life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength. He is life itself and He seeks to share it with us.
366:, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there', and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." Oral Roberts originally called this concept "Blessing Pact", which later became known as "Seed-Faith".
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1171:"Oral Roberts, Fiery Preacher, Dies at 91"
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162:in divine agency, the working of the
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647:If You Need Healing, Do These Things
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1076:"Salvation: Foundational Teachings"
1021:"Are You Living the Abundant Life?"
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1115:Bill Sherman (December 15, 2009).
863:"The Abundant Life Building, 1957"
696:Bill Sherman (December 20, 2009).
683:"Bible Verses about Abundant Life"
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1058:"You Can Live the Abundant Life!"
861:Bill Miller (September 2, 2009).
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962:Fritz Ridenour (2001) .
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832:David Edwin Harrell, Jr.
812:David E. Pratte (2000).
801:(UK). December 16, 2009.
685:. Crossway Bibles. 2001.
565:Billy Burke (evangelist)
408:health and wealth gospel
394:Health and wealth gospel
376:gifts of the Holy Spirit
195:good news (Christianity)
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1255:Heresy in Christianity
1208:. Westmont, Illinois:
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998:Living Way Ministries
540:Bill Johnson (pastor)
330:new being or creation
287:Closely related terms
840:. pp. 274β275.
652:Kessinger Publishing
590:"Statement of Faith"
215:spiritual oppression
1117:"Oral Roberts dies"
510:The Prayer of Jabez
388:prosperity theology
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1176:The New York Times
889:Abandoned Oklahoma
733:Christianity Today
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338:2 Corinthians 5:17
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820:. The Gospel Way.
465:Voluntary poverty
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