What spiritual concept should I study next?

Question

I've been studying different ideas and concepts of the christian faith. I've been on a journey comparing what I learn with what I've been taught. Some things are right on but there are many things that don't jive. I can't seem to focus on any one thing so maybe you all can give me some ideas.

Rest assured if I find something interesting you know I'll post it here for you all to chime in with your answers!

Science books are interesting. I especially enjoy astronomy and physics.

I once read the Tao Te Ching, but thats been awhile.

Biblical concepts too! ;-)

Meh - I won't narrow it down to my faith. I want to know about other people's ideas too. It helps me to have the big picture in my mind.

Answer 1

If you want to read some Chrisitan theology that is different than anything you've been taught, but somehow right on mark, check out Open Theism.
Books I would recommend:
The Openness of God: A Biblical Challenge to the Traditional Understanding of God by Clark Pinnock
Providence, Evil, and the Openness of God by William Hasker
The God Who Risks: A Theology of Providence by John Sanders

A website with articles: http://www.opentheism.info/
My disjointed and rambing question that may serve as some type of introduction: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqrQ30C9uYXaHEanMjPmmjbsy6IX?qid=20070710095015AAixHcI

Have fun!

Answer 2

So you're focusing on the Christian faith, right? How about narrowing down on some concepts of Catholicism? I've heard critics of the religion say before that Catholics should not be considered Christians because they, in a way, practise Idolatry through praying before statues and replicas of Saints and the like. I know this isn't so, but I'd be interested in finding out if there is an actual relgious basis on the allegation, or if it's just pointless criticism. ^_^

Edit: Btw, I don't believe it's idolatry. I'm just curious on how they came up with that notion. ^_~

Answer 3

I would do a study on what happens after the catching away of the saints. Its very interesting reading about, the millennium, Great White Throne Judgment , the Judgment Seat of Christ and the New Jerusalem.

Answer 4

Go to watchtower.org and sign up for a study ,we even have books on the other subjects. Then you will understand how we found Jehovahs name

Answer 5

Wow! i admire your description of the journey. i think of of of myself as on a direction. It covers rocky aspects and inviting mountains and valleys. i come for the duration of i'm now no longer on my own on my direction, for I truly have a non secular instruction manual who each and every so often provides me love alternatives, alongside with seeing dissimilar my established subject concerns, like a flock of sandhill cranes. on an identical time as i grew to alter into feeling devastated by ability of technique of my husband's ailment, the affection offering I gained grew to alter into the sensation of being crammed with peace and choose. There are alerts alongside the way. each and every so often i'm getting a demonstration that broadcasts, "you are able to opt to stretch with the intention to strengthen." Or if i circulate to stand a tough time, i circulate to get carry of a few component to draw close onto for that ingredient, inspite of if it truly is a demonstration that broadcasts, "you're sturdy." meaning, i will stay on the disaster intact. the journey isn't uninteresting. It has greater suitable me my soul mate, this is my hubby. It has carried me to new dimensions of the abundance of existence. on a daily foundation, i've got have been given faith a freshness, as though i've got have been given been born anew to the ask your self around me. So consistent with possibility i'm a non secular surfer or a minimum of a non secular hiker. this is an wonderful journey! this is a love journey this is composed of uplifting, being difficulty-unfastened yet efficient. thank you on your question.

Answer 6

Look at what the Bible says about the start of beliefs that the One True God does not approve.
(Genesis 10:8-10) And Cush became father to Nim′rod. He made the start in becoming a mighty one in the earth. 9 He displayed himself a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah. That is why there is a saying: “Just like Nim′rod a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah.” 10 And the beginning of his kingdom came to be Ba′bel and E′rech and Ac′cad and Cal′neh, in the land of Shi′nar.

this is why Revelation calls false religion Babylon the Great.

(Revelation 18:4-5) And I heard another voice out of heaven say: “Get out of her, my people, if YOU do not want to share with her in her sins, and if YOU do not want to receive part of her plagues. 5 For her sins have massed together clear up to heaven, and God has called her acts of injustice to mind.

Study it up and save yourself.

Answer 7

It is a difficult thing when one searches for truth. The links below may help you in this regard:

Some above me have already mentioned these.

Answer 8

¬Read about the Eastern religions, and about Paganism. They are all so different from traditional Western Religions and will really open your eyes to new ideas. I find them all fascinating.

Answer 9

I just did a study of patience.

Patience is an important and often overlooked virtue.

with patience comes good things ...

Answer 10

no better spiritual concept than spirit itself
so what about mediumship ?

as you are a Christian ... there is a branch of spiritualism aimed at Christians that you may find interesting
http://www.christianspiritualism.org/index.htm