The Body: Discipleship of our Physicality

Christian discipleship acknowledges the importance of the body for a holistic response to God's redemption for all of life. The biblical view shows a Christian's body and soul as a sacred unit that demands responsible stewardship. Often, however, the body is an arena where sin and righteou...

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Authors: Steibel, Sophia (Author) ; Bergen, Martha S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications [2019]
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2019, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Pages: 95-111
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
HC New Testament
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDG Free church
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Training
B Addiction
B nice flesh
B Technology
B Work
B Image
B Body
B Likeness
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Summary:Christian discipleship acknowledges the importance of the body for a holistic response to God's redemption for all of life. The biblical view shows a Christian's body and soul as a sacred unit that demands responsible stewardship. Often, however, the body is an arena where sin and righteousness struggle with habitual inclinations toward destructive rather than life-nurturing behaviors. Spiritual formation aimed at Christlikeness is crucial for the conquering of battles faced by Christians of all ages.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0739891318820332