The Lost Virtue of Happiness
by J.P. Moreland & Klaus Issler | Book Summary
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Author: J.P. Moreland & Klaus Issler
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Happiness comes from the pursuit of a transcendent purpose, something bigger than us, something only God can provide. A growing and deepening relationship with God through spiritual disciplines can take believers on a selfless pursuit, the result of which is true happiness. Philosopher J.P. Moreland and theologian Klaus Issler join together to look at the subject of happiness from a biblical, theological, and personal perspective to show the paradox in the Bible that the only way to find freedom is to surrender to Christ and the only way to enjoy deep happiness is by giving ourselves in service to God and others. This happiness, rather than being guided by circumstances, centers on the goodness of God.
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J.P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. Moreland holds a BS from the University of Missouri, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, an MA from the University of California-Riverside, and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Southern California.
Moreland has worked in church planting and for ten years was on staff with Cru. Other books include Kingdom Triangle, Scaling the Secular City, The Recalcitrant Imago Dei, and Love Your God with All Your Mind.
Klaus Issler is Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies and Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He holds an BA from California State University, an MA from the University of California-Riverside, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD from Michigan State University. He has co-written Living Into the Life of Jesus, Wasting Time With God, and In Search of a Confident Faith.
The Lost Virtue of Happiness
by J.P. Moreland & Klaus Issler
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | J.P. Moreland & Klaus Issler |
| Publisher | NavPress |
| Date | 2006 |
| Pages | 219 |
Overview:
Everyone seeks happiness, but few really know what it is. Today's common ideas about happiness are a departure from the biblical idea, not to mention the ancient Greeks or the founding fathers of the United States.
Happiness comes from the pursuit of a transcendent purpose, something bigger than us, something only God can provide. A growing and deepening relationship with God through spiritual disciplines can take believers on a selfless pursuit, the result of which is true happiness.
Philosopher J.P. Moreland and theologian Klaus Issler join together to look at the subject of happiness from a biblical, theological, and personal perspective to show the paradox in the Bible that the only way to find freedom is to surrender to Christ and the only way to enjoy deep happiness is by giving ourselves in service to God and others. This happiness, rather than being guided by circumstances, centers on the goodness of God.
J.P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. Moreland holds a BS from the University of Missouri, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, an MA from the University of California-Riverside, and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Southern California.
Moreland has worked in church planting and for ten years was on staff with Cru. Other books include Kingdom Triangle, Scaling the Secular City, The Recalcitrant Imago Dei, and Love Your God with All Your Mind.
Klaus Issler is Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies and Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He holds an BA from California State University, an MA from the University of California-Riverside, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD from Michigan State University. He has co-written Living Into the Life of Jesus, Wasting Time With God, and In Search of a Confident Faith.