A study of the principles of the Dohnavur Fellowship as found in the writings of Amy Carmichael /By Andrew J. Lindvall.

Lindvall, Andrew J,

A study of the principles of the Dohnavur Fellowship as found in the writings of Amy Carmichael /By Andrew J. Lindvall. - 1953. - 92 leaves ; 29 cm.

Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Basic Principle of the Fellowship: Leadership Is Committed to God Alone Chapter III. Principles Relating to the Cross Chapter IV. Principles Relating to Prayer Chapter V. Principles Relating to Faith Chapter Virgin Islands Principles Relating to Training of Workers Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Principles Relating to Pattern of Service Chapter Virgin IslandsII. Principles Relating to Supplies Chapter IX. Principles Relating to Conflict with Satan Chapter X. Conclusion

Bibliography: leaves 91-92.

Crisis -- Process -- It requires paying a price -- It offends all who are carnal -- It creates discipline -- It results in blessing to others. Basic Conditions to All Prayer -- Preparation of heart by self-examination -- Loyalty -- Unity -- Quietness -- Patience -- Burden from God -- Prayer for Guidance-To Discover the Will of God -- Basic principles -- If there is no expectation there will be no guidance -- There can be no doubting of past guidance -- God uses various means to reveal His will -- Direct commands of the Lord -- Pattern on the mount -- Tokens -- Group guidance through an individual -- Sequel to guidance -- Testing of guidance -- Obedience to guidance must follow -- Prayer for Power-To Perform the Will of God -- Prayer must permeate the work -- Prayer must be based upon the Word of God -- Without persistent prayer there is no power -- Grou pprayer plays an important part -- Fasting. Definition-What is it? -- The Necessity of Faith -- Faith Makes Available Spiritual Resources -- Difficulties ot Fatih -- How tested? -- Dangers. The Method Employed in Training -- Its attitude: patience -- Its example: pace-setting -- Its outworking -- By prayer -- By discipline. Oneness in Christ is Essential -- Oneness in Christ-spiritually -- Oneness in Christ-experimentally -- Characteristics of Cross-life Evident in the Workers -- Disciplined lives --- Humility -- No task too menial -- Workers with the spirit of Epaphroditus -- Complete identification in heart with the people. The Fellowship Depended Upon God Alone to Supply the Need -- The Faith Method of Securing Funds Makes Great Demands -- No Publicity Was Used to Secure Funds -- The Use of Funds Is A Great Responsibility -- The Needs Were Met in Various Ways -- Workers Did Not Receive Stated Salaries -- Various Means Were Used to Secure and Maintain Prayer Support. Means of Attack -- Discouragement -- Compromise -- Flattery -- Depression -- Doubt concerning workers -- Fear of possible circumstances -- Fear concernign supplies -- Criticism --- Attack on the children -- Self-pity -- Physical Suffering -- Victory Over Satan.




Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.
Dohnavur Fellowship.


Missions--Theory.

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