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Fasting for spiritual breakthrough : a guide to nine biblical fasts / Elmer L. Towns , foreward by Bill Bright. [print]

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Bethany House a divison of Baker Publishing Group, [(c)1996.Description: 251 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
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  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780764215988
  • 0764215981
Other title:
  • fasting for spiritual breakthrough
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  • BV5055.F378 2014
  • BV5055.T747.F378 2014
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Contents:
A SERIOUS CaliforniaLL FOR A DelawareVOUT RETURN TO THE DISCIPLINE OF FASTING The Fasts God Chooses: The biblical base, varieties, benefits and background of the kind of fasting that pleases God The Disciple's Fast: Fasting for freedom from addiction (see Matt. 17:20,21). If we fast, we can break the besetting sins that limit a life of freedom in Christ The Ezra Fast: Fasting to solve problems (see Ezra 8:21-23). If we fast for a specific purpose, we may solve a debilitating problem The Samuel Fast: Fasting to win people to Christ (see 1 Sam. 7:1-8). If we fast and pray for revival, God will pour Himself on His people The Elijah Fast: Fasting to break crippling fears and others mental problems (see 1 kings 19:2-18). Through fasting, God will show us how to overcome negative emotional and personal habits The Widow's Fast: Fasting to provide for the needy (see 1 Kings 17:12). When we sacrifice our own physical needs, God enables us to focus on and provide for the needs of others The Saint Paul Fast: Fasting for insight and decision making (see Acts 9:9-19). If we fast to subject our will to God's, He will reveal His will to us The Daniel Fast: Fasting for health and physical healing (see Dan. 1:12-20). When we fast for physical well-being, God will touch our bodies and enrich our souls The John the Baptist Fast: Fasting for an influential testimony (see Matt. 3:4; Luke 1:15). If we fast for the influence of our testimonies, God will use us The Ether Fast: Fasting for protection from the evil one (see Esther 4:16). If we fast for protection and deliverance from Satan, God will deliver us from evil.
Summary: Learn how fasting can strengthen your faith and draw you closer to God, helping you to be a true overcomer in Christ. This book gives you the biblical reasons for fasting, and introduces you to nine biblical fasts--each designed for a specific physical and spiritual outcome. https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Spiritual-Breakthrough-Elmer-Towns/dp/0764215981/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780764215988&qid=1571425917&sr=8-1
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A SERIOUS CaliforniaLL FOR A DelawareVOUT RETURN TO THE DISCIPLINE OF FASTING The Fasts God Chooses: The biblical base, varieties, benefits and background of the kind of fasting that pleases God The Disciple's Fast: Fasting for freedom from addiction (see Matt. 17:20,21). If we fast, we can break the besetting sins that limit a life of freedom in Christ The Ezra Fast: Fasting to solve problems (see Ezra 8:21-23). If we fast for a specific purpose, we may solve a debilitating problem The Samuel Fast: Fasting to win people to Christ (see 1 Sam. 7:1-8). If we fast and pray for revival, God will pour Himself on His people The Elijah Fast: Fasting to break crippling fears and others mental problems (see 1 kings 19:2-18). Through fasting, God will show us how to overcome negative emotional and personal habits The Widow's Fast: Fasting to provide for the needy (see 1 Kings 17:12). When we sacrifice our own physical needs, God enables us to focus on and provide for the needs of others The Saint Paul Fast: Fasting for insight and decision making (see Acts 9:9-19). If we fast to subject our will to God's, He will reveal His will to us The Daniel Fast: Fasting for health and physical healing (see Dan. 1:12-20). When we fast for physical well-being, God will touch our bodies and enrich our souls The John the Baptist Fast: Fasting for an influential testimony (see Matt. 3:4; Luke 1:15). If we fast for the influence of our testimonies, God will use us The Ether Fast: Fasting for protection from the evil one (see Esther 4:16). If we fast for protection and deliverance from Satan, God will deliver us from evil.

Learn how fasting can strengthen your faith and draw you closer to God, helping you to be a true overcomer in Christ. This book gives you the biblical reasons for fasting, and introduces you to nine biblical fasts--each designed for a specific physical and spiritual outcome.

https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Spiritual-Breakthrough-Elmer-Towns/dp/0764215981/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780764215988&qid=1571425917&sr=8-1

Elmer L. Towns is dean emeritus of the School of Religion and Theological Seminary at Liberty University, which he cofounded in 1971 with Jerry Falwell. He continues to teach the Pastor's Bible Class at Thomas Road Baptist Church each Sunday, which is televised on a local network and Angel One. He and his wife, Ruth, live in Forest, Virginia.

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