GROWING DOWNWARD

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NICK THOMPSON

Author Nick Thompson recognizes that pride is our worst enemy. If pride is our chief foe, then humility is our chief friend, even though its company may be painful. But spiritual growth is a descent―we must grow downward. Defining humility as “the downward disposition of a Godward self-perception,” Thompson walks us through the practical implications of this definition, leading us to embrace a God-centered perspective on the self. With winsome illustration and warm pastoral instruction, Growing Downward shows us that the path of humility, though difficult, is the way to true meaning and fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction: Toward a Definition of Humility
Part One: Existential Humility
1. Dependent Creatures
2. Covenantal Creatures
3. Temporal Creatures
Part Two: Ethical Humility
4. Fallen Sinners
5. Delusional Sinners
6. Hopeless Sinners
Part Three: Evangelical Humility
7. Represented Believers
8. Foreloved Believers
9. Adopted Believers
Part Four: Ecclesiological Humility
10. Devoted Members
11. Imperfect Members
12. Missional Members
Part Five: Eschatological Humility
13. Grave-bound Mortals
14. Judgment-bound Mortals
15. Eternity-bound Mortals