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Conversion and Identity in the Context of the Seventh-Day Adventist Faith Tradition

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avondale-bepress.context-key3138674
avondale-bepress.submission-paththeo_papers/50
avondale.affiliateSkrzypaszek, John; 0009-0003-2719-7077
avondale.departmentScripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre
avondale.facultyTheology
avondale.reporting.isPeerReviewedPeer Reviewed
avondale.reporting.versionPublished Version
dc.contributor.authorSkrzypaszek, John
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:27:18Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:27:18Z
dc.date.issued2012-01-01
dc.date.submitted2012-07-26T19:59:48Z
dc.description.abstract<p>This paper explores the relationship between conversion and identityformation in the context of the Seventh-day Adventist faith tradition. It argues that the lack of a clearly-defined and contextualised contemporary identity, coined with the organisational expectations for conformity to ethical and cultural standards, rather than the liberating qualities of the gospel, lead to the demise of Christian identity. Further, empirical research demonstrates that a relationally-internalised faith leads to a positive and secure Christian identity, which enables believers to communicate faith in God in a language, which flows from the heart, and speaks to the heart.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Skrzypaszek, J. (2012). Conversion and identity in the context of the Seventh-day Adventist faith tradition. <em>Melanesian Journal of Theology, 28</em>(1), 61-77.</p>
dc.identifier.issn0256-856X
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/1897/03138674
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.provenance<p>This article was originally published as:</p> <p>Skrzypaszek, J. (2012). Conversion and identity in the context of the Seventh-day Adventist faith tradition. <em>Melanesian Journal of Theology, 28</em>(1), 61-77. Retrieved from https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/mjt/28-1_61.pdf</p><p>ISSN:0256-856X</p>
dc.relation.ispartofMelanesian Journal of Theology
dc.rights<p>Used by permission: Melanesian Association of Theological Schools<em>.<br /></em></p> <p><em>Melanesian Journal of Theology</em> may be accessed <a href="https://www.cltc.ac.pg/melanesian-journal-of-theology-mjt/"><strong>here</strong></a></p>
dc.subjectSeventh-day Adventist faith tradition
dc.subjectChristian identity
dc.subjectreligious conversion
dc.titleConversion and Identity in the Context of the Seventh-Day Adventist Faith Tradition
dc.typeJournal Article

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