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Published by Philadelphia College of Bible
Copyright © 15 April, 1997 by Allan L. Winger
 
 A Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of Philadelphia College of Bible
 In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1. Introduction

Introduction

Purpose of the Study

Importance of the Study

Statement of the Problem

Organization of the Study

Presuppositions in the Study

Limitations of the Study

Definitions of Terms Used in the Study

Questions to Be Answered

Areas of Contribution

Chapter 2. The Written Framework from Scripture

Introductory Chart of Chapter 2

Intellectual Growth - "And Jesus increased in wisdom"

Word Study - "Jesus"

Word Study - "Increased"

Word Study - "Wisdom"

Interpretation of the Phrase

Application

Physical Growth - "And Jesus increased in stature"

Word Study - "Stature"

Interpretation of the Phrase

Application

Spiritual Growth - "And Jesus increased in favor with God"

Word Study - "Favor"

Word Study - "God"

Interpretation of the Phrase

Application

Social Growth - "And Jesus increased in favor with man"

Word Study - "Man"

Interpretation of the Phrase

Application

Conclusion

Chapter 3. The Written Framework of L’Abri

Introductory Chart of Chapter 3

A Clear Doctrinal Position - "And the Schaeffers increased in doctrine"

Basic Premise - "The First Content: Sound Doctrine"

Book Summary - Genesis In Space and Time

Book Summary - Joshua and the Flow of Biblical History

Article Summary - "The Watershed of the Evangelical World"

Involvement One - The Lausanne Covenant

Involvement Two - The International Council On Biblical Inerrancy

Book Summary - Lifelines

Honest Answers to Honest Questions - "And the Schaeffers grew in mature dialogue"

Basic Premise - "Second Content: Honest Answers to Honest Questions"

Book Summary - The Basic Schaeffer Trilogy

Book Summary - Hidden Art

True Spirituality - "And the Schaeffers increased in favor with their God"

Basic Premise - "The First Reality: True Spirituality"

Book Summary - True Spirituality

Book Summary - Death In the City

Book Summary - Affliction

A Love for All Men - "And the Schaeffers increased in favor with their neighbor"

Basic Premise - "The Second Reality: The Beauty of Human Relationships"

Book Summary - Mark of the Christian

Summary of Two Articles

Book Summary - L’Abri

Conclusion

Chapter 4. The Framework in Practice at L’Abri

Introductory Chart of Chapter 4

Living the Intellectual - "And L’Abri students grow in wisdom"

Mealtime Discussion - Introduction

Mealtime Discussions - 1978

Mealtime Discussions - 1996

Saturday Night Discussions - 1978

Tuesday and Friday Lectures - 1996

Study at Farel House - 1978

Study at Farel House - 1996

Storytime - 1978

Storytime - 1996

Living the Physical - "And L’Abri students grow in stature"

Serving L’Abri

Serving the Community - 1978

Serving the Community - 1996

Living the Spiritual - "And L’Abri students grow in favor with God"

Personal and Family Devotions

Prayer Day - 1978

Prayer Day - 1996

Living the Social - "And L’Abri students grow in favor with man"

Church - 1978

Church - 1996

Creativity and Thursday Nights - 1978

Creativity and Saturday Nights - 1996

Washing Dishes - 1978

Washing Dishes - 1996

The Daily Routine of Other Branches of L’Abri

Conclusion

Chapter 5. Transferring the Concepts to Other Homes

Introductory Chart of Chapter 5

A Christian World View - The Intellectual

The Transferable Concept in Theory

The Transferable Concept Developed

The Transferable Concept Applied

A Christian World View - The Physical

The Transferable Concept in Theory

The Transferable Concept Developed

The Transferable Concept Applied

A Christian World View - The Spiritual

The Transferable Concept in Theory

The Transferable Concept Developed

The Transferable Concept Applied

A Christian World View - The Social

The Transferable Concept in Theory

The Transferable Concept Developed

The Transferable Concept Applied

Conclusion

Comparison Chart of Chapters 2 thru 5

Bibliography

Appendix A: How to Contact L’Abri Fellowship

Appendix B: Partial Bibliography on the Schaeffer Family and L’Abri Fellowship

Appendix C: Spiritual Journey Notebook (excerpts)

Dedication

This study is affectionately dedicated to my wife, Young Soon, our daughter Ruth Sunlye and our son Allan Joseph (AJ). You have supported me through this whole project and now you are working with me to live what has been presented here. The new chapter in our lives has finally begun.

This study is also dedicated to all the generations of the L’Abri Family, past, present, and future. May you always be known for the mark of the Christian that you have taught, in principle and in practice, true truth in its most complete form.

Acknowledgements

The author greatfully acknowledges those who made this study possible. He is greatful to Dr. Donald Mac Cullough, Senior Vice President and Dean of Graduate Education, for his excellent advice and for supervising the whole process of this study. The author especially acknowledges Dr. Lyn Brown for his many hours and energy spent in giving valuable suggestions and assistance after reading and rereading the manuscripts, and also for his exceptional kindness in supplying special reference works for this study from his own library.

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