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FAITH DEVELOPMENT pertains to the developmental
capacity for faith as meaning making. As such, it provides
identity and is considered a basic stage developmental theory in
the area of human development. It also leads to maturity.
 The growth and development of the nation of Israel and
the Church, as set forth in Scripture, are analyzed from a faith
development perspective. The benefits of such a study are the
following:
- Understanding the correspondence and unity
between the Old and New Testaments
- Insight into the purpose of the Law given in the
Old Testament and in the ceremonial rituals
- A perspective of God's actions throughout history
and today
- A better understanding of God and human nature
- A view of the revealed end from the beginning and
insight into the events in between
- Clarification of the Judeo-Christian connection
- A comprehension of faith as meaning making from a
scriptural perspective
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