"“Be holy, for I am holy,” commands God to His people. But what does that look like in everyday life?
Because of grace we don’t have to earn our salvation . . . but sometimes that leaves us wondering what our part in holiness should be. In this bestselling and long-esteemed resource, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps us see where we should rely on God―and where we should accept responsibility and exercise discipline. Both compassionate and convicting, this theological guide to living a holy life encourages you to dive into Scripture and discover what it means to have:
- Holiness in body
- Holiness in spirit
- Habits of holiness
- Joy in holiness
It now features an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges's classic collection. Whether you are just beginning your new life as a Christian or you are continuing your journey, this established and esteemed resource will fuel your spiritual growth and challenge you to joyfully obey God’s call to “be holy.”"
"Viele antworten auf die Frage »Wer bist du?« mit ihrem Beruf. Andere konzentrieren sich auf eine besonders prägende oder emotionale Erfahrung. Doch wenn wir zu Jesus Christus gehören, ist unsere Antwort auf diese Frage weder in unseren Leistungen noch in unserem Versagen zu finden und auch nicht darin, wie uns andere beurteilen. Sie ist allein in Christus zu finden.
Wer bin ich »in Christus«? Darauf gibt es keine kurze und einfache Antwort. Diese Stellung bringt sowohl Vorrechte als auch Verantwortung mit sich. In diesem Buch geht Jerry Bridges der Frage nach unserer Identität in Christus nach und findet darauf acht biblische Antworten, die unser Selbstverständnis prägen und bestimmen sollten."
"We all admire humility when we see it. But how do we practice it? How does humility?the foundational virtue of the normal Christian life?become a normal part of our everyday lives? Jerry Bridges sees in the Beatitudes a series of blessings from Jesus, a pattern for humility in action. Starting with poverty in spirit?an acknowledgment that in and of ourselves we are incapable of living holy lives pleasing to God?and proceeding through our mourning over personal sin, our hunger and thirst for righteousness, our experience of persecutions large and small, and more, we discover that humility is itself a blessing: At every turn, God is present to us, giving grace to the humble and lifting us up to blessing."
"What Kind of Relationship Can You Have with Someone You Fear?For most of us, fear is something we try to avoid. And fearing God hardly sounds like an occasion for joy. But Jerry Bridges shows how the fear of the Lord is actually the key that opens the door to a life of true knowledge, wisdom, blessing, and joy.We all want a deeper, more intimate relationship with God–one that’s characterized by joy. But how does fearing God lead to joy? After all, aren’t we supposed to love Him and live in intimate relationship with Him? Jerry Bridges explores this paradox as he unpacks the biblical promise that God delights in those who fear Him. Join him as he unveils the awesome greatness of God–His incredible holiness, deep wisdom, and especially His inspiring love. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of who God is that will draw you into a truly biblical, and surprisingly delightful, fear of God–a fear that includes your own genuine, heartfelt delight in God.You’ll make the startling discovery that the fear of the Lord, far from being something to avoid, is the key to joyful, fulfilling, and genuine intimacy with God. It can change your relationship with God and change your life! Discover the surprising Joy of Fearing God!"
"Best-selling author Jerry Brides (The Pursuit of Holiness, The Discipline of Grace, The Bookends of the Christian Life, and many other books) asks perhaps the most fundamental question of existence: "Who am I?" He then turns to Scripture to unpack for the Christian eight clear, interlocking, illuminating answers:
I Am a Creature
I Am in Christ
I Am Justified
I Am an Adopted Son of God
I Am a New Creation
I Am a Saint
I Am a Servant of Jesus Christ
I Am Not Yet Perfect
A direct, honest presentation of biblical truth, and all new material from Jerry Bridges, Who Am I?demonstrates for believers that they can and should rightfully claim for themselves an unshakeable, lifelong, personal foundation of confidence in one thing and one thing alone: the gospel of a victorious, resurrected Savior."
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