Some helpful articles I’ve bookmarked: Monday is Reformation Day — the 499th anniversary of the day that Martin Luther posted his theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Here are 10 things you should know about the Reformation. Andy Naselli and J. D. Crowley wrote an excellent book on the conscience. Now […]
Read More Grab bagIn his first letter, several times John makes the statement that sin is unrighteousness. No where does he say it more clearly than in 5:17 — “all unrighteousness is sin.” Our tendency is to read that statement, reflect on it for a moment, devise a list of sins in our heads (some of which may […]
Read More Sunday Leftovers: Unrighteousness is sin…all unrighteousnessI sympathize with those who find it difficult to trust God in adversity. I have been there often enough myself to know something of the distress, the despair, and the darkness that fills our souls when we wonder if God truly cares about our plight. I have spent a good portion of my adult life […]
Read More It’s hard to trust GodJerry Bridges has been one of the most influential writers on the topic of sanctification in this last generation. Here is a summary of one of his most-read books, The Practice of Godliness: CHAPTER 1 — VALUE FOR ALL THINGS (1 Tim. 4:8) • Devotion in Action: Enoch (Gen. 5:21-24) • Focused on God — […]
Read More Book Summary: The Practice of GodlinessI haven’t listened to these yet, but the titles would indicate that these sermons by Jerry Bridges would be worth hearing: Train yourself for godliness Learning to preach the gospel to yourself every day An explanation of “union with Christ” for the new believer Counsel for stuck-in-the-mud Christians Five life truths learned from over six […]
Read More Sermons from Jerry BridgesSome helpful articles I’ve recently read: Some Thanksgiving leftovers: Mark Talbot explains why even suffering is something for which we can praise God. Jerry Bridges reminds us that, “Paul said we’re to come to God “with thanksgiving.” We should thank Him for His past faithfulness in delivering us from troubles. We should thank Him for […]
Read More Grab bagAuthor: R.C. Sproul Publisher: David C. Cook Price: FREE (Nov 12-13) DOWNLOAD KINDLE E-BOOK Author: Jerry Bridges Publisher: NavPress Price: FREE (Nov 12-18) DOWNLOAD KINDLE E-BOOK Additionally, Cruciform books has several of their ebooks on sale for $3.99. Check out: The Organized Heart (Staci Eastin) “But God” (Casey […]
Read More Kindle book dealsThis month’s free audio book from Christian Audio is Jerry Bridges’ book, Trusting God. This is a book I’ve recommended often and read and referred to multiple times for my own spiritual benefit. Download it at Christianaudio (No purchase necessary).
Read More Free audiobook: Trusting GodIn the interest of “something is better than nothing,” here are a few blurbs and comments on some books I’ve recently completed reading: Title: Bringing the Gospel Home: Witnessing to Family Members, Close Friends, and Others Who Know You Well Author: Randy Newman Publisher: Crossway, 2011, 216 pp., $14.99 Recommendation (4-star scale): Summary: Newman not […]
Read More Book blurbsJerry Bridges and Bob Benvington (The Bookends of the Christian Life) ask some insightful questions to help determine if one is living out of self-righteousness or Christ-righteousness. When you analyze your Christian walk: 1) Do you tend to live by a list of dos and don’ts? 2) Is it difficult for you to respect those […]
Read More Self-righteous or Christ-righteous?Martin Luther: Now, we are sure that Christ pleases God, that he is holy and so on. Inasmuch, then, as Christ pleases God and we are in him, we also please God and are holy. Although sin still remains in us, and although we daily fall and offend, grace is more abundant and stronger than […]
Read More Pleasing GodI wasn’t blogging in 2001. But I was writing an email devotional, and this is what I wrote the day after 9/11/01. “Enemy-occupied territory — that is what this world is.” So said C. S. Lewis nearly 50 years ago in Mere Christianity. Those words are haunting in their poignancy this morning, for as we […]
Read More What I wrote on 9/11/01Pride is an acceptable sin. It is not acceptable to God, of course, but both in culture and church, pride in its various forms is often not only accepted, but lauded. In another day, one might have written a book and then waited for others to write reviews of it. Today, it apparently has become […]
Read More An acceptable sinEvery month Christian Audio makes available a free audio book and this month’s selection is a classic — Jerry Bridges’ The Pursuit of Holiness. Download it for free at Christianaudio. Just follow the instructions on the page.
Read More Free Bridges audio bookA few sites worth reading in-between bites of leftover turkey sandwiches or trips to the store(s): If you are doing some internet shopping this weekend, check out the collection of deals for Christian books and resources amassed by Tim Challies. Desiring God has a 3-part series of questions and answers with writer Jerry Bridges. Dave […]
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Words of Grace 