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Title: The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges ISBN: 0-89109-883-6 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: November, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Biblical, Balanced, Substantive, and Challenging
Comment: When it comes to the area of books on Christian living, Jerry Bridges stands out among a very crowded field of authors. In the last 10 years, there has been an explosion of books on Christian living, with all kinds of authors trying to find a publishing niche - whether it's books that are geared specifically towards women, homeschoolers, men, parents, seniors, new Christians, seasoned Christians, etc. Thankfully, in the midst of all this we have an author like Bridges, whose 'niche' is writing thorough and challenging books that the entire body of Christ can profit from. This particular book certainly falls into that category.
The purpose of the book is to attempt to find a Biblical basis for understanding our individual pursuit of holiness. In particular, the book tries to explore what our role is, versus what God's role is, and then expanding upon not only what we should be doing, but what our approach and attitude should be in order for our efforts to be effective. This is a difficult area. As Bridges properly points out, teachings on personal holiness range from a 'God is in control so don't worry about your own conduct' approach to a legalistic rules and regulations approach that on a practical level leaves holiness entirely up to the individual. Bridges spurns both approaches in favor of a balanced approach that struck me as being very biblically responsible. That approach being that God is indeed in control and His grace is the ingredient that empowers our efforts to become more holy.
The strength of the book is the last six or so chapters where Bridges puts practical legs upon many of the Biblical concepts discussed in the first half of the book and develops several Biblical disciplines that all Christians should heed in their lives. Those who read the first part of the book and begin (as I admittedly did) to think that Bridges is soft-peddling sin by so exalting grace need to read through the entire book. The last several chapters really bring a solid balance to the presentation, and I found these disciplines to be substantive and challenging not only in the disciplines themselves, but also in the perspective we need to have about them as being spiritually worthless without the power of the Holy Spirit and the motive to discipline ourselves out of a love for God. Particularly insightful was Bridges comment that many folks who practice certain disciplines can get into a legalistic mindset because they don't practice the disciplines out of a love for God, but out of a fear of guilt or out of loving the disciplines themselves but not loving God. Very good point.
I would strongly recommend this book to all Christians at any stage of their Christian walk. There is some very good meat in here that personally convicted me, and I think many Christians who are trapped either in a legalistic or antinomian mindset will find the Biblical balance set forth by Bridges to be very refreshing. Those who struggle with understanding their role in holiness will find in this book a God focused perspective that affirms human responsibility in the context of God's sovereignty, and that these truths are complementary in the area of Christian living and pursuing holiness. A very good book.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best books I've ever Read!
Comment: I grabbed this book of the shelf at a bookstore, started reading the first chapter for a bit, then couldn't put it down. I finished this book faster than just about any book I've read. Bridges helps explain how Christians can become for Christlike in their lives and lead their lives by God's example...I know I will refer to this book many times in my search for answers.
Rating: 4
Summary: Worth referring to again and again
Comment: I bought this book, because I was intrigued by the preview on the back. At the time, I didn't really get into it and laid it on the shelf. I kept going back now and then. Finally, I picked it up and it really spoke to me. The Discipline of Grace has become a stand-by to keep me on track when I am discouraged or have time between other materials for daily meditation. Bridges has a new way of saying things that makes so much sense. This is a don't miss.
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Title: The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness/Study Guide by Jerry Bridges ISBN: 0891098844 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: November, 1994 List Price(USD): $8.00 |
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Title: Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love by Jerry Bridges ISBN: 0891096566 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: July, 1993 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges ISBN: 0891096175 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: January, 1991 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Pursuit of Holiness/the Pursuit of Holiness Bible Study/the Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges ISBN: 1576833275 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges ISBN: 0891099409 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: February, 1996 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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