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Dice el autor: La gracia de Dios es uno de los temas más importantes de toda la Escritura. Al mismo tiempo, es uno de los menos comprendidos. Cuando pensamos en la gracia, casi siempre pensamos en ser salvos por gracia. Eso por esto que Efesios 2:8- 9 nos es tan familiar. Incluso la literatura cristiana disponible sobre la gracia parece tratar exclusivamente con la salvación. Pero la Biblia nos enseña que no solo somos salvos por gracia, sino que...
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Do you want your daily devotional to have more substance? Then you will appreciate this one-year devotional from Navigator author Jerry Bridges. Each entry has been carefully selected from his best writings, connecting with you on a deeper level and encouraging personal discovery. This quick daily read is full of inspiration, commitment, and transformation for men and women to grow in spiritual maturity.
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It's easy to trust God when everything is going well. But when adversity strikes-a school shooting, a cancer diagnosis, a financial setback-do you wonder if God cares or if He's even there at all? In this 31-day devotional, author Jerry Bridges tackles the doctrine of God's sovereignty. These daily readings set the biblical foundation for the essential goodness of His character. In a clear and warm manner, Bridges explains how you can and should choose...
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Fellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times-or koinonia-had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions. In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today's church. With discussion questions...
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When we are gripped by the astonishing fact of Christ's love for us, we want to draw close to Him and worship Him. But what can we do to deepen our relationship with Jesus? What does He expect of us? And how can we be more like Him? Navigator author Jerry Bridges presents the essential elements of Christian life in a highly readable, practical form that men, women, and teens can enjoy. Learn how to:Feed your spiritual life by taking in the ScripturesRely...
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The gospel provides for our eternal salvation, but how does it benefit us day to day? Find out from Navigator author Jerry Bridges how the gospel transforms you daily into Christlikeness. Learn more about the character of God and the character of Jesus as you explore this book on your own or with a discipleship partner. Includes study guide with discussion questions.
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As we desire to be more like Jesus, we want to live loving, joyful lives. Yet loving our enemies seems impossible. Even being patient with our family is often difficult. How can we put on the gentle garments of grace when we're so busy battling our old behavior patterns? Navigator author Jerry Bridges explains how to practice the "fruit of the Spirit" (Gal. 5:22-23):lovejoypeacepatiencekindnessgoodnessfaithfulnessgentlenessself-controlLearn how the...
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This book by Navigator author Jerry Bridges shows students that holiness isn't an accomplishment-it's a process. Learn more about the character of God as you explore your personal spiritual formation. Taken from Jerry's The Pursuit of Holiness, it's a great discipleship tool for young adults.
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Jerry Bridges' life is a remarkable story of God's providence. From "a most unpromising beginning" as a poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks, he joined the Navy, went to college, became an engineer, joined The Navigators as a missionary, and eventually became a best-selling author. In this book, Jerry illustrates through his story-and then summarizes for the reader-seven key "spiritual lessons" that God has taught him through his 83 years. These...
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The apostle Paul writes that we are to be transformed, but for many Christians, figuring out how to approach spiritual transformation can be elusive. Best-selling author Jerry Bridges helps us understand that we have available to us the ultimate power source for true spiritual growth: the gospel. In The Transforming Power of the Gospel, Bridges guides you through a thorough examination of: What the biblical meaning of grace is and how it applies to...
11) Sins We Accept
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Have Christians become so preoccupied with the major sins of our society that we have lost sight of our need to deal with our own more subtle sins? In this booklet adapted from Jerry Bridges' bestselling book Respectable Sins, Jerry returns to his trademark theme of holiness and addresses these more subtle sins (often considered acceptable) and how to deal with them through the remedy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sins such as jealousy, anger, pride,...
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Entregados a Cristo. La santidad, el camino que el cristiano emprende junto con Dios. El mandamiento de Dios dice: "Sed santos, porque Yo soy Santo". Entonces, ¿Por qué experimentamos tan raras veces la vida santa? Tenemos que reconocer, dice el autor en su libro En Pos de la Santidad, que el problema fundamental reside en que los creyentes no comprendemos cuál es nuestra propia responsabilidad para con la santidad. "Si pecamos", escribe, "es porque...
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Christians talk a lot about the "bad" sin of society. But are we guilty of overlooking the "okay" sin in our own lives, such as self-righteousness, anger, even anxiety? Jerry Bridges' landmark exploration of tolerated sin and God's remedy has been specifically adapted (not dumbed down!) for teens.
14) Respectable Sins
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Now available in softcover with a new, contemporary watercolor design that blends with Jerry Bridge's most popular books. This new edition now includes the study guide (formerly available separately), combining that resource into this book. What Ever Happened to Sin? Jerry Bridges helps us confront the sins we tolerate. The Christian journey is a life of practiced godliness, but too often we overlook or minimize sins that, while corrosive and destructive...
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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...
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This new edition replaces both The Pursuit of Holiness and the separate study guide by combining both resources into one volume!"Be holy, for I am holy," commands God. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, that's because we're not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do-and...
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We all face troubles, trials, and tragedies every day. How will we respond? When terrorists strike or storms hit or relationships break down, we all search for the same answers: Why? Where is God in all of this? Is God really in control? Jerry Bridges helps you wrestle with these questions in the clear light of the Scriptures.
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God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness. You are never beyond the reach of God's grace. Neither are you ever beyond the need of God's grace. Without grace we'd never come to Christ. But being a Christian is more than just coming to Christ, it's about growing and becoming more like Jesus. This pursuit of holiness is hard work, and as we enter into this discipline, we sometimes lose sight of grace. Jerry Bridges helps us steer clear of this...
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Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love. The freedom in falling short of God's standard relies on His gift of grace. Unfortunately, too many of us forget the free offer. We spend our lives basing our relationship with God on our performance rather than on Him. We see our identity as never being worthy of His love. Isn't it time to stop trying to measure up and begin accepting the transforming power of God's grace? The product of more than ten years...
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Over 500,000 copies in print! 'Godliness has value for all things.' -1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV) How can you develop godly character? Bestselling author Jerry Bridges says that godliness is more than a character trait: 'It is a foundational spiritual quality that makes the entire Christian life dynamic, effective, and pleasing to God.' Growing in godliness is a twofold process. It involves an ever-deepening devotion to God and developing character that is...
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