Rediscovering Holiness: Know the Fullness of Life with God
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.31 (772 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0801018137 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 286 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-01-16 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Packer Hits the Nail on the Head Most evangelical christians today are familiar with J.I. Packer's classic book "Knowing God", and possibly have browsed the pages of some of his other titles such as "Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God", but could not say much of any of his other writings. I assure you that I have not read a book by Packer to date that I fel. Skeeter said A must read for all who love Jesus!. Wonderful book that explains the oft complicated or legalized topic of "Holiness" in an easy to read and understand manner viewed through the "grace eyes" of the New Covenant.Without diluting the necessity of holiness, Packer reveals the heart of Jesus in simple, easy to comprehend language that penetrates the heart with the . Clear Insights Another helpful book with clear insights into what it means to rediscover holiness. Coming from a well-known mature author who has shown that he seeks to live as he writes means a lot to the readers.
Renowned theologian calls believers back to God's call to holiness. In this revised and updated edition, the path to holiness is once more clearly marked out for a new generation of readers, pointing to true freedom and joy, both now and in eternity.
But how many of us really know what holiness is, yet alone live holy lives? There was a time when Christians laid great emphasis on God's call to holiness. But how different it is today! To listen to our sermons and to read the books we write- and then to watch the zany, worldly, quarrelsome way we behave- one would never imagine that the highway of holiness was once clearly marked out for Bible believers. From the Back CoverWe sing, "holy, holy, holy," and most of would agree that seeking holiness would bring us closer to God. In Rediscovering Holiness, the highway is once more clearly marked out for a new generation of Christians, pointing to freedom and joy both now and in eternity. The path of holiness is not easy, but by walking its hills and valleys throught faith, you will answer God's highest call: "Be holy, because I am holy." And you'll find yourself closer to Him. This revised and updated edition includes