Böcker av Jerry Bridges

If you have ever heard the preaching of pastor Alistair Begg of Truth for Life Ministries, you know he has a Scottish brogue that seems to freshen every word he speaks. Now, Cruciform Press has teamed up with Alistair Begg to produce this beautiful, unabridged recording of what is quickly becoming a classic work from Jerry Bridges. This 2-CD product runs about 2.5 hours.

Over 500,000 copies in print!"e;Godliness has value for all things."e; -1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV)How can you develop godly character? Bestselling author Jerry Bridges says that godliness is more than a character trait: "e;It is a foundational spiritual quality that makes the entire Christian life dynamic, effective, and pleasing to God."e; Growing in godliness is a twofold process. It involves an ever-deepening devotion to God and developing character that is steadily transformed into His likeness.In The Practice of Godliness, the sequel to the popular book The Pursuit of Holiness, readers will learn how laying an inward foundation of God-centeredness will permit them to build an outward structure of godliness. Character formation will never be the same! Discussion guide included.

Over 200,000 copies soldYou are never beyond the reach of God's grace--or the need for it.Being a Christian is about more than just accepting salvation--it's about regularly becoming more like Jesus. This is hard work. As we struggle to become more like Christ, we can easily lose sight of grace in favor of the discipline we put ourselves through.It's time to take another look at the role we play--and God plays--in our growth as a Christian. Renowned author Jerry Bridges offers a clear and thorough explanation of the gospel and what it means to the believer. A must-read for Christians wanting to grow in their faith, this book will comfort and challenge you as you learn about the disciplines of: CommitmentConvictionsChoicesAdversityAnd moreEqually challenging and comforting, Bridges uses his relaxed, everyday style alongside hard-hitting truths. Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges's classic collection."The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant." --Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

In this little book with a big message, the authors use "bookends" as an extended metaphor to help readers grasp two essentials for an authentic Christian life and a personal relationship with God. Now available in paperback.