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As Christians, we believe that all sins are considered equal in God's eyes. Yet while evangelicals continue to decry the Big Ones--such as abortion, adultery, and violence--we often overlook more deceptive sins. It seems we have created a sliding scale where gossip, jealousy, and selfishness comfortably exist within the church. In short, some sins have simply become acceptable. Acclaimed author Jerry Bridges believes that just as culture has l...

Be holy, for I am holy, " commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to 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 what we should accept responsibility for ourselves. Whether you're continuing your pursuit of holiness or just beginning, the...

Because obeying God makes sense to us. In most cases, His laws appear reasonable and wise, and even when we don't want to obey them, we usually concede that they are good for us. But the circumstances we find ourselves in often defy explanation. When unexpected situations arise that appear unjust, irrational, or even dreadful, we feel confused and frustrated. And before long, we begin to doubt God's concern for us or His control over our lives...

If you've wondered what about the difference between your role and God's role in your spiritual formation, this book will show you how to rest in Christ while pursuing a life of holiness.

Bringing together the essential elements of the bestselling author's 25 years of writing into a single volume, "Growing Your Faith" shows readers the practical Christian life and leads them to rely more on Jesus to make real progress in their spiritual life.

Use the thought-provoking questions in this study as a springboard for a serious and rewarding encounter with God's word. The corresponding reading in Jerry Bridges' book, The Practice of Godliness, will help you check your interpretations as well as introduce some fresh insights you might not have come up with on your own.

How can fear lead to joy? Isn't the fear of the Lord kind of old-fashioned? After all, Christians are supposed to love God and live in intimate relationship with Him. What kind of relationship can you have with someone you fear? A great one asserts Jerry Bridges, as he unpacks the biblical promise that God "delights in those who fear Him. In "The Joy of Fearing God, trusted author, Jerry Bridges gives you a surprising and revealing look at wha...