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Available
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Publication
Crossway (2014), 160 pages
Description
The "hole in our holiness" is that evangelicals don't look particularly holy, and, despite the flood of gospel-centered discussions, there seems to be a greater focus on personal depravity than on the pursuit of holiness. Looking to right the balances, Kevin DeYoung presents a popular-level treatment of sanctification and union with Christ, helping readers to see what matters most - being like Jesus. He shows how one can be like Christ in being joined to Christ. The market is ready for DeYoung's timely book, ready to avoid legalism and ambivalence, and they are ready for someone to articulate the inextricable relationship between grace and holiness.
User reviews
LibraryThing member jerrikobly
The hole in our holiness is that we don't seem to care much about holiness. Or, at the very least, we don't understand it. And we all have our reasons too: Maybe the pursuit of holiness seems legalistic. Maybe it feels like one more thing to worry about in your already overwhelming life. Maybe the
This is a book for those of us who are ready to take holiness seriously, ready to be more like Jesus, ready to live in light of the grace that produces godliness. This is a book about God's power to help us grow in personal holiness and to enjoy the process of transformation.
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emphasis on effort in the Christian life appears unspiritual. Or maybe you've been trying really hard to be holy and it's just not working! Whatever the case, the problem is clear: too few Christians look like Christ and too many don’t seem all that concerned about it.This is a book for those of us who are ready to take holiness seriously, ready to be more like Jesus, ready to live in light of the grace that produces godliness. This is a book about God's power to help us grow in personal holiness and to enjoy the process of transformation.
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LibraryThing member remikit
Was good. It explained a weak conscience to me. No one has ever done that. Feeling guilt about something you shouldn't feel guilt over - is the sign of a weak conscience.
LibraryThing member tagtuck
If you're between the ages of 16 and 60 and you're going to read one Christian book this year, read this one! If you're only going to read one chapter, read chapter 7 "Be Who You Are." Best concise and clear discussion of Union with Christ I've come across that is accessible to everyone.
LibraryThing member HGButchWalker
Good, balanced response to the struggles of many to reconcile grace with God's continued call to holiness. Written in DeYoung's approachable style with humor and grace.
LibraryThing member RobSumrall
This book is classic DeYoung - humorous, punchy, self-effacing, honest, and, above all, thoroughly biblical. He takes on the topic of holiness. Do we labor for holiness? Or, is our sanctification exclusively the work of the Holy Spirit? DeYoung's answer will cause the libertarian to rethink his
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antinomian disposition and the legalist to ponder grace deeply. This book is a must read - especially for millennials who seem to askew any self-effort on the road to sanctification. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
160 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
1433541351 / 9781433541353