Captured by a Better Vision
by Tim Chester | Book Summary
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Author: Tim Chester
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Yet, in His grace, God offers a better way. The key is to be captured by a better vision. "Don't just try to stop using porn, important though that is…get a vision for something much bigger: a vision of reflecting Christ's glory in the world. Only this will be big enough to eclipse the appeals of porn." (p. 159) There is hope for those struggling with pornography, but this hope is not merely in what not to do, it is found in cultivating gladness in the glory of God. The gospel offers forgiveness of sins and the righteousness of Christ. In the gospel, believers must see that God is infinitely more lovely than any sin. They ought to walk in this beauty rather than in the ugliness of porn. |
"Tim Chester is the pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire and a faculty member of Crosslands Training, as well as being the author of over 30 books. He has a PhD in theology and was previously Research and Policy Director for Tearfund UK. He has been an adjunct lecturer in missiology and reformed spirituality. Tim is married to Helen and has two daughters." (Banner of Truth, hyperlinks added) Some of his other books include The Glory of Grace, Why the Reformation Still Matters, Enjoying God, Revelation for You, and You Can Change.
Captured by a Better Vision
by Tim Chester
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Tim Chester |
| Publisher | Inter-Varsity Press |
| Date | January 1, 2010 |
| Pages | 169 |
Overview:
"Today there is an epidemic of pornography." (p. 8) Both men and women are destroying their lives and families with this destructive sin. Pornography offers false promises and fleeting pleasures, but it is all an ugly lie, and God hates it.
Yet, in His grace, God offers a better way. The key is to be captured by a better vision. "Don't just try to stop using porn, important though that is…get a vision for something much bigger: a vision of reflecting Christ's glory in the world. Only this will be big enough to eclipse the appeals of porn." (p. 159)
There is hope for those struggling with pornography, but this hope is not merely in what not to do, it is found in cultivating gladness in the glory of God. The gospel offers forgiveness of sins and the righteousness of Christ. In the gospel, believers must see that God is infinitely more lovely than any sin. They ought to walk in this beauty rather than in the ugliness of porn.
"Tim Chester is the pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire and a faculty member of Crosslands Training, as well as being the author of over 30 books. He has a PhD in theology and was previously Research and Policy Director for Tearfund UK. He has been an adjunct lecturer in missiology and reformed spirituality. Tim is married to Helen and has two daughters." (Banner of Truth, hyperlinks added) Some of his other books include The Glory of Grace, Why the Reformation Still Matters, Enjoying God, Revelation for You, and You Can Change.