The Discipline of Grace
by Jerry Bridges | Book Summary
Author: Jerry Bridges
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In The Discipline of Grace, Bridges presents the importance of understanding grace for both salvation and sanctification. With this perspective, he gives readers some important practical implications and disciplines for how to live in light of the gospel. |
Jerry Bridges (1929-2016) was an author and speaker who worked for the Navigators, an organization devoted to helping Christians spread the gospel through resources including devotional aids and study materials. He joined the Navigators in 1955 and worked in several areas within the organization including college ministry.Bridges wrote 20 books, specializing in spiritual growth and maturity, from 1978 until 2012. He is best known for his books The Pursuit of Holiness, which sold over one million copies, Holiness Day By Day, and The Discipline of Grace. He received awards for both Holiness Day By Day and The Discipline of Grace.
The Discipline of Grace
by Jerry Bridges
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Jerry Bridges |
| Publisher | NavPress |
| Date | April 3, 2018 (Original: November 1994) |
| Pages | 352 |
Overview:
What is grace? How does it relate to becoming holy? Many Christians have these exact questions but are often met with unsatisfactory answers. For many, the fear of legalism far outweighs the fear of ungodly living. However, with a proper understanding of the gospel and its impact on sanctification Christians can learn to rely on God's grace to pursue the holiness they are called to.
In The Discipline of Grace, Bridges presents the importance of understanding grace for both salvation and sanctification. With this perspective, he gives readers some important practical implications and disciplines for how to live in light of the gospel.
Jerry Bridges (1929-2016) was an author and speaker who worked for the Navigators, an organization devoted to helping Christians spread the gospel through resources including devotional aids and study materials. He joined the Navigators in 1955 and worked in several areas within the organization including college ministry.Bridges wrote 20 books, specializing in spiritual growth and maturity, from 1978 until 2012. He is best known for his books The Pursuit of Holiness, which sold over one million copies, Holiness Day By Day, and The Discipline of Grace. He received awards for both Holiness Day By Day and The Discipline of Grace.