The Pursuit of Holiness

By Jerry Bridges

Book Overview

Over 1.5 million copies sold

"Be holy, for I am holy," commands God to His people. But what does that look like in everyday life?

Because of grace we don't have to earn our salvation . . . but sometimes that leaves us wondering what our part in holiness should be. In this bestselling and long-esteemed resource, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps us see where we should rely on God―and where we should accept responsibility and exercise discipline. Both compassionate and convicting, this theological guide to living a holy life encourages you to dive into Scripture and discover what it means to have: Holiness in bodyHoliness in spiritHabits of holinessJoy in holinessIt now features an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges's classic collection. Whether you are just beginning your new life as a Christian or you are continuing your journey, this established and esteemed resource will fuel your spiritual growth and challenge you to joyfully obey God's call to "be holy."

"One of the most important books produced in the past fifty years." ―John MacArthur, pastor at Grace Community Church

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1631466399
• ISBN13: 9781631466397
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Must have in every Believer's library

Are you serious about your Christian walk? Are you seriously hungry to display more of Christ in how you daily live? Do you struggle to be hungry for God? Then this is a book I would highly recommend to every believer who is stagnant in the spiritual walk or hungry to soak in Spirit with Christ being the aroma. Having a biblical understanding of what holiness means is vital to our walk. The sequel to this book "The Practice of Godliness." Another must have.

Pursuing what Christians have nearly forgotten

Holiness: The nearly forgotten word of Christianity. If it was happiness, joy, love, grace, or mercy the modern church would be very familiar with it, but holiness is a word foreign to many professing Christians. Jerry Bridges has done an outstanding job in awakening Christians to the fact that God has a responsiblity in sanctifying us, and we as the children of God have a major role in our own pursuit of holiness. Jerry Bridges shows you as plain as day from the Word of God that Christ saves people from not only the penalty of sin (hell) but also from the power of sin. So many Christians sit in the church pew thinking how wonderful it will be to go to Heaven, yet their daily life is full of bondage to things that Christ has given them the power to overcome. The Christian life is not just victory over hell through Christ, but also over the sinful habits, addictions, and attitudes that we were enslaved to us sinners. Let Jerry Bridges turn your attention to what God's Word already states plainly. We have God's mercy to forgive us of sin, but we also have God's grace to empower us to live like Jesus did.

Great for a Bible Study group....

I have taught through this book twice in the past five years. Each time I have been challenged in my Christian walk. The accompanying study guide with scriptural references and thought-provoking study questions make this relevant for both new and mature believers. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. As Christians, we serve a holy God and are called to live holy lives. This book beautifully encourages believers to focus on God's holiness as we renew our minds and lives in holiness.