Lord Jesus, give me a deeper repentance, a horror of sin, a dread of its approach. Help me chastely to flee it and jealously to resolve that my heart shall be Thine alone. Give me a deeper trust, that I may lose myself to find myself in Thee, the ground of my rest, the spring of my being. Give me a deeper knowledge of Thyself … Continue reading The Deeps – A Puritan Prayer
I just finished Jerry Bridges book “Transforming Grace” and I was not disappointed. Bridges is an accomplished Christian writer and his books have blessed the Christian world for decades. Knowing this and having read his book “The Practice of Godliness” and skimmed his bestseller “The Pursuit of Holiness,” I had a good idea of what I was in for. Bridges writing is very readable and … Continue reading Book Review:Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges
1. It reminds us that we can’t save ourselves (Ephesians 2:8-9). 2. It reminds us of our sinful nature and that we don’t seek after God (Romans 3:11). 3. It reminds us that we are called/chosen to be holy and righteous (Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:15). 4. It reminds us that we are not rescued from death because of some virtue in and of ourselves, … Continue reading Why is the doctrine of election important?
Shepherd the Flock 