Created to Draw Near

Our Life as God's Royal Priests

Edward T. Welch (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

224 Seiten

2020
Crossway Books (Verlag)
978-1-4335-6638-7 (ISBN)

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This meditative and devotional book traces iterations of the priestly job description throughout the Bible, helping believers discover their identity as royal priests who were created to draw near to God.

You are a royal priest.
That Reality Will Change Your Life

Human beings are wired for connection. We long for deep relationships and real intimacy—both of which reflect our fundamental desire to be close to God. But all too often, whether because of our sin or our failures, we imagine that God prefers to keep his distance.

In this book, Edward T. Welch shows us the purpose for which we were created: to be brought near to God as a kingdom of priests. He traces the priestly identity throughout the entire Bible, showing us how holiness leads to closeness to God. Through the blood of Jesus, God extends his invitation for all to draw near with open arms. And in his presence, we discover what it means to be truly human: known, unashamed, and wise, full of meaning, purpose, and abundant life.

Defines and describes the role of royal priests in ways that enable readers to live out their God-given identity and receive his divine hospitality
Contains 40 short chapters, divided across 3 main sections: “Our Past,” “Jesus Our Tabernacle,” and “Almost Truly Human”
Includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter

Edward T. Welch (PhD, University of Utah) is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation. He has been counseling for more than 35 years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions. His books include When People Are Big and God Is Small, Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away From Addiction, Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of Rest, Shame Interrupted, and Side by Side. He blogs regularly at CCEF.org.

Introduction: Longing for Closeness

Part 1: Our Past
Eden

In the Garden of God
In God’s Image
Not Yet Dressed
Discern Right from Wrong
An Intruder
Discernment Lost
Life Outside the Most Holy Place

Israel

Sanctuaries and Ladders
Jacob
Moses
A Nation of Priests
Holy
A Meal with God
In God’s House
Priests Clothed
Job Descriptions
Priests at Work
“Be Holy as I Am Holy”
In God’s Courtroom
A Tumultuous Interlude

Part 2: Jesus Our Tabernacle

The Holy One Descends
Jesus our Passover Lamb
Interrupted by a Wedding
Jesus the Temple
Jesus the High Priest
Believe
Descending Further
The Lamb Slain
Jesus Ascends, the Spirit Descends

Part 3: Almost Truly Human

Priests in Plain Clothes
Priests Descend and Ascend
Saints
Shining Faces
Living Stones, Flowing Fountains
Enter In
Be Sent Out
Walking Uphill
The High Priest Prays for You

Epilogue
Notes
General Index
Scripture Index

Erscheinungsdatum	13.12.2019
Verlagsort	Wheaton, IL
Sprache	englisch
Maße	133 x 210 mm
Gewicht	247 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
ISBN-10	1-4335-6638-9 / 1433566389
ISBN-13	978-1-4335-6638-7 / 9781433566387
Zustand	Neuware