Rediscovering Holiness

J. I. Packer (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

384 Seiten

2021
Crossway Books (Verlag)
978-1-4335-7281-4 (ISBN)

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In this repackaged edition of Rediscovering Holiness, Packer explores the central role holiness plays in God’s plan of salvation for the renewal of the church, calling on Christians to shun sin, strive to be more like Christ, be pure, and fear God.

“As Christ died in order that we may be justified, so we are justified in order that we may be sanctified and made holy.” —J. I. Packer

During his lifetime, late theologian J. I. Packer noticed a troubling lack of concern—particularly among Western Christians—for personal holiness. Many believers ignore the call to Christlikeness, which should be “the goal of our redemption,” and instead focus on worldly distractions. Rediscovering Holiness urges believers to recommit to their sanctification and gives practical examples of spiritual healthiness from Scripture. It also addresses important topics for the Christian life, including the meaning of holiness, repentance, and endurance.

This repackaged edition features additional insights from Packer on the role of holiness in salvation and the renewal of the church, and concludes with an afterword entitled “Holiness in the Dark: The Case of Mother Teresa.”

Explains how holiness matters for preaching and teaching, leadership, and evangelism
Carefully examines the doctrine of sanctification and displays its significance for the Christian life
Reframes holiness in the context of the history of salvation by showing how God refines lost sinners, making them more like himself
Proposes a biblical understanding of salvation as a Trinitarian work involving holiness

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) served as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic bestseller Knowing God. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

Preface

Chapter 1: What Holiness Is, and Why It Matters
Chapter 2: Exploring Salvation: Why Holiness Is Necessary
Chapter 3: Appreciating Salvation: Where Holiness Begins
Chapter 4: Holiness: The Panoramic View
Chapter 5: Growing Downward to Grow Up: The Life of Repentance
Chapter 6: Growing into Christlikeness: Healthy Christian Experience
Chapter 7: Growing Strong: The Empowered Christian Life
Chapter 8: Hard Gaining: The Discipline of Endurance

Afterword: Holiness in the Dark: The Case of Mother Teresa
Study Guide
Endnotes

Erscheinungsdatum	27.07.2021
Verlagsort	Wheaton, IL
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Gewicht	590 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
ISBN-10	1-4335-7281-8 / 1433572818
ISBN-13	978-1-4335-7281-4 / 9781433572814
Zustand	Neuware