Jerry Bridges – författare

What ever happened to sin?

Have we become so preoccupied with the major sins of our society that we have lost sight of our need to deal with our own, more subtle sins? Jerry Bridges, author of Trusting God and The Pursuit of Holiness, addresses a dozen clusters of specific “acceptable” sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves―such as jealousy, anger, judgmentalism, selfishness, and pride.

Jerry writes not from a height of spiritual accomplishment, but from the trenches of his own battles with sin. In his admonitions, Jerry offers a message of hope in the profound mercy of the gospel and the transforming grace of God as the means to overcome our “respectable sins.” A Christian classic that’s perfect for ministry use, this practical and insightful nine-week curriculum includes:

Get ready to address the often-overlooked sins believers battle and experience deep spiritual growth alongside your church class, Sunday school, or Bible study group.

Steadily TransformedGodliness is more than a character trait. Jerry Bridges calls it “a foundational spiritual quality that makes the entire Christian life dynamic, effective, and pleasing to God.” Growing in godliness involves an ever-deepening devotion to God and developing character that is steadily transformed into His likeness. Learn how an inward foundation of God-centeredness will help you build an outward structure of godliness.

A Christian classic perfect for ministry use:

Over 600,000 copies soldGodliness is more than a character trait. This foundational spiritual quality makes the entire Christian life dynamic, effective, and pleasing to God. But how can you develop a godly character? In this sequel to the popular book The Pursuit of Holiness, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps readers establish the foundation upon which godly character is built.

The Practice of Godliness will open your eyes to see how character formation affects the way you relate to God, to yourself, and to others. Great for Christian growth, and practical at any life stage, this book will encourage you to embrace:

Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection. Your character formation will never be the same!

“The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant.” —Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

Over 500,000 copies sold

“Why is God allowing this? What have I done wrong?”

Many of us have asked these questions when life hits us hard. When our circumstances defy explanation, it is difficult to untangle our emotions from the truth. Before long, we feel confused and frustrated. We doubt His care for us. We wonder how He could allow these struggles at all, or if He is really in control.

During a time of darkness and adversity in his own life, Jerry Bridges dug deep into the Bible for theological answers on God’s sovereignty. What he learned changed his life―and it will change yours too. Find the answers to some of your most heartfelt questions, such as:

Explore the scope of God’s care and control over nations, nature, and the tiny details of your life. You’ll find yourself inspired to trust Him more completely―moving through heartache and into hope even when life hurts. Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion, you can dive deeper and experience spiritual growth with this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection.

“The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant.” ―Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

Over 250,000 copies sold

Have we become so focused on “major” sins that we’ve grown apathetic about our subtle sins?Renowned author Jerry Bridges takes you into a deep look at the corrosive patterns of behavior that we often accept as normal, in this established and impactful book.

Practical, thought-provoking, and relevant at any stage of life, Respectable Sins addresses a dozen clusters of specific “acceptable” sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves, such as:

Writing from the trenches of his own battles with sin, Bridges offers a message of hope in the transforming grace of God to overcome our “respectable sins.” Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection.

“Read this book—we need to—and be ready for a gentle surgeon’s sharp knife.” —J. I. Packer, author and speaker

Over 300,000 copies sold

Isn’t it time to stop trying to measure up?Too many of us embrace grace for our salvation but then leave it behind in our everyday lives. We base our relationship with God on our performance rather than on His love for us. But our performance can never earn us the love we so desperately crave. Renowned author Jerry Bridges’s Transforming Grace is a fountainhead of inspiration and renewal that will show you just how inexhaustible and generous God’s grace really is. Live confidently in God’s unfailing love, as you learn about:

Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection. Abandon the treadmill of performance and step into a daily life of guilt-free intimacy with our Creator.

“An honest, gentle, searching book on a great theme by a wise teacher . . . I highly recommend it.” —J. I. Packer, author and speaker

“Another inspired and powerful work by Jerry Bridges, that brings us face-to-face with a reality we tend to forget—our own constant need for God’s grace.” —Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship

Over 200,000 copies sold

You are never beyond the reach of God’s grace—or the need for it.Being a Christian is about more than just accepting salvation—it’s about regularly becoming more like Jesus. This is hard work. As we struggle to become more like Christ, we can easily lose sight of grace in favor of the discipline we put ourselves through.

It’s time to take another look at the role we play—and God plays—in our growth as a Christian. Renowned author Jerry Bridges offers a clear and thorough explanation of the gospel and what it means to the believer. A must-read for Christians wanting to grow in their faith, this book will comfort and challenge you as you learn about the disciplines of:

Equally challenging and comforting, Bridges uses his relaxed, everyday style alongside hard-hitting truths. Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges’s classic collection.

“The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant.” —Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

Nous admirons l''humilité chez les autres. Mais la cultivons-nous dans notre vie ? Comment faire pour développer dans notre quotidien cette qualité si essentielle à la marche avec Dieu ? Jerry Bridges étudie, dans les béatitudes, les bénédictions que Jésus énumère et qui attendent ceux qui font preuve d''humilité. Parlant de la pauvreté en esprit, et poursuivant avec la question du péché et de notre aspiration à la justice, l''auteur nous fait découvrir à quel point l''humilité est une bénédiction en elle-même. Bonus : Un guide de discussion détaillé de 12 pages à utiliser seul ou en groupe.