If following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world? Many Christians sense a tension between their desire to enjoy life in this world?the beauty of God's creation, the rich love of deep relationships with others?and...
If following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world?
Many Christians sense a tension between their desire to enjoy life in this world?the beauty of God's creation, the rich love of deep relationships with others?and the reality that this world is fallen and broken, in need of redemption. How can we embrace and thrive in the tension between enjoying creation and promoting redemption? By living out our God-given purpose.
As ?worldly saints,? created in the image of God, we are natural creatures with a supernatural purpose?to know and love God. Because we live in a world that is stained by the curse of sin, we must learn to embrace our nature as creatures created in the image of God while recognizing our desperate need for the grace that God offers to us in the gospel.
Writing in a devotional style that is theologically rich, biblically accurate, and aimed at ordinary readers, Mike Wittmer helps readers understand who they are, why they are here, and the importance of the story they tell themselves. In *Becoming Worldly Saints*, he gives an integrated vision that shows how we can be heavenly minded in a way that leads to earthly good, empowering believers to seize the abundant life God has for them.
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If following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world? Many Christians sense a tension between their desire to enjoy life in this world?the beauty of God's creation, the rich love of deep relationships with others?and...
If following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world?
Many Christians sense a tension between their desire to enjoy life in this world?the beauty of God's creation, the rich love of deep relationships with others?and the reality that this world is fallen and broken, in need of redemption. How can we embrace and thrive in the tension between enjoying creation and promoting redemption? By living out our God-given purpose.
As ?worldly saints,? created in the image of God, we are natural creatures with a supernatural purpose?to know and love God. Because we live in a world that is stained by the curse of sin, we must learn to embrace our nature as creatures created in the image of God while recognizing our desperate need for the grace that God offers to us in the gospel.
Writing in a devotional style that is theologically rich, biblically accurate, and aimed at ordinary readers, Mike Wittmer helps readers understand who they are, why they are here, and the importance of the story they tell themselves. In *Becoming Worldly Saints*, he gives an integrated vision that shows how we can be heavenly minded in a way that leads to earthly good, empowering believers to seize the abundant life God has for them.
Becoming Worldly Saints$34.99
Koorong code412179
ISBN9780310516385
Pages208
PublisherZondervan
Publication date03 February 2015
Dimensions12 x 133 x 203mm
Weight0.172kg
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Helpful perspective on a Christian view of enjoyment
This book confronts the tension many Christians feel about living a sacrificial life for God versus enjoying what God has created. \\r\\nThe author focuses on the goodness of God's Creation, the effect of the Fall, and the looking forward to Redemption. \\r\\nThe book is partly a response, and attempt for biblical balance, to books advocating a """"radical"""" life. He helpfully challenges a number of Christian clich. \\r\\nWittmer does reference other books a few times, however he does acknowledge their value and isn't unnecessarily antagonistic or critical. \\r\\nA very helpful emphasis is there is no """"one-size-fits-all"""" Christian life. Each Christian has been gifted and called differently by God. \\r\\nIt would be worth reading this book alongside one of the other books (e. g. Radical - David Platt; Crazy Love - Francis Chan) for a balanced perspective. \\r\\nWittmer is easy to read, humorous, and biblically informed. Definitely a book worth reading.
