“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 PETER 3:18)” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Complaining about the weather seems to be a favorite American pastime. Sadly, we Christians often get caught up in this ungodly habit… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Our sins are forgiven and we are accepted as righteous by God because of both the sinless life and sin-bearing death of… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The gospel is not only the most important message in all of history; it is the only essential message in all of… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“If we are going to persevere as committed disciples of Jesus Christ over the course of our lives, we must always keep… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Many Christians have what we might call a 'cultural holiness.' They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them...But… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“lot of Christians seem to think that the grace of God and the vigorous pursuit of holiness are antithetical — that is,… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
So often we try to develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion. We try to please… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God intends that everyone who has embraced the gospel become a part of the great enterprise of spreading the gospel. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Most of us probably entertain either of these attitudes on different days. On a good day (as we perceive it), we tend… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
I warmly commend it to all Christians who want to grow in their faith. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God is never at a loss because He cannot find someone to cooperate with Him in carrying out His plan. He so… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“One of the best kept secrets among Christians today is this: Jesus paid it all. I mean all. He not only purchased… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We believers do need to be challenged to a life of committed discipleship, but that challenge needs to be based on the… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We fail to see the gospel as the solution to our greatest problem-our guilt, condemnation, and alienation from God. Beyond that, we… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The level of our obedience is most often determined by the behavior standard of other Christians around us. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“I grew up in the 1930s Great Depression when many families struggled to make ends meet, and in an area where old-fashioned… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Even Christians taking in the teaching of the Bible can be deceived about our own sins. We somehow feel that consent to… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We must allow the Bible to say what is says, not what we think it ought to say. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 PETER 3:18)” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
It is not the fact that we are united in common goals or purposes that makes us a community. Rather, it is the fact… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
A son or daughter in any human family is either born to or adopted by the parents. By definition, a child can't be both.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“We must be careful to let the Holy Spirit do this searching. If we try to search our own hearts, we are apt to… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Though the power for godly character comes from Christ, the responsibility for developing and displaying that character is ours.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God's Word must be so strongly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence in our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The cure for impatience with the fulfillment of God's timetable is to believe His promises, obey His will, and leave the results to Him.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
In a sermon entitled “God's Providence,” C. H. Spurgeon said, “Napoleon once heard it said, that man proposes and God disposes. 'Ah,' said Napoleon,… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Jesus said, "Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:33). We must honestly face the… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We ought to be as earnest and frequent in our prayers of thanksgiving when the cupboard is full as we would be in our… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
