Publisher's Synopsis
What is the key to living the Christian life? Many Christians struggle to answer this question.
Some Christians want to live the Christian life passively, waiting for Christ to make them holy. On the other hand, some focus entirely on their own works and faithfulness in practicing the spiritual disciplines. However, neither of these approaches is entirely accurate according to the Bible. What does the Bible teach? Is there a balance between these two viewpoints?
Walking in Christ: The Key to the Christian Life seeks to clarify how to live the Christian life by addressing these basic questions:
- What is Christianity and how do I become a Christian?
- How do I balance the tension of passive reliance and active obedience?
- How do I practice the spiritual disciplines?
- How do I deal with temptation and sin?
- How do I have a clear conscience?
- How do I respond to spiritual warfare?
- How do I persevere to the end of the Christian life?
- How do I grow in maturity as a Christian?
The goal of Walking in Christ is to help readers grow in their love for and obedience to Jesus Christ to the glory of God. There is a key to living the Christian life-it is found in Christ alone.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part One: The Beginning of Walking in Christ
1. Receiving Christ
2. Walking in Christ
Part Two: The Method of Walking in Christ
3. Communing with Christ
4. Depending on Christ
5. Living like Christ
6. Persevering in Christ
7. Looking at Christ
Part Three: The Results of Walking in Christ
8. Maturing in Christ
Conclusion
Appendix: Christ Precious to Believers (by Charles Spurgeon)
Scripture Index
Bibliography
Endorsement
"Jared's book requires and deserves careful study and thought. To apply what he has written in these pages is to apply the wisdom of Scripture itself, for the content and instruction of this book is gleaned from the pages of the Bible. I recommend this book to anyone seeking to grow in Christian maturity."
Darien Bowers, a pastor at Racine Bible Church and graduate of The Master's Seminary
About the Author
Jared Baergen is a certified biblical counselor under the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). In addition to being a Bible teacher at Racine Bible Church, he is an online student at The Master's University. Happily married, Jared and his wife Sarah enjoy spending time with their son Oliver.
