No Longer I
The Life-Changing Power of Simply Believing the Truth
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If the gospel promises so much, then why does it often deliver so little?
What readers say
“In my view, it is like the ‘Normal Christian Life’ by Watchman Nee, but applied to the current generation.”
“I’m so thankful for this book. I’m steadier, not tossed to and fro by my doubt. My eyes are more constantly fixed on the author and perfecter of my faith.”
“It challenges you, provokes you, and gives you the grace freedom demands. I read it 3 times in the last 5-6 months.”
Why do believers still struggle with the things that God is supposed to have saved them from? The primary reason is likely not what you would expect. It is not a lack of self-discipline, prayer, or Bible study. Nor is it simply an unwillingness to repent. The problem, at its core, is that we do not fully understand what Christ has done.
To put it frankly, there is a crucial piece of the gospel that even most Christians have never heard. “The truth will set you free” (John 8:32), and this book is meant to show you how.
Misconceptions cleared up along the way
- To obey God more, we need to love him more.
- Sin is always the product of an evil heart.
- We must pray and wait for deliverance from sin.
- We are just “sinners saved by grace,” and this will always be the case.
- We need to die to ourselves more and more every day.
- We must be careful not to abuse God's grace.
The gospel is every bit as powerful as you have always known it ought to be, and its victory is for everyone who simply believes.
This is not a book about more doing. This is a book about better believing.From the back cover
It is biblical, it is practical, and it is utterly good news.
Who it's for
Christians exhausted by the try-harder cycle. Believers stuck in the same sin despite sincere repentance. Anyone who has ever doubted their salvation because they still feel the pull of the flesh. Pastors, small-group leaders, and men's ministries looking for a discipleship book that actually changes people. It is guaranteed to challenge your thinking and works well for personal study or a small-group book study.
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