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Taken from the classic The Pursuit of Holiness, this book shows how “running as to get the prize” isn't just possible, it's what life is all about.
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This book by Navigator author Jerry Bridges shows students that holiness isn’t an accomplishment--it's a process. Learn more about the character of God as you explore your personal spiritual formation.
Taken from Jerry's The Pursuit of Holiness, this book for young adults is a great discipleship tool.
The Chase
ISBN-13:
9781576834688
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
Cover: Paperback
128
Pages
$9.99
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The Chase
The Chase does a good job of painting a picture of the holy lifestyle in a way that teens can relate to and understand. It challenges Christian teens to go deeper in their walk with God using contemporary illustrations . This woul be a great resource to use with small groups or Sunday School classes of teens.
Posted by
Heather
on
4/25/2011 4:07:54 PM
Updated and accessible classic on discipleship
There's a classic title from NavPress (1978) called The Pursuit of Holiness. There was subsequently an edition aimed at the next generation called "The Chase: Pursuing Holiness in Your Everyday Life" by Jerry Bridges. The Chase is compact, easy to read, yet both deep and practical. It's about being a disciple that follows hard after Christ. Each chapter is brief, and these cover topics like 'Holiness isn't an Option', 'Obedience, not Victory', 'Help in the Daily Battle', 'Holiness in an Unholy World', and 'The Joy of Holiness.'
While The Chase is aimed at teens, it's highly suitable for older adults as well. The material is well written and engaging. I'll have to go back sometime and read The Pursuit of Holiness. It felt at times like the quest for brevity worked against the fact that this is not something easy to describe (much less do). The relationship between the work of the Holy Spirit and our wills, His strength and ours, is complex. I like the description on the back cover: "You won't read this and 'voila'-you're holy. But you'll read it and be challenged to start the process. Holiness is about following Christ - chasing after Him - and letting Him transform every segment of your life." Amen to that.()
Posted by
Larry Baxter
on
3/30/2011 11:01:27 PM
Updated and accessible classic on discipleship
There's a classic title from NavPress (1978) called The Pursuit of Holiness. There was subsequently an edition aimed at the next generation called "The Chase: Pursuing Holiness in Your Everyday Life" by Jerry Bridges. The Chase is compact, easy to read, yet both deep and practical. It's about being a disciple that follows hard after Christ. Each chapter is brief, and these cover topics like 'Holiness isn't an Option', 'Obedience, not Victory', 'Help in the Daily Battle', 'Holiness in an Unholy World', and 'The Joy of Holiness.'
While The Chase is aimed at teens, it's highly suitable for older adults as well. The material is well written and engaging. I'll have to go back sometime and read The Pursuit of Holiness. It felt at times like the quest for brevity worked against the fact that this is not something easy to describe (much less do). The relationship between the work of the Holy Spirit and our wills, His strength and ours, is complex. I like the description on the back cover: "You won't read this and 'voila'-you're holy. But you'll read it and be challenged to start the process. Holiness is about following Christ - chasing after Him - and letting Him transform every segment of your life." Amen to that.
Posted by
Larry Baxter
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3/30/2011 11:01:23 PM
The Chase by Jerry Bridges with Jay and Jen Howver
The Chase is effectively Jerry Bridges' classic The Pursuit of Holiness, translated into teen-talk. By looking at sixteen aspects of the pursuit after holiness (the chase) Bridges encourages young people not to give in to temptation, but instead to persevere in pursuing holiness.
I found the book challenging, yet practical and easy-to-understand. Bible quotes are generally taken from The Message which fits with the style of the book. I particularly liked that the book encouraged a radical lifestyle that wouldn't settle for second best. At every opportunity the authors predict any questions or excuses that might come about, and shoot them down early.
One thing I found distracting was that it seemed at times like the authors were perhaps trying a bit too hard to be 'cool' to appeal to the teenage audience. Also, the font used means that at times words are not printed correctly, which I found quite frustrating.
Overall however, I felt challenged and encouraged by this book. I'm not sure I'd recommend it over The Pursuit of Holiness, but I would recommend it more generally to every Christian.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Sam Isaacson
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3/11/2011 3:47:56 AM
The Chase
The Chase by Jerry Bridges with Jay and Jen Howver
The Chase is a contemporary version of the classic The Pursuit of Holiness. Here is just a quick excerpt from the book that you can find on page 21. “God calls every Christian to live a holy life. No one gets out of it. Holiness isn’t something just pastors, missionaries, and a few dedicated volunteers chase after. Every Christian of every nation – rich or poor, educated or uneducated, famous or unknown – is called to be holy.”
This is a very easy read; the chapters are short but packed with great information. What is holiness? How are we to be holy? Holiness is not an option, it is a daily battle. How do we train ourselves to be holy? Can we be holy in an unholy world? These are just some of the topics that are covered in this book.
I think this would be a great study or devotional for college students or a new believer that wants a deeper relationship with God. They use The Message for Bible scriptures. My only cause for concern is that the type set seems to be a little off at times. Either the words are too close together or spread out too far. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to live a holy life.
Posted by
Sharon
on
3/2/2011 10:54:20 AM
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