Be Mature (Be Series) (Paperback)

by Warren W. Wiersbe (Author), Warren Wiersbe (Author)

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Born Again Is Only the Beginning!

Yes, having Christ as your personal Savior is only the beginning. After that, you have to grow up! Many problems in our lives are caused by spiritual immaturity. God wants us to grow up, not just grow old. And He has given us the formula for maturity in the Epistle of James.

In discussing Christian matuity, Dr. Wiersbe shows you:
• How to learn to be patient
• How to overcome temptation
• How to practice what the Bible teaches
• How to learn to control the tongue
• How to make peace rather than trouble
• How to pray and get resultsIt's all in BE MATURE

Not everybody who grows old, grows up. There is a vast difference between age and maturity. Ideally, the older we are, the more mature we should be; but too often the ideal does not become the real.

The result is problems-problems in personal lives, in homes, and in churches. As a pastor, I see more problems in these areas caused by immaturity than by anything else. If Christians would just grow up, they would become victors instead of victims.

The Epistle of James was written to help us understand and attain spiritual maturity: "...that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing" (James 1:4b). I like the way J. B. Phillips puts it: " . . . and you will find you have become men of mature character, men of integrity with no weak spots."

I trust that these simple expository studies will help you reach that goal.

In March 1995 Warren Wiersbe became Writer in Residence at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He also serves as senior contributing editor in the field of pastoral ministry at Baker House.

About the Author

Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is an internationally known Bible teacher and the former pastor of three churches, including the Moody Church in Chicago. For ten years he served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. Dr. Wiersbe has written more than 150 books, including the popular "Be" series of expositional Bible studies, which has sold more than four million copies. In 2002, he was awarded the Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (July 1, 1984) Language: English ISBN-10: 0896937542 ISBN-13: 978-0896937543 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #624,294 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• Exploring the New Testament (Biblical Essentials) by Walter M. Dunnett in Back Matter
• Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book by Mark Bailey in Back Matter

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition edition (July 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896937542
• ISBN-13: 978-0896937543
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #624,294 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR A BIBLE STUDY GROUP, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

WE USED THIS BOOK ALONG WITH ANOTHER STUDY GUIDE FOR THE BOOK OF JAMES. WIERSBE'S INSIGHTS WERE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE STUDY AND, IN MANY CASES, TOUCHED ON POINTS THE OTHER STUDY MISSED. ALSO, IT IS EASY, ENJOYABLE READING.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great "meatier" study to do with new Christians!, April 1, 1999

By A Customer

This book has the ability to remain current. I first went through it 18 years ago, and it is just as sharp today. The truths of James exhort us to "grow up", yet they are expressed in a way that makes them tremendously appealing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Layman's terms, September 5, 2001

By	Jennifer (fl,usa) - See all my reviews

I found this book very easy to read. He sticks with the scripture and really focuses on each verse. The book is great for indvidual study as well as group study. I felt he was able to make his points in language that a Chritian could apply to everyday life. He was able to relate the scripture which was written years ago, to the lives of Christians in these times. The letters written long ago are to be applied to today just as they were long ago. Jesus is never changing. I felt Wierse did an excellent job in encouraging us to 'be mature'.