Becoming a Christian is only the beginning of a process of spiritual growth that involves increasing in knowledge of God, obedience to his word and understanding of his will. Yet, some Christians' lives seem to grind slowly to a halt while others are disappointed because their spiritual progress has not been as straightforward or as rapid as they had hoped. The growth of others is stunted by a lack of proper spiritual nourishment. Yet others feel they do not understand how to become mature Christians. Grow in Grace explains how God helps us to develop as members of his family. Taking Jesus himself as the model for our growth, it explains some of the biblical principles of spiritual development, and gives a number of 'case histories' to illustrate how God works in our lives to mature us as Christians. The biblical teaching in Grow in Grace will appeal to Christians at all stages, while its straightforward explanation of the patterns of God's work in his people makes it ideal for those who are just beginning.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By TEK
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This is a helpful little book on the topic of spiritual growth through grace. At roughly 140 pages, it is a very accessible read and would make a great book for a Bible study or a book club.
I really enjoyed thinking about the various topics Ferguson covered in this book. The book starts with two chapters concerning the spiritual growth of Jesus. Particularly helpful is where Ferguson points out the Jesus did not have any special means of spiritual growth that aren't available to us as believers, and thus Jesus is our prime example of spiritual growth.
Later, Ferguson explores the topic of spiritual growth in the context of community, and also why it is that sometimes our growth can feel stunted. Lastly, Ferguson does three case studies for spiritual growth: Daniel, Peter, and Timothy. Each of these biblical figures have completely different temperaments and thus different paths to spiritual growth. These chapters were helpful in pointing out some of the character flaws these men had to overcome while growing in grace.
I think that Ferguson's The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction is a better book, and if you were only going to read one of Ferguson's books I would recommend that one. "The Christian Life" is certainly more well known, for whatever that's worth. However, "Grow in Grace" is a solid book, too. As in "The Christian Life," in this book Ferguson surrounds his words with those of other well respected reformed writers, and it is comforting to see how this book fits into the reformed tradition. Enjoy!
I really enjoyed thinking about the various topics Ferguson covered in this book. The book starts with two chapters concerning the spiritual growth of Jesus. Particularly helpful is where Ferguson points out the Jesus did not have any special means of spiritual growth that aren't available to us as believers, and thus Jesus is our prime example of spiritual growth.
Later, Ferguson explores the topic of spiritual growth in the context of community, and also why it is that sometimes our growth can feel stunted. Lastly, Ferguson does three case studies for spiritual growth: Daniel, Peter, and Timothy. Each of these biblical figures have completely different temperaments and thus different paths to spiritual growth. These chapters were helpful in pointing out some of the character flaws these men had to overcome while growing in grace.
I think that Ferguson's The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction is a better book, and if you were only going to read one of Ferguson's books I would recommend that one. "The Christian Life" is certainly more well known, for whatever that's worth. However, "Grow in Grace" is a solid book, too. As in "The Christian Life," in this book Ferguson surrounds his words with those of other well respected reformed writers, and it is comforting to see how this book fits into the reformed tradition. Enjoy!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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from the back cover:
Becoming a Christian is only the beginning of a process of spiritual growth that involves increasing in knowledge of God, obedience to his word and understanding of his will.
Yet, some Christians' lives seem to grind slowly to a halt while others are disappointed because of their spiritual progress has not been as straightforward or as rapid as they had hoped. The growth of others is stunted by a lack of proper spiritual nourishment. Yet others feel they do not understand how to become mature Christians.
Grow in Grace explains how God helps us to develop as members of his family. Taking Jesus himself as the model for our growth, it explains some of the biblical principles of spiritual development, and gives a number of 'case histories' to illustrate how God works in our lives to mature us as Christians.
The biblical teachng in Grow in Grace will appeal to Christians at all stages, while its straightforward explanation of the patterns of God's work in his people makes it ideal for those who are just beginning.
about the author:
Sinclair B. Ferguson is minister of St. George's-Tron Church, Glasgow, Scotland. He is the author of Discovering God's Will, The Christian Life, A Heart for God, The Sermon on the Mount, Deserted by God? and other books published by Banner of Truth Trust.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The book outlines the process of growing in the free and full love of God
July 30, 2011
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Grow in Grace uncovers that the grace we have been given by God is a delicacy best served with company. The sinful nature of our fellow man brings out our grace, mercy and love that ultimately brings praise to God.
The author, Sinclair Ferguson is a Scottish theologian and was a minister in the Church of Scotland from 1971 to 2005. He is now the Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
Ferguson spends the first quarter of the book discussing grace in its most perfect form: Jesus. He then asks the reader to look into our own heart and see the grace, or lack of, and attempts to motivate us to grow. The book then artfully concludes with three case histories in grace: Daniel; constantly growing in grace, Peter; growing in fits and starts, and, Timothy; battling the self.
The book outlines the process of growing in the free and full love of God. Often the ultimate stumbling block to growth as a Christian is our own inability to grasp the depth of love and care which God lavishes upon us. It does not sink in to us that God loves us, or, that grace is given to produce a gratitude to Him.
Through this book we see that we can not grow in grace in isolation. Spiritual growth means growing in love, and love can never function in a vacuum. It is with other messy and sinful creatures that we have the ability to demonstrate our grace, for their benefit and God's glory.
The author, Sinclair Ferguson is a Scottish theologian and was a minister in the Church of Scotland from 1971 to 2005. He is now the Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
Ferguson spends the first quarter of the book discussing grace in its most perfect form: Jesus. He then asks the reader to look into our own heart and see the grace, or lack of, and attempts to motivate us to grow. The book then artfully concludes with three case histories in grace: Daniel; constantly growing in grace, Peter; growing in fits and starts, and, Timothy; battling the self.
The book outlines the process of growing in the free and full love of God. Often the ultimate stumbling block to growth as a Christian is our own inability to grasp the depth of love and care which God lavishes upon us. It does not sink in to us that God loves us, or, that grace is given to produce a gratitude to Him.
Through this book we see that we can not grow in grace in isolation. Spiritual growth means growing in love, and love can never function in a vacuum. It is with other messy and sinful creatures that we have the ability to demonstrate our grace, for their benefit and God's glory.
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