WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW CHRIST?

When we are gripped by the astonishing fact of Christ's love for us, we desire to draw close to Him. But what can we do to deepen our relationship with Jesus? What does He expect of us? And how can we be more like Him?

In Growing Your Faith, author Jerry Bridges, one of the most respected Bible teachers of our time, presents the essential elements of Christian life in a highly readable, surprisingly practical form.

Jerry shows us how to:
Feed our spiritual life by taking in the Scriptures
Rely on the Holy Spirit in obedience and prayer
Trust God during the trials of life
Contribute our unique gifts to serve others

When we more fully open our hearts to the truth of His gospel and acknowledge the role of the Holy Spirit in our pursuit of holiness, we can make genuine progress in our spiritual lives. And that's a big part of what it means to follow Christ.

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Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
SECTION 1: THE NECESSITY OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
  1.  The Foundation for Growth
  2.  Compelled by Love
SECTION 2: THE MEANS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
  3.  Disciplined by Grace
  4.  The Role of the Holy Spirit
  5.  Growing Through the Word of God
  6.  The Key to Transformation
  7.  Dependent Discipline
  8.  Spiritual Fellowship
  9.  The Instrument of the Gospel
SECTION 3: THE MARKS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
10.  The Pursuit of Holiness
11.  The Practice of Godliness
12.  Trusting God
13.  Serving God
14.  Worshiping God
NOTES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR