Christian Book Notes

Bridges, Jerry and Bob Bevington. The Bookends of the Christian Life. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. 160 pp. $14.99. Purchase at Westminster Books for $9.89.

Introduction

Bevington and Bridges have teamed up once again to bring Christendom a Christ-saturated book. Their first collaboration was The Great Exchange which discussed in some detail the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ for those who believe. Bookends offers pastoral counsel in living a life of victory.

Perhaps the least known fact about these two authors is that Jerry Bridges is Bob Bevington’s mentor. This is evident in their writings as you get the feel of two men who are discussing how they can better walk in the ways of their Lord and Savior. Read more…

Bridges, Jerry. Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2007. 190 pp. $18.99. Purchase at Westminster or direct from the publisher at NavPress.

Warning

Do not read this book if you cannot face reality.  Do not read this book if you are not willing to take a cold-hard look at yourself.  Do not read this book if you cannot handle the truth. However, if you are of a humble spirit and you want to be more like Christ, then by all means, you need to read this book.  Read more…