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Remember Jesus Christ? Although it seems almost too obvious, the
center of our faith is surprisingly easy to forget. Dynamic pastor
C.J. Mahaney shows how to overcome our tendency to move on from the
gospel of grace. Finding joy in the gospel -- whose promises allow
us to escape condemnation whenever it attacks -- helps us avoid the
prevalent trap of legalism. With practical suggestions, Mahaney
demonstrates the difference between knowing the gospel... and
making it the main thing in daily decisions and daily living.
What Are You Centered On?
Sometimes the most important truths are the easiest to forget. It's
time to get back to the starting point of the Christian life--the
cross of Christ. Jesus' work on your behalf must be the central
motivation for your life and faith--the "main thing. "
"Never move on," says C.J. Mahaney, who shows you how to center
"every" day around the cross of Calvary and how to escape the
pitfalls of legalism, condemnation, and feelings-driven faith.
Tap into the gospel's power and see how a cross centered focus can
transform your life today
Be Transformed by Christ's Example
"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." --1 Peter
5:5
A battle rages within every one of us every day. It's the clash
between our sense of stubborn self-sufficiency and God's call to
recognize that we're really nothing without Him. It's pride versus
humility. And it's a fight we can't win without looking repeatedly
to Christ and the cross. C. J. Mahaney raises a battle cry to
daily, diligently, and deliberately weaken our greatest enemy
(pride) and cultivate our greatest friend (humility). His thorough
examination clarifies misconceptions, revealing the truth about why
God detests pride and turns His active attention to the humble.
Because pride is never passive, defeating it demands an intentional
attack. The blessing that follows is God's abundant favor.
"This is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite
in spirit."
--Isaiah 66:2, ESV
God clearly states that He is drawn to the humble. He's also clear
that He opposes the proud. These two, humility and pride, cannot
coexist. Where one is fostered, the other is defeated.
Which will you pursue?
C. J. Mahaney paints a striking picture of the daily battle quietly
raging within every Christian and asks whether you will passively
accommodate the enemy of your soul, pride, or actively cultivate
your best friend, humility. When you acknowledge the deception of
pride and intentionally humble yourself, you become free to savor
abundant mercies and unlikely graces. You will find a new life is
yours--a life God richly favors. A God-glorifying life you don't
want to miss.
"C. J. Mahaney is not humble. At least, that's what he'll tell you.
And that's one reason he's so well qualified to write this book."
"-Mark E. Dever, Senior pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church,
Author, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
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""A much-needed wake-up call on this important subject. I highly
recommend this book." "
"-Jerry Bridges, Author of The Pursuit of Holiness
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"This is the right book from the right man at the right time."
"-R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
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Story Behind the Book
"Given pride's pervasive presence in my life, I come to this book
in holy fear, yet inspired by God's promises to be humble and
sobered by his warnings to the proud (Isaiah 66:2b, 1 Peter 5:5b).
Scripture reveals to us that, while pride was the first and most
serious sin, God is decisively drawn to humility and is
specifically supportive of the humble. Only Christ has fully obeyed
Isaiah 66:2b ("This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and
contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word"), yet He did so as our
representative How marvelous that in our daily battle against pride
we can rely on God's grace, through the gospel, and thus bring
honor and glory to God." --C. J. Mahaney
Worldliness equips readers to avoid the dangers of being shaped by
the subtle influences of the world and offers practical help for
pursuing godliness through the grace of the gospel.
An important anthology that reaffirms the classic doctrine of
substitutionary atonement and counters the ongoing attacks against
it.
If ever there was a time and a need for an enthusiastic
reaffirmation of the biblical doctrine of substitutionary
atonement, it is now. With this foundational tenet under widespread
attack, J. I. Packer and Mark Dever's anthology plays an important
role, issuing a clarion call to readers to stand firm in the
truth.
In My Place Condemned He Stood combines three classic articles
by Packer-"The Heart of the Gospel"; his Tyndale Biblical Theology
Lecture, "What Did the Cross Achieve"; and his introductory essay
to John Owen's The Death of Death in the Death of Christ-with
Dever's recent article, "Nothing but the Blood." It also features a
foreword by the four principals of Together for the Gospel: Dever,
Ligon Duncan, C. J. Mahaney, and Al Mohler. Thoughtful readers
looking for a compact classic on this increasingly controversial
doctrine need look no farther than this penetrating volume.
What Really Matters
Have the extremities taken over and left the core of your faith
forgotten? Do you get confused by what you feel versus what is
real? Let dynamic pastor C. J. Mahaney strip away the nonessentials
and bring you back to the simplest, most fundamental reason for
your faith: Jesus Christ. This book is packed with powerful truth
that will grip your heart, clear your mind, and invigorate your
soul. Chapters include "Breaking the Rules of Legalism," "The Cross
Centered Day," and "Assurance and Joy." Get ready to behold a
breathtaking view of what God intends to accomplish in and through
you every day. You'll discover how embracing this cross centered
life is both our highest privilege and greatest responsibility.
His Gift, Your Hope
Do you desire more passion for Jesus Christ? Return to the very
essence of your faith--the cross of Christ. Here, the deepest
truths of Calvary will stir your passion for Him into an
unquenchable fire.
"Never lay it aside. Never move on," says C. J. Mahaney, who shows
you how to center every day around the life-giving reality of the
gospel and how to escape the pitfalls of legalism, condemnation,
and feelings-driven faith.
PRAISE
"Every Timothy needs a Paul. C. J. Mahaney is mine...and this book
contains his life-message. Read it yourself, and let God realign
your life." - Joshua Harris, Pastor and bestselling author
"With tenderness and power, C. J. illustrates the critical
difference between "snacking on the benefits of the cross" and
"surveying the wonders of the cross." This is a must and
magisterial read " - Scotty Smith, senior pastor, Christ Community
Church
C. J. Mahaney's "The Cross Centered Life "and "Christ Our
Mediator "are life-changing books whose unique messages are even
more powerful when combined. "Living the Cross Centered Life "is a
careful melding of these two books with new content as well. For
readers who have not yet discovered the stand-alone books, or for
Mahaney fans ready to cherish their favorites in a new package,
this book is sure to become a treasured classic.
Leads men through this biblical book making the case that sex is a good gift God gave his people to be enjoyed within the bounds of marriage between a man and a woman.
The Song of Solomon is an important biblical book for understanding God’s intentions for romance and sex. In Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God, pastor C. J. Mahaney leads men through this biblical book, making the case that sex is a good gift God gave his people to be enjoyed within the bounds of marriage between a man and a woman. Combining light hearted wit and profound wisdom, the author draws from his own experiences of married life and writes about the proper marital roles for men and women as taught in the Bible. Ideal for married men, engaged men, and anyone in the church ministering to them, this book will teach every husband how to cultivate the intimacy with his wife that God intends.
Pastor Mark Dever seeks to help readers understand the biblical
foundations of evangelism and challenge them to develop a culture
of evangelism in their lives and their local churches.
Marriage is a profound and marvelous mystery established by God
for his glory-and that is for our good. So many marital
relationships never reach their greatest potential because they
have the fatal limitation of being focused on one another. When our
focus is solely on God, our marriages have the potential to thrive
and not merely survive.
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The Bible has a way of shocking us. If Americans could still
blush, we might blush at the words, "Rejoice in the wife of your
youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at
all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love"
(Proverbs 5:18-19).
But, of course, sin always tries to trash God's gifts. So we
can't just celebrate sex for what God made it to be; we have to
fight what sin turned it into. The contributors to this unique
volume encourage you to do both: celebrate and struggle.
This book has something for all-men and women, married and
single-from contributors like John Piper, C. J. and Carolyn
Mahaney, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Carolyn McCulley, and others.
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