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'This book is simply written and will be of much help to new
converts and defeated Christians in starting them off to a
victorious spiritual life.' -- Bibliotheca Sacra 'Major Thomas
points out how many dedicated people, ministers, Sunday school
teachers, and the like, have come out of the old life but never
gone on to the full, joyous life in Christ. He writes with fresh
insight into many Bible passages, and challenges Christians to walk
on and take the victory that is already won.' -- Faith at Work '. .
. a very inspiring and helpful book.' -- Baptist Standard 'This is
one of the most helpful treatments of a neglected subject which has
come to this reviewer s attention.' --The Baptist Bulletin '. . .
the author evidences keen insight into the definition and activity
of the two natures of the believer and the path to victory. This
path is explained with refreshing theological objectivity.' --The
Sunday School Times 'A deeply spiritual study of the doctrine of
the indwelling Christ. . . . Complete surrender is our need that
Christ may live through us. We found the book helpful and
enriching.' -- The Southern Baptist S.S. Board"
To help us better understand and incorporate victorious Christian
living into our lives, Major W. Ian Thomas combines in one volume
The Saving Life of Christ, which examines the implications of
Christ's life and death, and The Mystery of Godliness, an
exploration of the fact that godliness is a mystery. "God did not
die just to save us from the consequences of a bad past or past
failure, but to 'clear the decks' for divine action in our lives."
The Saving Life of Christ contains a warning that our response to
Jesus Christ will determine our condition "in the sights of God . .
. redeemed or condemned." The Mystery of Godliness offers old and
new considerations about the nature of godliness in
thought-provoking discussions such as How to Do the Impossible and
How Much are You Worth?
"If I Perish, I Perish" examines the Christian life through the
lens of an allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament book of
Esther. The character of Esther, representative of the human
spirit, depicts that the call of the Lord Jesus on the Christian is
to be crucified with Christ and become alive in the Spirit.
"Christ in you, the hope of glory." --Colossians 1: 27
Why do we keep failing even in our best efforts to live the
Christian life? Because no one other than Jesus Christ can live it,
for the simple reason that He is the Christian life! And only He
can live it in our lives as well. Major W. Ian Thomas takes a
refreshing look at the pure thrill of living victoriously as you
embrace the living Savior's presence within you. The more you
become genuinely and relentlessly available to Christ, the more He
can take over so that your Christian walk becomes vibrant and
effective! This inspiring devotional, along with the application
questions at the end of each reading, will help you focus
consistently on Jesus Himself so you can serve and enjoy Him at an
entirely new level and dimension.
You can try to steer clear of sin. Avoid temptation. Refuse to
steal, lie, or use drugs and alcohol. You can indeed try to be
sinless. But that is still "you," And you are still "trying."
Jesus Christ was not holy because He focused His efforts on
avoiding sin. Instead, "He refused to allow there to be any
possible explanation for the quality of His life but the Father, as
God, dwelling in Him, as Man," writes Major W. Ian Thomas.
So whom do you want dwelling in you? More of you? Or "all" of
Christ?
Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1: 27
Story Behind the Book
Major W. Ian Thomas was twelve years old when he accepted the Lord
with a simple prayer. But by nineteen, "I had been reduced to
spiritual exhaustion," he says, "with no hope or reason for going
on." It was then that he discovered the life-transforming secret of
the indwelling life of the living Lord Jesus Christ.God gave him a
message through Galatians 2: 20, where he learned to say, "Lord
Jesus, I can't--You never said I could--but You can, and always
said You would. That is all I need to know." Major Thomas came to
understand it was Christ Himself living through him who would do
His work. This is the message he has been passionately proclaiming
all his life.
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