There is no room for prideful feelings that we in some way achieved our salvation because God’s salvation is freely and sovereignly bestowed through faith not works.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Adams, Jay. The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love & Self-Image. Harvest House, 1986.
- Bridges, Jerry. The Disciplines of Grace: God’s Role & Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness. NavPress, 2006.
- Carson, D. A. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers. Baker Books, 1992.
- Kistler, Don. Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian. Soli Deo Gloria Ministries, 1997.
- Mack, Wayne A. Humility: The Forgotten Virtue. P & R Publishing, 2005.
- Mahaney, C. J. Humility: True Greatness. Multnomah Press, 2005.
- Murray, Andrew. Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness. Reprint. Bethany House, 2001.
- Peterson, David. Possessed by God: A New Testament Theology of Sanctification and Holiness. InterVarsity, 2001.
- Schaeffer, Francis. Escape From Reason. InterVarsity, 1968.
- Scott, Stuart. From Pride to Humility: A Biblical Perspective. Focus Publishers, 2003.
- Thomas, Cal and Ed Dobson. Blinded by Might. Zondervan, 1999.