We must vigilantly avoid relative definitions of sin & righteousness and humbly accept God’s scriptural declarations about our deficiency before a holy God.
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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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- Blocher, Henri. Original Sin: Illuminating the Riddle. Intervarsity Press, 2001.
- Bridges, Jerry and Bob Bevington. Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness. Crossway Books, 2007.
- Henry, Carl F. God, Revelation, and Authority: God Who Speaks And Shows, volumes 1 – 6. Crossway Books, 1999.
- Lundgaard, Kris. The Enemy Within: Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin. P & R Publishing, 1998.
- Needham, David. Alive for the First Time: A Fresh Look at the New Birth Miracle. Multnomah Press, 1995.
- Owen, John (Kelly Kapic & Justin Taylor, eds.). Overcoming Sin and Temptation. Crossway Books, 2006.
- Owen, John. Mortification of Sin (Abridged). Banner of Truth, 2004.
- Pache, Rene. The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture. Moody Press, 1969.
- Pink, A. W. Our Accountability to God. Moody Publishers, 1999.
- Plantinga, Cornelius. Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin. Eerdmans Publishing, 1995.
- Ryle, J. C. Holiness: It’s Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots. Charles Nolan Publishers, 2001.
- Saucy, Robert L. ‘Sinners’ who are Forgiven or ‘Saints’ who Sin? Bibliotheca Sacra, 1995.
- Tripp, Paul David. Whiter Than Snow: Meditations on Sin and Mercy. Crossway Books, 2008.
- Venning, Ralph. The Sinfulness of Sin. Banner of Truth, 1997.