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Jerry Bridges, born on December 4, 1929 and passed away on March 6, 2016, was a renowned Christian author. His works mainly revolve around faith, morality, and spiritual growth. Bridges is known for his profound insights and clear writing style, with his books enjoying a wide readership globally.

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Famous Jerry Bridges Quotes

“No, we are not defeated; we are simply disobedient! It might be good if we stopped using the terms 'victory' and 'defeat' to describe our progress in holiness. Rather we should use the terms 'obedience' and 'disobedience.”

Victory Defeat Obedience Holiness Disobedience

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Pursuit of Holiness

“It is not the importance of the thing, but the majesty of the Lawgiver, that is to be the standard of obedience. ~Andrew Bonar~”

God Sin Obedience Holiness

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Pursuit of Holiness

“But God has not called us to be like those around us. He has called us to be like Himself. Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God.”

Character God Obedience Holiness Conformity

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Pursuit of Holiness

“The heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 ... obeyed by faith ... obedience is the pathway to holiness ... no one will become holy apart from a life of faith. Faith enables us to claim the promises of God, but it also enables us to obey the commands of God.”

Hero Holy Promise Claims Command Obedience Holiness Pathways Hebrew

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“Obedience is the pathway to holiness.”

Obedience Holiness Pathways

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Pursuit of Holiness

“Holiness is not a series of do’s and don’ts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of God.”

Character Series Gods Will Obedience Holiness Conformity Character Of God

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Pursuit of Holiness

“The level of our obedience is most often determined by the behavior standard of other Christians around us.”

Christian Sin Levels Behavior Standards Determined Compromise Obedience Discipleship

Book:The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness

“God is worthy of my loving obedience because of who He is, not because of what he does.”

Doe Worthy Obedience

Book:Transforming Grace

Source: Transforming Grace

“Faith enables us to obey when obedience is costly or seems unreasonable to the natural mind.”

Mind Seems Natural Obedience Unreasonable

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Source: The Pursuit of Holiness

About the Author

Born: December 4, 1929
Died: March 6, 2016
Known for: Author
Quotes: 200

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