How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation? E-Book

J. Garrett Kell

• Herausgeber: Crossway
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Serie: Church Questions
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Biblical Encouragement for the Lifelong Pursuit of Freedom from Sin Temptation is unrelenting. Whether it sneaks up in a social-media post, a relationship, or a bout of anger, there will always be an invitation to sin. But sin isn't just an inevitable misstep; it's a personal rejection of God and his commands. And it's a battle every Christian must fight.   Through biblical wisdom and engaging stories, Garrett Kell confronts the spiritual weight and consequences of rebellion and offers 7 gospel-centered ways to fight sin. Reminding believers that God always provides a way out of temptation, Kell highlights several steps to fight sin—including grace, community, and confession—guiding readers away from destruction and toward freedom in Christ. - A Great Resource for Church Leadership Teams: Concise, biblical guidance on sin, temptation, and God's grace - 7 Keys to Fighting Sin: Explains why it's important to avoid temptation and offers helpful, gospel-centered advice on confessing sin, avoiding temptation, prayer and fasting, and more - Short, Accessible Format: A convenient, valuable discussion tool for groups - Written by Garrett Kell: Author of Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God

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How Do IFight Sin andTemptation?

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Can Women Be Pastors?, Greg Gilbert

Does It Matter What I Believe?, Samuel James

Does the Gospel Promise Health and Prosperity?, Sean DeMars

How Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?, Jeremy Pierre

How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading?, Jeremy Kimble

How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?, Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli

How Can I Serve My Church?, Matthew Emadi

How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church?, Keri Folmar

Is God Really Sovereign?, Conrad Mbewe

Is Hell Real?, Dane Ortlund

What Do Deacons Do?, Juan Sanchez

What If I’m Discouraged in My Evangelism?, Isaac Adams

What Is the Church’s Mission?, Jonathan Leeman

What Should I Do Now That I’m a Christian?, Sam Emadi

What Should I Look for in a Church?, Alex Duke

Who’s in Charge of the Church?, Sam Emadi

Why Should I Be Baptized?, Bobby Jamieson

Why Should I Give to My Church?, Jamie Dunlop

Why Should I Join a Church?, Mark Dever

How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation?

J. Garrett Kell

How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation?

© 2024 by 9Marks

Published by Crossway1300 Crescent StreetWheaton, Illinois 60187

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First printing 2024

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Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-9178-5 ePub ISBN: 978-1-4335-9180-8 PDF ISBN: 978-1-4335-9179-2

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Kell, J. Garrett, author. 

Title: How do I fight sin and temptation? / J. Garrett Kell.

Description: Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, 2024. | Series: Church questions | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2023019716 (print) | LCCN 2023019717 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433591785 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781433591792 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433591808 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Sin—Biblical teaching. | Temptation—Biblical teaching. | Sin—Christianity. 

Classification: LCC BT715 .K35 2024 (print) | LCC BT715 (ebook) | DDC 241/.3—dc23/eng/20230821

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2023019716

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2023019717

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2024-01-29 11:27:52 AM

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Greg was a gangster whose life was marked by nearly every evil imaginable. But God mercifully intervened and sent someone to share the gospel with him. After months of wrestling with what it means to follow Jesus, he surrendered to God, was baptized, and began his new life in Christ. He had been born again.

But giving his life to Jesus didn’t make everything easier. Some parts of his life became harder.

When Greg was born again, it was as if he woke up in a world he didn’t recognize. He had new feelings, strange convictions, and lingering concerns about whether he was making good choices.