While R.C. Sproul is not a new name to me, Growing In Holiness is the first book I have read by this pastor and author.

Living out the life of a believer is a process of growth and is most often met with difficulties which challenge our growth in holiness.

This book presents the truth of this process as a joint venture between God and man. We never go it alone. In eight relatively short chapters, R.C. Sproul lays out, in a most understandable manner, the process of sanctification – growing in holiness as we journey through life.

Whether a new or seasoned believer, this book will encourage anyone. The doctrines of justification and sanctification are explained so they are easily grasped and bring assurance. Through his gentle presentation, one will find themselves encouraged to persevere and overcome those things which seek to stand in the way of growth.

A few of my favorite thoughts were:

• “Sanctification is not a casual endeavor … but a pilgrimage that lasts our whole life.”
• “If we want to experience greater Christlikeness, we need to intentionally plan to grow.”
• Of the war inside of us – “It’s a war of the inclination of the heart.”
• “Between here and heaven is a never-ending war.”
• “You’re not a perfected person, but you are a changed person, and you are beginning to bring forth the fruits of righteousness.”
• “The moment we believe, God’s work of curing us and changing us into the image of Christ begins.”
• “As the fruit of the Spirit grows in us, our capacity grows for long-suffering, for patience, for putting up with the insult and the injury.”

Living in a world becoming increasingly contentious, we need the reminders which this books brings.

“To stand as a Christian in a non-Christian culture is to stand at the world’s center of controversy.”
– R.C. Sproul, page 148

“Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18, NLT)

“We are called to grow up into the fullness of Christ.”
– R.C. Sproul, page 175

As we depend on God and His Word,
we will grow in holiness
and Christ will be seen in our lives.

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