{"product_id":"9781433522574","title":"The Bookends of the Christian Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe authors use an extended metaphor to serve up a little book with a big message about two essentials of the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do bookends have to do with the Christian life? They are a metaphor that Jerry Bridges has developed over the years, and which he and coauthor Bob Bevington flesh out in this small volume. The two \"bookends\" explain not only how we as sinners can be made acceptable to a holy God but also we can find the power to change. They are thus essential for the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a unique book that should garner the attention of a wide range of readers, the authors use their extended metaphor to help readers answer questions like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I overcome persistent guilt?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I deal with the pressure to measure up?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere can I find the motivation it takes to grow?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I live the Christian life with both my head and my heart?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I be sure God loves \u003ci\u003eme\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I change in an authentic and lasting way?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo what are the bookends of the Christian life? Christ's righteousness as it is transferred to dependent believers, and the Holy Spirit's power as it enables their transformation. In continuing their goal to re-center the church at large onto the historic gospel of Jesus Christ, Bridges and Bevington have served up this little book with a big message so that believers and seekers alike can understand these two keys to a genuine Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124736475376,"sku":"9781433522574","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781433522574_p0.jpg?v=1763751609","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781433522574","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}