7 Saving Graces: Living Above the Deadly Sins

by Steve Deneff

Publisher:

WPH

, 2010

Overview

The question Jesus asked the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda is just as relevant for Christians today who wrestle with the ongoing reality of sin in their lives. Author Steve DeNeff believes most Christians really want to be well, to be free of their destructive behaviors and sinful habits, but they just don't know where to start. Somehow they had been under the impression that becoming a Christian would automatically solve the problem, but it hasn't.

In this powerful book on personal change, DeNeff offers hope to Christians that, through the power of the Spirit, they can be whole again and live a transformed life—with purpose, contentment, and a strong sense of well-being.

Focusing on the seven most common spiritual problems we all face—the seven deadly sins—DeNeff points the way toward a life transformation through embracing the 7 Saving Graces. Readers will experience practical life changes as they learn how to cooperate with God, changing what they do as He changes who they are.

Find hope and wisdom for a transformed life of holiness with 7 Saving Graces. All Scripture passages are linked to your favorite Bible translation in your library. With the advanced search features of Logos Bible Software, you can perform powerful searches by topic or Scripture reference—finding, for example, every mention of "hope" or "virtue."

Key Features

• Notes and questions for further study
• Includes bibliographical references

Contents

• In Pursuit of the Dream: A Passion for Wellness
• End of Innocence: The Persistence of Vice
• Flipping the Moon: The Power of Virtue
• First Class Way of Life: Wisdom in Place of Pride
• Common Cents of Heaven: Hope in Place of Greed
• What Lies Beneath: Love in Place of Lust
• What the Lord Requires: Justice in Place of Anger
• Moderation in All Things: Temperance in Place of Gluttony
• More than Enough: Faith in Place of Envy
• A Road Less Taken: Courage in Place of Sloth
• Back to Eden: In Which We Fell

Top Highlights

“‘When I want to do good,’ said Paul, ‘evil is right there with me’ (Rom. 7:21). Yet the opposite is also true: When we want to do evil, good will not leave us alone. We are just as inclined to confess our sins as we are to commit them. We speak of the problem of evil, but it is only because we are drawn to the power of good. Were we ever to give ourselves completely to evil, we would then speak of the problem of good.” (Page 36)

“Second, to learn wisdom, we must turn toward others.” (Page 59)

“Jesus was not asking the man if he wanted to get better; he was asking him if he wanted to get well.” (Page 12)

“‘God prospers me is not to raise my standard of living but to raise my standard of giving” (Page 72)

“Greed is, at the core, a misappropriation of trust” (Page 71)

Product Details

• Title: 7 Saving Graces: Living Above the Deadly Sins
• Authors: Steve DeNeff
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2010
• Pages: 224

About Steve Deneff

Steve DeNeff is senior pastor of College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. He has more than 35 years of pastoral experience, and he travels extensively as a conference speaker and leadership trainer. He is the author of More Than Forgiveness and 7 Saving Graces.