Key Words of the Christian Life: Understanding and Applying Their Meanings

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Publisher:

Baker

, 2002

Overview

Justification. Regeneration. Redemption. Sanctification. Mediation. Only when you understand these key words of the Bible will you be able to live out what they teach. These “doctrinal words” help you know what a Christian is, what Christ has done for you, and what he wants to do for you.

Key Words of the Christian Life de-mystifies words and concepts like adoption into the family of God and intercession. Each chapter focuses on a New Testament word or phrase that has important meaning for your life and faith. Respected author Warren Wiersbe gives easy-to-grasp explanations of each word’s theological meaning, along with practical application.

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Key Features

• Examines key words found in the Bible
• Focuses on New Testament concepts critical to Christian living
• Encourages the reader in day-to-day life
• Provides theological meaning and practical application for each word

Contents

• The Power of Bible Words
• The Meaning and Method of Justification
• The Marks of Justification
• Adoption into the Family of God
• Regeneration: The New Birth
• Propitiation: Satisfaction of God’s Holiness
• Imputation: God Credits Our Account
• Sanctification: Holiness and Obedience
• Reconciliation: “Bring Us Together”
• Redemption: Set Free from Bondage
• Intercession: Caring and Praying
• Mediation: Settling Enmity
• Formed: The Believer’s History
• Predestination: God’s Plan for His Own
• Glorification: Completion of God’s Plan

Top Highlights

“Justification is the gracious act of God in declaring righteous the sinner who believes on Jesus Christ. You should memorize this definition because it is important.” (Page 18)

“It is important that you and I understand the words in the Word of God as weapons to fight battles” (Page 14)

“Propitiation is the work of Jesus Christ on the cross by which He satisfied God’s holiness so God could extend mercy to lost sinners.” (Page 50)

“Regeneration means being born again. Regeneration gives us new life; justification gives us a new standing before God.” (Page 19)

“Predestination teaches us that God’s elect are one day going to be like the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Page 116)

Product Details

• Title: Key Words of the Christian Life: Understanding and Applying Their Meanings
• Authors: Warren W. Wiersbe
• Publisher: Baker
• Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 128

About Warren W. Wiersbe

Warren W. Wiersbe (1929–2019) was an internationally known Bible teacher and pastor. He studied at Indiana University and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

In 2002, Wiersbe was awarded the Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He was the former pastor of three churches, including The Moody Church.

For 10 years Wiersbe served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. He wrote more than 150 books, including the popular Old Testament "Be" Series and New Testament "Be" Series of expositional Bible studies, which has sold more than four million copies, and The Strategy of Satan.