Released in the UK December 2018
Released in the US February 2019
Large trade paperback | 256 Pages
9781527102392 • £9.99 $14.99
BISAC – REL012120
Boasting
When We Boast Right, We Live Right, and We Bear Much Fruit to God’s Honor
Josh Moody
In a competitive and self–centred world, living a humble and God–centred life is incredibly challenging. Additionally, when the Bible tells us to ‘boast in the hope of the glory of God’ our worldly minds are confused. Isn’t boasting something that Christians should avoid?
In response, Josh Moody studies Paul’s intention in Romans 5:2 and aims to improve your understanding of it in an easily readable way. He guides us through the positive and negative types of boasting presented in the Bible, and leads us to understand the impact of boasting on our lives: past, present and future. Boasting biblically involves not only losing self, but gaining self as well in our rightly orientated positive force for what is best, beautiful and godly.
Josh Moody
Josh Moody (MA, Cantab. Ph.D.) is Senior Pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois and president of God Centered Life ministries. His books include ‘Burning Hearts: Preaching to the Affections’, ‘How the Bible Can Change Your Life’, ‘How Church Can Change Your Life’, and ‘Boasting’. For more and to hear his teaching go to www.Godcenteredlife.org.
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Christian Focus
The intrusion of Christianity into the Roman world, a world built on a culture of ‘boasting’, had many consequences. In this volume of good gospel substance, Pastor Josh Moody helps us redirect our own propensity for the Roman ‘boast’ in ways that fuel a God–honoring life. I commend it to you.
David Helm
Pastor, Christ Church Chicago, Illinois
This book is a great combination of biblical exposition, historical insights and pastoral application. Christians need to grapple with this neglected but important theme of ‘boasting’, and Josh’s exploration of it will certainly help to shape our discipleship. I highly recommend it!
Simon Gathercole
Director of Studies, Theology and Religious Studies, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Cambridge
A wonderful theme! This survey of boasting in the Bible warns us against arrogant pride. But we are also warned against spiritual timidity; we need to boast more in the Lord, and the blessings of salvation. Such rejoicing is the path to a healthy spiritual life, and a positive Christ–centred testimony.
Bill James
Principal, London Seminary, London, UK
Josh Moody takes us on a tour of the scriptures that speak about boasting. Building on the foundation of Paul’s teaching, especially in Romans but ranging through the two testaments he carefully shows us how the right kind of boasting is an excellent Christian virtue.
Graham Nicholls
Director, Affinity, Cambridge, UK