The Character of Christ
The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Our Saviour
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| Weight | .4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.13 × 4.75 × .375 in |
| Topic | Fruit of the Spirit, Jesus Christ, Sanctification |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Format | Book |
| Page Count | 162 |
| ISBN | 9781800403321 |
| Banner Pub Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
Book Description
Author Jonathan Landry Cruse examines the godly attributes of the fruit of the Spirit in the Lord’s example and shows us that we can bear true fruit for God only by our union to the the life-giving Vine.
Most experienced Christians are familiar with the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians. Love, peace, patience, and so on are often considered both gracious marks of true Christian character and ideals to aim for. But what do they look like when lived to the fullest?
The Character of Christ answers this question by studying the fullness of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of Christ. In a warm and engaging style, Jonathan Landry Cruse examines Christ’s example, comparing them with our own faltering efforts at holiness. He roots the reader firmly in the Scriptures, revealing the work of bearing the fruit of the Spirit is God’s work, not ours – and this is good news for all those who yearn for greater sanctification.
Excellent for Small Groups
Helpful questions for each chapter are included in the back of the book to aid discussion in family worship or small group settings.
- Practical and Applicable: Jonathan Landry Cruse avoids viewing the fruit of the Spirit a ‘to do’ list, while also avoiding the error of making it a merely theoretical idea which has no practical application in the life of the Christian.
- Accessible: Written in a conversational and pastoral tone, The Character of Christ is warm and engaging, making it an excellent book for private worship, family worship, and small groups.
- Points the reader to Jesus: Rather than focusing on ‘working harder’ or ‘being better,’ Jonathan Landry Cruse is constantly pointing his readers to the Saviour and his perfect embodiment and fulfillment of the fruit of the Spirit.
Reviews
- Book Review by Aaron Lee (Dive In, Dig Deep)
- Camden Bucey interviews Jonathan Landry Cruse on the Christ the Center podcast (Reformed Forum)
- Jonathan Landry Cruse on ‘Kurt and Kate Mornings’ (Moody Radio)
Interviews
Table of Contents Expand ↓
| Acknowledgements | xi | |
| Introduction: This Is Not a How-to Book | 1 | |
| Biblical and Christological Background | 4 | |
| His Spirit, Our Spirit | 8 | |
| 1 | The Love of God Made Manifest | 13 |
| Defining Love | 15 | |
| Discovering Love | 16 | |
| - Jesus’ love is willing and ready | 19 | |
| - Jesus’ love is sacrificial | 22 | |
| - Jesus’ love is gracious | 23 | |
| - Jesus’ love is merciful | 24 | |
| Desiring Love | 26 | |
| 2 | The Joy of Your Master | 29 |
| The Embodiment of Joy | 29 | |
| The Source of Joy | 33 | |
| - A false source of joy | 34 | |
| - The true source of joy | 36 | |
| The Permanence of Joy | 38 | |
| The Place of Joy | 43 | |
| 3 | He Himself Is Our Peace | 47 |
| Eternal Peace | 49 | |
| Internal Peace | 51 | |
| External Peace | 57 | |
| 4 | Consider Him Who Endured | 63 |
| Forbearance | 65 | |
| - Repent | 69 | |
| - Represent | 71 | |
| Long-suffering | 72 | |
| 5 | When Kindness Appeared | 77 |
| Kindness Incarnate | 80 | |
| Three Scenes | 81 | |
| - Kindly feeding | 82 | |
| - Kindly healing | 83 | |
| - Kindly forgiving | 85 | |
| Just Be Kind? | 87 | |
| 6 | ‘Why Do You Call Me Good?’ | 91 |
| Goodness in Creation and Providence | 93 | |
| Goodness in Question | 95 | |
| Goodness in Redemption | 97 | |
| Goodness in Me | 101 | |
| 7 | Faithful to Him Who Appointed Him | 105 |
| The ‘What’ of Christ’s Faithfulness | 107 | |
| - He manifested God’s name | 109 | |
| - He preached God’s word | 110 | |
| - He kept God’s people | 110 | |
| - Objection(s)! | 111 | |
| The ‘So What?’ of Christ’s Faithfulness | 114 | |
| 8 | ‘I Am Gentle’ | 119 |
| Two Characteristics | 120 | |
| - Gentleness | 121 | |
| - Lowliness | 124 | |
| An Imperative | 125 | |
| An Invitation | 128 | |
| 9 | ‘Not My Will but Yours Be Done’ | 133 |
| What It Is | 134 | |
| Why We Need It | 136 | |
| How We Get It | 139 | |
| - The life of Jesus | 139 | |
| - The life of faith | 142 | |
| Conclusion: Beautiful Saviour, Beautiful Saints | 147 | |
| For Further Study and Discussion | 155 |
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Book Description Author Jonathan Landry Cruse examines the godly attributes of the fruit of the Spirit in the Lord’s example and shows us that we can bear true fruit for God only by our union to the the life-giving Vine. Most experienced Christians are familiar with the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians. Love, […]
Luke –
Wonderful little book!
Sam –
There are not many books that just let you see Jesus. This book does that, therefore it should be among the top reads for 2023. While reading, it has brought about meditation, awe, and worship. Understanding the Spirit and His fruit is important and a blessing, but seeing it lived out in the life of Christ is amazing. Seeing Jesus as the man who walked in the fullness of the fruit of the Spirit has led to tears of joy and conviction of the ebb of the fruit in my own life. Don’t let this book pass you by. As the author says, ‘this is not a how to book.’ See and savor Christ and the Holy Spirit and their work in your life.