How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude
Joe Rigney
WHEATON, ILLINOIS
Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude
Copyright © 2023 by Joe Rigney
Published by Crossway
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Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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Portions of this book build on two previously published works: (chap. 4) Joe Rigney, “Giving the Gospel in the Midst of Mayhem,” Cities Church, August 2, 2015, https://www.citieschurch.com/sermons/; and (chaps. 4–5) Rigney, “Courage for Normal Christians,” Desiring God, November 7, 2021, https://www.desiringgod.org/.
Cover design: Jordan Singer
First printing 2023
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Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-8313-1
ePub ISBN: 978-1-4335-8316-2
PDF ISBN: 978-1-4335-8314-8
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Rigney, Joe, 1982– author.
Title: Courage : how the Gospel creates Christian fortitude / Joe Rigney.
Description: Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, 2023. | Series: Growing gospel integrity | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022049153 (print) | LCCN 2022049154 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433583131 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781433583148 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433583162 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Courage—Religious aspects. | Fortitude—Religious aspects.
Classification: LCC BJ1533.C8 R54 2023 (print) | LCC BJ1533.C8 (ebook) | DDC 241/.4—dc23/eng/20230223
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022049153
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022049154
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Growing Gospel Integrity
Michael Reeves, series editor
Gospel integrity is, I suggest, the greatest and most vital need of the church today. More than moral behavior and orthodox beliefs, this integrity that we need is a complete alignment of our heads, our hearts, and our lives with the truths of the gospel.
In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul issues a call to his readers to live as people of the gospel. Spelling out what this means, Paul sets out four ...
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About Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian FortitudeExploring Courage in Light of the Gospel. Throughout Scripture, important biblical figures have faced numerous adversities with remarkable courage. In the New Testament, the apostles endured persecution, imprisonment, and even death for spreading the good news of the gospel. Yet, amid their struggle, they continued to expand the kingdom of God—even rejoicing as they suffered for Christ. How can believers exhibit this same courage today? In Courage, author Joe Rigney explores the Christian virtue of fortitude and its connection to the gospel. From a theological perspective, Rigney argues that courage—used in the proper context—is a sign of God’s salvation and a believer’s faith in Christ. In this concise and practical book, readers will defeat feelings of anxiety, anger, and fear as they gain boldness from God to endure all of life’s circumstances. Explores Christian Fortitude: How the gospel shapes this important Christian virtue. Practical Study: This concise guide encourages Christians to build up their boldness through Christ. A Part of the Growing Gospel Integrity Series: Created in partnership with Union School of Theology. Written by Joe Rigney: President, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, The Things of Earth and Lewis on the Christian Life. |
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