Dead Men Rising: The Death of Sin, the Rise of Grace - Softcover

Williams, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1937756068 ISBN 13: 9781937756062

Publisher: Deep River Books, 2012

Synopsis

Our greatest battle today is not with terrorism, too much government, or secularism – it’s our battle with sin. For centuries, scholars and students of the Word have grappled with Romans 6:1-14 and its key phrases that speak to this battle – dead to sin, old man, body of sin, slaves to sin, and freed from sin. What do these mean? What do they have to do with the battle with sin?

In Dead Men Rising, Jonathan Williams (host of the Heaven and Home Hour Radio broadcast) provides an in-depth analysis of these phrases for the Christian leader searching for an accurate theological basis for holy living and practical help for the growing believer serious about obeying God's Word. This book will clear up centuries-long confusion on this important text for holy living. But this book is about more than overcoming sin, saying no to sin’s desires, or keeping sin in its place so that it doesn’t rule over us. It is about finding grace, growing in righteousness, and living in resurrection power. It is about presenting ourselves to God as people alive from the dead and becoming fully conformed to His image in our character and conduct so that when people see us, they see Christ shining through. Dead Men Rising helps you discover Paul’s thinking and find answers to the questions that have long puzzled and exasperated Christians who want to be faithful to the Word but honest with the condition of their lives. You will resolve biblical dilemmas, but more importantly you will draw near with confidence to the crucified, risen, enthroned, and Spirit-empowering Lord who will enable you to live in a way pleasing to God.

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About the Author

Jonathan Williams holds an M.A. in biblical studies from Trinity Theological Seminary. He was recently appointed as the new speaker for The Heaven and Home Hour which airs daily across the United States in 19 states, on nearly 70 stations. He is also the creator of Stories of the Master, a weekly radio program that retells the story of Jesus and the stories he told for the world.

Jonathan is also the founder and president of Word of God, Speak! a teaching ministry which focuses on the fourfold approach to Scripture - Truth, Life Change, Worldview, and Story. He serves on the National Leadership Council of the Great Commission Churches Association and is the Texas Regional Director for Great Commission Churches. Jonathan has pastored for 30 years in Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, and Texas.

Review

“This excellent exposition of Romans 6 is probably the best I’ve read. The research is obvious and the conclusions worth serious consideration. I heartily encourage all to study and consider Jonathan’s contribution.” —Herschel Martindale, veteran pastor and former director
of European missions for Great Commission Churches

“I have known Jonathan Williams for three decades, and I have always appreciated his clarity of thought in teaching the Word of God. Dead Men Rising is another phenomenal example of Jonathan’s careful and sharp exposition of the Scriptures. This explanation of Romans 6:1-14 is a must read for anyone who wants to understand what it means to be dead to sin and alive to God.” —John Hopler, national director, Great Commission Churches

Edition details

• Publisher: Deep River Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1937756068
• ISBN 13: 9781937756062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 271