As Christians we all know of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin, and how it affected all of mankind.
We also know of Jesus Christ, His life sacrificed and the salvation it provided all mankind.
Before Christ became our personal Savior we lived a life full of sin. Selfishness, pride, greed, lying, etc.
Following our acceptance of the gift of salvation through Christ, we are made new in Him. Our lives have new meaning, a new focus and we know ultimately where we’re headed ~ heaven!
Yet, along the way Satan, who started first with Adam and Eve, now is after each of us. Some of his favorite darts to throw at us are our past mistakes. If we’re not careful in keeping our eyes on Christ and our hearts grounded in His word we will stumble.
As born again Christians, we’ve been forgiven all our past sins have been washed clean, but Satan is the great deceiver and will still try to use them against us.
Does this sound familiar? Is this what your life is like?
In Dr. Dean Hackett’s book, “Discovering True Identity: A Believer’s Position In Christ (Freedom Series)“
Three things that really spoke to my heart were…..
1. The salvation message is presented within the pages.
2. Jesus’ sufferings are compared to things we often face on earth.
(As Christians we “know” that Jesus was tempted as we are, but I loved how it was presented for us to identify with through our common life situations and it covers the healing Jesus’ sufferings provides for each difficulty discussed.)
3. The passion for discipleship and ministry.
These two truly go hand in hand. We must teach and train before we can go forth and minister.
About the Author
F. Dean Hackett has served in full time Christian ministry since October 1971. He has
ministered throughout the United States, Canada, Western Europe and Eastern Europe,
serving as pastor, conference speaker, and evangelist.
He has planted four new churches, assisted in the planting of more than 15 others and
currently serves as Lead Pastor of Living Faith Church in Hermiston, Oregon.
He has served as a marriage and family counselor and an abuse counselor since 1983.
His enthusiastic and challenging ministry has made him a popular teacher and
conference speaker. He has written seven books and is presently writing number eight.
You may listen learn more about Dr. Hackett’s ministry, including pod casts and listen
live web casts at the web site, and on YouTube.
I’m very blessed to be part of the launch team for Dr. Hackett’s new book, please take time to enter below to win a copy of it! There will be 2 copies given away. One will be an eBook, and the other will be a paperback. The giveaway will start today, and the winner will be chosen on September 3rd.
Should you not win, be sure to swing by Amazon and purchase this book during the week following the giveaway (September 3rd-9th) as it will be 40% off!
This looks like a great book. Will definitely add it to my to-read list.
Thanks for linking up at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions.
It is a good book, and an easy read 😉 Blessings Mel!
This book is so needed! With the culture we live in, it is so hard for me to find my identity in things that are not of Christ. Even if I know His word, it is so easy to believe the lies of our culture and truly believe God’s promises at the heart level.
Yes, the lies surrounding us try to beat us down, but we just remain strong in Christ! This book really is full of great reminders for our daily lives! Thanks for stoppin by and chattin! Blessings!
Sounds like an interesting book that addresses some important topics. Thanks for sharing about the author. I’d not heard of him previously.
(Visiting from the Thrive @ Home link-up.)
It is a good book that covers many basic topics for identifying with Christ. Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
Wonderful recommendation… would love to win a copy of the book… ebook is fine!!
Hugs & Prayers, HL
Thank you for stoppin by and entering the giveaway! Blessings!
I am always doing my best – it’s critical in these times.
Yes, that it is! Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
As someone who writes about identity a lot, I’m always interested in someone else’s perspective. Thanks for the book recommendation.
You’re very welcome!
Absolutely! 🙂 Thanks so much for the giveaway!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for stoppin by! Blessings!
This sounds like a good book.. Love that the plan of salvation is so evident. The author’s life experiences give him credentials for making the book authentic.
Yes, the salvation plan is very evident, and I love that for it’s what we’re supposed to be sharing! Thanks for stoppin by! Blessings!
This book sounds wonderful 🙂
It really is a great book! 🙂 Thanks for stoppin by! Blessings!
This sounds like a great book! I do identify myself in Christ; as a plain Christian, people will look at me and ask my religion. My answer is that I am a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and am saved by his grace. If they want to know what church I go to, they have to ask 🙂
I love that! I too say I’m a Christian, not attached to a particular “religion”! Thanks for stoppin by Kendra! 🙂 Blessings!
what a key this is….
It truly is! 🙂 Thanks for stoppin by hun!