Product Description

"If there is anything that characterizes God's people in America today, it is the loss of the fear of God," states Henry Blackaby. When you do not fear God, he contends, you will not fear sin. The troubling result of this issue is that many Christians fail to recognize that they have sinned against God. The lack of holiness within the Church has reached epidemic levels. "True revival can only come," notes Blackaby, "when the people of God return to a healthy, holy fear of Him."

God, in His holiness, is grieved by our lack of it. In his worthy book, Blackaby urges believers to look inward, to see sin from God's perspective, and to live the standard that He has set up in Scripture. He writes, "The salvation of the nation has little do with Washington or Hollywood - it has to do with the people of God!"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2828958 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11
• Released on: 2003-11-04
• Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Audio Cassette

From Publishers Weekly
Pastor and bestselling author Blackaby expounds upon the need to pursue holiness in this latest offering which, like his former works, flows easily yet with depth and seriousness. Blackaby opens with a peek into his past, recalling the spiritual heritage bequeathed him by a godly father; to willfully sin was to bring dishonor to his father's good name, something Blackaby was loath to do. Likewise, he admonishes Christians to think seriously about the condition of their own hearts in honoring the name of their spiritual father, God. Blackaby cites three primary reasons why today's Christians do not experience the revival they seek: they no longer fear God; cannot see sin from God's perspective; and fail to walk on what Blackaby calls the "highway of holiness." While the majority of Christians may cry out for spiritual revival, most are unwilling to pay the price, says Blackaby, because "revival is like judgment day." Only the stout at heart need apply, for God will sweep through the soul, revealing personal sin until the Christian is purified and equipped to serve. Blackaby, with great passion, focuses solely upon the need for a church-wide spiritual cleansing. However, the text stalls at certain points, as the author reiterates his premise to make his point yet another time. Still, avid fans of Blackaby's works will be both challenged and instructed by this study on the need for personal holiness.
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About the Author
Henry Blackaby is the author of over a dozen books, including the bestselling Experiencing God Bible studies. Dr. Blackaby is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He has completed his Th.M. degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He has also received four honorary degrees and is now serving as the president of Henry Blackaby Ministries.

From AudioFile
This title is slightly misleading. HOLINESS is not about righteousness or purity of spirit, but rather the need to fear and avoid sin. An old-fashioned jeremiad, it judges the community of the faithful and points out how they've strayed from God's path. The work will appeal to a limited audience; even many fundamentalist Christians will take issue with some of Blackaby's judgments. His stance in no way reflects upon Mel Foster's superior delivery. Foster understands the rhythms of the pulpit and the rhythms of this text in particular. His narration moves smoothly back and forth between a measured pace and a rousing call to salvation, and can powerfully evoke both anger and compassion. G.T.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

So you really want to be a Christian?
Holiness is a charged word. Many associate it with backwoods ministers and "holy rollers" who take legalism and ignorant religion to the extreme. However, Blackaby strives to help the reader understand holiness as it is in the Bible, from God's perspective. Blackaby presents these three points: today's Christians no longer fear God; they cannot see sin from God's perspective; and they fail to walk on God's "highway of holiness." It is the lack in these three areas, Blackaby contends, that explain the lackadaisical and uncaring attitude present in many churches and individuals today.

This book crosses all denominations and should prick the heart that truly wants to serve God and live the Christian life to the fullest. (In some areas I felt that Blackaby repeated himself a little, but perhaps that was simply to reiterate key points that some readers could miss.) Overall, I felt challenged after reading the book. Too often Christians allow sin to get in the way of their fellowship with God, and Blackaby exposes this disaster for what it really is. Every Christian who is serious with God should read this book, and the short length allows Blackaby to quickly deliver his message.

You'll be amazed
This book is one of those ones that you'll read and read again. Holiness is that great.

Must Read for All Christians!
Blackaby does not shy away from real issues distracting the western church. He leaves the reader desiring to seek the Lord with a renewed passion and humblity. Revival is necessary and building within America--this book will help fuel that fire! Despite it's deep spiritual content, the book is relatively short and a quick read.