Breaking free from sexual sin through the Power of the Saviour.
Many women and men trapped in sexual sin believe willpower is the key to overcoming temptation. But so often our self-discipline is shaky. We need to look elsewhere for the strength we need.
Sharing from his personal struggles, J. Garrett Kell explains that life-long transformation rests in the supernatural power of the Saviour and the support of a local church. He offers profound insights into Jesus’s teachings on purity and provides you with long-term strategies for your own pathway to freedom.
Written for both men and women struggling with temptation, this book is a vital resource for the church, encouraging a healthy, empathetic community to help brothers and sisters in Christ resist sin. The goal isn’t purity for purity’s sake, but delighting in God and trusting him for ultimate victory.
Introduction
Part 1: Promise of Purity
Chapter 1: Promise
Chapter 2: Sight
Chapter 3: Passion
Chapter 4: Enemies
Chapter 5: Fallout
Part 2: Pathways to Purity
Introduction to Pathways
Chapter 6: Feed Your Heart
Chapter 7: Help Others Home
Chapter 8: Enter the Light
Chapter 9: Drop the Facade
Chapter 10: Sin No More
Chapter 11: Slay the Foe
Chapter 12: Embrace the Throne
Appendix 1: I’m Being Tempted Right Now, Help Me!
Appendix 2: Discussion Questions
| Contributors | J. Garrett Kell |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781433574894 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | September 2021 |
| Dimensions | 138mm x 215mm x 15mm |
| Weight | 0.28 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 192 |
| Publisher | Crossway |
Pure in Heart is honest, hopeful, and helpful. Kell is joyfully and carefully God-centered and direct. He does not give the false hope of simple, immediate answers. In fact, this thoughtful book will challenge you with its questions. It carefully exposes distortions and reminds us of practices that can help—the role of the local congregation, confession to God, and confession to others. Kell reminds us of the freedom from sin we already know, and shows us how it is worth the cost of any repentance. Read this; it’s worth your time.
If you’re looking for a resource on sexual purity written by someone who’s never struggled, this is not the book for you. Garrett Kell has been in the trenches. And while he’s enjoyed a great measure of deliverance, the smoke of battle still lingers over his life. Pure in Heart directs our gaze to the promise, spoken and secured by Jesus, that the pure in heart will see God. Laced with vivid illustrations and saturated with Scripture, Garrett brings years of pastoral wisdom to a topic we often wish to avoid. If you’re looking for a resource that will reinvigorate your heart with biblical truth and concrete steps for the fight, this is the book for you.
This is a book we were hoping Kell would write and one that we're praying every member of our church will read. The content is not mere theory—Garrett Kell has struggled himself, and helps others fight for purity. Pure in Heart redirects our eyes off this world and onto Christ as the only one who can satisfy our souls. In a world where we’re bombarded with impure images, this book is an excellent reminder that when we fight for purity, we see God. Whether you struggle in this area or not, read this book, and then pass it on to a friend.
