A Vine-Ripened Life

by Stanley D. Gale

Overview

The grace that stimulates the fruit and maturity of a sanctified life comes to us through Jesus Christ. We bear much fruit only as we abide in Him. In A Vine-Ripened Life, author Stanley Gale points us to Jesus, the Vine of life of John 15, in whom we, as branches, must live and grow to bear the fruit of a grace-grown life. He explains, "Having begun in Christ we remain in Christ, continuing to draw our life from Him and maturing in grace." With pastoral sensitivity and an engaging style, Gale teaches readers both about the fruit of Christian character and how to cultivate it. Questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal study for individuals or groups.

Table of Contents:
Fruit of the Vine
My Father, the Gardener
No Ordinary Love
Joy Inexpressible
Peace beyond Understanding
The Leaven of Patience
Not-So-Random Kindness
Gracious Goodness
A Great Faithfulness
Gentle Strength
Self-Control or Willpower?
Potent Humility
Grace Grown

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150346246
Publisher:	Reformation Heritage Books
Publication date:	09/23/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	402 KB

About the Author

Stanley D. Gale serves as senior minister of The Reformed Presbyterian Church, West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous books and articles, leads seminars on various topics, and is the founder of Community Houses of Prayer (www.CHoPministry.net).

Editorial Reviews

A Vine-Ripened Life will encourage, empower, and equip you to be all you can be in Christ so you are able to produce fruit in accordance with God's Word and will. Stan Gale has whet my appetite, and I look forward to devouring his next publication!

Endorsement - Leslie Montgomery

Stan Gale knows a thing or two about abiding in the Lord Jesus, and this little volume brings his profound, winsome, and penetrating insights to entice, enrich, and enlarge your experience of Jesus Christ, our Vine.

Endorsement - T. M. Moore

Looking for a Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered vision for spiritual growth and maturity? That's what you will find in A Vine-Ripened Life. In this compelling and challenging book, Stan Gale guides us through a study of the fruit of the Spirit that connects our active growth in Christian graces to the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Endorsement - Rhett Dodson

With no hesitation and with great anticipation I recommend this biblically accurate and discipleship-friendly volume thoughtfully prepared by Stan Gale for the reader and the disciple-maker.

Endorsement - Harry Reeder

This was too important to read just once. The possibilities for growth were too good to pass up, so I read it again. So consider reading it this way: go through it slowly, try to do it with someone else, read it aloud, and pray together as you go. Blessing and growth will follow.

Endorsement - Edward T. Welch