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Dane C. Ortlund (Author, Narrator), Crossway (Publisher)

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“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18)

How do Christians grow? Few question the call of the Bible to grow in godliness, but the answer to exactly how this happens is often elusive.

In this audiobook, Dane Ortlund points believers to Christ, making the case that sanctification does not happen by doing more or becoming better, but by going deeper into the wondrous gospel truths that washed over them when they were first united to him.

Drawing on wisdom from figures throughout church history, Ortlund encourages listeners to fix their gaze on Jesus in the battle against sin, casting themselves upon his grace and living out their invincible identity in Christ.

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4 hours and 36 minutes
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Dane C. Ortlund
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Dane C. Ortlund
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Oct. 20 2021
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English
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Crossway
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B09JRFHCW2
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Listening Length	4 hours and 36 minutes
Author	Dane C. Ortlund
Narrator	Dane C. Ortlund
Audible.ca Release Date	October 20 2021
Publisher	Crossway
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09JRFHCW2
Best Sellers Rank	#31,111 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #326 in Christian Discipleship (Books) #641 in Christian Ministry & Evangelism #865 in Christian Living (Audible Books & Originals)

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Peggy P.

Love this book, deep and thoughtful. Encouraging in my faith.

Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2022

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Makes me wrestle with teachings and growth philosophies that I have never thought about or needing reminding about and I end up with a greater view of Jesus for having read it both in print and listening to on audiobook. Great to have the audiobook read aloud by the very author of the book. Gives it more heart.

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Book Review: Deeper

Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2021

In "Deeper," Dane Ortlund explores the fundamental elements that enable us to grow in our faith and knowledge of Christ. Such growth does not come from merely accumulating more knowledge, gaining spiritual experiences, or imitating external practices. The author’s premise is that genuine growth comes from going deeper into the depths of Christ Himself. In the first chapter, Ortlund examines several different perspectives of the person of Christ that we often overlook. For example, we seldom consider the friendship that Jesus offers us or the tenderness that He lavishes on all who are weak. Although we can never fully fathom the unsearchable riches that are found in Christ, we grow in our love and worship of Him when we commit to stretching our understanding of the person and work of Christ. Next, the author considers how despair is instrumental to helping us recognize how sinful we are and how desperately we need Christ. When we accept our utter inability to transform ourselves, we can come in repentance and faith to Christ who is always ready to embrace us in our weaknesses. In chapter three, we consider how union with Christ is the encapsulating doctrine that undergirds other essential tenets of our faith such as justification, sanctification, and adoption. Without being united to Christ, all the benefits and blessings of our salvation remain inaccessible to us. However, with our new identity in Christ, we can be assured that we will grow because Christ is in us and we are in Him. Furthermore, we need to advance in our understanding of Christ’s love for us since His love is what invites us to experience His divine fullness in ever increasing ways. Regardless of how many times we fail, we can always count on God’s inexhaustible love to draw us back to Him. Moreover, the author states that spiritual growth comes by constantly reminding ourselves of our justification achieved through Christ. Even after conversion, we often try to justify ourselves through our own efforts to grow in holiness yet the gospel tells us that our righteousness comes from Christ alone. Our sanctification progresses only when we no longer try to make ourselves right with God through our own performance. In chapter six, Ortlund advocates for the necessity of spiritual companionship on our road to growing in Christ. When we confess our sins to one another regularly, we tangibly experience the freedom that comes through the cleansing of our sins by Christ’s blood. Another avenue of spiritual growth is the reality of pain and suffering in our lives. Although we try to avoid pain, the trials we undergo are part of God’s plan to eradicate the remnants of our fleshly desires and re-align our heart’s affections towards Him. The next chapter discusses the two central tools that aid our spiritual growth namely Scripture and prayer. By constantly immersing ourselves in God’s Word and praying to God, we progress in our understanding of who God is and how we fit into His grand design. Lastly, Ortlund highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as being the One who opens our spiritual eyes to behold Christ in all His fullness in order that we can grow in Christlikeness.

I heartily recommend this book to those who feel discouraged or confused in their journey in knowing Christ. Some Christians may think that sanctification depends on our own effort such as through taking theology courses or listening to sermon podcasts. Others may think that it is inconsequential whether there is any growth at all since we have already accepted Christ and have a free ticket to heaven. Ortlund argues that growth is natural and necessary for the regenerated believer and the good news is that we already have all we need to grow in Christ. The book does not attempt to cover all the different facets of sanctification but aims to pinpoint what is vital for a progressively transformed inner life filled with the joy and love that comes from the triune God. Readers will benefit greatly by heeding the author's call to dig deeper into what the Father has already given to us through His Son and experienced by His Spirit. We can grow when we take hold of what is most basic to the Christian faith such as savouring the gospel and its manifold blessings, meditating on Scripture, praying continuously, and fellowshipping with other believers. Nevertheless, we need to remind ourselves that our growth does not depend on our commitment or ability but on the love and faithfulness of God who desires for us to become more and more like Him.

In compliance with Federal Trade Commission regulations, I was provided a review copy of this book from Crossway.

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bobgainthebookworm

Beautiful spirituality and really practical

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2022

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A joy to read,speaking from a heart full of love for the Lord, soaked in the scriptures and in prayer. Will take you deeper into the living heart of our God

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Exactly what I was hoping for

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2021

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I learned a lot from the book

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SUSAN NASH

"Deeper" a bible study

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2022

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Only this week we started to study this book so far it very very interesting as we go further in our study I am sure it going to meet all my expectations

louis wachsmuth

very vague, full of platitudes

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021

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Overall, this book’s content is shallow and poetic, designed to give the reader the old “warm and fuzzy” feelings. However, it is just plain worthless for the serious, striving Christian.
Let me attempt to make sense of all the author’s tips for the Christian to ‘go deeper.’ Basically, it seems to boil down to one key concept: “Look to Christ.” The problem is, as I see it, is that Jesus is invisible to us humans. Nor does he speak to us in verbal words as if we were having a conversation with another fellow human being. But, the author attempts to explain this problem with only one brief phrase, “I mean looking on him with ‘the eyes of your hearts’”. What this means or how a christian is to put it in to daily practice is never expanded on. Of course, he mentions the duty of daily bible reading, but it sounds pretty vague and easy. He also seems to ignore the entire Old Testament and all the difficulties with conflicts of the character of God. When to chop off a woman’s hand, for example. Then again, embarrassing accounts are normally ignored by theologians.
I find the book worthless because it does not lay out a practical, workable plan for the serious Christian, but rather is a poetic rendering of heart-warming platitudes. Perfect material for an elderly Christian living in an assisted living home with declining mental functioning.
Therefore, rather than just writing a nasty review of a simplistic rehash of a thousand other similar Christian books, let us develop a plan as to this business of going “deeper.” First point, what is our motivation to even care or bother? For that matter, what was the Lord’s motivation and plan to create the entire human race? This author’s answer is a beautiful ‘warm and fuzzy’ answer: “If you are a Christian, God made you so that he could love you.” The problem is that this answer assumes a rather self-centered approach to our own importance in the created universe. A little arrogance, without humility. Rather, perhaps our view should be that the goal of becoming ‘deeper’ is “trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” (Eph 5:10) For example,
"He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8
This search to find how ‘to please the Lord’ is difficult and life long by design of the Lord. It is a journey of effort and discovery. This concept was not presented by this author. Rather, his plan for the Christian was a vague, “…..Look to Christ…..direct your gaze to Christ…..looking to Jesus. If you look to him…..look to Christ…..Look to Christ……see who the real Jesus is…..collapsing into his arms.”
The most serious shortcoming of the author’s work is the missing message of the importance and actual requirement for the Christian to memorize as much of the bible as they can. This is the only way a Christian can meditate in wisdom on the truth of the Word. This is important for it is the only tool to “renewing the mind”. All the godly characters throughout the whole bible could often quote scripture as the need arose. This both pleases the Lord and builds a strong foundation for the future.
In addition to this shortcoming, the author neglected another extremely important motivational factor for the Christian. This would be the seeking for building ‘treasures in heaven.’ Obviously a much more ‘selfish’ motive, but well approved and promoted by Jesus himself. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;" Matthew 6:20.
After finishing this book, a person should wonder and question the condition of the evangelical intelligentsia.

45 people found this helpful

Doctor Jay

ONE CHAPTER MAKES THIS A MUST-READ!

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021

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The whole book is well-written, engaging, and practically informative. But the stellar star in this book's constellation is chapter 5 of "Acquittal", or the role of justification in our lives. While most of us see justification through a zoom lens or a narrow-angle lens, this chapter shows you the doctrine of justification through a broad-angle lens. To use an overworked (but accurate) adjective, this chapter is transformative. Buy the book, read, re-read, mark inwardly digest, and savor chapter 5. And, of course, read the rest of the book. It's great.

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