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Author Harris has constructed an encouraging guide for those seeking to become biblical saints—close, obedient, and active followers of God. This pathway will open through one’s recognition of a relationship with God and Jesus built on the promises made in holy scripture. As one focuses on God’s image and word, repentance and freedom from sin will become clear factors that can lead to a higher result: the significant awareness that Christ’s followers were crucified and buried with him and will be raised with him, gradually to live less in the flesh and earthly desires and more in the true spirit.
Once impelled by this gifted alliance from and with God, one will reach out to others, possibly beginning within one’s own family, to share gospel truths. This, in turn, will lead to becoming part of a team (a family, a church) with Jesus as a trainer, aiding the saint in leading others to readjust their own lives. This dynamic, rewarding process allows God’s followers to find purpose. They may not always feel wholly satisfied with their progress since that is in God’s hands, but they are able to speak and act in ways that will positively affect “the harvest field of the lost” in their communities.
Harris writes with admirable energy, utilizing numerous quotations from the Holy Bible and advancing practical strategies that reflect modern culture. Some of his philosophy has been honed in his career as a juvenile court probation officer and youth minister, his mission service in West Africa, and his ongoing dedication to his faith as a local church pastor. He offers this inspiring manual as material for group and individual study, both for those who have previously accepted Jesus as their guide and those who are being newly introduced to the possibilities for greater spiritual growth inherent in that acceptance.