Book Description: A study guide for When Sinners Say ”I Do”. To say ”I am a sinner” is to stare boldly at a fundamental reality that many people don’t even want to glance at. But when we acknowledge that painful reality in our lives, several great things become clear. The greatest benefit of acknowledging our sinfulness is that it makes Christ and his work precious to us. Like Jesus said, ”Those who are well have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31-32). Only sinners need a Savior. That’s the beginning that leads us to grace. This is not a depressing thought. It recognizes that to get to the heart of marriage, we must deal with the heart of sin. A great pastor once said, ”Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet.” He was getting at a profound truth of the gospel. Until we understand the problem, we will not be able to delight in the solution. Grace is truly amazing because of what we’re saved from. There lies hope for sinners who say ”I do.” This companion volume guides readers and small groups through When Sinners Say "I Do". Each chapter has a section highlighting the gospel implication of the chapter, with the chapter’s key ideas. This is followed by application questions for the reader, for the reader and their spouse, and for small group discussion. Author: Dave Harvey serves as the Pastor of Preaching at Four Oaks Community Church in Tallahassee, FL and is also the Founder of AmICalled.com. He serves as the Chairman of the board of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Sojourn Network. Dave has written a number of books, including Am I Called, Rescuing Ambition, and When Sinners Say ”I Do.” Dave lives in Tallahassee, Florida with his wife, Kimm. They have four grown children. Endorsements: ”Dave Harvey’s wise and godly counsel has already helped so many couples follow Christ together in the exhilarating and exhausting journey of marriage.”--Collin Hansen, editorial director, The Gospel Coalition; author, Blind Spots: Becoming a Courage, Compassionate, and Commissioned Church ”Listen closely as Dave Harvey teaches on the struggles that characterize all marriages. His words are clear and inviting. He says it in a way that is fresh and humble. He cuts to the heart of what all of us are like—people needing daily, freely-given mercies from the Lord. And he cuts to the heart of what all of us need—not self-help, not a pep talk, not a few tips, but an active Savior. Listen, take to heart, and you will grow wiser as a husband or wife.” --David Powlison, Executive Director, CCEF; Senior Editor, Journal of Biblical Counseling ”There is no laboratory for the grace of God like the family home. And there is no relationship so crucial to the work of grace in our homes as our marriages. It’s for these reasons I’m so grateful for Dave Harvey’s careful, wise, and relevant teaching in When Sinners Say I Do. Listen closely with your spouse or spouse-to-be, and let Dave lead you with great experience and pastoral care through the hard places of marriage right into the very throne room of God, where you both will find abundant grace for every need you have from now until your nineties.”--Jared C. Wilson, Director of Content Strategy, Midwestern Seminary; blogger, The Gospel-Driven Church Additional Information: Cover: SoftcoverNumber of Pages: 64Publisher: Shepherd PressPublication Date: 2008
