Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self (Matthew P. W. Roberts)

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A study of identity politics through a biblical lens, looking at idolatry of the self and the elevations of sexual identity.

Our culture is obsessed with identity and it has been the cause of tense interaction with (and within) the Church. Rather than being a new challenge to the Christian faith, however, the identity issue is a very old one; it is fundamentally one of idolatry. Who we are, who we think we are, and how God in Christ restores our knowledge of ourselves in covenant with him, are central Biblical themes. But these things will only appear with clarity if we have the courage to tackle the idolatries of our own age at the root, and stand true to our calling as Christians to worship God and him alone.

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Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self

Endorsements

Roberts helpfully exposes erroneous responses to the issue of ‘sexual orientation’, especially in some quarters of the evangelical church, while bringing us back to the good news of a remedy for sinners of all sexuality stripes. Those who take the time to read this book will find it both enlightening and liberating.

Jonny Gibson

Table of Contents

Preface .......................................................................7

Part 1: Defined by Worship .............................................. 13

1. Who we are and who we think we are ............................... 15

2. The Idolatry of Self .................................................... 35

3. The Dynamics of Desire, part 1:

The Slavery of Sinful Desire ....................................... 49

4. The Dynamics of Desire, part 2:

The Sinfulness of Sinful Desire .................................... 69

Part 2: Restored to be True Worshippers ............................... 87

5. The Significance of Sex................................................ 89

6. The Gospel of Who We Are .........................................109

7. The Redemption of Identity .........................................137

8. Losing yourself and finding yourself ................................165

Bibliography ..............................................................177

Product Details

Title: Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self 

Author: Matthew P. W. Roberts

Publisher: Christian Focus

Pages: 184

Binding: Hardback

Size: 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.5 cm

ISBN: 9781527109391