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Pure Joy
A best-selling author reveals where to find the promises of joy in God's Word--beginning with the joy of forgiveness of sins and ending with the promise of heaven. 30,000 first printing.
194 pages, Hardcover
First published February 19, 2004
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December 28, 2024
R.T. Kendall has a very pastoral way of approaching most of the subjects he writes about, and this book is no exception. Rather than systematically and thoroughly explaining Biblical joy in the way that John Piper does in several of his books, Kendall approaches the subject more as one who is admiring a diamond one facet at a time. Piper seems to examine the diamond of joy on the molecular level, as much as a mineral as a gemstone, but Kendall simply turns the stone in his hand to examine and explain each facet of its beautiful face. He not only helped me to see more clearly how trials are meant to enhance my joy in God, but also how I can cooperate with the Holy Spirit so that He can increase my joy. A very encouraging book!
January 3, 2017
R.T. Kendall is one of my favorite theologians. I have learned a lot from his teaching. Joy is something many Christians lack, yet is something we are called to have. Kendall gives biblical insight and personal examples that make this book a joy to read.
May 20, 2026
R.T. Kendall's Pure Joy is a work of utter perfection. The teaching is as lucid as it is reliable.
Take my word for it and read it now.
What sound doctrine!
What calm assurance!
What thought-provoking testimony!
There is plenty in his account of 'pure joy' to interest the mature believer but the book is also suitable for a new Christian, even possibly useful in evangelism. Kendall expounds the gospel concisely with brevity and clarity. His exposition on salvation and heaven is convincing. He encourages us to reach for the joy that is there for every believer to claim.
I was led to make notes in my diary to think of things for which I am grateful on a weekly basis. It's that practical.
On page 123, the the Minister of Westminster Chapel for 25 years until 2002 says, "Do you want pure joy? How much do you want it? This joy is nothing else than God himself. He wants to be real to you. Here is what I recommend to you if this joy is lacking..."
Get the book to find out the practical guidance the author gives!
Take my word for it and read it now.
What sound doctrine!
What calm assurance!
What thought-provoking testimony!
There is plenty in his account of 'pure joy' to interest the mature believer but the book is also suitable for a new Christian, even possibly useful in evangelism. Kendall expounds the gospel concisely with brevity and clarity. His exposition on salvation and heaven is convincing. He encourages us to reach for the joy that is there for every believer to claim.
I was led to make notes in my diary to think of things for which I am grateful on a weekly basis. It's that practical.
On page 123, the the Minister of Westminster Chapel for 25 years until 2002 says, "Do you want pure joy? How much do you want it? This joy is nothing else than God himself. He wants to be real to you. Here is what I recommend to you if this joy is lacking..."
Get the book to find out the practical guidance the author gives!
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