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Victorious Christian Service: Studies in the Book of Nehemiah
The events of Nehemiah's life may not be as familiar as the feats of David, the ark of Noah, or the storms tossing Jonah, but the hand of God is clearly upon this man's heart and mind. Dr. Redpath guides us through the book of Nehemiah and reveals for us the abundant life of Christian service. Nehemiah's motivation is both compelling and convicting as he risks much to honor God's house and, thus, God's name. Joining him in his journey to reconstruct the walls of Jerusalem, we observe the crucial element of a structurally sound spiritual walk. God employs this willing worker to recognize a need, begin preparation, and face the challenge. These are the lessons that compel God's people to Victorious Christian Service.
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174 pages, Paperback
First published December 28, 1958
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October 22, 2018
If you are even thinking about entering ministry or taking on a new challenge at church, this book is for you. An amazing exposition through the book Nehemiah in how we are to conduct and protect ourselves in ministry no matter how small or insignificant we may think that ministry is. Alot of great points and clear insight that ministry is alot of work, blood, sweat, and tears not to be taken lightly. Not only that, but how we as those who are senders need to respond to the call and be ones who will stand in the gap for those in the field. A wonderful read every Christian should pursue.
May 17, 2016
I wrote a "review" of this book for the final in this class. Here it is for your perusal:
Sadie Daniels
Principles of Ministry
December 11, 2014
I have finished reading this book.
Redpath's “Victorious Christian Service” FINAL
I must admit that reading this book was difficult for me. I know that often the Apostle Paul would use wartime analogies for the ministry and say that it was like being a soldier and that you need to be clothed in the full armor of God so that you may be able to withstand all of the fiery darts of the devil...and many other such analogies. Yet, when it came to victory, our victory was always through the Lord Jesus Christ. God gives us the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ. We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. It is because of Jesus that we are victorious. We are overcomers because Christ has overcome the world and we overcome by the power of His blood. It is not by righteousness that we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us. Even our sanctification is a work of God: Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. I realize that Mr. Redpath often spoke of Jesus and His sacrifice and that it is through the blood of Christ that we are victorious; there is no other way to be victorious. But he also would often say you *must* do this or you *must* do that. The channel of the Lord *must* be pure and things like that. In a sense I think that this places too much emphasis on the vessel and too little emphasis on the One who fills it. I am holy not because I can make myself holy, but because the Holy One of God has made me holy by His blood and purified me to make me a Temple of His Spirit. I am holy not by my own work but by the work of God on my behalf. Indeed I could do nothing to make myself holy; it was impossible. Only by being born again through the Spirit of God was I made holy in the eyes of God, because He no longer sees me and my imperfections; He sees Christ and His perfections. Yes, I am a soldier in a war, but the war is already won and the enemy is already defeated. Yes, there will be skirmishes and I will need to stand my ground as a good soldier, but my battles are not decisive in this fight; the decisive battle was won at Calvary. The Lord said come unto Me all ye who are weak and heavy laden and I will give you rest for your souls; take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart and My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Jesus pulls the greater weight. He has done the work. Yes, it is true that God is looking for faithful men and women; men and women who will be faithful in little, so He can bless them with much more, but I believe God has found His faithful One in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.
I know I am one to talk. I have had so many grand ideas about the person I want to become and the things I want to do for God. I love songs like Sidewalk Prophets' “Live Like That” which say “I want to live like that / And give it all I have / So that everything I say and do points to You / If love is who I am / Then this is where I stand / Recklessly abandoned, never holding back / I want to live like that”. They express an all-out devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. I love songs like this, but I have to wonder if it isn't because it makes me feel good about myself...you know what I mean? It's so hard to admit that our dreams of doing great things for God are actually dreams of being great in the Kingdom like the disciples wanted. While I cannot see Mr. Redpath's heart and say that this is what he really means, I can see my own heart and know that this is all too often what is going on, though I'd rather not admit it. All the time I think that my eyes are fixed on Jesus, they are actually fixed on myself and my performance. Am I really worshiping Him or am I worshiping me? It's a difficult question to ask because I might not like the answer.
Would I be willing to live out a life of obscurity, never called to great things like Nehemiah was? Must we all be called to greatness? Most of us won't be. Most of us will be called to obscurity. Will we be just as devoted to the Lord in obscurity as Nehemiah was? I don't think a man like Nehemiah would have been any different, no matter what his post was; like a good soldier, he would have done his duty, but I wonder if we will be as faithful. Is there room in God's ranks for the common person who finds daily obedience difficult? Is there room in the Church of God for those who still struggle with petty sins? Is there room in the House of God for the most imperfect and undisciplined among us? I think there is!
Sadie Daniels
Principles of Ministry
December 11, 2014
I have finished reading this book.
Redpath's “Victorious Christian Service” FINAL
I must admit that reading this book was difficult for me. I know that often the Apostle Paul would use wartime analogies for the ministry and say that it was like being a soldier and that you need to be clothed in the full armor of God so that you may be able to withstand all of the fiery darts of the devil...and many other such analogies. Yet, when it came to victory, our victory was always through the Lord Jesus Christ. God gives us the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ. We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. It is because of Jesus that we are victorious. We are overcomers because Christ has overcome the world and we overcome by the power of His blood. It is not by righteousness that we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us. Even our sanctification is a work of God: Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. I realize that Mr. Redpath often spoke of Jesus and His sacrifice and that it is through the blood of Christ that we are victorious; there is no other way to be victorious. But he also would often say you *must* do this or you *must* do that. The channel of the Lord *must* be pure and things like that. In a sense I think that this places too much emphasis on the vessel and too little emphasis on the One who fills it. I am holy not because I can make myself holy, but because the Holy One of God has made me holy by His blood and purified me to make me a Temple of His Spirit. I am holy not by my own work but by the work of God on my behalf. Indeed I could do nothing to make myself holy; it was impossible. Only by being born again through the Spirit of God was I made holy in the eyes of God, because He no longer sees me and my imperfections; He sees Christ and His perfections. Yes, I am a soldier in a war, but the war is already won and the enemy is already defeated. Yes, there will be skirmishes and I will need to stand my ground as a good soldier, but my battles are not decisive in this fight; the decisive battle was won at Calvary. The Lord said come unto Me all ye who are weak and heavy laden and I will give you rest for your souls; take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart and My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Jesus pulls the greater weight. He has done the work. Yes, it is true that God is looking for faithful men and women; men and women who will be faithful in little, so He can bless them with much more, but I believe God has found His faithful One in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.
I know I am one to talk. I have had so many grand ideas about the person I want to become and the things I want to do for God. I love songs like Sidewalk Prophets' “Live Like That” which say “I want to live like that / And give it all I have / So that everything I say and do points to You / If love is who I am / Then this is where I stand / Recklessly abandoned, never holding back / I want to live like that”. They express an all-out devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. I love songs like this, but I have to wonder if it isn't because it makes me feel good about myself...you know what I mean? It's so hard to admit that our dreams of doing great things for God are actually dreams of being great in the Kingdom like the disciples wanted. While I cannot see Mr. Redpath's heart and say that this is what he really means, I can see my own heart and know that this is all too often what is going on, though I'd rather not admit it. All the time I think that my eyes are fixed on Jesus, they are actually fixed on myself and my performance. Am I really worshiping Him or am I worshiping me? It's a difficult question to ask because I might not like the answer.
Would I be willing to live out a life of obscurity, never called to great things like Nehemiah was? Must we all be called to greatness? Most of us won't be. Most of us will be called to obscurity. Will we be just as devoted to the Lord in obscurity as Nehemiah was? I don't think a man like Nehemiah would have been any different, no matter what his post was; like a good soldier, he would have done his duty, but I wonder if we will be as faithful. Is there room in God's ranks for the common person who finds daily obedience difficult? Is there room in the Church of God for those who still struggle with petty sins? Is there room in the House of God for the most imperfect and undisciplined among us? I think there is!
July 25, 2018
This is a great book on Nehemiah. Written in the 50s, lessons still apply to us 60 years later.
September 5, 2020
Solid book on the Book of Nehemiah. Taught through this book to Junior Highers over a decade ago and now have used it to help in my personal study of the Book of Nehemiah, both instances this book was a solid help and addition to the commentaries I read. Recommended
September 29, 2014
Great insight into the book of Nehemiah. Plenty of application to pull from reading this alongside the book of Nehemiah
August 19, 2015
This is really good book about Nehemiah. It talks about how abundant life your life can be in the life of Christian service. I try to do my service to help others.
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