Jerry Bridges

Jerry Bridges was a highly respected author and conference speaker, best known for his work "The Pursuit of Holiness." Born in 1929, Bridges spent over fifty years as a staff member of The Navigators, a Christian organization dedicated to helping people grow in their faith. During his time with The Navigators, Bridges was involved in staff development and served as a speaker resource for the campus ministries.

Bridges' writing and speaking focused on helping Christians live out their faith in their everyday lives. His debut book, "The Pursuit of Holiness," has sold over one million copies and is widely considered a classic in Christian literature. The book emphasizes the importance of pursuing personal holiness and offers practical guidance for doing so. Bridges' other notable works include "The Discipline of Grace" and "I Will Follow You, O God," both of which have received critical acclaim and have been widely read by Christians seeking to deepen their faith.

In addition to his work as an author and speaker, Bridges also served as a soldier in the Korean War and worked in the insurance industry before joining The Navigators. He was known for his humility, deep faith, and commitment to helping others grow in their relationship with God. Bridges' legacy continues to inspire and challenge Christians around the world to pursue holiness and live out their faith with integrity and grace.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Pursuit of Holiness 1978
2 Parents and Children 1979
3 The Practice of Godliness 1983
4 True Community: The Biblical Practice of Koinonia 1985
5 True Fellowship 1986
6 Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts 1988
7 The Holiness of God 1988
8 A Compact Guide to the Christian Life 1989
9 You Can Trust God 1989
10 Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love 1991
11 The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness 1994
12 The Joy of Fearing God 1998
13 I Exalt You, O God: Encountering His Greatness in Your Private Worship 2001
14 I Will Follow You, O God: Embracing Him As Lord in Your Private Worship 2001
15 The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross... Every Day 2002
16 Discipleship Journal's Best Bible Study Methods 2002
17 I Give You Glory, O God: Honoring His Righteousness in Your Private Worship 2002
18 The Chase: Pursuing Holiness in Your Everyday Life 2003
19 Growing Your Faith: How to Mature in Christ 2004
20 The Walk: A Journey with God DFD 2.2 2004
21 My Relationships 2005
22 Is God Really In Control?: Trusting God in a World of Hurt 2006
23 The Fruitful Life 2006
24 Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness 2007
25 Holiness Day by Day: Transformational Thoughts for Your Spiritual Journey 2008
26 The Bookends of the Christian Life 2009
27 The Pursuit of Holiness Small-Group Curriculum 2010
28 The Transforming Power of the Gospel 2011
29 Who Am I? Identity in Christ 2012
30 Respectable Sins Student Edition 2013
31 Sins We Accept 2014
32 God Took Me by the Hand 2014
33 The Blessing of Humility 2016
Jerry Bridges Anthologies
# Title Year
1 John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology 2008
2 Be Still, My Soul: Embracing God's Purpose and Provision in Suffering 2010
3 Justified: Modern Reformation Essays on the Doctrine of Justification 2010
4 How Great Is Our God: Timeless Daily Readings on the Nature of God 2011
5 Free Grace Broadcaster - Issue 194 - The God of All Comfort 2013
6 You Must Read 2015