The One Jesus Loves
Grace Is Unconditionally Given, Intimacy Must Be Relentlessly Pursued
- Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
How close can we get to Jesus? How close do you want to get? Six circles of relationship formed around Jesus in his time on earth. In the outermost circle, the Crowds who were curious. Next, the Five Thousand who were needy, while the Seventy worked and served in Jesus’ ministry; then came the Twelve who walked with Jesus, the Three who suffered and celebrated with him, and finally the One who sat beside him at the Last Supper. Jesus’ closest follower listened more closely than any other, and recognized the Savior when no one else did. Scripture promises if you move closer to God, he will move closer to you. Wherever you are in your pursuit of Christ, you can draw closer still. In The One Jesus Loves, you will learn about each of the six circles, and what it takes to move further in, closer and closer to Jesus. Which circle are you in today? Jesus is calling you closer. "After reading The One Jesus Loves, you’ll not only understand how to deepen your relationship with God by drawing closer into His ‘circle of intimacy,’ you’ll also see how becoming a closer follower of Christ can improve every other relationship in your life." —Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church “This book itself will be a gift to you. Robert Crosby has not just studied the costly grace of Jesus; he's lived it. This grace is a pool of fathomless depths. The deeper we go, the more healing we find.” —John Ortberg, author of Who Is This Man? and senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
Endorsements (12)
“Robert Crosby has not just studied the costly grace of Jesus; he’s lived it. This grace is like a pool of fathomless depths. The deeper we go, the more healing we find. This book itself will be a gift to you.”
“author of Who Is This Man? “Many authors ask, ‘Do you know Jesus?’ Bob Crosby dares to ask the more difficult question, ‘How close are you to Jesus?’ While grace allows us to know Christ, only a persistent and faithful pursuit results in closeness. This book describes Jesus’ friendship circles, and the way to closer connection.”
“After reading The One Jesus Loves, readers will not only understand how to deepen their personal relationships with God by drawing closer into His ‘circle of intimacy,’ but they will also see how becoming a closer follower of Christ can change every other relationship in their lives for the better.”
“The apostle Paul gave voice to the deepest desire of every sincere Christian when he wrote in Philippians 3:10, ‘That I may know Him.’ Intimacy with Christ is the goal of each growing believer. Robert C. Crosby’s book The One Jesus Loves explores the meaning and possibility of nearness to Christ and directs readers toward this noble aspiration with biblical and practical guidance. I heartily recommend it to all Christ-followers.”
“The One Jesus Loves is a serious reflection on an age-old conversation about the character of God. Our affirmation of God’s character may start with His transcendent qualities and therefore make pronouncements like God is everywhere and is all powerful! But human curiosity also wonders if God is here (right now) and if God can do everything, can He do anything in particular in my life? Crosby affirms that salvation is an unconditional gift of God’s grace, but some intimacies with God come only with relentless pursuit of Him. This book is all about Crosby’s admonition that followers of Jesus refuse to follow at a distance; if you’re not moving closer, you’re moving away!”
“Crosby has hit another home run with The One Jesus Loves. This is required reading for those individuals desiring an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. As we move closer to Christ, the greater the joy. After reading this book, you will understand how The One Jesus Loves experiences genuine intimacy with God.”
“This subject is one that I’ve pondered for years. How do I experience a deeper intimacy with God? How can I make my faith more than a dutiful habit or a set of boundaries? In this book, Robert Crosby simply communicates how to do just that. As I read it, I saw how people over the centuries have embraced their Maker and joined His inner-circle. I plan to join them and hope this book helps you do the same.”
Dr. Tim Elmore
“The One Jesus Loves will inspire, teach, and encourage you to get closer to God. As Robert C. writes, ‘There is a difference between being loved by someone and being in a love relationship.’ If you want to cross the threshold of simply being loved by Jesus, as one of the 5,000, to being in a deeper relationship with Him, then this book is for you. Jesus is on the move, pursuing a closer relationship with us. The One Jesus Loves will help you discover the principles and actions the disciples took to become near His heart. This book will show you that we can all become ‘the one Jesus loves.’”
“Jesus Christ calls us out of the crowds and into ever-increasing intimacy with himself. In The One Jesus Loves, Robert Crosby shows us how that call moves us through six circles of relationship. It is an excellent resource on following Jesus, and I enthusiastically recommend it.”
Dr. George O. Wood
“In The One Jesus Loves, Robert Crosby empowers the reader with a biblical prescription where complacent faith experiences are replaced with an intimate transformative relationship with Christ. By studying biblical truth from those closest to Christ when he walked on earth, Robert describes a catalytic journey where we can occupy space in God’s ‘inner circle.’”
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
“Dr. Robert Crosby has crafted a detailed, inspired guide to the daily pursuit of drawing closer to God that is unlike anything I have ever read before. By examining the lives and practices of Jesus’ early followers, he illuminates the deep mystery and wonderful satisfaction that comes from an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Grace is freely given, but to truly know God requires a dedicated life of searching, each day revealing more clearly and beautifully His divine nature. The One Jesus Loves will challenge you, enlighten you, and fulfill you in such a powerful way that is sure to change your life and strengthen your faith. I would highly recommend this book to believers new and old who are wanting to take their walk with Christ to the next step and satisfy the deepest desires of their soul.”
Pastor. Matthew Barnett
“Robert Crosby has written this wonderful book so that we will not settle for a saving relationship with God, but go on to a deep and personal one. When it comes to the intentions of our faith, better than insight is intimacy.”
Dr. Joel C. Hunter
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