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Created to Draw Near: Our Life as God’s Royal Priests (Edward T. Welch)

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You are a royal priest.
That Reality Will Change Your Life

Human beings are wired for connection. We long for deep relationships and real intimacy—both of which reflect our fundamental desire to be close to God. But all too often, whether because of our sin or our failures, we imagine that God prefers to keep his distance.

In this book, Edward T. Welch shows us the purpose for which we were created: to be brought near to God as a kingdom of priests. He traces the priestly identity throughout the entire Bible, showing us how holiness leads to closeness to God. Through the blood of Jesus, God extends his invitation for all to draw near with open arms. And in his presence, we discover what it means to be truly human: known, unashamed, and wise, full of meaning, purpose, and abundant life.

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Created to Draw Near

Our Life as God’s Royal Priests

You are a royal priest.
That Reality Will Change Your Life

Human beings are wired for connection. We long for deep relationships and real intimacy—both of which reflect our fundamental desire to be close to God. But all too often, whether because of our sin or our failures, we imagine that God prefers to keep his distance.

In this book, Edward T. Welch shows us the purpose for which we were created: to be brought near to God as a kingdom of priests. He traces the priestly identity throughout the entire Bible, showing us how holiness leads to closeness to God. Through the blood of Jesus, God extends his invitation for all to draw near with open arms. And in his presence, we discover what it means to be truly human: known, unashamed, and wise, full of meaning, purpose, and abundant life.

Endorsement

“You have your grace books and your older holiness books. At times, they exist in two different worlds. Not for Ed Welch. In a book full of rich insights that link the Old and New Testaments, Welch paints a picture of holiness and intimacy with God that makes you want to be holy. He widens our view of holiness, working to craft it into a vision of beauty. You’ll want to obey after reading this book.”
— Paul E. Miller, author, A Praying Life and J-Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life

Contents

Introduction: Longing for Closeness

Part 1: Our Past Eden

  1. In the Garden of God
  2. In God’s Image
  3. Not Yet Dressed
  4. Discern Right from Wrong
  5. An Intruder
  6. Discernment Lost
  7. Life Outside the Most Holy Place

Israel

  1. Sanctuaries and Ladders
  2. Jacob
  3. Moses
  4. A Nation of Priests
  5. Holy
  6. A Meal with God
  7. In God’s House
  8. Priests Clothed
  9. Job Descriptions
  10. Priests at Work
  11. “Be Holy as I Am Holy”
  12. In God’s Courtroom
  13. A Tumultuous Interlude

Part 2: Jesus Our Tabernacle 

  1. The Holy One Descends
  2. Jesus our Passover Lamb
  3. Interrupted by a Wedding
  4. Jesus the Temple
  5. Jesus the High Priest
  6. Believe
  7. Descending Further
  8. The Lamb Slain
  9. Jesus Ascends, the Spirit Descends

Part 3: Almost Truly Human

  1. Priests in Plain Clothes
  2. Priests Descend and Ascend
  3. Saints
  4. Shining Faces
  5. Living Stones, Flowing Fountains
  6. Enter In
  7. Be Sent Out
  8. Walking Uphill
  9. The High Priest Prays for You

Epilogue
Notes
General Index
Scripture Index

About the Author

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Edward T. Welch (PhD, University of Utah) is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation. He has been counseling for more than 35 years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions. His books include When People Are Big and God Is Small, Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away From Addiction, Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of Rest, Shame Interrupted, and Side by Side. He blogs regularly at CCEF.org.

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