The Common Made Holy

by Neil T. Anderson, Robert L. Saucy

Neil Anderson, author of the bestselling Bondage Breaker, teams up with Robert Saucy to present an extraordinary book on how Christ transforms the life of a believer. At the moment of salvation, all our sins are forgiven--past, present and future. Christ's righteousness becomes ours. Here, the authors help resolve the confusion about our perfect identity in Christ and our imperfect living in the world.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Theology

399 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

About the author

NEIL T. ANDERSON is founder and president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He was formerly the chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot School of Theology. He holds five degrees from Talbot, Pepperdine University and Arizona State University and Arizona State University and has authored several bestselling books on spiritual freedom, including Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker.

Reviews

[James Sullivan]

This was one of the top 5 books I've ever read in terms of how relevant it was to living and how influential it was in my life and worldview. It talks about the process of sanctification in the life of a believer. Before I read this book, I knew very little about what the Bible teaches on the subject. Knowing what this book teaches could've saved me from a lot of mistakes in my life. Still, having been exposed to it now, I can not only see how God's grace is active in our lives, but can say that it has saved me from making similar mistakes.

[James Enkey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly, it's very much a letdown. Very evangelical... way to many questions with odd hermeneutical presuppositions. Not my cup of tea.

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We cannot passively take our place in Christ, nor can we passively stand against the evil one. We are told to "put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts" (Romans 13:14). What if we don't actively take our place in Christ? What if we do make provision for the flesh? We are told to put on the armor of God; what if we don't? We are told not to use our bodies as instruments of unrighteousness (Romas 6:12, 13). What if we do? We are told to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5); what if we don't? At best we will surely stop bearing fruit, and at worst we be utterly defeated." ~ Neil T. Anderson & Robert L. Saucy, The Common Made Holy, Page 138, paragraph 4; 139, paragraph 1.

My goal of reading this book was because I desire to be more Holy, to be free from sin, to do God's will and to overcome temptation.

I am very happy and encouraged that I read this book. It provided much needed counsel that I needed. I enjoyed the chapter on suffering. Sometimes, I think we Christians think that suffering is a rare phenomenon that comes to our lives; however, the Bible is very clear that suffering comes to the believer. Whether because of our own sin, God is sanctifying us or because of the persecution of the World. The point is that we will suffer and I had to be reminded of this. We can reduce the amount of suffering in our lives by living according to the Word of God; however, we can't fully eliminate it.

This book has some wise counsel on how God sanctifies us, so we can be more like Him. Remember, when He comes, we shall see Him as He is and we shall be like Him (See 1 John 3:2). My question to you is "How can we be like Him if He doesn't sanctify us? Also, "do you think sanctification is immediate or do you think it is a process?"

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Given to me by my oldest daughter for Christmas one year, I now make it a goal to read it through each year. This is my third time completing the book.

Each year I get something new from it by which I can experience spiritual growth.

This book is a must for those wishing to become more Christ-like in character and nature.

[Ryan Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hit some chapters early on that were on the heavy and slow side, getting through some theology that was required. But its later chapters were amazing in their depth and examination of faith and suffering. I may have to come back to this book again.

[Phil Sessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good on Christian identity.

[Morning · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of good insight.