In Rediscovering Holiness J.I. Packer exposes the surprising and disturbing deficiency of many Bible-centered Christians-their widespread disregard of personal holiness. Even though Scripture insists on the Christian call to holiness, he contends that "it is a sad and scandalous fact" that current Christian interest has shifted away from holiness to a focus on "fun and fulfillment, ego-massage and techniques for success, and public issues that carry no challenge to one's personal morals."

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