Holiness Without the Halo (Slightly Imperfect)

Endorsements:          

“When two long-lived lovers of Christ and his people join their remarkable observational and story-telling skills to produce a Scripture-saturated, well organized book on a topic of great importance for practical Christian living, the result is a gift to the church.  Such a book is Stuart and Jill Briscoe’s Holiness without the Halo.  The creative juxtaposition in each chapter of an expositional essay by Stuart, a personal reflection by Jill, and study questions makes the book ideal for personal or group study.”

—V. Philips Long, Professor of Old Testament, Regent College, Vancouver

With their own clear and practical biblical approach, Stuart and Jill Briscoe untangle the misunderstandings and mistakes that keep many Christians from enjoying the happiness of holiness. Read and apply this book to your life and “the truth shall set you free” (John 8:32).

—Warren W. Wiersbe

With their characteristic honesty and humor the Briscoes chase any notion of haughtiness right out of holiness! Stuart and Jill show us how to humbly honor the Holy One, and in the process they suprise us with the realization that holiness is both a happy and healthy pursuit. Read it for yourself, study it as a class, talk about it with a group—your heart will begin to hunger for the Holy One and for the holiness of life that befits those who live in His presence.

—Rev. John Kitchen

Holiness without the Halo confronts our generation with the reality that everything in life is incomplete.  Humankind seems to have the ability with cell phones, worldwide internet connections, endless selection of vacation adventures and sporting events to stimulate your every fantasy, but still all seem to be left wanting.  The wanting we feel inside is a want for completeness, perfection, and holiness.  It’s our want “for the Holy (complete and perfect) God who designed us to be Holy like Him, but we are not. Stuart and Jill Briscoe focus on this deepest of all drives in the human soul and urge us to seek for fulfillment in the only place it can be found – a deep relationship with the Holy God through Jesus Christ our Lord. All other attempts we make to find life’s sweet spot or to experience the happiness of a complete life fall short for we trust in things or people who are themselves incomplete and imperfect.  Only trusting in the perfect One, the Completed One, the Holy One, can give us what our soul longs for.  “Holiness without the Halo” is a very practical resource for you to find real holiness.

—Marty Berglund, Senior Pastor, Fellowship Alliance Chapel, Medford, NJ

In his typical simple-yet-profound, down-to-earth yet upwardly focused writing, Stu Briscoe has brought the issue of holiness into clear view. Stuart breaks down our misconceptions and builds a brilliant and compelling view of authentic holiness as he charts a course for us to embrace it in every aspect of living. Ignore this book to your own peril…the gravity of our fallenness needs the rescue of a book like this!

—Joseph M. Stowell, President, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Since its beginning, The Christian and Missionary Alliance has been a holiness movement. But for many Christians, holiness is challenging to understand and difficult to apply in everyday life. Stuart and Jill Briscoe have translated this crucial doctrine from the ethereal domain of theology classrooms to provide practical instruction and everyday application. Prayers, personal insights and provoking questions add an interactive dimension to this significant work. I highly recommend this book for everyone seeking to know and walk with Jesus and grow in His character.

—Gary Benedict, President of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, U.S.

I have been an avid reader of the works of Stuart Briscoe since the 1970’s. I’ve listened to 100’s of his messages and have all of his books. My wife has been reading Jill’s books for decades. Their newest book “Holiness Without A Halo” is classic Briscoe. It’s straight, to the point, no fluff. You’ll be challenged to live and walk in holiness after you read this book. In a confused and compromised world, this book is timely and timeless.

—Michael Catt, Sr. Pastor, Sherwood Church, Albany, GA