Robert Crosby - The One Jesus Loves: Grace Is Unconditionally Given, Intimacy Must Be Relentlessly Pursued

Praise for The One Jesus Loves

Robert Crosby has not just studied the costly grace of Jesus; hes 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.

John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, and 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.

Marshall Shelley, vice president, Christianity Today

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.

Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker and Lead Pastor of National Community Church

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. Crosbys 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.

Mark L. Williams, general overseer, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee

The One Jesus Loves is a serious reflection on an age-old conversation about the character of God. Our affirmation of Gods 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 Gods grace, but some intimacies with God come only with relentless pursuit of Him. This book is all about Crosbys admonition that followers of Jesus refuse to follow at a distance; if youre not moving closer, youre moving away!

Byron D. Klaus, president, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

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.

Robert E. Cooley, president emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

This subject is one that Ive 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, president of GrowingLeaders.com

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.

Guillermo J. Aguayo, senior pastor, www.lacasadelpadre.com

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, general superintendent, Assemblies of God, USA

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 Gods inner circle.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president, NHCLC, Hispanic Evangelical Association

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, cofounder of the Dream Center

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, senior pastor of NorthlandA Church Distributed

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2014 by Robert Crosby

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