Clothed with Christ A Biblical Style Guide for Sinners

by Thomas , Brian William; Thomas, Brian William; Hiller , Robert

• ISBN13: 9781956658927
• ISBN10: 1956658920
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-09-10
• Publisher: 1517 Publishing

Summary

Is the Bible the first book that comes to mind when you think of fashion? Probably not.

Vogue. Elle. InStyle. GQ. These are just some of the titles that come to mind when you think of fashion. But what about looking to the Bible?

Yes, the Bible. Carefully woven throughout Genesis to Revelation runs a clothing metaphor that adorns its theology. As he traces this literary thread, Brian W. Thomas presents the fashion-forward story of how God styles sinners for heaven in an engaging and winsome style. If you have ever been intimidated by God's "big book", Clothed With Christ is a little book to help you to understand better its main topics - creation, sin, justification, and the Christian life - as they center on being clothed with Christ's cross-earned righteousness.

According to Chad Bird, publisher 1517’s Scholar-in-Residence, this book will make you laugh and “shout for joy” Welcome to God's red carpet! Who are you wearing?

Author Biography

Brian W. Thomas serves as the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in San Diego, California. He is a frequent contributor at 1517 and host of the YouTube channel, Church Matters, which provides short explanations of the Christian faith for outsiders. Brian has written several books, including Wittenberg vs. Geneva: A Biblical Bout in Seven Rounds on the Doctrines that Divide.

Table of Contents

Foreword                                                                     ix
Introduction                                                              xiii
1. Naked................................................................... 1
Shrewd to Nude................................................... 3
2.An Unconventional Materials Challenge............ 7
What Not to Wear............................................... 9
Garments of Grace............................................ 11
3.The Champion’s Jersey...................................... 15
Playing Dress-up in Christ’s Closet.................... 18
4.All Dressed in White.......................................... 21
A Royal Marriage.............................................. 23
Become What You Are....................................... 25
5.Vestis Virum Facit............................................. 29
Cruciformity...................................................... 31
Protective Clothing............................................ 34
6.These Boots Were Made for…Talking?............. 37
Seeing With Your Ears?.................................... 38
Extraordinarily Ordinary.................................. 41
7.BDU................................................................... 45
The Full Armor Of God..................................... 48

1. The Belt of Truth....................................... 49
2. Breastplate of Righteousness...................... 49
3. Gospel Boots............................................ 49
4. Shield of Faith........................................... 50
5. Helmet of Salvation................................... 51
6. The Sword of the Spirit.............................. 51

Where Is Your Victory?..................................... 51
8.Who are You Wearing?...................................... 55
Royal Fashion Police......................................... 56
Laundry Day..................................................... 59