Life on the Altar

The Life We Are Called to Live

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Pub Date 01 Feb 2022 | Archive Date 01 Aug 2022

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The themes set forth in Romans 12, where believers are called to present themselves to God as living sacrifices, drive the conversation in this book. We are summoned to the altar of God's presence through the finished work of Christ on our behalf. The Christian life is presenting ourselves to Him every moment, of every day, all the days of our life. This is what I am calling, "Life on the Altar."

If you are a Christian who wants to align, or realign, your life commitments with the purposes of God, this book is for you. But it is also for those who have not tasted the goodness of God's grace found in Christ. The message of this book is extended to you as well. My prayer is that you would come to Christ with the open arms of faith and join us as we seek to live for Him.

The themes set forth in Romans 12, where believers are called to present themselves to God as living sacrifices, drive the conversation in this book. We are summoned to the altar of God's presence...


Advance Praise

"I suspect that almost every serious reader of the apostle Paul's letter to the Romans pauses over the famous appeal in 12:1 for all Christians 'to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.' What does that mean? How do we actually do that in daily life? In Life on the Altar, Jim Law answers those questions with clear and practical wisdom derived from the Scriptures. Every chapter reflects not only the personal experience of nearly forty years of Life on the Altar, but decades of pastoral insight as well. If you want to know how to present your body as a living sacrifice to God, you'll find a helpful and encouraging guide in these pages.""

Donald S. Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

""We are in a season of serious crisis in the American church. But with that crisis comes a giant opportunity - to see a new reformation of the church, a re-forming into what Jesus meant His body to be. James Law, in this incredible book gives us all spiritual and practical help on how to do that! At Life Action we have partnered with him many times and have seen the results in his church and beyond. You will too if you will sink your life into the truths of this book.""

John Avant, President, Life Action Collective

""In the same way that he practices what he preaches, Jim Law writes what he walks. Life on the Altar is accurate biblical instruction and relevant life application on what it looks like to offer up oneself as a living sacrifice to our Lord. Jim Law knows the gospel and its implications for both the individual disciple of Christ and His corporate body. In a cultural climate that is luring Christians to demand our rights instead of denying them, to celebrate our flesh instead of crucifying it, and to crawl off of the altar instead of consecrating ourselves to it, this faithful brother has brought us a timely and prophetic word.""

Jim Shaddix, Ph.D., D.Min. W. A. Criswell Professor of Expository Preaching Senior Fellow, Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC

""Orthodoxy alongside orthopraxy in beautiful harmony. Pastor Jim has been my mentor and friend for over ten years; his teachings and life examples refresh my soul and strengthen my walk with the Lord. This book is a must read.""

Timothy Peng, Senior Pastor, Lansing Chinese Christian Church

""To borrow a well-worn but still useful Puritan concept, Dr. Law is a 'physician of the soul.' His earnest application in this book will be medicinal to God's saints, dispensing hope to them through the tender kindnesses of God as demonstrated in Jesus Christ.""

Ray Rhodes, Jr., Dawsonville, GA. Author of Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon

""Jim Law presents the essence of the Christian life as a passionate pursuit of living before God, in his presence, and for his purpose. He explores this Life on the Altar out of the overflow of three decades of pastoral ministry, and two decades of training indigenous leaders overseas. This combination of a pastoral heart and insight, along with unmistakable missionary zeal, are what make this work special, as he reflects on the Apostle Paul's illuminating words in Romans 12, which give shape to the book. I enthusiastically recommend it!""

Paul A. Sanchez, Ph.D. Lead Pastor, Starnes Cove Baptist Church, Asheville, NC"

"I suspect that almost every serious reader of the apostle Paul's letter to the Romans pauses over the famous appeal in 12:1 for all Christians 'to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and...


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Loved this book so much… it was just so freaking good. One of the best of 2022 and I’ll be recommending it to every one of my friends.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
5 stars!!

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Wow! This is a beautiful read. I would go so far as to say this book is more of a commentary or companion piece to go along with Bible study. I would definitely not call this book a devotional. It goes so much more in depth into our relationship with Christ and our worship unto Him!
I had more passages highlighted in this book than probably all other inspirational non-fiction I’ve ever read. LIFE ON THE ALTAR is so much deeper than “read a passage and quote a prayer each day”. Stay with it, really read and absorb it and you will get so much more from it. You know, like that other inspired WORD we glean so much from?! I think that in itself is what I loved most about this book. You will find something new and eye opening each time you read it.
So much truth. So much knowledge
Bottom line: A great accompaniment to daily Bible reading.
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I was given an eARC copy of this book from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for my honest review.

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Certainly worth reading if you want to dive deeper into what life on the altar for God might look like. Easier to read than put into practice possibly.

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★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
Self-sacrifice is hardly a popular theme in the Church today. We're more into self-actualizing and realizing our potential.

But what if we carefully read Romans 12:1 and other scriptures and do what they say? What if we lay our lives down, one decision after another, one day after another? What if we trust God enough to let him give our lives away and let living water flow unobstructed through our being?

This book is a challenge to every believer and especially to pastors and leaders to lay down our own plans and let God work through us.

It reminds me of the classic Blackaby study Experiencing God. We're called to listen, hear, relinquish, and obey - regardless of consequences to the self. Only then do we participate in the kingdom of God and realize our true purposes.

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