Boasting

The intrusion of Christianity into the Roman world, a world built on a culture of ‘boasting’, had many consequences. In this volume of good gospel substance, Pastor Josh Moody helps us redirect our own propensity for the Roman ‘boast’ in ways that fuel a God–honoring life. I commend it to you.

-- David Helm (Pastor, Christ Church Chicago, Illinois)

This book is a great combination of biblical exposition, historical insights and pastoral application. Christians need to grapple with this neglected but important theme of ‘boasting’, and Josh’s exploration of it will certainly help to shape our discipleship. I highly recommend it!

-- Simon Gathercole (Director of Studies, Theology and Religious Studies, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Cambridge)

In Boasting, Josh Moody has taken his pastor’s heart and biblically grounded insight and given the church an important and needed study of a misunderstood and neglected teaching. … I pray that this book will be widely read and that God will get more of the glory, worship, and trust He deserves because of it.

-- Erik Thoennes (Professor and Chair of Theology, Talbot School of Theology and Pastor, Grace Evangelical Free Church of La Mirada, California)

Josh Moody takes us on a tour of the scriptures that speak about boasting. Building on the foundation of Paul’s teaching, especially in Romans but ranging through the two testaments he carefully shows us how the right kind of boasting is an excellent Christian virtue.

-- Graham Nicholls (Director, Affinity, Cambridge, UK)

A wonderful theme! This survey of boasting in the Bible warns us against arrogant pride.  But we are also warned against spiritual timidity; we need to boast more in the Lord, and the blessings of salvation. Such rejoicing is the path to a healthy spiritual life, and a positive Christ–centred testimony.

-- Bill James (Principal, London Seminary, London,