| The Covenant of Grace Contributor(s): Henry, Matthew (Author), Harman, Allan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1857927966 ISBN-13: 9781857927962 Publisher: Christian Heritage OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2002 Annotation: John Charles Ryle 1816 1900 was the first Bishop of Liverpool England. After a dazzling sporting career at school and university poised on the verge of national recognition he gave it all up to become a minister in the Church of England.However his leadership abilities on the field of play stood out and prepared him for the difficult task of being an evangelical leader of a mixed diocese in the most sectarian of English cities. Throughout his period in office Ryle was respected by his colleagues to the extent that even one of his most strident opponents broke down and wept at the news of his death. He was able to master the difficult task of being firm in his beliefs and loving in his application of them. His gracious spirit is an example to us today. This is probably why many of Ryle's writings have been continuously in print for over 100 years. Here Ryle explains that divisive often derided and misapplied by advertising term 'born again'. He explains what being 'born again' means why it is necessary and how you can tell whether you are. Much of the value of this publication though lies in what Ryle writes next. In his gracious yet firm way Ryle devotes the majority of the book to explaining how the objections people have had to the doctrine should be handled and overcome with gentle persuasion.It is a supreme example of the art of persuasion. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Sermons - Christian - Religion | Christian Theology - Soteriology - Religion | Christian Theology - History |
| Dewey: 252 |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 5.4" W x 8.76" (1.42 lbs) 420 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Matthew Henry's commentary on the Bible is legendary. Used by millions it is a testament to his desire to make the whole Bible and its teaching reach the ordinary man. 50 years ago Allan Harman was given a small, well-worn book of handwritten sermon notes. They were Matthew Henry's own notes, from sermons preached to his Chester congregation in 1691/2. Harman started turning these long forgotten sermons into what you hold in your hand today - a revealing, and deeply spiritual work on that most fundamental of doctrines - God's promise of Grace. Harman filled in the shorthand gaps; added footnotes to help with obscure passages and translated the Greek, Hebrew and Latin quotes. He also provides a biographical introduction to help us picture Henry and see the context in which these sermons were preached. Henry's delightfully clear style is evident and provides succinct, memorable quotations that will stay with you. |
Contributor Bio(s): Henry, Matthew: - Matthew Henry (1662-1714) is a beloved commentator, was a pastor of a church in Chester and was a prolific writer.Harman, Allan: - Allan Harman has had a life-time interest in exposition of the biblical text. He is Research Professor at the Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. He has lectured and preached in many countries and served as the senior editor of the Reformed Theological Review, Australia's oldest theological journal until he retired at the end of 2013. |