A Quest for Godliness

The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life

J. I. Packer (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

576 Seiten

2022
Crossway Books (Verlag)
978-1-4335-7895-3 (ISBN)

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A moving and challenging exploration of the teachings and beliefs of the Puritans, this book calls Christians today to follow the Puritans’ example of spiritual maturity.

A Rich Vision for Christian Living from Great Puritan Leaders

A Quest for Godliness explores the depth and breadth of Puritan spiritual life. Drawing on a lifetime of study, renowned evangelical theologian and church leader J. I. Packer surveys the lives and teachings of great Puritan leaders such as John Owen, Richard Baxter, and Jonathan Edwards. He examines the Puritan view of the Bible, spiritual gifts, the Sabbath, worship, social action, and the family. The Puritans’ faith, Packer argues, stands in marked contrast with the superficiality of modern western Christianity.

In a time of failing vision and decaying values, this powerful portrait of the Puritans is a beacon of hope that calls Christians to radical commitment and action, both of which are desperately needed today. Beautifully written, A Quest for Godliness is a moving and challenging exploration of Puritan life and thought.

Classic Work from J. I. Packer: Theologian and author of several books, including Knowing God; Keep in Step with the Spirit; and God Has Spoken
Timeless Puritan Teaching for Modern Believers: A descriptive survey of the history of the Puritans, from leaders including John Owen, Richard Baxter, and Jonathan Edwards
Ideal for Pastors, Students, and Lay People: Essential lessons on evangelism, preaching, Christian living, and more

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) served as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic bestseller Knowing God. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Part 1: The Puritans in Profile
Chapter 2: Why We Need the Puritans
Chapter 3: Puritanism as a Movement of Revival
Chapter 4: The Practical Writings of the English Puritans

Part 2: The Puritans and the Bible
Chapter 5: John Owen on Communication from God
Chapter 6: The Puritans as Interpreters of Scripture
Chapter 7: The Puritan Conscience

Part 3: The Puritans and the Gospel
Chapter 8: “Saved by His Precious Blood”: An Introduction to John Owen’s The Death of Death in the Death of Christ
Chapter 9: The Doctrine of Justification in Development and Decline among the Puritans
Chapter 10: The Puritan View of Preaching the Gospel

Part 4: The Puritans and the Holy Spirit
Chapter 11: The Witness of the Spirit in Puritan Thought
Chapter 12: The Spirituality of John Owen
Chapter 13: John Owen on Spiritual Gifts

Part 5: The Puritan Christian Life
Chapter 14: The Puritans and the Lord’s Day
Chapter 15: The Puritan Approach to Worship
Chapter 16: Marriage and Family in Puritan Thought

Part 6: The Puritans in Ministry
Chapter 17: Puritan Preaching
Chapter 18: Puritan Evangelism
Chapter 19: Jonathan Edwards and Revival
Chapter 20: Afterword

Notes
General Index
Scripture Index

Erscheinungsdatum	14.02.2022
Verlagsort	Wheaton, IL
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Gewicht	797 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik
ISBN-10	1-4335-7895-6 / 1433578956
ISBN-13	978-1-4335-7895-3 / 9781433578953
Zustand	Neuware