Description
To Present an Example of intentional, faithful, and passionate Christian living, Dr. Steven J. Lawson paints a portrait of eighteenth-century pastor and theologian Jonathan Edwards, who structured his relationship with God by composing and following seventy heart-searching resolutions. Edwards, often remembered for his sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, is revealed here as a man with a heart for God's glory above all things. To help himself pursue that goal, he composed a set of resolutions to guide his conduct in all areas, from his battle against sin to his use of time. In Edwards' single-minded pursuit of God, Dr. Lawson sees an unparalleled example for modern Christians.
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Contents
The life and legacy of Jonathan Edwards -- A spiritual compass for the soul -- Historical setting -- Cultural precedence -- Spiritual purpose -- Theological roots -- Major categories -- Complementary writings -- The prerequisite of faith -- Personal inability -- Divine enabling -- Humble submission -- Highest motivation -- Regular review -- The priority of God's glory -- Overruling ambition -- Relentless pursuit -- Strategic initiatives -- Targeted living -- Purposeful omission -- The putting away of sin -- Genuine repentance -- Godly shame -- Unveiled motives -- Constant vigilance -- Mortified sin -- True confession -- The precipice of eternity -- Improved time -- Immediate action -- Eternal focus -- Future world -- The passion of discipline -- Maximum effort -- Physical regimens -- Spiritual disciplines -- Unflagging zeal -- The practice of love -- Initiating love -- Restrained temper -- Limited words -- Promoting peace -- Sweet benevolence -- The posture of self-examination -- Tested conversion -- Exposed sin -- Improved performance -- Warning signals.
The life and legacy of Jonathan Edwards -- A spiritual compass for the soul -- Historical setting -- Cultural precedence -- Spiritual purpose -- Theological roots -- Major categories -- Complementary writings -- The prerequisite of faith -- Personal inability -- Divine enabling -- Humble submission -- Highest motivation -- Regular review -- The priority of God's glory -- Overruling ambition -- Relentless pursuit -- Strategic initiatives -- Targeted living -- Purposeful omission -- The putting away of sin -- Genuine repentance -- Godly shame -- Unveiled motives -- Constant vigilance -- Mortified sin -- True confession -- The precipice of eternity -- Improved time -- Immediate action -- Eternal focus -- Future world -- The passion of discipline -- Maximum effort -- Physical regimens -- Spiritual disciplines -- Unflagging zeal -- The practice of love -- Initiating love -- Restrained temper -- Limited words -- Promoting peace -- Sweet benevolence -- The posture of self-examination -- Tested conversion -- Exposed sin -- Improved performance -- Warning signals.
Call number
920 EDW
Collection
Publication
Orlando, Fla. : Reformation Trust Pub., c2008.
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Pages
xvi; 168
ISBN
9781567691085