The Loveliness Of Christ

Author : Samuel Rutherford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798893400311

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The Loveliness of Christ by Samuel Rutherford Pdf

"The Loveliness of Christ," contains the essay by the title name plus several letters Rutherford wrote. Since his death in 1661, the writings and letters of Rutherford have been an inspiration to many--including the highly esteemed evangelist, Charles Spurgeon. In Spurgeon's words, "when we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford's letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration that can be found in the writings of mere men." Rutherford, like all humans, grappled with sin and faced tribulations. Even in the midst of his own struggles, however, Rutherford became a beacon, revealing the loveliness of Jesus Christ. An old English merchant and contemporary of Rutherford explained the transformative impact of encountering Rutherford this way: "I came to Irvine, and heard a well-favored, proper old man [David Dickson] with a long beard, and that man showed me all my heart. Then I went to St. Andrews, where I heard a sweet, majestic-looking man [Robert Blair], and he showed me the majesty of God. After him I heard a little, fair man [Rutherford], and he showed me the loveliness of Christ." Rutherford's personality was a blend of godliness, humility, and strong emotions, leading to occasional outbursts and challenges in his interactions. Acknowledging his own temperament, he once confessed to David Dickson, "I am made of extremes." Despite bouts of depression, Rutherford's experiences became a divine tool, shaping him into a source of comfort for fellow believers in times of suffering. "The Loveliness of Christ" is a testament to the transformative power of a flawed yet deeply devoted soul. Rutherford's letters not only offer profound insights into the Christian journey but also showcase the loveliness of Christ that transcends human imperfections.

Author : Samuel Rutherford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1882840240

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The Loveliness of Christ by Samuel Rutherford Pdf

Like so many saints before him, Samuel Rutherford did his best work while he was imprisoned for the gospel. While in exile from his hometown, he wrote hundreds of letters to his friends and members of his congregation. These letters were treasured up and printed several years after his death in 1661. From this, "the most remarkable series of devotional letters that the literature of the Reformed churches can show," Christians of all walks have drawn strength. The Loveliness of Christ is a collection of short excerpts from these letters "in which some of Rutherford s most helpful thoughts are allowed to stand out in their unadorned wisdom and power. Those familiar with Andrew Bonar's great nineteenth-century collection of the Letters of Samuel Rutherford will feel that this setting of brief quotations makes Rutherford's words sparkle like diamonds on a dark cloth in a jeweller's shop. We hope that you, in meditating on these pages, will find here help, comfort, wise counsel, and spiritual compass, and to say with Rutherford, 'Every day we may see some new thing in Christ. His love hath neither brim nor bottom'" (Sinclair Ferguson, foreword to previous edition).

Author : Samuel Rutherford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0851519563

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The Loveliness of Christ by Samuel Rutherford Pdf

This beautiful gift book is full of short extracts of some of Samuel Rutherford's most helpful thoughts. It truly makes Rutherford's words sparkle like diamonds on a dark cloth in a jeweler's shop. Readers will find help, comfort, wise counsel, and spiritual compass, and be able to say with Rutherford, "Every day we may see some new thing in Christ. His love hath neither brim nor bottom."

Author : Samuel Rutherford
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547590712

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Letters of Samuel Rutherford by Samuel Rutherford Pdf

"Letters of Samuel Rutherford" by Samuel Rutherford. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Scott Sauls
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496403834

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Jesus Outside the Lines by Scott Sauls Pdf

Whether the issue of the day on Twitter, Facebook, or cable news is our sexuality, political divides, or the perceived conflict between faith and science, today’s media pushes each one of us into a frustrating clash between two opposing sides. Polarizing, us-against-them discussions divide us and distract us from thinking clearly and communicating lovingly with others. Scott Sauls, like many of us, is weary of the bickering and is seeking a way of truth and beauty through the conflicts. Jesus Outside the Lines presents Jesus as this way. Scott shows us how the words and actions of Jesus reveal a response that does not perpetuate the destructive fray. Jesus offers us a way forward—away from harshness, caricatures, and stereotypes. In Jesus Outside the Lines, you will experience a fresh perspective of Jesus, who will not (and should not) fit into the sides.

Author : Dane C. Ortlund
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433566165

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Gentle and Lowly by Dane C. Ortlund Pdf

Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains readers in their up-and-down lives.

Author : Alistair Begg,Sinclair B. Ferguson
Publisher : Crossway Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1433537753

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Name Above All Names by Alistair Begg,Sinclair B. Ferguson Pdf

Jesus is the most important person in the life of the Christian. This stimulating book explores the Bible's teaching on seven key attributes of Jesus's life and ministry, from Genesis to Revelation.

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433552663

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A Peculiar Glory by John Piper Pdf

God has provided a way for all people, not just scholars, to know that the Bible is the Word of God. John Piper has devoted his life to showing us that the glory of God is object of the soul’s happiness. Now, his burden in this book is to demonstrate that this same glory is the ground of the mind’s certainty. God’s peculiar glory shines through his Word. The Spirit of God enlightens the eyes of our hearts. And in one self-authenticating sight, our minds are sure and our hearts are satisfied. Justified certainty and solid joy meet in the peculiar glory of God.

Author : Jonathan King
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683590590

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The Beauty of the Lord by Jonathan King Pdf

Why is God's beauty often absent from our theology? Rarely do theologians take up the theme of God's beauty—even more rarely do they consider how God's beauty should shape the task of theology itself. But the psalmist says that the heart of the believer's desire is to behold the beauty of the Lord. In The Beauty of the Lord, Jonathan King restores aesthetics as not merely a valid lens for theological reflection, but an essential one. Jesus, our incarnate Redeemer, displays the Triune God's beauty in his actions and person, from creation to final consummation. How can and should theology better reflect this unveiled beauty? The Beauty of the Lord is a renewal of a truly aesthetic theology and a properly theological aesthetics.

Author : Ellen G. White
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0828018359

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To Be Like Jesus by Ellen G. White Pdf

Emphasizing a different theme each month, this daily devotional calls us into a deeper fellowship with God and equips us for the journey. Each reading is a moment with the master--another step in an ever-sweeter journey with Jesus.

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : God
ISBN : 1844744272

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The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God by D. A. Carson Pdf

Author : Marshall Segal
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433555480

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Not Yet Married by Marshall Segal Pdf

Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.

Author : Review & Herald Publishing Association,Ellen Gould Harmon White
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0828017891

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That I May Know Him by Review & Herald Publishing Association,Ellen Gould Harmon White Pdf

Author : Ellen G. White
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547019732

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The Sanctified Life by Ellen G. White Pdf

The Sanctified Life is a religious book by Ellen G. White, an American author, and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In this work, White teaches what it means to live a sanctified life by Grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The author calls people to establish a loving relationship with God through prayer and Bible study.

Author : Alistair Maclean
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725232730

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Hebridean Altars by Alistair Maclean Pdf

This book is a beautiful and dramatic collection of Celtic praise, compiled by Church of Scotland minister and Gaelic scholar Alistair Maclean, which was first published in 1937. It comprises over one hundred prayers, poems, sayings, and praises from the Christian tradition of the author's native Hebrides.