A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards
by John Piper
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"Useful men are some of the greatest blessings of a people. To have many such is more for a people's happiness than almost anything, unless it be God's own gracious, spiritual presence amongst them; they are precious gifts of heaven."Certainly one of the most useful men in evangelical history was the man who preached those words, pastor and theologian Jonathan Edwards. Commemorating his 300th birthday, general editors John Piper and Justin Taylor chose ten essays that highlight different show more aspects of Edwards's life and legacy and show how his teachings are just as relevant today as they were three centuries ago. Even within the church, many people know little more about Edwards than what is printed in American history textbooks-most often, excerpts from his best-known sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." They unjustly envision Edwards preaching only fire and brimstone to frightened listeners. But he knew and preached God's heaven as much as Satan's hell. He was a humble and joyful servant, striving to glorify God in his personal life and public ministry. This book's contributors investigate the character and teachings of the man who preached from a deep concern for the unsaved and a passionate desire for God. Studying the life and works of this dynamic Great Awakening figure will rouse slumbering Christians, prompting them to view the world through Edwards's God-centered lens"--Back cover. show lessTags
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The book of ten essays was delightful and inspiring in providing great insights into the life and person of Jonathan Edwards. He was a key figure in the Great American Awakening of the eighteenth century. Edwards, a man of keen intellect (entering Yale at age 12), was most diligent in pursuing God with everything he possessed - said to be God-centered, God-focused, God-intoxicated and God-entranced. The book gives insight into Edwards' exemplary life of duty to God and man, and the most intentional way in which he ordered his life to affect godliness in life’s every dimension - as illustrated by his 70 resolutions, drawn up at an early age in order to gain grace and holiness.
All of Piper's biographical sketches are pearl. The conference version is available for streaming or download as MP3 for free at the Desiring God website.
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- Original publication date
- 2004
- People/Characters
- Jonathan Edwards
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 230.58092 — Religion Christianity Christianity Presbyterian and Reformed
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- BX7260 .E3 .G63 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Protestantism Other Protestant denominations Congregationalism
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- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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