A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation

by Matthew C. Bingham

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How 21st-Century Evangelicals Can Pursue Spiritual Growth through Early Modern Puritan Piety "Keep your heart" (Proverbs 4:23). "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12). "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). Scripture beckons Christians toward obedience and maturity, but many modern approaches to spiritual formation are less than biblical. In A Heart Aflame for God, Matthew C. Bingham studies God-ordained show more spiritual practices modeled by the 16th- and 17th-century Reformers. Primarily drawing from Puritan tradition, Bingham shows readers how to balance belief in salvation through faith with a responsibility for one's personal spiritual growth. He studies biblical practices-including meditation, prayer, and self-examination-from a Protestant perspective. Blending historical analysis and practical application, this edifying study cultivates a greater understanding of Reformed theology and an ever-growing relationship with God. - Puritan Tradition for Modern Evangelicals: Shows readers how classic Protestant traditions-including prayer, meditation, and appreciation for the natural world-steer wayward hearts toward Christ - Rich Reformed Perspective: Presents spiritual formation practices that are consistent with the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation - Intermediate-Level Study: Written for theological students, pastors, and Christians interested in early modern Reformed theologians. show less

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
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248.088 — Religion Christian practice & observance Christian experience, practice, life
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BX9422.3 .B544 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Protestantism Other Protestant denominations Reformed or Calvinistic Churches
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