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A QUEST FOR GODLINESS: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life
JAMES I. PACKER
A Quest for Godliness explores the depth and breadth of Puritan spiritual life. Drawing on a lifetime of study, 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 us to radical commitment and action, both desperately needed today. Beautifully written, A Quest for Godliness is a moving and challenging exploration of Puritan life and thought. Here is J. I. Packer at his very best.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
PART ONE- THE PURITANS IN PROFILE
Why We Need the Puritans
Puritanism as a Movement of Revival
The Practical Writings of the English Puritans
PART TWO- THE PURITANS AND THE BIBLE
John Owen on Communication from God
The Puritans as Interpreters of Scripture
The Puritan Conscience
PART THREE- THE PURITANS AND THE GOSPEL
'Saved by His Precious Blood': An Introduction to John Owen's 'The Death of Death in the Death of Christ'
The Doctrine of Justification in Development and Decline Among the Puritans
The Puritan View of Preaching the Gospel
PART FOUR- THE PURITANS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Witness of the Spirit in Puritan Thought
The Spirituality of John Owen
John Owen on the Spiritual Gifts
PART FIVE- THE PURITAN CHRISTIAN LIFE
The Puritans and the Lord's Day
The Puritan Approach to Worship
Marriage and Family in Puritan Thought
PART SIX- THE PURITANS IN MINISTRY
Puritan Preaching
Puritan Evangelism
Jonathan Edwards and Revival
Afterword
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