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THE MYSTERY OF PROVIDENCE
John J. Murray
In four succinct chapters, John J Murray explains the key truths of the doctrine of providence. With plenty of examples from Scripture, he sets out the Bible’s teaching on the wonderful works of God and shows how providence both brings glory to God and prepares God’s people for glory.
What God is skillfully weaving in providence is often impenetrably mysterious to us. But as Mr. Murray shows, there is still an abundance of truth about providence to encourage and comfort us, and lead us to more adoring praise of the holy, wise and powerful God of providence. As Maurice Roberts says in the Introduction to this volume, ‘There are vital lessons to be learned from his fine exposition of the doctrine of providence.’
In his Introduction Rev. Maurice Roberts said the following:
"It is a joy and privilege for me to write an Introduction to this excellent exposition of the doctrine of God's Providence. These soul-stirring chapters were first preached at the conference of a church in Singapore, some twenty years ago. Happily the sermons were transcribed into print and are now here available to a wider audience.
John J Murray was a choice friend and colleague of mine in the Christian ministry. There are vital lessons to be learned from his fine exposition of the doctrine of providence.
We see that God has complete control over all that happens in his universe, even over the very worst of things. We see that believers in Christ should enjoy full assurance that for them 'all things work together for good.'
We are blessed to see how in providence God prepares all who have faith in Christ for entrance into the glorious eternal world of heaven after death.
John J Murray, who introduces us to such great lessons, has, since preaching these heavenly doctrines, passed away and is now in that blessed world above where God is eternally loved by all his believing people."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction by Maurice Roberts
Chapter One: THE WONDER OF PROVIDENCE
1. The Scope and Extent of Providence
2. The Properties of Providence
3. Encouragements from Providence
Chapter Two: THE WORKING OF PROVIDENCE
1. Esther
2. Joseph
3. Job
Chapter Three: THE BEAUTY OF PROVIDENCE
1. Ways of Observing Providence
2. Ways of Reflecting on Providence
3. Ways of Delighting in Providence
Chapter Four: THE DESIGN OF PROVIDENCE
1. To Bring Glory to God
2. In the Life of the Christian
“This book, which is deeply rooted in Puritan theology, and which also derives much of its attractiveness from the author’s own experimental knowledge of his subject, shows that the study of the book of our own personal providence alongside the study of the book of God’s word can bring great comfort … This book is extremely readable and ought to be a must read for every Christian. Highly recommended.” – Rev John Macleod, review, Free Church Witness, January 2022
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