I have one more section to read of this great book, however I don’t feel I should post a critique of the remaining sections as much as an emotional response.
In a week of difficult ministry issues and, I suspect, some self-pity along the way, the big picture of God’s grace in the crucified and risen Lord that enables us to minister and live out of weakness, indeed which calls us to do so, has been emotionally moving. My actions and attitudes have been stirred by the contents of this book, in a way that Jonathan Edwards would have recognised as the work of the Spirit in my life. Thanks Tim.
If there is a song that sums this book up theologically, intellectually and emotionally, it is Valley of Vision the title track of the album based on Puritan Prayers by Sovereign Grace, Have a read then have a listen.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
This sounds excellent. I kinda wish I didn’t already have so much lined up to read!
September 13th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Hey buddy – I’d like to have a read of that one. Will check out Koorong
September 13th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
G’day lads
Yeah – it has the right mix of intellect and emotion I reckon. It’s 16.95 at Koorong Hamo (and probably 2 quid in the UK Matt! At that price you can afford NOT to read it!)
October 20th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Steve – Wrong! I just picked up a copy at church (courtesy of a guy at church who visits the IVP warehouse seconds shelves) for £1. Haven’t read much of it – just the first little bit, but I like what I see.
Matt – Let me read it first. At least then I will have read ONE book that you haven’t. Well, for a little while anyway.