Martin Luther’s historical significance can hardly be overstated.
Known as the her of the Protestant Reformation, Luther has had
an enormous impact on Western Christianity and culture. In Luther
on the Christian Life, historian Carl Trueman introduces readers
to the lively Reformer, taking them on a tour of his historical
context, theological system, and approach to the Christian life.
Whether exploring Luther’s theology of protest, ever-present
sense of humor, or misunderstood view of sanctification, this
book will help modern readers go deeper in their spiritual walk
by learning from one of the great teachers of the faith.
John Newton is best known as the slave trader turned hymn writer
who penned the most popular English hymn in history: “Amazing
Grace.” However, many Christians are less familiar with the
decades he spent in relative obscurity, laboring as a “spiritual
doctor” while pastoring small parishes in England. In the latest
addition to Crossway’s growing Theologians on the Christian Life
series, Tony Reinke introduces modern readers to Newton’s
pastoral wisdom by leading them through the many sermons, hymns,
and—most importantly—letters that he wrote over the course of his
life. Considered by many to be one of the greatest letter writers
of all time, Newton has valuable ins to offer modern
Christians, especially when it comes to fusing together sound
doctrine, lived experience, and godly practice.
Widely recognized as a pillar of 20th-century evangelicalism, J.
I. Packer has had a profound impact on millions of Christians
living today. Now in his late eighties, Packer still exerts an
enormous influence on pastors and laypeople around the world
through his many books, articles, and recorded lectures—works
that overflow with spiritual wisdom related to the Christian
life. In the latest addition to Crossway’s growing Theologians on
the Christian Life series, well-known pastor Sam Storms examines
Packer’s legacy when it comes to the Christian and
sanctification. Whether exploring Packer’s ins into prayer,
Bible study, the sovereignty of God, or the Christian’s fight
against sin, this accessible book offers readers the chance to
learn from the best of Packer’s thinking on what true godliness
really entails.
The importance of Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck to Reformed
theology is difficult to overstate. Bavinck's comprehensive four
volume systematic theology, Reformed Dogmatics, is a modern
classic that has influenced countless pastors and theologians
over the past 100 years. In Bavinck on the Christian Life,
scholar John Bolt brings the great Dutch theologian’s life and
work to bear on following Jesus in the 21st century. By
practically applying Bavinck's systematic works to the Christian
life and looking at the life of the man himself, this book shows
the direct connection between robust theology, practical
holiness, and personal joy.
John Owen is widely hailed as one of the greatest theologians of
all time. His many works—especially those encouraging Christians
in their struggle against sin—continue to speak powerfully to
readers today, offering much-needed spiritual guidance for
following Christ and resisting temptation day in and day out.
Starting with an overview of Owen’s life, ministry, and
historical context, Michael Haykin and Matthew Barrett
introduce readers to the pillars of Owen’s spiritual life. From
exploring his understanding of believers’ fellowship with the
triune God to highlighting his teaching on justification, this
study invites us to learn about the Christian life from the
greatest of the English Puritans.
Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.