21 servants of sovereign joy: faithful, flawed, and fruitful
Piper, JohnUnknown
Crossway (Illinois, 2018) (eng) English9781433562525UnknownUnknownCHURCH HISTORY; UnknownThroughout history, the lives of spiritual giants—though full of struggle, sin, and weakness—magnify the glory and majesty of God. Their lives and teachings are full of messages that are still profoundly relevant. Their voices live on. And their stories should be told and read today.
In this book, John Piper explores the lives of twenty-one leaders from church history like Augustine, Martin Luther, William Wilberforce, Adoniram Judson, C.S. Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, and others, offering a close look at their perseverance amidst opposition, weakness, and suffering. Let the endurance of these faithful but flawed saints inspire you toward a life of Christ-exalted courage, passion, and joy.
Physical dimension
816 p.24 cm.Unknown
Summary / review / table of contents
Book 1: The legacy of sovereign joy: Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin --
Book 2: The hidden smile of God: John Bunyan, William Cowper, David Brainerd --
Book 3: The roots of endurance: John Newton, Charles Simeon, William Wilberforce --
Book 4: Contending for our all: Athanasius, John Owen, J. Gresham Machen --
Book 5: Filling up the afflictions of Christ: William Tyndale, John Paton, Adoniram Judson --
Book 6: Seeing beauty and saying beautifully: George Herbert, George Whitefield, C.S. Lewis --
Book 7: A camaraderie of confidence: Charles Spurgeon, George Müller, Hudson Taylor.