The Christian Life

A Doctrinal Introduction

Weight 0.21 kg
Dimensions 21.5 × 13.6 × 1.4 cm
ISBN 9781848712591
Binding

Paperback, eBook (ePub & Kindle), Paperback & eBook (ePub & Kindle)

format

Book

page-count

216

Original Pub Date

1981

Banner Pub Date

Feb 1, 1989

Endorsement

Theology that is ‘practical, applying Bible teaching with insight and wisdom to the condition of plain people. Christian beginners will get the benefit and the Lord’s older sheep, grown tough and stringy maybe, will find themselves edified and perhaps tenderised too’. — J.I. PACKER

Book Description

Christian doctrine matter for Christian living. This is ‘one of the most important growth points of the Christian life’, writes Sinclair B. Ferguson. From this starting point, The Christian Life expounds such key biblical themes as grace, faith, repentance, new birth and assurance with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. ‘Christian doctrines are life-shaping’, explains the author, because ‘they show us the God we worship’.

Widely used and appreciated since its first appearance, The Christian Life not only expounds the teaching of Scripture, but outlines its meaning for practical Christian living.

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Table of Contents Expand ↓

Preface ix
Introduction xi
1 Knowing is for Living 1
2 God’s Broken Image 9
3 The Plan of Grace 17
4 Called by God 25
5 Conviction of Sin 35
6 Born Again 43
7 Faith in Christ 57
8 True Repentance 65
9 Justification 75
10 Sons of God 87
11 Union with Christ 97
12 Election 107
13 Sin’s Dominion Ended 123
14 The Christian’s Conflicts 133
15 Crucifying Sin 145
16 Perseverance 157
17 Asleep in Christ 169
18 Glorification 179
Index of Subjects and Names 189
Scripture Index 195

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  1. Paul Singbusch

    I grew up in Reformed and Presbyterian churches and was excited to learn more and more theology as I became an adult. My tendency was to learn theology for its own sake. I knew of Dr Ferguson’s reputation when I found a used IVP edition of this book, and it wonderfully connected this great theology with the life we’re called to live. It has become one of my favorite books.

  2. rwhicks101

    There should be a class in every church based on this book. Need a study guide with an available online site where Dr.Ferguson and others share particular points in each chapter. A complete course, simple yet in depth.

  3. Robert Norman

    Every recently converted Christian needs to be given this book to read. All the importance of foundational doctrines that new believers should be learning about are covered in this book.

  4. David Bess

    This book is an excellent primer for Christians to begin studying basic theology. Ferguson touches upon most of the important doctrinal themes in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-follow approach. His perspective is definitely Reformed but the content would still be beneficial to all Protestants and evangelicals. My only complaint with this work is that there are no study questions provided. Had there been, I would have used it as a discussion guide for church training. If you’re looking for a Biblically-solid primer on Christian doctrine, I highly recommend it!

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