Maturity

Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life

Weight .83 lbs
Dimensions 8.5 × 5.4 × .6 in
ISBN 9781848718654
Kindle ISBN

9781848718678

ePub ISBN

9781848718661

Binding

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

topic

Christian Living, Spiritual Growth

Banner Pub Date

Feb 19, 2019

page-count

248

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Book

Endorsements

‘Sinclair Ferguson is the purest kind of theologian. He draws doctrine from the text of Scripture. This, of course, gives confidence to the reader that the doctrines he explains are the ones that come correctly from the mouth of God. Nothing is more important for the believer than getting the doctrines related to sanctification and spiritual maturity right. This book is a treasury of those truths – I highly recommend it.’ — JOHN MACARTHUR

Book Description

What are the most important lessons the New Testament has to teach us about being a Christian?

Sinclair Ferguson shows that a deep-seated concern of the writers of the New Testament was to see Christians grow to spiritual maturity—and if that was the concern of the first believers, then it should be our concern too.

In clear and logical chapters that are rooted in the reality of the Christian life, the author, who has had long experience in pastoral ministry and seminary teaching, seeks to show what Christian maturity is, and how it is to be obtained.

It was the apostle Paul’s desire to present those to whom he ministered ‘mature in Christ’—for such a maturity would lead to stable, servant-hearted Christians, and healthy, fruit-bearing churches.

All those who desire to live useful, mature, and consistent Christian lives will gain much wisdom from reading and reflecting upon the contents of this book.

The Story Behind Writing Maturity by Sinclair Ferguson

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Table of Contents Expand ↓

Introduction ix
Growing Up
1 The Importance of Maturity 3
2 Symptoms of Decay 19
3 Abiding in Christ 33
Standing Firm
4 Full Assurance 57
5 Clear Guidance 81
Facing Difficulties
6 The Problem of Sin 97
7 Overcoming Temptation 113
8 Fighting the Enemy 131
9 Coping with Suffering 151
Pressing On
10 Serving Faithfully 173
11 Running Patiently 191
Maturity
12 Living Maturely 211
Appendix 227

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  1. Benjamin Hegan

    Classic Ferguson. As the MacArthur endorsement above says, it’s simply doctrine straight from Scripture. The author, after introducing maturity, takes various important themes around growing into Maturity in Christ and exposits a passage or two in the chapter to explain what that looks like in practice. You simply can’t go wrong with anything that Sinclair Ferguson had written. It’s always faithful to Scripture, God honouring and very helpful in shaping our thought, driving us to Christ as well as pointing us to the Saviour from any passage used. Thorough is a word I’d use to describe the book and others by the same author. You will not regret reading this book. It addresses an ever growing issue in our day with profound Biblical insight and pastoral wisdom. Read it, and let the Lord use it to encourage you further towards maturity in Christ! Highly recommended!

  2. Parris Mannion

    An excellent read by an excellent example of a Christian leader/author. Any Christian who takes the time to read this book will become “more mature” in their walk with their Lord, Jesus Christ !

  3. Yuri Johnston

    Read this book twice. This book cannot be read only one time. I become more humbly after read twice. This book no question already is considered a classic book. I am thankful for this simple and short but profound writing.

  4. M.A. Sargent

    Theological works are not often as practical as one would like; that is, there are few direct applications to daily living in their pages. Conversely, many devotional books focus on the practical and provide little spiritual foundation, i.e., scarce references to biblical texts, for the faith that must be lived out in a fallen world. This work is theologically practical, and in a readable and thoughtful manner, offering many thoughtful observations and conclusions about sin, temptation, the desires and work of God in human life, and so much more. The writing is thought-provoking yet not so academic that the average person would have difficulty following the flow of ideas. I will definitely re-read it, and add to my annotations and underlining as the Spirit provides further illumination and personal applications.

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