Maturity
Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life
| Weight | .83 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 5.4 × .6 in |
| Binding | Paperback, Kindle (.mobi), ePub, Paperback & Kindle, Paperback & ePub |
| Format | Book |
| ISBN | 9781848718654 |
| Kindle ISBN | 9781848718678 |
| ePub ISBN | 9781848718661 |
| Page Count | 248 |
| Topic | Spiritual Growth, Christian Living |
| Banner Pub Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
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
‘As Christians, we have a great need to be continually growing into spiritual maturity. But how do we realize such a worthy goal? In large measure, the answer is found in this new book by Sinclair Ferguson, Maturity. This master theologian and nurturing pastor gives us a comprehensive overview of this vitally important subject. Profound in its strategic grasp, yet easily read and digested, this is a rare book that every believer—whether new to the faith or a seasoned saint—should live with and live out.’ — STEVE LAWSON
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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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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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.