Who are the Puritans? Why are they important for me today? If you have asked questions like these and still await adequate answers, this book is for you. Following God Fully provides a basic introduction to the Puritans that reveals a people intent on pursuing God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Joel R. Beeke and Michael Reeves introduce us to nine Puritan stalwarts that we all should be familiar with. Then they show us the practical contribution the Puritans made in discussing doctrines related to God, salvation, church, and daily life. Read this book and be moved to following God fully like the Puritans.
Contents
PART ONE: Who Were the Puritans?
The Myth and Foundation of Puritanism The Story of Puritanism Puritanism Defined Why Puritan Teaching Today? Why the Puritan Lifestyle Today?
PART TWO: Puritan Stalwarts
William Perkins (1558-1602) Richard Sibbes (1577-1635) Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680) John Eliot (1604-1690) John Owen (1616-1683) John Bunyan (1628-1688) John Flavel (1628-1691) Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)
PART THREE: The Triune God and His Saving Work
Communion with God God the Father: Predestination, Creation, and Providence Christ the Mediator Christ the Compassionate Intercessor The Holy Spirit Covenant Theology
PART FOUR: A Saved and Holy People
Regeneration Faith and Repentance Union with Christ and Justification Adoption Sanctification Assurance of Salvation Perseverance Heaven, A World of Love
PART FIVE: Christ's Bride
Church and Worship The Lord's Supper Church Offices and Government The Lord's Day Preaching Listening to Sermons Pastoral Counseling Evangelism
PART SIX: Puritans in Daily Life
Meditation and Prayer Conscience Marriage Child-Rearing Work as a Calling
PART SEVEN: The Puritans for Today
Learning from Puritan Faults Lessons from the Puritans for Today How Should We Begin Reading the Puritans?
