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Sto caricando le informazioni... John Chrysostomdi Earl M Blackburn
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This is part of EP Books' bitesize biography series and is written with a general readership in mind. Informative, inspiring and interesting, this little biography on the life, times and works of John Chrysostom (349 - 407AD) gives a desire to know more of this man and his works, especially as he had an influence on John Calvin.It is good that Christ reigns over all, particularly in his church. Otherwise, biblical Christianity would disappear from the earth. Chrysostom is proof positive that the mediatorial Lord of heaven and earth rules and overrules in the affairs of men and that he sometimes takes his servants through dark and soul-jarring providences to cause his Word to triumph at last.Chrysostom also demonstrates that men of God can faithfully (by the sustaining power and grace of Christ) expound the whole counsel of God and leave a lasting mark upon Adam's fallen race, even when wicked people and all the forces of Hell converge against their souls. As long as the history of Christianity is studied, the name Golden Mouth, this preacher mighty in the Word, will never be forgotten.'This is truly a charming, informative and inspiring book. Blackburn, as an experienced pastor himself, has sought out those aspects of Chrysostom's ministry that show the strengths - courage, humility, faithfulness, doctrinal integrity, confidence in the power of proclamation - that every pastor should covet, while pointing to the weaknesses and troubles endemic to the historical context of bishop John. I found not only the subject, but the style of presenting it, to be engaging and provocative of high thoughts.' Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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 Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni...GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)270.2092Religions History, geographic treatment, biography of Christianity History of Christianity Period of ecumenic councils; Centralization (325-787)Classificazione LCVotoMedia: (4)
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In this short biography, Earl Blackburn examines the life and times of this great preacher who has left such a mark upon the Christian church to this day.
Top Highlights
“Fashionable Christianity has always been the blight of biblical Christianity.” (Page 16)
“John was born, raised, converted and ordained under the plain-style teaching of the Antiochene discipline, and it fundamentally moulded his entire life and ministry.” (Page 23)
“It was then that he came to repentance and faith in Christ, and throughout the remainder of his life he would call Christianity the true philosophy.” (Page 28)
“You may kill us, but you will not destroy us. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church’” (Page 14)
“It was here that he endeavoured to memorize the entire Bible, both the Old and New Testaments. Little did John realize that this strenuous activity would prove to be the most profitable of all his ascetic practices.” (Page 35)
Praise for the Print Edition
This is truly a charming, informative, and inspiring book. Blackburn, as an experienced pastor himself, has sought out those aspects of Chrysostom’s ministry that show the strengths—courage, humility, faithfulness, doctrinal integrity, confidence in the power of proclamation—that every pastor should covet, while pointing to the weaknesses and troubles endemic to the historical context of bishop John. I found not only the subject, but the style of presenting it, to be engaging and provocative of high thoughts. —Tom J. Nettles, professor of church history, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
This biographical treatment, far from being a dry and aloof account of an obscure figure, is delightful and engaging. My old friend, Earl Blackburn, has succeeded in introducing and endearing me to my new friend, John Chrysostom. —Arden Hodgins, pastor, Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA