Golden Booklet of the True Christian LifeBaker Books, 2004 - 96 Seiten In this classic devotional, John Calvin urges readers to apply the Christian life in a balanced way to mind, heart, and hand. Rather than focusing on contemplative otherworldliness, the book stresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life. In style and spirit, this book is much like Augustine's Confessions, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, or Thomas à Kempis's Imitation of Christ. However, its intense practicality sets it apart, making it easily accessible for any reader seeking to carry out Christian values in everyday life. Chapter themes include obedience, self-denial, the significance of the cross, and how we should live our lives today. |
Inhalt
Preface | 9 |
Humble Obedience | 15 |
CHAPTER II | 25 |
sobriety righteousness and godliness | 29 |
True humility means respect for others | 31 |
We should seek the good of other believers | 34 |
We should seek the good of everyone friend and foe | 37 |
Civil goodness is not enough | 38 |
The cross teaches obedience | 52 |
The cross makes for discipline | 54 |
The cross brings repentance | 55 |
Persecution brings Gods favor | 57 |
Persecution should bring spiritual joy | 59 |
The cross should not make us indifferent | 60 |
The cross makes for submission | 62 |
The cross is necessary for our salvation | 64 |
No happiness without Gods blessing | 40 |
We should not be anxious to obtain riches and honors | 42 |
The Lord is just in all his ways | 44 |
CHAPTER III | 47 |
The cross makes us humble | 49 |
The cross makes us hopeful | 51 |
There is no crown without a cross | 67 |
What is earth if compared with heaven? | 74 |
The Right | 83 |
Let us live with moderation | 89 |
Notes | 95 |
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