Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom,Used

Martin Luthers historical significance can hardly be overstated. Known as the father of the Protestant Reformation, Luther has had an enormous impact on Western Christianity and culture. In Luther on the Christian Life, historian Carl Trueman introduces readers to the lively Reformer, taking them on a tour of his historical context, theological system, and approach to the Christian life. Whether exploring Luthers theology of protest, everpresent sense of humor, or misunderstood view of sanctification, this book will help modern readers go deeper in their spiritual walk by learning from one of the great teachers of the faith.John Newton is best known as the slave trader turned hymn writer who penned the most popular English hymn in history: Amazing Grace. However, many Christians are less familiar with the decades he spent in relative obscurity, laboring as a spiritual doctor while pastoring small parishes in England. In the latest addition to Crossways growing Theologians on the Christian Life series, Tony Reinke introduces modern readers to Newtons pastoral wisdom by leading them through the many sermons, hymns, andmost importantlyletters that he wrote over the course of his life. Considered by many to be one of the greatest letter writers of all time, Newton has valuable insights to offer modern Christians, especially when it comes to fusing together sound doctrine, lived experience, and godly practice.Widely recognized as a pillar of 20thcentury evangelicalism, J. I. Packer has had a profound impact on millions of Christians living today. Now in his late eighties, Packer still exerts an enormous influence on pastors and laypeople around the world through his many books, articles, and recorded lecturesworks that overflow with spiritual wisdom related to the Christian life. In the latest addition to Crossways growing Theologians on the Christian Life series, wellknown pastor Sam Storms examines Packers legacy when it comes to the Christian and sanctification. Whether exploring Packers insights into prayer, Bible study, the sovereignty of God, or the Christians fight against sin, this accessible book offers readers the chance to learn from the best of Packers thinking on what true godliness really entails.The importance of Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck to Reformed theology is difficult to overstate. Bavinck's comprehensive four volume systematic theology, Reformed Dogmatics, is a modern classic that has influenced countless pastors and theologians over the past 100 years. In Bavinck on the Christian Life, scholar John Bolt brings the great Dutch theologians life and work to bear on following Jesus in the 21st century. By practically applying Bavinck's systematic works to the Christian life and looking at the life of the man himself, this book shows the direct connection between robust theology, practical holiness, and personal joy.John Owen is widely hailed as one of the greatest theologians of all time. His many worksespecially those encouraging Christians in their struggle against sincontinue to speak powerfully to readers today, offering muchneeded spiritual guidance for following Christ and resisting temptation day in and day out. Starting with an overview of Owens life, ministry, and historical context, Michael Haykin and Matthew Barrett introduce readers to the pillars of Owens spiritual life. From exploring his understanding of believers fellowship with the triune God to highlighting his teaching on justification, this study invites us to learn about the Christian life from the greatest of the English Puritans.Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.