Profiting from the Word - Couverture souple

Pink, Arthur W

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1612033369 ISBN 13 : 9781612033365

Editeur : Bottom of the Hill Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

"There is grave reason to believe that much Bible reading and Bible study has been of no spiritual profit to those who engaged in it. We greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a blessing. This is strong language, we are well aware, yet no stronger than the case calls for. Divine gifts may be misused, and Divine mercies abused. That this has been so in the present instance is evident by the fruits produced. Even the natural man may take up the study of the Scriptures with the same enthusiasm and pleasure as he might of the sciences. Where this is the case, his store of knowledge is increased, and so also is his pride. Like a chemist engaged in making interesting experiments, the intellectual searcher of the Word is quite elated when he makes some discovery in it; but the joy of the latter is no more spiritual than would be that of the former. Again, just as the successes of the chemist generally increase his sense of self-importance and cause him to look with disdain upon others more ignorant than himself, so alas, is it often the case with those who have investigated Bible numerics, typology, prophecy and other such subjects." Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Christian evangelist and Biblical scholar known for his staunchly Calvinist and Puritan-like teachings. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was the verse, Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death, ' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) pastured churches in Colorado, California, Kentucky, and South Carolina before becoming an itinerant Bible teacher in 1919. He traveled throughout the United States and Australia before returning to his native land, Great Britain, in 1934. He originated Studies in the Scripture, a monthly magazine concerned solely with the exposition of Scripture. Many of Pink’s books were taken directly from the magazine. He took up residence on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in his later years and remained there until his death. Many believe Pink to have been the finest Bible expositor of the twentieth century.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Christian evangelist and biblical scholar who was known for his staunchly Calvinist and Puritan-like teachings in an era dominated by opposing theological traditions. Pink was one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century. Pink’s beliefs and teachings were largely Calvinist and Puritan based. "Profiting from the Word" answers the question, "How much profit do we gain from our reading of the Bible? If you're looking at taking your Scripture reading and faith to a higher, more personal level, this is the book for you!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bottom of the Hill Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1612033369
• ISBN 13: 9781612033365
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 106
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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