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About this book
How 21st-Century Evangelicals Can Pursue Spiritual Growth through Early Modern Puritan Piety
"Keep your heart" (Proverbs 4:23).  "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12).  "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). Scripture beckons Christians toward obedience and maturity, but many modern approaches to spiritual formation are less than biblical. In A Heart Aflame for God, Matthew C. Bingham studies God-ordained spiritual practices modeled by the 16th- and 17th-century Reformers.
Primarily drawing from Puritan tradition, Bingham shows readers how to balance belief in salvation through faith with a responsibility for one's personal spiritual growth. He studies biblical practices—including meditation, prayer, and self-examination—from a Protestant perspective. Blending historical analysis and practical application, this edifying study cultivates a greater understanding of Reformed theology and an ever-growing relationship with God.Â
- Puritan Tradition for Modern Evangelicals: Shows readers how classic Protestant traditions—including prayer, meditation, and appreciation for the natural world—steer wayward hearts toward Christ
- Rich Reformed Perspective:Â Presents spiritual formation practices that are consistent with the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation
- Intermediate-Level Study:Â Written for theological students, pastors, and Christians interested in early modern Reformed theologians
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part 1 Foundations
- 1 Spiritual Formation
- 2 Spiritual Formation in a Reformation Key
- Part 2 The Reformation Triangle
- 3 Scripture
- 4 Meditation
- 5 Prayer
- Part 3 Widening Our Scope
- 6 Self-Examination
- 7 The Natural World
- 8 Christian Relationships
- Part 4 Challenges
- 9 What about the Body?
- 10 When Things Go Wrong
- Epilogue
- Appendix
- General Index
- Scripture Index