Meditations of a Theologian
John Webster
Edited by Daniel Bush & Brannon Ellis
Confronted by Grace: Meditations of a Theologian
Edited by Daniel Bush & Brannon Ellis
Copyright 2014 John Webster
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Previously published as The Grace of Truth (Farmington Hills, Mich.: Oil Lamp Books llc, 2011).
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Michael Webster
Chapter 1: The Lie of Self-Sufficiency
Chapter 3: Believe in the Lord Jesus
Part II: The Suffering Servant
Chapter 6: Hearing the passion
Chapter 7: Sin Shattered within Its Stronghold
Chapter 8: Lifted High in Humiliation
Chapter 9: Take this Holy Sacrament
Chapter 10: The Triumph of Divine Resolve
Chapter 15: The Hearing Church
Chapter 16: God’s Sustaining Presence
Chapter 17: The Call to Remembrance
Chapter 18: The Nature of Faith
Chapter 19: The Way of Holiness
Chapter 21: The Heart of Perseverance
Chapter 24: Christian Contentment
Preaching is one of the principal ways in which the God of the gospel has dealings with us. The gospel’s God is eloquent: He does not remain locked in silence, but speaks. He does this supremely in the mission of the Son of God, the very Word of God who becomes flesh, communicating with human creatures in human ways, most of all in human speech. The Son of God comes as a preacher (Mark 1:38); this is a primary purpose and one of the most characteristic activities of his ...
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About Confronted by Grace: Meditations of a TheologianIn Confronted by Grace, John speaks from deep personal experience of Christ and his work, of God’s judgment on unbelief and of faith in his promises, and of the Spirit-given character of our common life as the people of God. Here you’ll find a rich collection of thoughtful and practical sermons from John’s many years in the pulpit, to feed both mind and heart. |
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