Joel R. Beeke,Brian G. Najapfour
In , Taking Hold of God,, you will enter the treasury of the church of Jesus Christ and discover some of its most valuable gems on the subject of Christian prayer. The writings of the Reformers and Puritans shine with the glory of God in Christ, offering us much wisdom and insight today that can make our own prayer lives more informed, more extensive, more fervent, and more effectual. Six contemporary scholars explore the writings and prayer lives of several Reformers and Puritansâ€”among them Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Perkins, Matthew Henry, and Jonathan Edwardsâ€”guiding us to growth in prayer and a more grateful communion with God., Table of Contents: , 1. Martin Luther on Prayer and Reformation - Brian G. Najapfour, 2. John Calvin on Prayer as Communion with God - Joel R. Beeke, 3. John Knox: A Theologian of Prayer - Brian G. Najapfour, 4. William Perkins on the Lord's Prayer - J. Stephen Yuille, 5. Anthony Burgess on Christ's Prayer for Us - Joel R. Beeke, 6. John Bunyan on Praying with the Holy Spirit - Michael A.G. Haykin, 7. The Puritans on the Help of the Holy Spirit in Prayer - Johnny C. Serafini, 8. Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer - Joel R. Beeke, 9. Thomas Boston on Praying to Our Father - Joel R. Beeke, 10. Jonathan Edwards on Prayer and the Triune God - Peter Beck, 11. Puritan Prayers for World Missions - Joel R. Beeke, 12. Prayerful Praying Today - Joel R. Beeke
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Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer