Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life

by John Calvin; Henry Van Andel

Publisher:

Baker

, 2004

Overview

In this classic devotional, John Calvin urges readers to apply the Christian life in a balanced way to mind, heart, and hand. Rather than focusing on contemplative otherworldliness, the book stresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life.

In style and spirit, this book is much like Augustine’s Confessions, Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, or Thomas à Kempis’s Imitation of Christ. However, its intense practicality sets it apart, making it easily accessible for any reader seeking to carry out Christian values in everyday life. Chapter themes include obedience, self-denial, the significance of the cross, and how we should live our lives today.

From the Back Cover

Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life has inspired readers around the world for more than four centuries.

Now in paper, this classic devotional will guide you on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life. Originally part of John Calvin’s Institutes, the devotional covers themes such as obedience, self-denial, the significance of the cross, and how believers should live their lives today.

Rather than focusing on contemplative other-worldliness, the Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life stresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life. In style and spirit, it is much like Augustine’s Confessions, Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, or Thomas à Kempis’s Imitation of Christ. Its intense practicality, however, sets it apart, making it easily accessible for anyone seeking to carry out Christian values in everyday life.

The translator, Henry J. Van Andel, competently preserved the colorful language and direct style of which John Calvin was a recognized master.

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Contents

Top Highlights

“But our religion will be unprofitable if it does not change our heart, pervade our manners, and transform us into new creatures.” (source)

“The plan of Scripture for a Christian walk is twofold: first, that we be instructed in the law to love righteousness, because by nature we are not inclined to do so; second, that we be shown a simple rule that we may not waver in our race.” (source)

“There would be no church if we set a standard of absolute perfection, for the best of us are still far from the ideal, and we would have to reject many who have made only small progress.” (source)

“It is the duty of believers to ‘present their bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God’; this is the only true worship.” (source)

“the Lord himself, as he deems fit, uses the cross to oppose, restrain, and subdue the arrogance of our flesh” (source)

Product Details

• Title : Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life
• Authors:
  • Calvin, John
  • Van Andel, Henry
• Publisher: Baker
• Publication Date: 2004
• ISBN: 9781585581047