Reinke, Tony, 1977-

Newton on the Christian life : to live is Christ / Tony Reinke ; foreword by John Piper. - 285 pages ; 23 cm. - Theologians on the Christian life. . - Theologians on the Christian life. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Amazing grace -- Christ all-sufficient -- The daily discipline of joy in Jesus -- Gospel simplicity -- Indwelling sin -- Christ-centered holiness -- The growth chart of the Christian life -- Seven Christian blemishes -- The discipline of trials -- The goal of Bible reading -- Battling insecurity -- Victory over spiritual weariness -- Victory over Mr. Self -- To die is gain.

"Newton is perhaps the greatest pastoral letter writer in the history of the church. He took up his pen day after day to help others fix their eyes on Christ, which, he writes, is the underlying battle of the Christian life. Through a careful study of scores of letters, Tony Reinke brings together Newton's brilliant vision of the Christian life in one accessible place." -- Cover.

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