TY - BOOK AU - Ferguson,Sinclair B. TI - The Christian life: a doctrinal introduction SN - 0851515169 AV - BT77 .F38 1989 U1 - 248.4 20 PY - 1989///, �1981 CY - Edinburgh, Carlisle, Pa. PB - Banner of Truth Trust KW - Theology, Doctrinal KW - Popular works KW - Christian life KW - Presbyterian authors KW - fast KW - Christianity KW - Religious life N1 - "First Banner of Truth edition, 1989."; Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface -- Introduction -- Knowing is for living -- God's broken image -- The plan of grace -- Called by God -- Conviction of sin -- Born again -- Faith in Christ -- True repentance -- Justification -- Sons of God -- Union with Christ -- Election -- Sin's dominion ended -- The Christian's conflicts -- Crucifying sin -- Perseverance -- Asleep in Christ -- Glorification -- Index of subjects and names -- Index of scripture references N2 - "Christian doctrine matters for Christian living." This is "one of the most important growth points of the Christian life," writes Sinclair B. Ferguson. From this starting point, The Christian Life expounds such key biblical themes as grace, faith, repentance, new birth and assurance with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. "Christian doctrines are life-shaping," explains the author, because "they show us the God we worship." Widely used and appreciated since its first appearance, The Christian Life not only expounds the teaching of Scripture, but outlines its meaning for practical Christian living. It is, as Packer writes in his preface, theology that is "practical, applying Bible teaching with insight and wisdom to the condition of plain people. Christian beginners will get the benefit and the Lord's older sheep, grown tough and stringy maybe, will find themselves edified and perhaps tenderized too." - Back cover ER -