Horatius Bonar war ein schottischer Geistlicher und Dichter, dessen Werk tief in spirituelle Themen und das Innenleben eintaucht. Seine Poesie, oft inspiriert von persönlichen Verlusten und tiefem Glauben, erforscht Vorstellungen von Hoffnung, Trost und Ewigkeit. Bonars Verse zeichnen sich durch ihre Klarheit, emotionale Resonanz und einen starken, lyrischen Rhythmus aus und bieten den Lesern spirituelle Reflexion und Ermutigung. Sein Schreiben spiegelt ein tiefes Engagement für seinen Glauben und die Suche nach Schönheit und Sinn selbst inmitten der Härten des Lebens wider.
Explore the redemptive themes woven throughout Horatius Bonar's narrative, which highlights the profound work of God in human lives. This captivating story is enriched by a foreword from Sinclair B. Ferguson, providing additional insights into Bonar's message and its significance. The book invites readers to reflect on faith and divine grace through its compelling storytelling.
This reprint offers a faithful reproduction of a classic work first published in 1857, preserving the historical significance and original language of the era. Readers can explore the themes and insights that have resonated through time, providing a glimpse into the cultural and societal context of the 19th century. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in literature from this period and its enduring impact on contemporary thought.
The book emphasizes the profound connection between divine communication and the Bible, portraying it as the written embodiment of God's wisdom and power. It explores how creation reflects His grandeur and subtlety, likening natural phenomena to His voice. The text highlights the Bible as a unique and penetrating medium through which God speaks to humanity, surpassing even the most powerful forces of nature in clarity and depth.
From the preface: The way of peace and the way of holiness lie side by side, or rather, they are one. That which bestows the one imparts the other; and he who takes the one takes the other also. The Spirit of peace is the Spirit of holiness. The God of peace is the God of holiness. In the companion work to his book God's Way of Peace, Horatius Bonar shows us that a life that has been saved is a life that is holy. The Spirit of God works in us to make us holy. The saving work of Christ on the cross has given us the victory over sin, but while we are on this earth we battle on. Read and be encouraged.
This book for those who are anxious gently directs our eyes back to Jesus. Taking the whole message of the gospel, Horatius Bonar shows us that although we cannot save ourselves by our character or our works, we can have peace in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Two well-known writers and preachers of the nineteenth century describe the twofold work of God that is needed to make us Christians. Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) explains the work of God that Christ has done for us so that we can be accepted as righteous for ever by God. His book is a great help in appreciating what Christ has done and contains much comfort and encouragement for believers. J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) unfolds the work of God that the Holy Spirit does within us to make us new creatures and children of God. Simply and clearly, he sets out the need to be born again, explains how it happens and what results may be expected. These are updated and shortened versions for the benefit of modern readers.
Focusing on the Old Testament, this volume offers powerful and inspirational insights into various biblical truths. Each chapter is concise and written in a devotional style, making it suitable for daily reflection or as a study guide to encourage deeper exploration of scripture.