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JOEL BEEKE & MICHAEL REEVES

Who are the Puritans?

Why are they important for me today?

If you have asked questions like these and still await adequate answers, this book is for you. ‘Following God Fully’ provides a basic introduction to the Puritans that reveals a people intent on pursuing God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Joel R. Beeke and Michael Reeves introduce us to nine Puritan stalwarts that we all should be familiar with. Then they show us the practical contribution the Puritans made in discussing doctrines related to God, salvation, church, and daily life. Read this book and be moved to following God fully like the Puritans.

Table of Contents:

PART ONE: Who Were the Puritans?

The Myth and Foundation of Puritanism

The Story of Puritanism

Puritanism Defined

Why Puritan Teaching Today?

Why the Puritan Lifestyle Today?

PART TWO: Puritan Stalwarts

William Perkins (1558–1602)

Richard Sibbes (1577–1635)

Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680)

John Eliot (1604–1690)

John Owen (1616–1683)

John Bunyan (1628–1688)

John Flavel (1628–1691)

Matthew Henry (1662–1714)

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758)

PART THREE: The Triune God and His Saving Work

Communion with God

God the Father: Predestination, Creation, and Providence

Christ the Mediator

Christ the Compassionate Intercessor

The Holy Spirit

Covenant Theology

PART FOUR: A Saved and Holy People

Regeneration

Faith and Repentance

Union with Christ and Justification

Adoption

Sanctification

Assurance of Salvation

Perseverance

Heaven, A World of Love

PART FIVE: Christ’s Bride

Church and Worship

The Lord’s Supper

Church Offices and Government

The Lord’s Day

Preaching

Listening to Sermons

Pastoral Counseling

Evangelism

PART SIX: Puritans in Daily Life

Meditation and Prayer

Conscience

Marriage

Child-Rearing

Work as a Calling

PART SEVEN: The Puritans for Today

Learning from Puritan Faults

Lessons from the Puritans for Today

How Should We Begin Reading the Puritans?