Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer (Beeke, Joel R. & Najapfour, Brian G.)

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In Taking Hold of God, you will enter the treasury of the church of Jesus Christ and discover some of its most valuable gems on the subject of Christian prayer.

The writings of the Reformers and Puritans shine with the glory of God in Christ, offering us much wisdom and insight today that can make our own prayer lives more informed, more extensive, more fervent, and more effectual. Six contemporary scholars explore the writings and prayer lives of several Reformers and Puritans—among them Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Perkins, Matthew Henry, and Jonathan Edwards—guiding us to growth in prayer and a more grateful communion with God.

Sample Chapter

Taking Hold of God

Endorsements

“Taking Hold of God is a veritable gold mine on the subject of prayer. Beeke and Najapfour have brought together in one volume the teaching on prayer of the giants of the Reformation and Puritan eras: Luther, Calvin, Knox, Perkins, Bunyan, Henry, Edwards, and others. I was personally encouraged and stimulated to take my own prayer life to a higher and hopefully more productive level. All believers who have any desire to pray effectively will profit from this book.” — Jerry Bridges, a longtime staff member of the Navigators and author of The Pursuit of Holiness

Table of Contents

Martin Luther on Prayer and Reformation – Brian G. Najapfour

John Calvin on Prayer as Communion with God – Joel R. Beeke

John Knox: A Theologian of Prayer – Brian G. Najapfour

William Perkins on the Lord’s Prayer — J. Stephen Yuille

Anthony Burgess on Christ’s Prayer for Us – Joel R. Beeke

John Bunyan on Praying with the Holy Spirit – Michael A.G. Haykin

The Puritans on the Help of the Holy Spirit in Prayer – Johnny C. Serafini

Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer – Joel R. Beeke

Thomas Boston on Praying to Our Father – Joel R. Beeke

Jonathan Edwards on Prayer and the Triune God – Peter Beck

Puritan Prayers for World Missions – Joel R. Beeke

Prayerful Praying Today – Joel R. Beeke

Product Details

Title: Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer

Author: Beeke, Joel R. & Najapfour, Brian G.

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Pages: 267

Binding: Paperback

Size: 21.5 x 14.0 x 1.5 cm

ISBN: 9781601781208