The Acceptable Sacrifice (John Bunyan)

Description

In John Bunyan's book, Acceptable Sacrifice, he addresses the question, what can man bring to God which will be excellent and acceptable in His sight? Bunyan's answer may surprise us – a broken and contrite heart. This is the 'acceptable sacrifice' of the title.

In this moving exposition of Psalm 51:17, the last work which he prepared for the press, Bunyan shows from Scripture why a broken heart is so acceptable to God. He characterizes the unbroken heart of man, showing why it must be made contrite, and explains the nature of the change which is involved. He also guides the reader in discerning whether this change has taken place, and shows how the heart, once broken, can be kept tender.

Endorsements

‘The nutriment of Bunyan’s writings has been a staple food of believers in each succeeding generation, while their sweetness has been an unfailing delight.’ — FRANK MOTT HARRISON

Table of Contents

Extract from Preface to First Edition vii

Introduction xi

1 The Text Explained 1

2 A Broken Heart Is Truly Excellent 5

3 The Unbroken Heart, and How It Is Made Contrite 17

4 Signs of a Broken Heart 27

5 Why the Heart Must Be Broken 51

6 Why God So Esteems a Broken Heart 74

7 Keeping the Heart Tender 87

8 Uses of the Doctrine 95

9 Some Objections Considered 112

Product Details

Title: The Acceptable Sacrifice

Author: John Bunyan

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 128

Binding: Paperback

Size: 18.1 x 12.0 x 1.0 cm

ISBN: 9780851518527