‘I Just Need to Preach.’ — Paul Washer on Reading Books by Iain Murray
Paul Washer talks about the impact Iain Murray’s books have had on his life and ministry, especially the biography of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Two Questions
Summer is fast approaching and many of us are still stuck at home. Although this can be challenging, don’t you agree that this is a great opportunity to work through a solid Christian book? Is there a biography (perhaps a larger one) that you’ve been meaning to read for years, but you haven’t found the time?
A Suggestion
The unique time that we find ourselves in presents us all with a great opportunity to devote ourselves to reading. You may have some well-recommended biographies on your shelves at home that you have neglected. If so, perhaps now is the perfect time to dust them off and crack them open. Or, if you find yourself in need of something to read, one of the Iain Murray books below might be a good place to start – we think Paul Washer would agree.
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Some good books:
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
2 Volume Set
Description
This authorised biography traces the story of the ‘Doctor’ from a Harley Street medical practice to ministry in an impoverished Welsh mining town, the pulpit of Westminster Chapel and a worldwide influence. 416 & 856pp.
Pentecost – Today?
The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival
Description
Presents the biblical teaching on which our understanding of revival should be based. 240pp.
Revival And Revivalism
The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750 - 1858
Description
Subtitled ‘The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750–1858’, this book traces the spiritually epoch-making events of the 18th and 19th centuries and rejects the frequent identification of ‘revival’ with ‘revivalism’. 480pp.
Description
Iain Murray writes on specific aspects of some of the Christians he particularly admires from past years. Most space is given to little-known figures, such as Robert Kalley and William Hewitson, missionaries to Madeira, and Charles and Mary Colcock Jones of Georgia. 320pp.
Evangelicalism Divided
A Record of Crucial Change in the Years 1950 to 2000
Description
A penetrating review of 50 years of crucial change in evangelical attitudes and alignments, 1950–2000. 352pp.
If you are looking for something else, consider sifting through the Banner Classics, our Puritan Paperbacks Series, or the Banner Biographies.
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