{"product_id":"the-soul-of-life-the-piety-of-john-calvin-profiles-in-reformed-spirituality","title":"The Soul of Life: The Piety of John Calvin (Profiles in Reformed Spirituality)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Calvin is the most notable figure from the Reformed tradition. Unfortunately, he is often characterized as a stern and cerebral individual who had little concern for practical matters. However, Calvin was actually influential in promoting a profound sense of piety among early Protestantism. In The Soul of Life, Joel R. Beeke presents the life and ministry of Calvin with a special emphasis on Calvin's efforts for cultivating healthy spirituality among the churches. The selections from Calvin's own work will give readers a firsthand look at Calvin's emphasis on godliness, and by God's grace, will be a means for spurring on greater godliness in our day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eThe Life of John Calvin\u003cbr\u003eThe Piety of John Calvin\u003cbr\u003eSection One: The Definition and Importance of Piety\u003cbr\u003e1. Piety Essential for Knowing God\u003cbr\u003e2. Piety as 'the Soul of Life'\u003cbr\u003e3. Piety in Practice\u003cbr\u003eSection Two: Piety's Supreme Goal, Soli Deo Gloria\u003cbr\u003e4. Piety's Zeal for God\u003cbr\u003e5. Piety's Progress\u003cbr\u003e6. Piety's Imperfection\u003cbr\u003eSection Three: Theological Dimensions\u003cbr\u003ePiety's Profound Root: Mystical Union\u003cbr\u003e7. Relishing an Incomprehensible Union\u003cbr\u003e8. Enjoying a Great Mystery\u003cbr\u003e9. Eating the Living Bread\u003cbr\u003ePiety's Double Bond: The Spirit and Faith\u003cbr\u003e10. The Spirit and Faith\u003cbr\u003e11. Faith's Boldness and Confidence\u003cbr\u003e12. Faith Struggling against Temptation\u003cbr\u003ePiety's Double Cleansing: Justification and Sanctification\u003cbr\u003e13. Justification Inseparable from Sanctification\u003cbr\u003e14. What Is Justification?\u003cbr\u003e15. The Means and Source of Sanctification\u003cbr\u003eSection Four: Ecclesiological Dimensions\u003cbr\u003ePiety Through the Church\u003cbr\u003e16. Confessing the Church's Holiness\u003cbr\u003e17. Keeping Sunday Holy\u003cbr\u003e18. Sharing Gifts for the Church's Good\u003cbr\u003ePiety of the Word\u003cbr\u003e19. True Knowledge by the Word\u003cbr\u003e20. True Education through Preaching\u003cbr\u003e21. True Completeness through the World\u003cbr\u003ePiety in the Sacraments\u003cbr\u003e22. The Spirit in the Sacraments\u003cbr\u003e23. Dying to Become New Creatures\u003cbr\u003e24. Being Members of Christ\u003cbr\u003ePiety in the Psalter\u003cbr\u003e25. Identifying with David\u003cbr\u003e26. Holiness Essential for Access to God\u003cbr\u003e27. Hoping in God despite Discouragement\u003cbr\u003eSection Five: Practical Dimensions\u003cbr\u003ePrayer\u003cbr\u003e28. Why Pray?\u003cbr\u003e29. Coming to God's Treasures\u003cbr\u003e30. Praying with Confidence\u003cbr\u003eRepentance\u003cbr\u003e31. Prayer, Forgiveness, and Repentance\u003cbr\u003e32. Turning to God from the heart\u003cbr\u003e33. Seizing Repentance\u003cbr\u003eSelf-Denial\u003cbr\u003e34. Belonging to God rather than Ourselves\u003cbr\u003e35. Controlling Our Carnal Affections\u003cbr\u003e36. Fighting against Our natural Inclinations\u003cbr\u003eCross-Bearing\u003cbr\u003e37. Christ's Cross and Ours\u003cbr\u003e38. Taking Refuge in God\u003cbr\u003e39. Lining Up for Combat\u003cbr\u003eThe Present and Future Life\u003cbr\u003e40. Resting in God's Will\u003cbr\u003e41. Cherishing Moderation\u003cbr\u003e42. Remaining at Leisure for God's Service\u003cbr\u003eObedience\u003cbr\u003e43. Obeying God's Will\u003cbr\u003e44. Honoring God and Living Justly\u003cbr\u003e45. Making Our Responsibility Clear\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Books by or about Calvin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026761175261,"sku":"9781601780577","price":100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/4995\/6829\/files\/9781601780577.jpg?v=1741043432","url":"https:\/\/thebookroom.bischopsford.co.za\/products\/the-soul-of-life-the-piety-of-john-calvin-profiles-in-reformed-spirituality","provider":"Book Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}