Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer
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Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer  -     Edited By: Joel R. Beeke, Brian G. Najapfour
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Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer

Reformation Heritage/Soli Deo Gloria / 2011 / Paperback

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Taking Hold of God, ushers you into the treasury of the church of Jesus Christ to discover the richness of prayer in reformed theological thinking. 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.

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Title: Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer
By: Edited by Joel R. Beeke & Brian G. Najapfour
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 267
Vendor: Reformation Heritage/Soli Deo Gloria
Publication Date: 2011
Dimensions: 8.5 X 5.5 (inches)
Weight: 12 ounces
ISBN: 1601781202
ISBN-13: 9781601781208
Stock No: WW781208

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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.


Table of Contents:
1. Martin Luther on Prayer and Reformation - Brian G. Najapfour
2. John Calvin on Prayer as Communion with God - Joel R. Beeke
3. John Knox: A Theologian of Prayer - Brian G. Najapfour
4. William Perkins on the Lord's Prayer - J. Stephen Yuille
5. Anthony Burgess on Christ's Prayer for Us - Joel R. Beeke
6. John Bunyan on Praying with the Holy Spirit - Michael A.G. Haykin
7. The Puritans on the Help of the Holy Spirit in Prayer - Johnny C. Serafini
8. Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer - Joel R. Beeke
9. Thomas Boston on Praying to Our Father - Joel R. Beeke
10. Jonathan Edwards on Prayer and the Triune God - Peter Beck
11. Puritan Prayers for World Missions - Joel R. Beeke
12. Prayerful Praying Today - Joel R. Beeke

Author Bio

Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Seminary) is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan; editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth; editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books; and a prolific author.

Brian G. Najapfour is pastor of Dutton United Reformed Church, Caledonia, Michigan.

Editorial Reviews

“Many of us feel either infants in the school of prayer or intimidated and beaten down by those who accuse us of being prayer-less but do not teach us how to be prayer-full. But here can be found nourishment, example, instruction, encouragement, and, yes, deep challenge, all in one volume. May these pages serve as a tonic for our weakness, a remedy for our sickness, and an inspiration to greater prayerfulness in our churches!” — Sinclair B. Ferguson, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South Carolina, and professor of Systematic Theology at Redeemer Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas

“Many of us feel either infants in the school of prayer or intimidated and beaten down by those who accuse us of being prayer-less but do not teach us how to be prayer-full. But here can be found nourishment, example, instruction, encouragement, and, yes, deep challenge, all in one volume. May these pages serve as a tonic for our weakness, a remedy for our sickness, and an inspiration to greater prayerfulness in our churches!” — Sinclair B. Ferguson, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South Carolina, and professor of Systematic Theology at Redeemer Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas

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

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