{"product_id":"devoted-to-the-service-of-the-temple-piety-persecution-and-ministry-in-the-writings-of-hercules-collins-profiles-in-reformed-spirituality","title":"Devoted to the Service of the Temple","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile largely forgotten in modern times, Hercules Collins (1646\/1702) was highly influential among the late 17th and early 18th century Calvinistic Baptists of London. Through a biographical sketch and 35 sample selections collected from Collin's writings, Michael A.G. Haykin and Stee Weaver introduce us to the vibrant spirituality of this colossal figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn old gospel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreaching from prison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Christ-finding soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold fast what thou hast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod is the gospel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mercy of repentance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrison comforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaning on the promises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual liberty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivine sovereignty and human responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod’s eternal will\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sovereign and supreme will\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod – “everything personally present”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmitting to God’s will\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords of light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sweetness of the Word in the school of affliction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of the ordinances in the school of affliction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinging – “sweet incense”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Grace sweetens the music”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining elders within the Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential necessity of the Holy Spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of preaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of pastoral ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome rules for interpreting Scripture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain preaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSermon preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreaching “the whole counsel of God”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome nuggets of advice about preaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of notes in preaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalling a pastor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraying for the outpouring of the Spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe laying on of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe believer’s ultimate comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“For thy blest Temple’s sake”  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael A.G. Haykin is professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, and Research Professor of Irish Baptist College, Constituent College of Queen's University Belfast, N. Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Weaver is the pastor of West Broadway Baptist Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31735698391099,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/3866\/3995\/products\/DTTSOTTRHB.jpg?v=1741361269","url":"https:\/\/www.evangelicalbooks.com\/products\/devoted-to-the-service-of-the-temple-piety-persecution-and-ministry-in-the-writings-of-hercules-collins-profiles-in-reformed-spirituality","provider":"Evangelical Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}