A couple of weeks ago I announced that the next book we would read together as part of the Reading Classics Together program would be Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray. We will begin reading that book on November 12, exactly one week from today. Actually, we will begin discussing the book on that date, so it would be best to start reading it before then. This is a final invitation to participate in the program and, for those who have already indicated interest, a final reminder that you’ll want to finish reading the first chapter in the next week.
This Reading Classics Together program exists to give us all a good excuse to read some of the classics of the faith. And this new book is, indeed, a classic, In Redemption Accomplished and Applied Murray explores the biblical passages dealing with the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement, and goes on to identify the distinct steps in the Bible’s presentation of how the redemption accomplished by Christ is applied progressively to the life of the redeemed. It is, then, an overview of the biblical account of salvation as understood by Reformed Christians. Monergism Books says it is “One of the best, most concise, theologically sound and helpful expositions of the atonement ever produced. John Murray’s Redemption Accomplished and Applied should be required reading for every Christian. At just under 200 pages, Murray offers page after page of devotional and scholarly study that is nearly unparalleled in its clarity, usefulness and theological depth. Read this book, re-read this book and keep it close at hand.”
There is still time for you to order a copy of the book and read the first chapter before next Thursday.
If you are interested, you can purchase the book at:
Amazon | Westminster Books | Monergism Books
Check in one week from today and we will begin to discuss it together. I can’t wait!
Comments (15) »
1. Chris Willis
November 5, 2009
11:16 AM
I’m in Tim … got my copy last week.
2. Doug
November 5, 2009
11:41 AM
Will be looking forward to it.
3. Mark
November 5, 2009
12:56 PM
Tim,
Between this “reading together” project and your new 10 Million Words effort, it’s impossible not to think “reader” if we anywhere spot your name!
When introducing 10M you wrote “in the months leading up to it, I will be reading and reflecting on a few books that deal with, well, reading. I’ll be studying books that can hopefully help me read faster (and with better retention and comprehension), I’ll be reading books about the craft of book reviewing, and I’ll be reading books about reading and writing and being a craftsman with language.”
Have you posted your list of those books somewhere? If not, could you? Reading effectively is a topic that really interests me and I’d value seeing your selections.
4. Steven McCarthy
November 5, 2009
4:09 PM
I’ve been planning to read Redemption Accomplished and Applied, have a copy on hand, and am thankful for the excuse to read it now rather than later per the stated purpose of Reading Classics Together. Blessings.
5. Virginia Gay
November 5, 2009
11:56 PM
Great idea — “Reading Classics Together”
I am interested and hope to give it a go………………
6. victoria
November 6, 2009
1:15 AM
you’ve convinced me….
7. Keith
November 6, 2009
6:49 AM
I’m in too
8. Chris Caldwell
November 6, 2009
2:27 PM
I discovered that the book is scanned and available (for free) on Google Books (books.google.com). You have to read it online.
9. Rev. Jim Mazzulla
November 6, 2009
2:55 PM
I think this is a great idea, and wish I could read along. I am getting ready for 5 weeks of preaching in Africa (which will occupy my time). Please keep me in your prayers. www.goproclaim.com
Hope in 2010 to join you all in a read together. Great books are picked! It should be a blessing for all who participate.
10. JoelRadford
November 6, 2009
7:27 PM
I’ll be reading along too and posting my comments on my blog (http://reformedbookclub.blogspot.com/) which was initially inspired by ‘Reading Classics Together’. I’ll refer my readers to the blog posts at challies.com so hopefully they’ll come over here to make their comments too.
11. Rachel
November 8, 2009
10:12 AM
I’m in!
12. Joseph
November 8, 2009
11:05 AM
Hey Tim!
Have had this on my shelf for well over a year now and you will now finally pull it off! Wasn’t going to join the fun (due to the fact that I’m reading 5 other books right now, but I figured you could never read too many books at a time!
13. Jan King
November 9, 2009
10:21 AM
I am definitely ready for the book reading. Great selection,Tim!!
14. Laurie M.
November 10, 2009
1:11 AM
I’d hoped to read along, but, due to other commitments, am not going to be able to pull it off this time. Hope you all enjoy and benefit greatly.
15. Matt
November 10, 2009
9:18 PM
I’d love to take part.