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Reading the Next Classic Together (Round 3)
- 04/02/08
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Last year some of the readers of this site began to read Christian classics together with me. The impetus for this project was the simple realization that, though many Christians want to read through the classics of the faith, few of us have the motivation to actually make it happen. This program allows us to read them together, providing both a level of accountability and the added of interest of comparing notes. We spent eight weeks reading through J.C. Ryle’s Holiness, covering one chapter per week and posting some thoughts about the book on Thursday mornings. We then turned to John Owen’s Overcoming Sin and Temptation and read it over thirteen weeks. I’m not quite sure how many people took the opportunity to read along with us, but believe there were at least a couple hundred. Both titles were worthwhile reads and we learned that they have rightly earned their reputations as Christian classics. Feedback from readers assured me that this was a project we should continue as it benefited all who chose to participate.
For our third book I’ve decided that we will read The Seven Sayings of the Saviour on the Cross by Arthur Pink. I will be reading from the edition recently published by Baker and featuring forewords by John MacArthur and Warren Wiersbe (and recommend you do the same if you do not already own a copy of the book). Here is the publisher’s description of the book: “The words Christ spoke from the cross can inform Christians of the purpose, the meaning, the sufferings, and the sufficiency of his death. After an introduction that discusses the nature of Christ’s death as natural, unnatural, preternatural, and supernatural, Dr. Arthur W. Pink clearly illustrates the lessons that can be drawn from Christ’s words-lessons on forgiveness, salvation, affection, anguish, suffering, victory, and contentment. This comprehensive and accessible volume is useful for both sermon preparation and personal study.”
If you would like to participate, please commit to reading the introductory chapters and Forewords by Thursday April 24. We will then read the seven chapters over the following seven weeks. All I ask of participants is that they read along and that they at least consider posting a comment each week.
You can buy it at Amazon, Westminster Books, Monergism Books and just about anywhere else. It shouldn’t cost you much more than ten dollars.
It would be a helpful gauge of participation if you’d post a comment on this post indicating that you’d like to read this book with us. So if you are going to read along, let me know, either with a comment or a quick email. I’m looking forward to reading this next classic with you!
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Comments (60)
Count me in!
I’m in for Round Three.I’m looking forward to this one as I have with the previous two.
Thanks, Tim!
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Just ordered mine!
Count me in.
I’m in! Last time was very worthwhile.
I am going to take part.
I will participate, Lord willing and the crick don’t rise…
Thanks a bunch for doing this!
I’m in.
Looking forward to it! I read “The Life of Arthur Pink” by Ian Murray just a couple of months ago, which will enrich the reading of this book, I’m sure.
Yea! Count me in!
Count me as number 11
I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for doing this again.
I’ve found the book invaluable, particularly in planning our annual Good Friday services.
I’m in. I’ve read it a few times already, but that’s the beauty of the classics as they always deliver.
I’m in.
I’ve ordered my book and am looking forward to joining in.
I know this will be a great blessing!
Yes, my wife and I plan to participate. However, she will be registering under a different email address. This looks very interesting. Thanks for making the effort. We look forward to beginning our readings.
This has been a fine exercise for the heart and soul to grow in His truth and grace. It causes us to discipline ourselves in a fun way.I’ve never read Pink. Looking forward to gleaning from his wisdom. Maybe he’ll put us all in the “pink”.
Great idea! Count me in.
Thanks. I’ll look forward to reading together. Just ordered a copy from Amazon.
I just ordered one! I have never commented before, but I read your blog daily. I’m excited to read along with all of you.
I’m in. What timing! I’m currently reading Iain Murray’s bio on Pink. Only have a few chapters left.
In!
Count me in as a first timer on round 3!
This sounds great! I’d like to join in as well.
I just ordered my copy and look forward to participating.
I just happen to buy this book last week and I have a good head start. Looking forward to hearing your view on Pink’s comments about giving forgiveness without repentance.
I ordered the book last night and am looking forward to a type of Christian reading club.
Bought the book, I’m in =)
I did the Ryle book with you, skipped the Owen book and am jumping back in for the Pink book. I am looking forward to the reading and the discussion.
I’m in. I’ll order mine tomorrow. I love the idea!
I’m In
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In.
I’m in.
Looking forward to it.
Just Purchased the Book Today.
Looking forward to the reading along with all of you…
May the Lord bless our time together!
I’m in for this round.
Looking forward to joining in as a first timer.
I am a first time partcipant (although I did read some of the Owens book) and I ordered the book from Amazon last night. Count me in!
I’m in, and appreciate the opportunity to share insights with others.
I’m in, seeing as though my friend and I are having a hard time getting some books off the ground……..ouch! inside joke to Mark@DR I’ll see you here…
This should be an interesting study, I don’t think I have read this book since about 1981 when I first discovered A W Pink.It is a coincidence that I will be teaching the life of A W Pink D.V. in Sunday School on April 27th, so I am re-reading Murray’s book at this time. That lesson will be on Sermon Audio. (D.V.? - Pink liked to use the initials D.V. for Deo Volente which is latin for God willing.)Pink happens to be one of those authors that was most influential in my life. Very early on I read much of his commentary on Hebrews, his books, The Attributes of God, and the Sovereignty of God, his commentary on John and his commentary on the Sermon on the Mount. I also read Lloyd-Jones as a balance to Pink. Pink is more salt, Lloyd-Jones is more pastoral.
John wrote: Looking forward to hearing your view on Pink’s comments about giving forgiveness without repentance.”WOW, what a can of worms that will be to open. I will forbear commenting, but I did rush to the book - I have it on CD so I can do a word search to find it. Here is the comment…The one who has wronged us must first “repent”, that is, judge himself for his wrong and give evidence of his sorrow over it. But suppose the offender does not repent? Then I am notto forgive him.Will wait to comment later.
TMS
I am also a first timer. Happened upon your blog a few months ago , have no clue how it happened!! Got the book and I am looking forward to this.We all agree that the power is NOT in the cross but in the Resurrection, amen?
I’m in. Just got it!
I’m in, it sounds wonderful.
I have read the first chapter. His insights into forgiveness are eye opening. Forgiving as a by product of repentance is new to me. It makes it even more of a supernatural act.
My copy just came in. Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all!
Just ordered mine. Looking forward to getting started