Bøker av Henry Scougal

In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God.

In this timeless classic Scougal explains the four essential characteristics of divine life, their excellence, their advantages and the practical steps that you can take in realising them as your personal experience.

Published in 1677, this Christian classic by Henry Scougal is a guide to the inner life of faith and the nature of Christian religion. Its insights into the spiritual journey and relationship with God continue to resonate with readers today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Henry Scougal was a 17th-century Scottish theologian and churchman known for his devotional writings. This collection includes his most famous works as well as a biography and funeral sermon in his honor.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this seventeenth century Christian classic, Henry Scougal crafted an intimate letter to a friend grappling with a loss of faith, Scougal's words, now published under the title "Life of God in the Soul of Man, resonate with a profound sense of camaraderie and love, unveiling a genuine passion that permeates every page.Scougal's masterpiece, though brief, unfolds in three captivating parts. In part one, Scougal fearlessly delves into a compelling exploration of the authentic nature of religion. With keen insight, he dismantles misconceptions surrounding God and religion, paving the way for a revelation of true religion-the "life of God in the son of man."Venturing into the second part, Scougal paints a portrait of the benefits bestowed upon those who embrace true religion. Here, the spotlight shines on the "excellence of divine love," a love so vast and profound that it becomes an invaluable treasure. Through Scougal's eloquent prose, the reader is beckoned to grasp the magnitude of divine love.Scougal does not shy away from acknowledging the challenges inherent in the pursuit of God. In the third part, he extends a compassionate hand, urging reliance on divine assistance and the contemplation of scripture as vital companions on the journey to a godly life.Today, "Life of God in the Soul of Man" remains an enduring tour de force of spiritual wisdom. Its profound insights have illuminated the path for countless spiritual wayfarers. Readers are invited to step into this literary sanctuary, where friendship, love, and divine wisdom converge to nurture the soul.

'The Life of God In The Soul of Man' was originally written as a private letter to a 'dear' friend, to explain Christianity. It was never intended for publication. Yet it has become a classic Puritan text and one of the most read and influential treatises ever written for the comfort of God's saints. Henry Scougal was born in 1650 and lived only 27 years, when he died of tuberculosis. Just before his death in 1677, Scougal allowed the private communication to his friend to be published.Nearly 70 years later, George Whitefield 'decided' to live a life of obedience and self denial to obtain the approval of God and assurance of salvation. To deny himself he quit the only thing he enjoyed, the Oxford 'Holy Club' where he was acquainted with John and Charles Wesley. In the spring of 1735, at the age of 20, they handed Whitefield this book 'The Life of God In The Soul of Man.' Whitefield said, "I reallywanted to know God and be assured of salvation, but even strict discipline didn't seem to help. God Showed me (in Scougal's writings) that I must be born again."The rest is history. The brief life of a young Christian, whose only 'work' was a letter to a friend, was used profoundly in the seeding of the great awakening in America. Scougal wrote that Christianity is not about external duties to perform, nor is it an emotion or feeling one has. He defines true religion as the union of the soul with God, a partaker of the divine nature, or in the apostle's words, "Christ in you, thehope of glory."

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