Please May We Have "The Whole Christ"

The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters

By Sinclair B. Ferguson, Foreword by Timothy J. Keller

"This is a book full of treasures. Some of the treasures are on the surface waiting to be picked up, among them Ferguson’s one-line summaries of great truths: “It is misleading to say that God accepts us the way we are. Rather he accepts us despite the way we are” and “antinomianism and legalism are not so much antithetical to each other as they are both antithetical to grace.” Many of the other treasures yield only to care and effort, and in this way the book demands a fair bit from the reader. ...

... I don’t think Derek Thomas is exaggerating when he says, “For my part, this is one of the most important and definitive books I have read in over four decades.”

http://www.challies.com/book-reviews/the-whole-christ

" ... It is stunning. I mean that. If I had to name my top three theological books I would include The Whole Christ in there along with Calvin’s Institutes and Augustine’s Confession. It really is that good. It is a life changing book which I times I just had to put down, lift my hands and praise the Lord for his wonder and beauty.

https://theweeflea.com/2016/03/29/the-whole-christ-the-best-theological-book-in-400-plus-years/

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https://www.crossway.org/books/the-whole-christ-hcj/

The book was released earlier this year and is available electronically from Google Play and Amazon, as well as for a competing Bible App. I would like to buy a Logos edition or at least to have the option to buy it in the Vyrso store. I'll probably purchase the audio book while I ponder whether to wait for Faithlife.

A related book is available as a Logos edition: The Marrow of Modern Divinity

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Michael Wert

I heard the word antinomianism in a sermon once about 5 years ago. I was OK with a definition but the practical application or appearance alluded me. I have the audio version. I can’t seem to stop listening to it. Maybe our gospel has become contaminated or has some reflections of it. I defiantly see parts in my life and the people that subscribe to some of this thinking. This book has fine tuned the definition. I too would like to see this produced by Logos or Vyrso

The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters

By Sinclair B. Ferguson

Whyndell Grizzard

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/835139#Comment_835139

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Paul

Thanks JAL for also including links to the reviews. It looks like a fascinating book. Keep well Paul

Milkman

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I just picked up Sinclair Ferguson's book on Amazon. I also pick up; The Marrow Controversy and Seceder Tradition: Atonement, Saving Faith, and the Gospel Offer in Scotland (1718–1799) which is a very good backstory to the Controversy. Too bad it's part of a larger and more expensive collection that FL offers.

Thanks for the suggestion.

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Milkman

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/836012#Comment_836012

I've just completed the first chapter of The Whole Christ.... Get this book! Not only for it's theological insights and historical value, but if you've ever been through the pastoral candidating process you'll smile as your memory is jugged back to those stressful and exciting times.

If you're familiar with Ferguson's style of writing you'll know how flowing and descriptive his words can be.

There is an old rhyme that serves as something of an antinomian theme song. It says, “Freed from the law, O blessed condition; I can sin all I want and still have remission.”Antinomianism literally means “anti-lawism.” It denies or downplays the significance of God’s law in the life of the believer. It is the opposite of its twin heresy, legalism.

Sproul, R. C. (1992). Essential truths of the Christian faith. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House.

Thanks again for the suggestion.

mm.

I just picked up Sinclair Ferguson's book on Amazon. I also pick up; The Marrow Controversy and Seceder Tradition: Atonement, Saving Faith, and the Gospel Offer in Scotland (1718–1799) which is a very good backstory to the Controversy. Too bad it's part of a larger and more expensive collection that FL offers.

Thanks for the suggestion.

mm.