Jeremiah Burroughs lived some 400 years ago yet his gracious writings and tender comfort is what we certainly need in our day. I want to mention three sermon series that I think are particularly relevant. Burroughs certainly knew what Government 'overreach' was. He fled England and shifted to the Netherlands to escape persecution. He was the assistant pastor of an English speaking church in Rotterdam.
While he was there he preached three sermon series on Heb 11:24-27 which were printed as three separate books. Providentially these three have been printed today (by three different publishers). One can also say that providentially, the sermon series remain very relevant for our trials today.
Biographer Phillip Simpson said of Burroughs "Burroughs showed me a view of the Almighty that relieved, refreshed, and revitalised me. Burroughs showed me how Christ could satisfy my every need saying "A Christian should be satisfied with what God has made the object of his faith [ie, Christ]. The object of his faith is high enough to satisfy his soul .... since God is contented with Himself alone, if you have Him you may be contented with Him alone, and it may be, that is the reason why your natural comforts are taken away from you, that God may be all in all to you." "
This quote illustrates why we need to read Burroughs today. Tolle Lege.
While he was there he preached three sermon series on Heb 11:24-27 which were printed as three separate books. Providentially these three have been printed today (by three different publishers). One can also say that providentially, the sermon series remain very relevant for our trials today.
- Moses Self-Denial (Soli Deo Gloria)
- Moses Choice (Northampton Press). You may be aware Dr Kistler has a BOGO offer on another Puritan Board forum. Why not buy this book and get another one free
- The Excellency of Holy Courage in Evil Times (Puritan Publishers)
Biographer Phillip Simpson said of Burroughs "Burroughs showed me a view of the Almighty that relieved, refreshed, and revitalised me. Burroughs showed me how Christ could satisfy my every need saying "A Christian should be satisfied with what God has made the object of his faith [ie, Christ]. The object of his faith is high enough to satisfy his soul .... since God is contented with Himself alone, if you have Him you may be contented with Him alone, and it may be, that is the reason why your natural comforts are taken away from you, that God may be all in all to you." "
This quote illustrates why we need to read Burroughs today. Tolle Lege.
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