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Superb!
John Piper produced another top-notch work. This book is articulate, to the point, and easy to read. He clearly did a tremendous amount of scholarly work in writing this book. Very few works exist in Reformed circles wherein non-theologians can read and understand due to the concise nature of the writing. Piper did an excellent job describing how these men dealt with tremendous strife - and where the ability to do so originated. These men understood God's grace... and that is a point not lost, but rather promoted, by Piper. This is another book I can highly recommend.

Models for Perseverance in Ministry
In this third biographical study, Piper gives us three excellent sketches of men who persevered in ministry and righteousness in the face of incredible difficulty. John Newton, the converted slave-trader who penned Amazing Grace, is a model in "habitual tenderness" towards the hurting (most notably the manic-depressive poet William Cowpoer). Charles Simeon is lesser known, but proves to be a powerful demonstration of endurance in the face of almost unrelenting opposition and affliction. His endurance was rooted primarily in his high view of God and his low view of self (what a word for the self-esteem gurus filling America's pulpits today!!). Finally, William Wilberforce, the greatest instrument God used in the abolishment of slavery in Britain, is studied, along with the doctrine which gave him strength and moved him into action (the doctrine is justification by faith). This is a great book and very encouraging. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from International Bulletin of Missionary Research, published by Overseas Ministries Study Center on July 1, 2001. The length of the article is 350 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Robert E. Speer: Prophet of the American Church.(Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Wilbert R. Shenk
Publication: International Bulletin of Missionary Research (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 2001
Publisher: Overseas Ministries Study Center
Volume: 25Issue: 3Page: 138

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Wilson Bulletin, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on June 1, 1995. The length of the article is 90743 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Vultures of Africa. (book reviews)
Author: Patricia G. Parker
Publication: Wilson Bulletin (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1995
Publisher: Wilson Ornithological Society
Volume: v107Issue: n2Page: p392(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Church and State, published by J.M. Dawson Studies in Church and State on September 22, 2003. The length of the article is 550 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Robert E. Speer: Prophet of the American Church.(Book Review)
Author: Richard V. Pierard
Publication: Journal of Church and State (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2003
Publisher: J.M. Dawson Studies in Church and State
Volume: 45Issue: 4Page: 831(2)

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From the late English artist's sketchbooks, watercolors and work in chalk that reveal a rare virtuosity with pen and brush. Distributed by Woodstocker Books. ... Read more