Comfort for Christians [Paperback]

Arthur W. Pink (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1989

Each of the seventeen chapters looks at a specific promise and, without platitudes or generalities, channels solid comfort to todays Christians.

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About the Author

Pink (1890-1953) was a Baptist Preacher in England, Australia, and the United States. He is most famous for his book The Sovereignty of God. After its advent, he, assisted by his editor Mr. I. Herendeen, launched his yearly publication, Studies in the Scriptures in 1921. These continued until his death, totaling altogether 33 volumes of 288 pp. each. Most of Pink's books are taken from these yearly volumes (written monthly in 24 page format). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books; Revised edition (February 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801071097
• ISBN-13: 978-0801071096
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,720,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Ideas on Romans, October 27, 2000

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Brian Davenport (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Comfort for Christians (Paperback)

Pink takes an interesting look at some of Paul's writings from the book of Romans. Highly insightful thought with great theological backing

5.0 out of 5 stars From The God Of All Comfort, November 23, 2010

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J. Adrian (Orange,New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Comfort for Christians (Paperback)

Trials,affliction and suffering are all part of every believers lot in this life.How can the Christian derive comfort even in the midst of the deepest trials? In chapter 15 'affliction and glory' Mr.Pink referring to (2Cor.4:17 for our light affliction,which is but for a moment,worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.)writes "these words supply us with a reason we should not faint under trials... they teach us to look at the trials of the time in the light of eternity.they affirm that the present buffetings of the Christian excercise a beneficient effect on the inner man.If these truths were firmly grasped by faith they would mitigate much of the bitterness of our sorrows." If truly viewed in that light(that for the believer trials benefit them spiritually and are necessary for their spiritual maturity)then our attitude in the midst of trials and looking back on past trials will be transformed.
The authors insights and thoughts on contentment are invaluable.His definition of contentment is "being satisfied with the sovereign dispensations of God's providence."He observes that a coveteous spirit is a fatal hindrance to contentment and that contentment is the fruit of a heart resting in the Lord.
Some of the trials in this life for the believer are mourning over remaining sin and dealing with the cruelty and rejection of those who oppose the Lord and His people.
A.W.Pink was greatly used while he was alive to promote the Kingdom of God and has had even greater usefulness(through his writings after his death).If you read either of the two biographies on Pink's life(Born to write by Richard Belcher and The Life of A.W.Pink by Iain Murray)you will see that he was no stranger to exceedingly deep trials.In Murrays biography when England was under seige by Nazi Germany Mr.Pink and his wife Vera had to work(to prepare 'The Studies In The Scriptures' for publication)in the middle of the stairway,for it was the safest place to be in the midst of the bombing.
Comfort for Christians will be immensely valuable to Christians in the midst of trials and suffering of any kind.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very deep, if a little dry, September 8, 2009

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Comfort for Christians (Paperback)

Arthur Walkington Pink (1886-1952) was an evangelist and theologian, who is remembered for his excellence in expository preaching. In this book, Rev. Pink combines seventeen essays containing spiritual comfort, or really instructions, for the committed Christian. Everything is covered from knowing that you are not under condemnation, through accepting that you are part of God's plan, that suffering is compensated for by God, and so forth.

This is a very nice and well researched piece of exposition of Christian concepts, and, really, advice - it's a great resource for walking the Christian walk in this veil of tears. I found this to be a very deep, if a little dry, work of Christian theology, which really gave me a great deal of food for thought.