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When Christians Suffer (Pocket Puritans) Paperback – October 1, 2009

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Thomas Case, a prisoner of the Lord during dark days for the gospel in England, believed that Discourses on affliction can never be out of season; Providence has so ordered that whosoever will follow the Lord fully like Caleb (Num. 14.24) will be exposed to the world's hatred, but the glorious Spirit will rest upon them (1 Pet. 4.14). With persuasive arguments drawn from God's Word and verified by his own experience, he convinces us that God's rod and God's love may stand together, for the Lord disciplines those he loves. Here is sweet comfort for all of Christ's cross-bearing disciples.

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128 pages
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English
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Banner of Truth
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October 1, 2009
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3.6 x 0.4 x 5.2 inches
ISBN-10

1848710429
ISBN-13

978-1848710429
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Pocket Puritans Series

The Pocket Puritan Series is a collection of short, accessible writings from the Puritans. Small enough to fit in your pocket, these books cover topics ranging from sin, to heaven, to growing one’s love for Christ. These are great works of ‘spiritual theology,’ and can go with you as you travel. Some notable titles include a collection of Prayers on the Psalms and selections of the writings of John Flavel, titled None but Jesus.


	Anger Management	Am I A Christian?	Christ is Best	Binge Drinking	Living Faith
Author	Richard Baxter	James Fraser	Richard Sibbes	John Flavel	Samuel Ward


	The Tender Heart	Heaven: A World of Love	Impure Lust	Pastoral Ministry	None But Jesus
Author	Richard Sibbes	Jonathan Edwards	John Flavel	Richard Baxter	John Flavel


	Prayers on the Psalms	Repent and Believe!	Sinful Speech	When Christians Suffer	United We Stand	The Way to True Happiness
Author	Various	Thomas Brooks	John Flavel	Thomas Case	Thomas Brooks	Ralph Venning

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About the Author

Thomas Case (1598-1682) was born at Boxley, Kent where his father, George Case, was vicar. He seems to have been converted at a very young age. He obtained his BA (1620) and MA (1623) at Christ Church, Oxford, before being ordained in the diocese of Norwich in 1626.

Case's best-known works are his A Treatise of Afflictions (published by the Trust as When Christians Suffer, in the Pocket Puritans series) and Mount Pisgah, reprinted in recent years as A Prospect of Heaven.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Banner of Truth; Pocket Puritan Series edition (October 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1848710429
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1848710429
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.6 x 0.4 x 5.2 inches

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healing for the afflicted soul

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I normally don't write reviews but this is worthwhile if this helps someone.I bought this book because I have been dealing with illness for a very long time.The Lord has used this book to bring me comfort at a very dark time in my life.Through prayer and devotion I have come to know that there is indeed a joy that is deeper than despair.O to know the Lord Jesus as He truly is,is our source of healing and the greatest thing.

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Rod Jetton

Give thanks for your troubles

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When Christians Suffer (Pocket Puritan)

This book gave me hope when I was needing hope. I had made some bad choices and had enemies using those choices to destroy my life and this book showed me how my troubles and problems were a blessing to help me become a better person. This is an excellent book for anyone to read.

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J. Lewis

I have given it as gifts and highly recommend it for what ever trial one might be facing

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This book was one of the most helpful books I read following the unexpected death of my husband. I have given it as gifts and highly recommend it for what ever trial one might be facing.

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Joseph J.Adrian

Suffering-Necessary For Spiritual Growth

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This 'Pocket Puritan' is taken from Thomas Cases' work 'A Treatise Of Affliction'.One of the meaty portions which is extracted from the larger work is 'Twenty One Lessons Which God Usually Teaches His People In A Suffering Condition'.The Puritans wrote books on the pitfalls of a prosperous condition,but even when giving applications on varying aspects of Divine truth,there is sprinkled throughout their writings,some of the peculiar temptations that those in a prosperous state are exposed to.The temptation to pride and atheism are likely the two most lethal to the souls of men.

Another lesson 'God's People' learn in 'The School Of Affliction' is to pray more frequently and more fervently.An afflicted condition draws to 'A Spirit Of Prayer'(for many reasons)one being that it heightens our consciousness of how needy we are,and that state of need can only be relieved with God's help(using various instruments,no doubt)but God is the foundation for that help.

Thomas Case has this noteworthy insight- "Affliction also causes believers to understand the Word more clearly. ...it enables one to bring God's Word and God's work together." I think this rings true.When one understands Doctrinal Truth and then,when either in the midst of a trial,or when brought through it,we now see the truth that was notional only,in an experimental way.By this we come to value the Lord's providential dealings with us and also come to understand 'His Word' more fully.

Another thing God's children learn in affliction is '...The Fullness Of Jesus Christ'.What hinders believers from seeing the fullness in Him and relying upon it-"...we fill ourselves so much with the world in our prosperity...and have no room for Christ." This is one of the areas where I believe 'The Puritans' can be of great help to 21st Century Christendom.They clearly understood the importance of keeping the love(even of lawful things of this world)in their proper perspective.They saw the inverse relationship between loving this world(inordinately,and being satisfied with that)and not delighting in,above all else-Jesus Christ Our Lord.Thomas Case succinctly states it this way-"...we do not fear the unlawful use of lawful things."

The Puritans preached and wrote much on suffering,and the purpose of God,for his people,in it.There is much we can learn from them.Thomas Cases' book 'A Treatise On Affliction' is among the most helpful books re-suffering(as it relates to the saints of God)that has ever been published.

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