The Things Which Remain : An Address To Young Ministers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goodsell, Daniel A. (Daniel Ayres), 1840-1909.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Things Which Remain" by Daniel A. Goodsell is a theological address directed at young ministers, written in the early 20th century. This work captures Goodsell's reflections and guidance on maintaining core Christian beliefs amidst the rise of critical scholarship and skepticism that challenged traditional interpretations of scripture. It speaks to the enduring truths that should remain central to the Christian faith, despite contemporary debates and doubts. The book emphasizes the idea that while modern criticism may shake certain doctrinal foundations, many essential tenets of Christianity-such as the existence of God, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit-remain intact. Goodsell argues that the essence of faith is rooted in personal experience and the conviction of truth, urging young ministers to hold steadfastly to their calling and the core messages of Christianity. Through a systematic analysis of Christian doctrines, he reassures readers that faith can endure and even thrive in the face of challenges, inviting them to explore the intersection of belief and critical thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Justin Kerk, Thomas Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-05-18