The Christian Life: Its Course, Its Hindrances, and Its Helps

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arnold, Thomas, 1795-1842

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Christian Life: Its Course, Its Hindrances, and Its Helps" by Thomas Arnold is a theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the complexities of the Christian experience, addressing the journey believers embark upon, the obstacles they face, and the support systems instrumental in their spiritual growth. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Arnold's exploration of the Christian life, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's condition after the Fall, as depicted in the Genesis account. Arnold presents the notion that human beings exist in a state of moral disarray, likening the human experience to being trapped in a perilous wilderness. He asserts that this condition, while evil, is also an opportunity for progress towards a divine nature through faith in God's promises. At the start, he sets the stage for a profound discussion on how to navigate this treacherous terrain of life by shedding the burdens of sin and striving for righteousness, framing courage and resolve as essential virtues for Christians seeking redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-08-10