{"product_id":"golden-booklet-of-the-true-christian-life","title":"Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolden Booklet of the True Christian Life \u003c\/em\u003ehas inspired readers around the world for more than four centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in paper, this classic devotional will guide you on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life. Originally part of John Calvin's \u003cem\u003eInstitutes\u003c\/em\u003e, the devotional covers themes such as obedience, self-denial, the significance of the cross, and how believers should live their lives today. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on contemplative other-worldliness, the \u003cem\u003eGolden Booklet of the True Christian Life \u003c\/em\u003estresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life. In style and spirit, it is much like Augustine's \u003cem\u003eConfessions\u003c\/em\u003e, Bunyan's \u003cem\u003ePilgrim's Progress\u003c\/em\u003e, or Thomas à Kempis's \u003cem\u003eImitation of Christ\u003c\/em\u003e. Its intense practicality, however, sets it apart, making it easily accessible for anyone seeking to carry out Christian values in everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe translator, Henry J. Van Andel, competently preserved the colorful language and direct style of which John Calvin was a recognized master.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter I: Humble Obedience the True Imitation of Christ\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Scripture is the rule of life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Holiness is the key principle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Holiness means full obedience to Christ\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. External Christianity is not enough\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Spiritual progress is necessary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter II: Self-Denial\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. We are not our own, we are the Lord’s\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Seeking God’s glory means self-denial\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Self-denial means: sobriety, righteousness, and godliness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. True humility means respect for others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. We should seek the good of other believers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. We should seek the good of everyone, friend and foe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Civil goodness is not enough\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. No happiness without God’s blessing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. We should not be anxious to obtain riches and honors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Lord is just in all his ways\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter III: Patience in Crossbearing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Crossbearing is more difficult than self-denial\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The cross makes us humble\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The cross makes us hopeful\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The cross teaches obedience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The cross makes for discipline\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The cross brings repentance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Persecution brings God’s favor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Persecution should bring spiritual joy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The cross should not make us indifferent\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The cross makes for submission\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. The cross is necessary for our salvation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter IV: Hopefulness for the Next World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. There is no crown without a cross\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. We are inclined to overestimate the present life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The blessings of this present life should not be despised\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. What is earth, if compared with heaven?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. We should not fear death, but lift up our heads\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Lord will come in his glory: Maranatha\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter V: The Right Use of the Present Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Let us avoid extremes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Earthly things are gifts of god\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. True gratitude will restrain us from abuse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Let us live with moderation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Let us be patient and content under privation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Be faithful in your divine calling \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Calvin (1509-1564) was a theological giant of the Protestant Reformation. A contemporary of Martin Luther, he had as much influence over this period of history as his German counterpart. In 1536 he published his famous \u003cem\u003eInstitutes of the Christian Religion\u003c\/em\u003e, which was a systematic presentation of the Protestant position. 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