Grace and Glory
Sermons Preached at Princeton Seminary
| Weight | .36 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.8 × 12.5 × 2.5 cm |
| ISBN | 9781848719187 |
| Binding | Cloth-bound, eBook (ePub & Kindle), Cloth-bound & eBook (ePub & Kindle) |
| format | Book |
| page-count | 304 |
| Original Pub Date | 1922 |
Book Description
In possessing a copy of Grace and Glory the reader has in his or her hands a book of sermons which are almost as rare as they are remarkable. Not only so, but in addition to the six sermons which originally constituted the volume Grace and Glory the present edition includes a further nine sermons which Vos preached in the Chapel of Princeton Theological Seminary between 1896 and 1913, as well as an undated exposition of Ephesians 2:4, 5 translated from Dutch. This additional material has been provided to the publishers by James T. Dennison, the Librarian of Westminster Theological Seminary in California and the editor of the journal Kerux, in which the bulk of it has already been printed. Mr Dennison originally uncovered Vos’s personal sermon book in 1971 in the Heritage Hall Archive of Calvin Theological Seminary and transcribed the material.
As heirs of his labours the publishers are also indebted to the Heritage Hall Archive of Calvin Seminary for the privilege of reproducing the material in this more permanent form. But the uniqueness of these sermons extends far beyond the difficulty of obtaining the original edition of Grace and Glory or the providences which led to the rediscovery of the manuscript material now in book form for the first time. It is the nature of the sermons themselves which will have a stunning effect on the reader. For they combine such constantly penetrating depths of biblical and theological understanding with such soaring heights of eloquence that it is difficult to imagine their like being heard in any pulpit in the world today. They are at one and the same time intensely demanding on the reader and glorious in their exposition of Scripture. These pages contain a thesaurus of theological riches, a gold mine whose every vein is packed with gleaming insight. Such is the character of these sermons that, to a world which is obsessed with ‘sound-bites’ and in a church which has become unused to concentrated thought, their content and style may seem almost overwhelming…In these pages the reader is invited, almost commanded and certainly demanded, to become a spiritual mountaineer. There are times when many will be left gasping for the higher oxygen levels of the lower slopes. But Vos was aiming for the summit, and those who follow him there will find panoramic views of the wonders of God and his ways which will make the ascent immensely rewarding.
Here, then, is material calculated to enrich the mind, heart, will and emotions; grace and glory indeed.
— From the Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Table of Contents Expand ↓
| Introduction | vii | |
| I. | The Wonderful Tree | 1 |
| II. | Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness | 27 |
| III. | Seeking and Saving the Lost | 47 |
| IV. | ‘Rabboni!’ | 71 |
| V. | The More Excellent Ministry | 87 |
| VI. | Heavenly-Mindedness | 109 |
| VII. | Running the Race | 131 |
| VIII. | The Christian’s Hope | 147 |
| IX. | The Joy of Resurrection Life | 165 |
| X. | Songs from the Soul | 179 |
| XI. | The Essence of Christianity | 193 |
| XII. | The Eternal Christ | 209 |
| XIII. | The Spiritual Resurrection of Believers | 221 |
| XIV. | The Gracious Provision | 245 |
| XV. | Christ’s Deliberate Work | 255 |
| XVI. | Our Holy and Glorious God | 271 |
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wesley strebeck –
An amazing work that I intend to revisit for years to come! Many thanks to Banner of Truth for republishing this updated hard-back version of Vos’ captivating expositions. This is quite a blessing to the church!
Jeremy Martinez –
A fantastic and encouraging read. Everything I’ve read from Vos is incredible and challenging. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see Vos’s Biblical Theology in action.
R C Ross –
These sermons are peerless – pure gold. Many thanks to the publisher for such a precious collection. Nothing more need be said – other than a heartfelt doxology!
Rev Dr Harrison Perkins, Free Church Books –
Preaching is fuel for church life, but sometimes sermons can seem like they do not actually manage to propel anyone anywhere. That is certainly not the case for this collection of sermons from Geerhardus Vos.
These sermons show us what preaching can really be when a great mind who is well-trained and deeply passionate for Christ puts his efforts to the proclamation of God’s Word. Each sermon is full of exegetical insights that deal with the details of a passage but also tie the verses in question into the larger scope of the biblical canon, as well as full of theological explanation and practical application. They are at times deep and heavy, but the fruit from considering Vos’ points is immense. This is preaching at its best – a model for preachers and a feast for Christians.
Matteob –
I came to this book via the second volume of Faith Cook’s memoirs: “Then I began to Read.” She singles out his sermon “Heavenly Mindedness” as of particular note and comfort and I would agree. I have not read this man’s academic expositions but these sermons are far from academic. Yes they are theologically rich but also deeply pastoral. I warmly recommend this book.