A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation

How 21st-Century Evangelicals Can Pursue Spiritual Growth through Early Modern Puritan Piety Keep your heart (Proverbs 4:23) . Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12) . Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18) .Scripture beckons Christians toward obedience and maturity, but many modern approaches to spiritual formation are less than biblical. In A Heart Aflame for God , Matthew C. Bingham studies God-ordained spiritual practices modeled by the 16th- and 17th-century Reformers. Primarily drawing from Puritan tradition, Bingham shows readers how to balance belief in salvation through faith with a responsibility for ones personal spiritual growth. He studies biblical practicesincluding meditation, prayer, and self-examinationfrom a Protestant perspective. Blending historical analysis and practical application, this edifying study cultivates a greater understanding of Reformed theology and an ever-growing relationship with God.

Puritan Tradition for Modern Evangelicals:Shows readers how classic Protestant traditionsincluding prayer, meditation, and appreciation for the natural worldsteer wayward hearts toward Christ

• Rich Reformed Perspective:Presents spiritual formation practices that are consistent with the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation

• Intermediate-Level Study:Written for theological students, pastors, and Christians interested in early modern Reformed theologians