Synopses & Reviews
George Whitefield was called the Grand Itinerant for his unprecedented preaching ministry, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean numerous times and lit fires of revival on two continents. Yet, as Dr.Lawson illustrates in this latest entry in the Long Line of Godly Men Profiles series, we must note that Whitefield was a man whose extraordinary evangelistic fervor was marked by remarkable piety and deep theology, and whose unswerving devotion to his God led him to risk all that he had to preach the name of Christ.
Review
Effective Evangelism is humanly impossible. To take truth from the Bible, get it into your heart, cause it to burst into flames of love, and then carry it's living coals into another heart- no man has the power to do this. It requires an anointing from heaven. God gave that anointing to George Whitefield and used him to ignite thousands of souls. Steven Lawson draws us close to feel the fire in this stirring and informative book. May many read it and cry up to heaven for the flame to descend again! --Dr. Joel R. Beeke: President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MichiganWhat I love about Steve Lawson's books is that he writes as a preacher, with a keen eye and ear for details that show what a vital role great preaching has played in the advance of the gospel, the growth and strengthening of the church, and the collective testimony of the Evangelical movement. This volume on George Whitefield is another superb example of Dr. Lawson's approach to history and biography. He highlights the key doctrinal nuances, character qualities, natural talents, and spiritual gifts that help explain why Whitefield was such a powerful preacher and such a monumental figure in church history. The book is written in an engaging, personal way that brings Whitefield to life. It's hard to put a book like this down. -- --Dr. John MacArthur: Pastor, Grace Community Church; President, The Masters College and Seminary Sun Valley, California
About the Author
Dr.Lawson is the senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. He is a teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries and a visiting professor for the Ligonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies, as well as a member of the board of directors for The Master s College and Seminary. He is also president of OnePassion Ministries, a ministry designed to bring about biblical reformation in the church today.