by Thomas Guthrie
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
Illustrated in a Series of Discourses from Colossians
"Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints: Illustrated in a Series of Discourses from Colossians" by Thomas Guthrie presents a series of insightful and spiritually enriching discourses based on passages from the book of Colossians. This significant work explores the Apostle Paul’s profound teachings about Christ's supremacy and the Christian's inheritance in Him.
Guthrie begins his exploration with a focus on the inheritance promised to the saints, detailing its divine nature and how it contrasts with the dominion of darkness from which believers have been rescued. Each chapter methodically unveils a different aspect of Christ's relationship with the church and His role in the cosmos—ranging from "Christ, the Redeemer" to "Christ, the Firstborn from the Dead."
Through a detailed exposition on redemption, the image of God, and reconciliation, Guthrie artfully demonstrates how these theological truths are not merely academic but have practical implications for every believer. He depicts Christ as both the means and the end of creation, emphasizing His central role in providence and His headship over the church.
The republished work is a call to believers to reflect on the magnitude of their spiritual heritage and to live in a manner worthy of their calling. With language updated for the modern reader, Guthrie’s sermons remain as poignant and persuasive today as they were centuries ago, offering timeless insights into the depth of God's grace and the richness of life in Christ.
This book is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their spiritual identity and inheritance in Christ, encouraging readers to contemplate the vastness of what it means to be "qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light."
CH Spurgeon used the word "brilliant" to descibe his exposition on Colossians but he wasn't just a preacher!
Very Rev Thomas Guthrie FRSE DD (12 July 1803 – 24 February 1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist, born at Brechin in Angus (at that time also called Forfarshire). He was one of the most popular preachers of his day in Scotland, and was associated with many forms of philanthropy—especially temperance and Ragged Schools, of which he was a founder.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Inheritance
Chapter 2. The Dominion of Darkness
Chapter 3. The Kingdom of Christ
Chapter 4. The Translation
Chapter 5. Redemption
Chapter 6. Christ, the Redeemer
Chapter 6. Christ, the Redeemer
Chapter 7. Christ, the Image of God
Chapter 8. Christ, the Firstborn
Chapter 9. Christ, the Creator
Chapter 10. Christ, the End of Creation
Chapter 11. Christ in Providence
Chapter 12. Christ, the Head
Chapter 13. Christ, the Beginning
Chapter 14. Christ, the Firstborn From the Dead
Chapter 15. The Fullness of Christ
Chapter 16. Christ, the Reconciler