Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ (Theologians on the Christian Life) harm they could be forgiven too—again

they could be forgiven too—again and again and again

Immanuel Church (Nashville

to obey His Word

Everyone gets frustrated when something important to them goes wrong

but many oversimplify or just overlook this abiding reality

Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ (Theologians on the Christian Life) harm they could be forgiven too—againJohn Newton is famous for his legendary hymn "Amazing Grace." Many have celebrated his dramatic conversion from a life in the slave trade to his eventual work to end it. But often overlooked are Newton's forty years as a pastor ministering to parishioners and friends unsettled by the trials, doubts, and fears of life. Newton is perhaps the greatest pastoral letter writer in the history of the church. He took up his pen day after day to help others fix