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God of Holy Love PB

Essays of Peter Taylor Forsyth

Paul K Moser author Benjamin Nasmith author Peter Taylor Forsyth author Paul K Moser editor Benjamin Nasmith editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:James Clarke & Co Ltd

Published:27th May '21

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This book presents Peter Taylor Forsyth's view of God as a being of holy love, emphasizing transformation through divine intervention.

In God of Holy Love PB, Peter Taylor Forsyth presents a compelling vision of the Christian God as one characterized by holy, righteous love. Forsyth argues that this divine love is not passive; rather, it actively intervenes in human lives with the intent of moral transformation. The peak of this transformative love is illustrated through the cross of Jesus Christ, which serves as a profound symbol of God’s commitment to humanity. This book delves into the ways in which God's love seeks to shape and elevate the experiences of individuals, guiding them toward a deeper understanding of holiness.

The editors, Paul Moser and Benjamin Nasmith, have artfully compiled twenty of Forsyth's essays that explore the multifaceted nature of divine love. Forsyth emphasizes that God is not a distant figure but an active personal agent who yearns for genuine fellowship with humanity. This relationship is governed by the authority of love, which invites individuals into a transformative experience of forgiveness and redemption. Forsyth’s insights challenge readers to reflect on their own spiritual journeys and the nature of their encounters with the divine.

Through his writings, Forsyth invites readers to engage with their moral conscience, encouraging them to consider how they experience God's presence in their lives. God of Holy Love PB serves as both a theological exploration and a personal invitation to understand the depth of God's love and its implications for human relationships.

This collection of well-chosen and rewarding essays conveniently gathers into one volume both a valuable resource for any student of Forsyth's and a fitting introduction to some themes of central concern to one of the best theological minds the English-speaking world has produced. Jason Goroncy, Senior Lecturer in Systematic Theology, Whitley College, Melbourne When I learned Moser and Nasmith had collected some of Forsyth's theological gems, I was ecstatic. May this well-selected and well-introduced set of essays spark or renew interest in an unjustly neglected pastor-theologian! David Guretzki, Executive Vice President & Resident Theologian, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Writing more than a century ago, P. T. Forsyth has much to teach us for the living of these days. This remarkable collection of essays offers fresh insight into the mind and heart of a theologian who experienced the 'holy love' of God and invites us to do the same. Kenneth E. Kovacs, author of The Relational Theology of James E. Loder Almost a century after his death, P. T. Forsyth's theological voice is just as fresh and as relevant today as it ever has been. . . . This new selection of Forsyth's essays should be welcomed and applauded not by students of historical theology alone, therefore, but by all those concerned to do constructive Christian theology for the twenty-first century. Trevor Hart, St. Mary's College, University of St Andrews

ISBN: 9780227177457

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396 pages