My Review––
What a treat! I’ll start off right off the top: get this book. Read it. Read it to your children. Give it to your grandchildren. But get this book and delight yourself in it.
I love the concept of the ‘bitesize biographies.’ For those who might not ever read a full-blown biography, Evangelical Press is doing a great service in giving a very short, brief overview of notable Christians. This particular biography on Newton is enough to whet anyone’s appetite to read more. Crotts also delivers on that front as well, giving several suggested books for further reading.
Newton’s life is a wonder; his most famous hymn, ‘Amazing Grace,’ truly sums up his life, his conversion and his years of ministry. I remember some years back, attending a Desiring God Conference for Pastors where John Piper did a bio-sketch on Newton. Tears flowed freely as he recalled the delightful mercies of the Lord in Newton’s life.
Crotts does a masterful job of giving the necessary glimpses of Newton’s life. I’m so glad that he spent a good amount of time describing his friendship with William Cowper. I hope EP does a bio sketch of him. What a delight that would be, as well.
To all who read this review, please get this book. Read it. Praise the Lord for His marvelous love, tender mercy and amazing grace.
About the Book––
The people who know John Newton s name often only know one or two things about him. They recognize that he authored one of the most popular hymns of all time, Amazing Grace . The other thing they sometimes know is that he was a slaveship captain before he wrote that hymn. Those facts are true, but there is a great deal more to his story!
About the Author––
John Crotts has been the pastor of Faith Bible Church, Sharpsburg, Georgia, since 1995. He graduated from Liberty University and The Master’s Seminary. He serves as a board member of F.I.R.E. (The Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals). His other works include Men: The Starter’s Guide to Leading your Family; Craftsmen: Christ-Centered Proverbs for Men; Tying the Knot Tighter andUpsetting the World: Following Paul’s Example of Frontline Evangelism married to Lynn and they have four children.
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