Constructing a Theology of Prayer

by Matthew C Bryant

Overview

Constructing a Theology of Prayer: Andrew Fuller's (1754-1815) Belief and Practice of Prayer fills a lacuna in Fuller studies. Bryant's work is the first full treatment of Fuller's theology of prayer, demonstrating the vitality of prayer for Fuller's ministry and theological reflection. Bryant constructs Fuller's theology of prayer through a systematic analysis of six major doctrines: the doctrine of God, the Son, the Spirit, Humanity, the Church, and Last Things. Each chapter explores both how Fuller's doctrine influences his belief and practice of prayer, and how belief and practice of prayer influence doctrine. The study convincingly demonstrates how each major doctrine finds prayer as its corollary. As Fuller states, "Holy practice has a necessary dependence on sacred principle."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725276383
Publisher:	Pickwick Publications
Publication date:	01/14/2021
Series:	Monographs in Baptist History , #17
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Matthew C. Bryant is Pastor of Discipleship and the Reilly Road Campus Pastor at The Village Baptist Church, Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has served in pastoral leadership with churches in Florida, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina since 2007. He has served as a youth, college, adult, and pastoral care minister. Matthew is also the Deputy Wing Chaplain at the 403d Reserve Wing, Keesler AFB, Mississippi. He is endorsed through Liberty Baptist Fellowship.

What People are Saying About This

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“In this careful study of the eminent pastor-theologian Andrew Fuller, Michael Bryant has provided readers with an enlightening exposition of Fuller’s theology and practice of prayer. Bryant’s work not only provides a significant scholarly contribution, but offers readers an accessible model of a life of theologically informed prayer. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Baptist studies, eighteenth-century evangelicalism, or spiritual theology.”


—Dustin Bruce, Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dean of Boyce College





“In his lifetime, Andrew Fuller knew genuine revival. He also knew that foundational to such a move of God was prayer, both corporate and personal. In this study of Fuller’s theology and praxis of prayer, Matthew Bryant breaks new ground in Fuller studies to reveal what was fundamental and central to the Baptist theologian’s life, namely, calling upon the name of the Lord Jesus. A must-read for scholars as well as pastors interested in the intersection of eighteenth-century and modern spirituality.”


—Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary





“Matthew Bryant’s reconstruction and analysis of Andrew Fuller’s theology of prayer skillfully employ the fields of historical theology, systematic theology, and spiritual formation. Highly recommended!”


—Adam Harwood, McFarland Professor of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and editor of the Journal for Baptist Theology & Ministry

Editorial Reviews

In this careful study of the eminent pastor-theologian Andrew Fuller, Michael Bryant has provided readers with an enlightening exposition of Fuller’s theology and practice of prayer. Bryant’s work not only provides a significant scholarly contribution, but offers readers an accessible model of a life of theologically informed prayer. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Baptist studies, eighteenth-century evangelicalism, or spiritual theology.”

—Dustin Bruce, Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dean of Boyce College



“In his lifetime, Andrew Fuller knew genuine revival. He also knew that foundational to such a move of God was prayer, both corporate and personal. In this study of Fuller’s theology and praxis of prayer, Matthew Bryant breaks new ground in Fuller studies to reveal what was fundamental and central to the Baptist theologian’s life, namely, calling upon the name of the Lord Jesus. A must-read for scholars as well as pastors interested in the intersection of eighteenth-century and modern spirituality.”

—Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary



“Matthew Bryant’s reconstruction and analysis of Andrew Fuller’s theology of prayer skillfully employ the fields of historical theology, systematic theology, and spiritual formation. Highly recommended!”

—Adam Harwood, McFarland Professor of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and editor of the Journal for Baptist Theology & Ministry

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