Gospel Sermons: On Faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Coming Kingdom
Don't wait for the end times—we can experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the presence of God's future already now.

If you want to pick a theological fight with someone,
enter into a discussion about eschatology. You'll encounter a kaleidoscope of opinions and, more likely than not, outright disagreement. On one end of the spectrum there are the doomsday naysayers who, in warning us to get ready for the end, have determined in advance the very signs of Christ's return. On the other end are those who idealize God's future to such an extent that it has virtually no relevance for faith.

Enter Johann Christoph Blumhardt. Blumhardt cuts through both end-time speculation and eschatological indifference with a passionate plea to make room, here and now, for God's coming kingdom. Blumhardt's whole approach toward "last things" is so out of the ordinary that it fills one with an authentic exhilaration that defies the staid confines of conventional Christianity. These sermons articulate not just a theology of hope but are refreshing, compelling insights into the prophetic vision of the great outpouring of the Spirit upon all flesh. With confidence and holy expectation, Blumhardt reminds us that we can experience now, and even hasten on, the presence of God's future. We need only pray for it, watch for it, and live for it. It is at hand!
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Gospel Sermons: On Faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Coming Kingdom
Don't wait for the end times—we can experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the presence of God's future already now.

If you want to pick a theological fight with someone,
enter into a discussion about eschatology. You'll encounter a kaleidoscope of opinions and, more likely than not, outright disagreement. On one end of the spectrum there are the doomsday naysayers who, in warning us to get ready for the end, have determined in advance the very signs of Christ's return. On the other end are those who idealize God's future to such an extent that it has virtually no relevance for faith.

Enter Johann Christoph Blumhardt. Blumhardt cuts through both end-time speculation and eschatological indifference with a passionate plea to make room, here and now, for God's coming kingdom. Blumhardt's whole approach toward "last things" is so out of the ordinary that it fills one with an authentic exhilaration that defies the staid confines of conventional Christianity. These sermons articulate not just a theology of hope but are refreshing, compelling insights into the prophetic vision of the great outpouring of the Spirit upon all flesh. With confidence and holy expectation, Blumhardt reminds us that we can experience now, and even hasten on, the presence of God's future. We need only pray for it, watch for it, and live for it. It is at hand!
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Gospel Sermons: On Faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Coming Kingdom

Gospel Sermons: On Faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Coming Kingdom

Gospel Sermons: On Faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Coming Kingdom

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Don't wait for the end times—we can experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the presence of God's future already now.

If you want to pick a theological fight with someone,
enter into a discussion about eschatology. You'll encounter a kaleidoscope of opinions and, more likely than not, outright disagreement. On one end of the spectrum there are the doomsday naysayers who, in warning us to get ready for the end, have determined in advance the very signs of Christ's return. On the other end are those who idealize God's future to such an extent that it has virtually no relevance for faith.

Enter Johann Christoph Blumhardt. Blumhardt cuts through both end-time speculation and eschatological indifference with a passionate plea to make room, here and now, for God's coming kingdom. Blumhardt's whole approach toward "last things" is so out of the ordinary that it fills one with an authentic exhilaration that defies the staid confines of conventional Christianity. These sermons articulate not just a theology of hope but are refreshing, compelling insights into the prophetic vision of the great outpouring of the Spirit upon all flesh. With confidence and holy expectation, Blumhardt reminds us that we can experience now, and even hasten on, the presence of God's future. We need only pray for it, watch for it, and live for it. It is at hand!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780874862454
Publisher: Plough Publishing House, The
Publication date: 08/02/2019
Series: The Blumhardt Source Series , #2
Pages: 290
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Johann Christoph Blumhardt (1805–1880) was a Lutheran pastor and a key figure of German Pietism. Blumhardt studied theology in Tübingen and, after a brief term as executive for a missionary society, became pastor in Möttlingen, a village in Württemberg, southern Germany. He is remembered to this day for his role in the extraordinary events surrounding the revival at Möttlingen, and for his influence on later theologians, including his son Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt, Eberhard Arnold, and Karl Barth.

Christian T. Collins Winn (PhD, Drew University) is Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology and Chair of the Biblical and Theological Studies Department at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, and an ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches (USA). He is author of "Jesus Is Victor!": The Significance of the Blumhardts for the Theology of Karl Barth.

Charles E. Moore is co-editor, with Christian T. Collins Winn, of The Blumhardt Source Series. He has also edited several acclaimed popular collections of Blumhardt writings, including Action in Waiting, Everyone Belongs to God, and The God Who Heals. Other books he has compiled and edited include Called to Community: The Life Jesus Wants for His People, Bearing Witness: Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship, Provocations: Spiritual Writings of Kierkegaard, and Leo Tolstoy: Spiritual Writings. Charles Moore is a member of the Bruderhof and lives at the Mount Community in New York State with his wife and daughter. He writes for Plough Quarterly and blogs at Bruderhof.com.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword Christian T. Collins Winn Charles E. Moore xiii

Foreword William A. Willimon xv

Acknowledgments xix

1887 Introduction to the Gospel Sermons Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt xxi

Part I Jesus Christ

Section 1 The Redeemer

Sonship with God-Galatians 3:26 5

Forgiveness of Sins-Matthew 9:2 (Mark 2:5) 7

Concerning the Spirit of Sickness-Luke 13:10-17 9

The Son's Love-John 15:9 17

Honor the Son!-John 5:23 19

The Legacy of the Departing Savior-Luke 24:48-53 21

Free from Sins-John 8:24 27

The Exalted Jesus-Acts 5:30-31 28

Section 2 The Christian Position

Into the Kingdom of Life-Colossians 1:12-14 33

Born of God-1 John 5:18 34

Conversion-Jeremiah 31:18 36

Joy in Zion-Isaiah 35:10 38

Live Not for Yourself!-2 Corinthians 5:15 43

Eyes Turned to the Lord-Psalm 123:2 45

Section 3 The Comfort of the Gospel Be Strong in the Lord-Ephesians 6:10 49

God's Mercy-Isaiah 57:18 51

Do Not Worry!-Psalm 55:22 53

God Is My Strength-Psalm 73:26 55

Praise Be to God!-2 Corinthians 1:3-41 57

The Lord: A God of Judgment-Isaiah 30:18 61

God's Goodness-Jeremiah 33:11 63

Part II The People Of God

Section 1 The Church

The Great Flood of the Spirit- Isaiah 44:1-5 69

Rejoice!-Deuteronomy 32:43 73

The People of God's Inheritance-Deuteronomy 4:20 74

The Little Flock-Luke 12:32 76

The Strength of the Church-Joshua 1:5 78

Love for Jesus-John 14:21B 80

The Saints-The Faithful-Psalm 31:23 81

Use Your Gifts for Others-1 Peter 4:10 83

May They Be One-John 17:22-23 85

God's Own People-1 Peter 2:9-10 88

'The Bride-Psalm 45:10-11 90

Section 2 The Poverty of the Church

Be Sober and Awake!-1 Thessalonians 5.6-8 93

Concerning the Pitiful State of the Church-Isaiah 24:16 100

When the Lord Comes-Luke 18:8 109

God Answers Our Prayers-Mark 11:24 111

In Gods Time-Psalm 69:13 112

Prayer and Supplication-Psalm 116:1-2 114

True Churches-Revelation 2:1 116

Gods Power in the Gospel-Luke 5:1-11 118

To Those Who Are Fainthearted-Isaiah 35:4 123

Blessed Is He Who Comes!-Matthew 23:39 125

The Greater Works-John 14:12 127

The Coming of Jesus-John 14:18 129

Increase Our Faith!-Luke 17:5 131

Section 3 The Cry of the Chosen People

Prepare the Way!-Isaiah 57:14 137

Without Ceasing-1 Thessalonians 5:17 138

The Lord, Our Father-Isaiah 63:16 139

The Lord, Teacher of the Gentiles-Jeremiah 16:21 141

The Cry for Help-Psalm 14:7 143

Lord, Have Pity!-Psalm 102: 2-3 145

The Lord Answers Our Cries for Help-Isaiah 49:8 147

The Waiting of the Righteous-Luke 2:22-40 149

Vindicate Us from Our Adversary!-Luke 18:1-8 155

Part III The Return of Christ

Section 1 Trust in the Promise

The Delay in the Coming of the Lord-Matthew 25:14-30 167

1 Make All Things New-Revelation 2114-5 173

Persevere!-Habakkuk 2:3 175

The Lord Is Faithful-Isaiah 62:1 176

The Ford Comes!-2 Peter 3:9 178

The Blossoming Desert-Isaiah 35:1-4 186

Hope-Romans 5:5 190

All the Faith Shall Be Filled with Glory-Numbers 14:20-21 192

The Right Hand of the Most High-Psalm 77:10 196

The Lord Looks Down from Heaven-Psalm 14:2-3 198

Gods Great Compassion-Micah 7:19 200

Advent-Matthew 21:9 202

The Branch of the Lord-Isaiah 4:2 204

Praise to the Coming One-Psalm 118:26 206

The Glory of the Lord-Isaiah 60:2 208

A Wholesome Shaking-Up!-Haggai 2:6-7 210

The Coming, Going, and Return of Jesus- Luke 17:20-25 212

The Help of God- Isaiah 55:8-9 217

The New Heart-Jeremiah 24:7 219

The Outpouring of the Spirit-Joel 2:28 221

Section 2 The Expectant Church

The Wise Men's Star-Matthew 2:1-12 225

The Presentation in the Temple-Luke 2:22-40 231

The Holy People-Daniel 7:27 237

The Salvation-Genesis 49:18 239

Hold Firmly To Expectation-Luke 12:36 240

Those Who Seek God-Psalm 69:6 241

Expect the Impossible-Genesis 18:14 I 243

Come, Lord Jesus!-Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 244

Watch! The Lord Will Come Soon!-Mark 13:33-37 249

When Will the Kingdom of God Come?-Luke 17:20-25 254

Jesus Before the Door-Revelation 3:20 262

The Lord Comes-Luke 12:37 265

The Promise of the Spirit-Acts 2:33 267

Thy Kingdom Come!-Matthew 6:10 269

The Changed Body-Philippians 3:20-21 271

The Fight for the Kingdom-Matthew 6:13 273

The Peoples' Feast and Its Effect-Isaiah 25:6-9 275

Johann Christoph Blumhardt's Last Devotional Meeting, Held on February 21, 1880-Psalm 94:18 and Matthew 26:29 280

General Index 283

Scripture Index 287

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