Robert Murray M'Cheyne died at the age of 29. Yet his life continues to inspire the servants of Christ today, and his passion for holiness, and sincere godliness, stand as a testament to the grace of God made effective in an otherwise weak man.

This week we look at M'Cheyne from three angles, taking in the shape of his life, the character of his labours, and finally the special love he had for the Jewish people.

Featured Resources:

– David Campbell, 'Robert Murray M'Cheyne: The Beauty of Holiness', Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 700 (January 2022).

– Keith Walker, 'Robert Murray M'Cheyne: Saint and Preacher (2)', Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 247 (April 1984).

– Excerpt from Memoir and Remains of Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1844; repr. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2024), 'To Rev. R. Macdonald of Blairgowrie', from page 268.

Further Reading:

Andrew Bonar, Memoir and Remains of Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1844; repr. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2024). Clothbound, 664 pages.

Andrew Bonar, Robert Murray M'Cheyne (paperback edition of Bonar's Memoir as it appears in Memoir and Remains of Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Paperback, 192 pages.

Sermons of Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Paperback, 196 pages.

Old Testament Sermons of Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Clothbound, 183 pages.

New Testament Sermons of Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Clothbound, 321 pages.

Sermons on Hebrews, Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Clothbound, 198 pages.

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Christian believers will be tempted to sin. How are we to understand what goes on in temptation? Where is God when we are tempted? How do we lay hold of the resources to resist and come through these times of agony?

These and other crucial questions are considered in this week's episode.

Featured Resources:

– 'Lead Us Not Into Temptation', Sinclair B. Ferguson, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 145 (October 1975).

– Excerpt from William Bridge, A Lifting Up for the Downcast (1649; repr. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2024), Chapter 7, 'A Lifting Up in the Case of Temptation', p. 214–220.

Further Reading:

Bridge, William, A Lifting Up for the Downcast

Gurnall, William, The Christian in Complete Armour (single volume or abridged in three paperback volumes)

Owen, John, Temptation Resisted and Repulsed (abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing)

Owen, John, The Mortification of Sin (abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing)

Owen, John, Works, Volume 6: Sin and Temptation (includes full text of On the Mortification of Sin in Believers, Of Temptation, Indwelling Sin, and A Practical Exposition of Psalm 130)

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Described as 'perhaps the greatest British theologian of all time', John Owen was far more than a theoretician. As a pastor-scholar, Owen showed that his great concern was to promote holiness in his hearers and readers, to the glory of God and their lasting joy. This week's episode constitutes an introduction to Owen and many of his chief works which, it is hoped, will be of help to those new to him, as well as to confirmed and seasoned appreciators of this humble, profound Christian teacher.

Featured Resources:

– 'John Owen: A Defeated Puritan?', Ian Hamilton, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 711 (December 2022).

– 'John Owen on Spiritual-Mindedness', J. I. Packer, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 620 (May 2015).

– 'Some Thoughts on Reading the Works of John Owen', Sinclair B. Ferguson, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 152 (May 1976).

– Three testimonies about reading John Owen, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 57 (June 1968).

From the Pen of Owen:

The Works of John Owen (Goold edition, 16 volumes). Please note each volume can be purchased separately.

Owen's Exposition of Hebrews (Goold edition, 7 volumes). Please note each volume can be purchased separately.

Apostasy from the Gospel: Nature and Causes (Puritan Paperback, 176 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Communion with God (Puritan Paperback, 224 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

The Death of Death in the Death of Christ (Large paperback, 440 pages, introduction and analysis by J. I. Packer)

Duties of Christian Fellowship (Puritan Paperback, 96 pages, modernized)

The Glory of Christ (Puritan Paperback, 184 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Gospel Life (Puritan Paperback, 256 pages, modernized)

Gospel Ministry (Puritan Paperback, 208 pages, modernized)

The Holy Spirit (Puritan Paperback, 216 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Indwelling Sin in Believers (Puritan Paperback, 176 pages, abridged and made easy to read)

The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperback, 144 pages, abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing)

Searching Our Hearts in Difficult Times (Puritan Paperback, 160 pages, abridged and made easy to read)

The Spirit and the Church (Puritan Paperback, 208 pages, abridged and made easy to read by R. J. K. Law)

Temptation Resisted and Repulsed (Puritan Paperback, 128 pages, abridged and made easy to read by Richard Rushing)

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