Some thoughts on spiritual progress derived from George Whitefield’s practices to encourage spiritual progress:
* Engaging in regular Scripture reading
- recognize Scripture as God’s revelation of Jesus Christ
- approach with faith and humility
- apply the Scripture to your heart and life
- pray over the words and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit
* Consistent private personal prayer
* Frequent meditation on Scripture
* Observation of God’s providence (externally) and recognition of the Spirit’s guidance (internally)
* Making full use of God’s ordinances (and other practices, such as singing, fasting, etc.)
* Fellowshipping with other Christians who are walking with God, both congregationally and personally
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Good! I'm just finishing up reading the first volume of two of Whitefield's biography by Dallamore (Banner of Truth). I would say that it sets a high standard for a biography of a Christian theologian/preacher. One thing for sure about Whitefield from the time of his conversion: he was SERIOUS about God, the Bible, souls being saved, etc.
E. T. Chapman
I read that years ago. It is very good; need to go back and read it again.
Bro. Vaughn, I'm glad you have read it – and long before I. It's been awaiting me for years. I spelled the author's last name above wrongly: it's Dallimore, with an "i" (I think he lived 1911-1998). Volume 1 was published in 1970, Volume 2 in 1980. I'm starting Vol. 2 now. Great writing about a great subject.
E. T. Chapman
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