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The Old Evangelicalism Hardcover – September 1, 2005

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Sin, regeneration, justification by Christ's righteousness, the cross, and the love of God, assurance of salvation - these are the truths that once thrilled churches and changed nations. Yet, where evangelicalism continues to affirm these truths, without such results, it is often assumed that she must have needs that cannot be met without something new.

These addresses by Iain Murray challenge that mindset. While the Bible not history is the textbook in these pages, Murray draws on the best authors of the old evangelicalism to confirm what a glorious message the gospel is.
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Iain Hamish Murray, born in Lancashire, England, in 1931, was educated at Wallasey Grammar School and King William s College in the Isle of Man (1945-49). He was converted in 1949 through the ministry at Hildenborough Hall, Tom and Jean Rees' Christian conference centre in Kent. It was at Hildenborough later that same year that he first met Jean Ann Walters, who was to become his wife (they married in Edgeware on April 23, 1955). After service with the Cameronians in Singapore and Malaya, he read Philosophy and History at the University of Durham with a view to the ministry of the English Presbyterian Church (his parents' denomination). It was at Durham that he began to read the Puritans, whose writings were to become a lifelong passion. After a year of private study, he assisted Sidney Norton at St John s Free Church, Oxford, in 1955 56, and it was here that The Banner of Truth magazine was launched, with Murray as its first editor. From 1956 he was for three years assistant to Dr Lloyd-Jones at Westminster Chapel and there, with the late Jack Cullum, founded the Banner of Truth Trust in 1957. He left Westminster in 1961 for a nine-year pastorate at Grove Chapel, Camberwell. With the world-wide expansion of the Trust, Iain Murray became engaged full-time in its ministry from 1969 until 1981 when he responded to a call from St Giles Presbyterian Church, Sydney, Australia. Now based again in the UK, he and Jean live in Edinburgh. He has written many titles published by the Trust, in whose work he remains active. He is still writing.

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0851519016
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Iain Hamish Murray, born in Lancashire, England, in 1931, was educated at Wallasey Grammar School and King William’s College in the Isle of Man (1945-49). He was converted in 1949 through the ministry at Hildenborough Hall, Tom and Jean Rees’ Christian conference centre in Kent. It was at Hildenborough later that same year that he first met Jean Ann Walters, who was to become his wife (they married in Edgeware on April 23, 1955).

After service with the Cameronians in Singapore and Malaya, he read Philosophy and History at the University of Durham with a view to the ministry of the English Presbyterian Church (his parents’ denomination). It was at Durham that he began to read the Puritans, whose writings were to become a lifelong passion. After a year of private study, he assisted Sidney Norton at St John’s Free Church, Oxford, in 1955–56, and it was here that The Banner of Truth magazine was launched, with Murray as its first editor.

From 1956 he was for three years assistant to Dr Lloyd-Jones at Westminster Chapel and there, with the late Jack Cullum, founded the Banner of Truth Trust in 1957. He left Westminster in 1961 for a nine-year pastorate at Grove Chapel, Camberwell. With the world-wide expansion of the Trust, Iain Murray became engaged full-time in its ministry from 1969 until 1981 when he responded to a call from St Giles Presbyterian Church, Sydney, Australia. Now based again in the UK, he and Jean live in Edinburgh. He has written many titles published by the Trust, in whose work he remains active. He is still writing.

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Why does God command us to repent, yet also tell us that we are unable to?

Isn't the preaching of the law of God to sinners the same as preaching salvation by works?

Shouldn't Christians be able to say when they were born again?

Doesn't the righteousness of Christ imputed to us do away with the need for Christians to live godly lives?

If Christ's work purchased salvation for a definite number only, how can God desire that all should come to repentance?

Can God "so love the world", and then send anyone to Hell?

What is the Scriptural basis for assurance of salvation?

Iain H. Murray in The Old Evangelicalism considers these, and many other questions. However this is no quick-and easy Q and A, but a quite exceptional volume of doctrinal studies. The material was originally delivered at conferences of Christian preachers and missionaries, but has been revised to benefit a wider audience.

Iain Murray does not argue that because something belonged to a bygone age, it must be better than anything we find today. But he does say much to show that "on such doctrinal and experimental subjects as conversion and assurance the English Puritans provide a greater wealth of help than any other school in the English language, and probably in any language". And quoting Spurgeon, he remarks "A respectable acquaintance with the opinions of the giants of the past, might save many an erratic thinker from wild interpretations and outrageous inferences".

A strength of this book is its accessibility. The issues raised by the questions above are some of the most difficult found in Christian teaching. Too little depth fails to penetrate to the real problematic issues, whereas too much places it beyond the grasp of many. Some authors seem to make even simple things complex; others are able to make the profoundest issues approachable. Iain Murray belongs to the latter category.

Yet the author has a sure grasp of the extent of Scriptural light. He knows when the Bible speaks and when it is silent; and he also knows the limitations of fallen human understanding when faced with divine truth. "The reality is that we are faced with truths that far outreach our understanding", he says. Sometimes we have to be satisfied with "I don't know". This is not easily learned, and ignorance can quickly give way to conjecture. In this vital area "The Old Evangelicalism" gets it right.

The book's very clear layout is also helpful. A ready reference time-line for the key names quoted is given in both the front and back covers. The contents pages are generous in detail, and there is a full index. Each chapter ends with its own numbered Conclusions section, and with additional notes.

This book deserves a wide readership and is highly recommended.
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Gregory D. Metcalf
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review: The Old Evangelicalism
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2011
Sin, regeneration, justification by Christ's righteousness, the cross and the love of God, assurance of salvation- these are the truths that once thrilled churches and changed nations. They are the message that 'turned the world upside down.' Yet where evangelicalism continues to affirm these truths, without such results, it is often assumed that the must have new needs that cannot be met without something new. Hence the call for change, and such words as 'mere doctrine is not enough.'

These addresses by Iain Murray challenge that mindset. He shows that biblical truths are never 'mere'. Where they have ceased to move and astonish it is because they have ceased to be rightly believed. Doctrinal recovery is the first need.

Murray, an outstanding historical and doctrinal writer has put together a number of addresses or sermons to develop his theme of the necessity of doctrinal recovery to preserve the truths of evangelicalism. Originally offered to pastors and theologians, Murray expanded these addresses for a wider audience. This is not an easy read because it is a collection of doctrinal studies of important biblical truth.

Murray uses persuasion to establish his point in each address (chapter). His purpose is to persuade the reader to reevaluate what made evangelicalism great. He outlines the benefits and then builds a case establishing the problems when the church abandons these points.

The strengths of Murray's book lies not only in the development of each address but also in his conclusions. Murray outlines his presentation and gives concluding truths and support. Murray also includes in his conclusion a section called 'Additional Notes.' Murray includes quotes and paragraphs from additional authors on the topic of his address.

Even though this was not light reading, it still held my attention and was extremely informative. This book is a very interesting book with great value to the church today. It is an extremely useful book for believers to understand how important biblical doctrine truly is.

Since it is not a 'book' but a collection of addresses it is impossible to summarize the book. One would have to summarize each and every address. However, I did not find anything that Murray did not substantiate with scripture and actual illustration. I recommend this book for every believer but especially every evangelical leader.
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Joel S. Frady
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Volume Filled With Nuggets of Wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2011
The works of Iain H. Murray never fail to be doctrinally rich and historically-rooted. Reading his books is a pleasure because the breadth and depth of research Murray brings to the table is so obvious yet his writing style is quite accessible. This book, The Old Evangelicalism, is no exception.

Murray traces out, in this series of addresses revised for publication, the sad state of modern evangelicalism and contrasts it with the vital evangelicalism spanning from the Reformation into the twentieth century.

Murray has powerful things to say about the role of the law in the preaching of the gospel, about conversion and the cross, about many subjects, but he never says it by himself. Instead, Murray calls on the lights of the past to illuminate and support his biblically-informed thinking.

The book itself is a pleasure. Ditch the unattractive dust jacket and you will find a handsome volume underneath, well-bound, with a very readable font. Banner of Truth always seems to do good work, both in their content and presentation.

You will find much wisdom in this volume. Don't skip over the additional notes at the end of each chapter. There you will find short quotes on the subjects just covered by some of the great lights of the Church (Tozer, Calvin, Spurgeon, Bunyan and others).

Finally, you don't want to miss Murray's fascinating take on John Wesley near the end of the book. And the last chapter, Christian Unity and Church Unity, is well-worth reading carefully.

All in all, this is an outstanding volume filled with great insights. Highly recommended.
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