The School of Christ
By T. Austin-Sparks
- Release Date: 2012-04-27
- Genre: Christianity
Description
The ministry contained in this little book has been wrought on the anvil of deep and drastic dealings of God with the vessel. It is not only doctrinal; it is experiential. Only those who really mean business with God will take the pains demanded to read it. For such, two words of advice may be helpful. Firstly, try to remember all through that the spoken form is retained. The messages were given in conference, and the reader must try to get into the spirit and mind of listening, and not only reading. In speaking, the messenger can see by the faces before him where repetition or reemphasis or fuller elucidation is called for. This explains much that would not be the character of a precisely literary production. It has its difficulties for readers, but it also has its values.
Then, my advice is that not too much, indeed not a lot, should be attempted at once. Almost every page requires thinking about, and weariness can only overtake if too much is read without quiet meditation.
Of all the books that have issued from this ministry, I regard this one as that which goes most deeply to the roots and foundations of our life in Christ with God.
May He make the reading of it result in a fuller understanding of the meaning of Christ.
T. AUSTIN-SPARKS.
LONDON,
July 1964.
Reviews
Very powerful message
5By Drachirlr 1374The message is utterly destructive to self life. It points us to our real Life in Christ.Most Beneficial
5By Forrest SWhile admittedly the first book by brother T. Austin-Sparks I have read, this book blessed me the most of any other I have read (or even any other sermon I have listened to). It was a tremendous means of grace in my life. I recommend every born again child of God read and meditate on it.A Classic
4By amiller1"Of all the books that have issued from this ministry, I regard this one as that which goes most deeply to the roots and foundations of our life in Christ with God." - I agree with the author wholeheartedly! A friend loaned me a copy of this book 6 months ago, and I've been reading T. Austin-Sparks ever since. This is still the book I would start anyone out on. To find such a deep well of spiritual insight from a contemporary of C.S. Lewis, and Watchman Nee (who T.A.S. met), I am very thankful for, especially since all of his books and writings are available for free. Occasionally, you may find his writing too "academic" (i.e. difficult to find any possible application in your life), but press on. The next page may be a deep nugget of gold for your Christian walk.