True Christianity

by Charles Grandison Finney, Finny G. Kuruvilla (Editor)

What is true Christianity? There is perhaps no better person in recent history to answer this question than Charles Finney. Finney (1792-1875) was the most powerful Christian preacher of the 1800s who sought to clearly articulate what the Scriptures say about living the true Christian life that pleases God. He fearlessly challenged his hearers to bring every aspect of their lives into obedience to God. This book contains sixteen messages of Finney that describe the essential practice of Christianity. Each message will challenge your faith in a deep way and call you to the life that God intends.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2003

About the author

Charles Grandison Finney was a leader in the Second Great Awakening. He has been called The Father of Modern Revivalism. Finney was best known as an innovative revivalist, an opponent of Old School Presbyterian theology, an advocate of Christian perfectionism, a pioneer in social reforms in favor of women and blacks, a religious writer, and president at Oberlin College.

He is not to be mistaken for his great-grandson, Charles G. Finney (1905-1984).

Reviews

[Kristi Mast · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most spiritually challenging books I’ve ever read. Simple, hard-hitting, straightforward—it’s impossible to ignore the exhortation to true Christianity. He leaves no room for excuses and forces you to examine your own life for fruit. If you feel your need for revival, motivation to pray, and renewed vision for the life of the church this book provides plenty of all of the above. I’ll be continuing to process and reference this in an effort to implement it more fully into my own life.

It’s a little repetitive and not written in the most engaging or contemporary language, but it’s very easy to understand.

(A caution: If you have a super sensitive conscience, it’s advisable to read with another mature Christian, because he states things pretty strongly sometimes.)

[Jessica Horner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book, but it would be a really rough read for some readers. I recommend it, but not for the highly conscience-sensitive Christians. There is very little about Grace in the book, and a lot of really harsh blunt things that could easily discourage and make an unsecured believer have doubts about assurance of salvation.

[mary catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

not sure I agree with his theology, but a well written book