It is the greatest need and the deepest longing of all human beings who have ever lived. Throughout history, people have always longed for 'rescue', though often without understanding 'from what' and 'by whom'. This mini-guide to Salvation explores the Bible's teaching on this great theme in a way that takes us to the heart of human need and the greatness of God's deliverance.
Ian Hamilton has been minister of Cambridge Presbyterian Church since 1999. He graduated from Edinburgh University in 1979 and became the minister of Loudoun Church of Scotland, Newmilns, Ayrshire in the same year, serving there for almost twenty years. He is married to Joan, and they have four children.
Ian Hamilton is a Trustee of the Banner of Truth Trust and has preached at conferences around the world. His books include a commentary on the Letters of John, published by the Trust in the ‘Let’s Study’ series, The Faith-Shaped Life, and The Gospel-Shaped Life.
This is a superb little volume that can be read in one or two sittings, or committed to a devotional schedule. Ian Hamilton is a clear, logical, and forceful writer. There is nothing ground-breaking in this "mini guide" to soteriology, but it is very profitable as an introduction or refresher. There is something very catechetical about the book. Hamilton's presentation of difficult truths is refreshingly simple, clear, and memorable.
There is so much I love about this short book on salvation. However, I'm always a bit surprised to find an entire book on the gospel that covers so much, and yet has nothing to say about the kingdom of God (which Jesus spoke so often of). This excellent little book would have been more complete if it had not neglected this extremely significant aspect of the gospel and salvation.