The Life of Faith

by Richard Sibbes, Alexander Balloch Grosart (Editor)

This book is a series of meditations on Galatians 2:20 — "And the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." An encouraging read for any Christian.

Genres: Christian Living, Faith

90 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 20, 2015

About the author

Richard Sibbes was born at Tostock, Suffolk, in 1577 and went to school in Bury St Edmunds. His father, 'a good sound-hearted Christian', at first intended that Richard should follow his own trade as a wheelwright, but the boy s 'strong inclination to his books, and well-profiting therein' led to his going up to St John's College, Cambridge in 1595. He was converted around 1602-3 through the powerful ministry of Paul Bayne, the successor of William Perkins in the pulpit of Great St Andrew's Church.

After earning his B.D. in 1610, Sibbes was appointed a lecturer at Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge. Later, through the influence of friends, he was chosen to be the preacher at Gray's Inn, London, and he remained there until 1626. In that year he returned to Cambridge as Master of St Catherine's Hall, and later returned to Holy Trinity, this time as its vicar. He was granted a Doctorate in Divinity in 1627, and was thereafter frequently referred to as 'the heavenly Doctor Sibbes'. He continued to exercise his ministry at Gray's Inn, London, and Holy Trinity, Cambridge, until his death on 6 July 1635 at the age of 58.

Reviews

[Amy Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Richard Sibbes is such an encouraging writer. The writing style from 1600 might take some getting used to, but I've been surprised at how quickly you can adjust. Oftentimes we view the Puritans in our own preconceived puritanical terms - harsh and legalistic. This isn't true at all! Sibbes has great sympathy with the brokenness of man, yet without excusing sin. Your faith will be strengthened through this reading.