How To Pray & How To Study The Bible

by Reuben A. Torrey

R. A. Torrey's passion for making Christian theology a matter of daily life shows up in the host of "how to" books that he wrote. This volume brings together in one place the two most influential of Torrey's practical guides. "How to Pray" sparked numerous revivals in the first decade of the twentieth century, and "How to Study the Bible" was a key text in spreading inductive Bible study techniques and opening up the riches of Scripture for ordinary Christians. What Torrey valued most was making the truth accessible and practical, enabling every Christian to know God personally and to take definite action in the service of Christ.
Fred Sanders, Biola UniversityAs valuable as when they were first published a century ago, Torrey s two disciple-making classics both brimming with practical wisdom encourage believers to grow in the knowledge and love of God. "How to Pray" describes varieties of biblical prayer that availeth much. "How to Study the Bible" details seven fruitful methods of inductive Bible study. Now together for the first time in one binding!

Every Christian library needs the classics the timeless books that have spoken powerfully to generations of believers. Now "Hendrickson Christian Classics" allows readers to build an essential classics library in affordable modern editions. Each volume is freshly retypeset for reading comfort, while thoughtful new introductions place each in historical and spiritual context. Attractive, classically bound covers look great together on the shelf. Best of all, value pricing makes this series easy to own. Planned to span the spectrum of Christian wisdom through the ages, "Hendrickson Christian Classics" sets a new standard for quality and value."

Genres: Prayer, Christian, Theology, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published February 1, 2012

About the author

Reuben Archer Torrey studied at Yale and in Germany before taking up a pastorate in the United States. As a gifted intellectual, administrator, and Bible teacher, he went on to pastor Moody Church in Chicago and became D.L. Moody's closest associate. In his later years, he traveled the world as an evangelist speaking to millions in Australia, New Zealand, India, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Japan, China, Hawaii, Germany, the United States, and Canada. Torrey edited the last two volumes of the monumental "The Fundamentals" and was instrumental in the founding of both Moody Bible Institute and BIOLA University.

Reviews

[Abigail Rankin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, challenging books on Bible study and prayer. There is such a temptation to only read God’s word yet never actually take the time and discipline to study and handle it for oneself. This book gives practical ways to get into Bible study and commends it as hard work yet absolutely vital if a believer wants to hold to the faith and walk worthy. Our churches would be so different and there would be a greater power and effectiveness if we were a people committed to daily, personal Bible study and prayer.

[Francisco A Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone who is serious about wanting more than just knowledge

If you’re serious about walking a life with God, this book is a great place to start. Prayer and the study of God’s word is the most important habit a Christian should seek to build and hold in his/her life. The short and concise presentation of both topics make it ideal for a busy life pace of today’s society.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good practical pointers. He mentions Catholics as not being Christians so I take issue with that but it was the era. He mentions the culture going astray because of "dancing, card playing and the theatre..." what would he think today???
Given the era he also singles out Christian Science: Mary Baker Eddy was very famous at the time and a real threat to some...Less so now...Mentions Methodists loosing members as of 1900...again what is happening today? Very few escape his pen...
Practical points about how to pray so that people are not trying to get around God (Prosperity Gospel, Faith Healing, etc)
HE DID ASK HOW MANY PEOPLE READ THE BIBLE FOR 1 HOUR A DAY? By that of course he means read, study and pray...Good challenging question for every Christian.

[Esther N · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a treasure trove of practical help for a disciple of Christ. I'm not sure I agree with some of his assertions regarding prayer, but by and large his guidance appears sound and Biblical. It certainly gives you a lot to chew on.

[Sarah Main · Rating 3 out of 5]

How to Pray gave me a lot to think about. How to Study the Bible will be good to go back to in the future. Overall a good informational read.

[Nancy Kendall]

Hoopla (4.5 hrs)