Letters of A. W. Pink

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Summary: Good Counsel from the Correspondence of a Godly Man
Review: Many people have derived great benefit from the books authored by A. W. Pink (The Sovereignty of God, Spiritual Growth, The Life of David, etc.). His letters will be no less rewarding. This collection of letters, written between the years 1924 and 1951, address all kinds of practical subjects such as methods of Bible study, seeking God's will for decision making, seeking a marriage-partner, developing spiritual character, etc. There are also numerous insights into the author's views on such subjects as supralapsarianism, premillenialism, the Christian's role in war, and the state of religion in the first half of the twentieth century. Other interesting nuggets in this book include Pink's recommendations of good books and authors and some clues about his personal life - interests, routine, relationships, personality, etc. While some might raise their eyebrows at some of the "prickly" statements made by Pink, no mature believer will walk away from these letters without a deeper appreciation for the wisdom and maturity of the Godly man who wrote them. Highly recommended.

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Summary: Pink's letters 1924-1951
Review: Pink's letters add an insightful look into a man so loved of God, that He used him to write volumes of biblically-sound writings of theology, and encouragement in humility and devotion to God to believers who so want to wholely serve their Lord Jesus Christ in all they believe, say, and do. Pink considered his letters his God-given ministry to his flock, aside from his work in composing monthly Studies in the Scriptures (over the course of 30 years). It is especially touching to read of his fatherly care, embracing all in life as of spiritual concern, towards Lowell Green who became a life-long 'son' after reading Pink's The Sovereignty of God. I highly endorse this little book, and only give it a rating of 4 as it is not to be looked at as of the value of his other writings (which allow him far more considerable delving) in leading believers into a deeper and more committed walk with their dear Lord. However, as with all Pink's writings, he indeed does, and encourages believers to always glory as Paul did, not in anything of himself, but only "in the Lord" (1 Cor 1:31).