Books of the Quarter
Charity and Its Fruits: Christian Love as Manifested in the Heart and Life
Jonathan Edwards
Banner of Truth, 1969
368 pages
Comprising 15 sermons preached by Edwards on 1 Corinthians 13:1—10, this is a must read for any Christian. Written around the time of the Great Awakening, it is warm and accessible. More importantly, its truths and applications are essential for our fractured age. Each chapter is a challenge to both the grumbling Christian and the contented one. The last chapter, “Heaven is World of Love” is beautiful and stirring, and worth its weight in gold. After finishing this volume, I wanted to read each sermon in toto from the pulpit!
- Stephen Chen