Video: Edwards on the Christian Life

September 26, 2014 by: Crossway

In this video, Dane Ortlund sits down with Justin Taylor to discuss his new book, Edwards on the Christian Life: Alive to the Beauty of God.

Timestamps

  • 00:09 - How would you respond to the claim that Edwards is too hard to read?
  • 01:20 - Why write a book about Edwards when so much has already been written about him?
  • 02:29 - What role does beauty play in Edwards's thought?
  • 03:47 - Why is the beauty of holiness so crucial for Edwards?
  • 05:55 - Did Edwards practice what he preached when it came to delighting in the beauty of God?
  • 07:53 - What can we learn from Edwards on the importance of gentleness in the Christian life?
  • 10:52 - What could Edwards learn from us today?

Learn more about the book and download an excerpt.

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