The Beauty of Holiness
About this ebook
With spiritual clarity and wisdom, Allestree reveals the magnetic allure of holiness, venturing deep into its multi-dimensional essence and emphasizing its transformational effect on earnest disciples of Christ's church. With the heart of a shepherd, he unveils the need for holiness, not merely as a moral obligation, but as a radiant testament to God's mercy, with the power to revolutionize every facet of our earthly existence in Jesus.
Throughout, Allestree's profound insights reverberate, calling on Christians to reconceptualize their understanding of holiness in the light of Holy Scripture, and beckoning them to commence on a transformative pilgrimage towards a deeper communion with the divine; an intimate walk with the triune God. He uncovers the unparalleled beauty and harmony that arise when faithful believers mold their lives in line with divine ordinances, looking to God's will to transform their own. His will becomes their will.
This inspiring work transcends the bounds of theoretical virtue; it serves as a practical manual for cultivating a life imbued with the divine gift of the Spirit. Allestree's teachings impassion readers to aim for moral excellence, to pursue purity of heart, and to undertake a life dedicated to fervent worship and devotion. “Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy,” (1 Peter 1:16). He assures us that holiness is not an oppressive mandate, but a liberating journey of ultimate fulfillment, a state of true freedom where we can relish the joy of aligning our steps with Christ's divine purpose.
About the author
Richard Allestree (1619-1681) (also Allestry) was an English divine during the era of the Westminster Assembly. He was a man of extensive learning, of moderate views and a fine preacher, generous and charitable, of, “a solid and masculine kindness,” and of a fiery disposition.
C. Matthew McMahon, Ph.D., Th.D., is a Reformed theologian, and pastor of Grace Chapel in Crossville, TN. He is the founder and chairman of A Puritan's Mind, the largest Reformed website on the internet for students of the Bible concerning Reformed Theology, the Puritans and Covenant Theology. He is the founder of Puritan Publications which publishes rare Reformed and Puritan works from the 17th century, specializing in the Westminster Assembly. He is also a managing partner at Reformed.org, and the Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics.
