By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me by Sinclair B. Ferguson

By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me Reviews

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  Aneurin Britton

  I absolutely love this book.
  Sinclair has an amazing way of expressing gospel truths so that they warm the soul.
  It is well worth a read especially if you've been prone to wander.
  Amazing read, even better Saviour.
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  Gabie Peacock

  Solid book on the goodness of the gospel. This is also a great one to read in preparation for the Lord's Supper. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on the atonement, assurance, and suffering.
  
  Ferguson quotes many hymns and hymn writers quite a lot in this book. It is a little distracting for me, an exclusive psalmist. However, that is my only critique, and I realize I'm in the minority of those who may not be thrilled about that.
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  Easton Tally

  This book won’t give you new knowledge for debate but it will remind you time and again where the comfort of your heart and head must lay as it takes a deep dive into African pastor, Emmanuel T. Sibomana’s seven stanza hymn - “O How the Grace of God Amazes Me.”
  
  When we think of this grace that has saved us, there is “a difference between the knowledge of the truth and the knowledge of the power of the truth,” and this is what Ferguson implores us to meditate on. The Son of Man laid down his life, reckoned us righteous, broke the bondage of sin, and intercedes on our behalf every moment of every day.
  
  If we can allow the Scriptures, the Church, and ourselves to remind us of this amazing grace, sin will lose experiential power over us in a way it already has lost actual power. Our enjoyment of God will slowly become as firm as our standing in God. Our hearts will naturally begin to sing, “Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.”
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  Persis

  Ferguson uses the 7 stanzas in a hymn written by a Burundian pastor, E.T. Sibomana, as the theme for each chapter in this book about the grace of God. There isn't anything "new." In fact, Ferguson writes that we don't need "higher" or "deeper" but to grasp the main truths of the gospel, which he explains so clearly. He also doesn't assume his readers are Christians, but makes an appeal in each chapter for the unsaved reader to put his faith and trust in what Christ has done. This is such an encouraging book because it points so clearly to Christ and salvation by grace alone. I'm glad I read it again.
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  Nick Prodromou

  Really great book, one I'll probably recommend. Ferguson's classic treatment of Romans 6 is so important.
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  Matthew

  A guided tour of how God dispenses grace in the lives of those who follow Christ. A breath of fresh air.
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  Cindy Francey

  From new Christians to seasoned saints, everyone can deepen their understanding of grace and renew that amazement of grace!
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  Judith Koene Henderson

  This is another incredible book by Sinclair Ferguson. Once again he is incredibly clear and concise. This book is such an encouragement and help. It can be read as a book, or even used for personal devotions reading a small portion daily along with the associated Scriptures referenced.
  
  After reading this book, this is my response:
  
  Oh behold the wondrous cross
  Of my Lord and Saviour.
  Let my eyes behold this awesome truth
  And take it in for all its beauty.
  
  You are my Lord
  You are my Saviour.
  All I am I give to you.
  But what have I to give to thee.
  For all I am, all I have is but already yours.
  
  Make my eyes to behold this truth
  To marvel at its majesty
  May I see the truth of the cross
  May I see the truth of the Gospel
  For all its beauty.
  
  May I more fully behold and believe
  May I more fully understand.
  In my feeble mind, I am but weak.
  Weak I am, thou art strong.
  My Lord and my Saviour.
  
  May my loved ones come to see
  Come to understand
  May they see and believe
  Before it is too late.
  
  Help me to see the urgency
  The urgency of the truth
  And share with all around me
  The beauty of the cross.
  
  For you will come in full glory
  Come to take what is already yours.
  You will reveal your sovereignty
  Your majesty, your reign.
  
  Every knee will bow and confess
  That you are Lord and King.
  But then it will be too late.
  O Lord, let it not be too late.
  Help me to see the urgency
  And share the blessed truth.
  
  Then and only then will I fully see
  Then and only then will I fully understand.
  Then will I be fully glorified
  Glorified in Christ, my Saviour.
  
  Oh behold the wondrous cross
  Of my Lord and Saviour.
  Let my eyes behold this awesome truth
  And take it in for all its beauty.
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  Pig Rieke

  Disclaimer: I only listened to this on Audible.
  
  In this book, Sinclair Ferguson meditates on a Burundi Pastor’s hymn regarding the grace of God. The work explores how grace has become largely devoid of meaning and how many Christians need to one more be stirred again by the fact that Christ died for sinners. The book is more devotional than polemical in nature and yet Sinclair does an excellent job of working both styles together.
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  Nolan Games

  An excellent read full of encouragement for the believer. Ferguson does a wonderful job of breaking down complex theological truth into easily digestible bites, which can only encourage one to consume more.
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  Jess McDonald

  Use it as a devotional more than a book on theology. A reflection on the various facets of grace in the life of the believer
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  Ryan Grooms

  This was a very timely read for me. Being someone who has struggled mightily with God's grace and assurance of salvation in the past, Sinclair Ferguson through solid exegesis of the Scriptures and winsome use of the almost unkown hymn "O' How the Grace of God Amazes Me" by E.T. Sibomana, has finally helped me understand what it is to rest in the grace and assurance of salvation found only in Christ alone! I highly recommend this to anyone who struggles with God's grace and assurance of salvation or anyone who wants a refreshing presentationg of God's all-sufficient grace in the life and salvation of the true believer.
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  Dirse Tejeda

  Contenido sólido. Aunque repetitivo en secciones. Citas favoritas:
  
  "My feelings, or lack of them, neither increase nor lessen my guilt. It Is first and foremost a personal standing before a holy God, not a psychological condition. The marvel of the gospel Is that It deals with our objective guilt. Then we begin to appreciate our new standing before God. At that point, God begins to transform our feelings."
  
  "Martin Luther-who knew a thing or two about these attacks-emphasized the need to see that the gospel that saves us is OUTSIDE us. We are not accounted righteous un God's sight either by regeneration or by santification... No, the gospel that saves us is entirely OUTSIDE us. It is Jesus Christ, incarnate, crucified for our sins, raised for our justification, who saves us."
  
  No sabía de la lucha con sus pensamientos que tuvo Bunyan, me identifiqué. También disfruté el análisis del libro de Job; no había notado que el enemigo intenta confundir el carácter de Dios con el suyo.
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  Andrew Roycroft

  This is a very helpful and pastorally warm treatment of the doctrine of ‘grace alone’. Taking the words of African Pastor Emmanuel T. Sibomana’s hymn ‘Oh how the grace of God amazes me’ as the framework for his study, Sinclair Ferguson unpacks what God’s grace means, how it is depicted biblically, and how it applies to us personally.
  
  Ferguson writes with a sense of easy familiarity with the broad storyline of Scripture, and his illustrations are as unobtrusive as they are enlightening. I found his treatment of being ‘dead to sin’ in chapter 7 particularly helpful and encouraging.
  
  Very highly recommended.
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  Hal

  Dr. Ferguson takes the song by an African pastor, Emmanuel T. Siboman, in his analysis of God's gift of grace and why it should ring as amazing in our daily lives. I came away with a much better understanding of God's grace given to us by the willing death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to wash my sins away and bring me into His church. It is a must read for anyone wishing to understand the amazing gift God gave us to restore us for His glory.
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  Dianne

  A solid exposition of many scriptures supporting the gospel message of God’s love, the darkness of sin, the glorious Light and freedom from sin’s curse and penalty that the gospel promises. So helpful to get a deep understanding of these key gospel elements. Well-written, easily understandable, and faithful to God’s Word.
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  Kyle Shope

  Recommended to me by the “Theocast” podcast, I couldn’t agree with them more - this book is “chocolate cake for the soul”. A beautiful book that doesn’t overwhelm you with theological jargon. Unexpectedly, structuring the book around the hymn has also helped me meditate on the Psalms! Ferguson does a great job pointing us all to the sufficiency of Christ and the unbelievable grace of God.
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  Lone

  An amazing book about our amazing Saviour. This was a great Easter read - which I will repeat next Easter. The book made me even more in awe of God and what He did on the cross. I am joyful from the writings of Ferguson.
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  Rebecca Baughman

  I enjoyed this book. Several topics that made me stop and think about, which is a very good thing. I did not know the hymn that the author used for reference, but the words were beautiful, and he made the hymn come alive for us.
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  C.J. Scott

  Good timeless truth. Written with real heart. A good reset book. Thank God for his amazing grace.
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  Drew

  Fantastic!
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  Robin Bittick

  This is an excellent follow-on to Ferguson’s book, In Christ Alone. The chapters are longer, but he goes into depth about what it means to live by faith in God's grace.
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  AlegnaB †

  4.5
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  David

  This book was just what I needed: a straightforward and biblical meditation on the gospel. It nourished my soul and rekindled my appreciation for what Christ has done on our behalf!
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  Jon Barr

  Interesting idea; taking a hymn and writing a whole book exploring the ideas therein.