Samuel Rutherford of Anwoth: A Study in Pastoral Care
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Samuel Rutherford (ca.1600-1661) was an accomplished man--university scholar, defender of the Reformed faith, prolific author, astute political theorist, formidable defender of Presbyterian church government, Scottish commissioner at the Westminster Assembly from 1643 to 1647. However, Bruce McLennan introduces us to the life and times of Rutherford with a particular view to his pastoral labors. While Rutherford was highly regarded by contemporaries for his contribution to various aspects of Scottish church life, Rutherford made it abundantly clear that his first love, and that to which he bel...
Samuel Rutherford (ca.1600-1661) was an accomplished man--university scholar, defender of the Reformed faith, prolific author, astute political theorist, formidable defender of Presbyterian church government, Scottish commissioner at the Westminster Assembly from 1643 to 1647. However, Bruce McLennan introduces us to the life and times of Rutherford with a particular view to his pastoral labors. While Rutherford was highly regarded by contemporaries for his contribution to various aspects of Scottish church life, Rutherford made it abundantly clear that his first love, and that to which he believed he was clearly called, was preaching the gospel and shepherding the Lord's people. Table of Contents: PART ONE 1. Church and Crown in conflict in the late 16th and early 17th century 2. Two somewhat contrasting parts of Scotland in the early 17th century 3. A brief survey of the life of Samuel Rutherford 4. The growth of a soul: the "banished minister" in Aberdeen PART TWO 5. Key Emphases in Rutherford's Writings 6. Pastoral Advice to his Flock at Anwoth 7. Reasoning with souls - making salvation sure 8. Pressing the need for Sanctification and Mortification 9. Counselling some who had doubts about their standing with God 10. Rutherford's Pastoral Concern for children and youth 11. Counsel to the bereaved 12. Counselling the dying 13. Conclusion Appendix 1: The source of early Protestant teachings in Aberdeen Appendix 2: How the Reformers coped with the shortage of ministers in the early years Bibliography
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