Works by Charles G. Finney
- Backslider in Heart
- Lectures on Revivals of Religion
Description: Lectures on Revivals of
Religion
brings together twenty-three lectures that the theologian Charles Finney
gave to his church during the middle of the 19th century. Consequently,
these engaging lectures are written in a simple style, with everyday
examples, and possess a periodic humor and charm. Finney's theology in
these lectures is controversial--some have found it liberating, while
others have publicly denounced it. But, no matter one's views on
Finney's theology, his Lectures covers a wide range of topics,
including
the nature of a revival, how to preach the gospel, directions and
instructions for sinners, and spiritual growth. A key theologian, Finney
had an important impact on the Second Great Awakening. Thus, there is no
better place to learn about Finney or revivals than his Lectures on
Revivals of Religion.
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff
Writer
- Lectures to Professing Christians
- Lectures to Professing Christians
- Letters on Revival or Revival Fire
- Power From On High [from Gospel Truth Ministries]
Description: Charles Finney (1792-1875) was an American Presbyterian preacher known for his
revival services and extemporaneous preaching. As he observed other church leaders, he
began to feel many of them lacked the “power from on high”—the baptism of the Holy
Spirit. In the first chapters of his book, Finney first explains what “power from on high”
means to him. More than just speaking in tongues, the baptism of the Holy Spirit grants
Christians the power to live lives of grace and holiness. Finney uses the rest of his book
to help Christians—church leaders in particular—grow closer to the Holy Spirit and
receive God’s power. Both present and past readers have found Finney’s words spirited
and encouraging.
Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff
- Sermons on Gospel Themes
Description: Charles Finney (1792-1875)
was an American Presbyterian preacher known for his
revival services and extemporaneous preaching. Sermons on Gospel
Themes
is a collection of his sermons, written down in shorthand as he preached
them and then submitted to Finney for revision. The series includes
sermons on God's love and mercy, human sin and tendency for evil, and
Christ's salvation of humanity. Since Finney preached without notes,
his sermons are full of emotion, yet they are amazingly structured and
easy to follow. He was fond of having specific points in his messages,
and a quick look at the table of contents of this volume will reveal
highly organized and numbered sections. These sermons are ideal for
someone looking for honest messages on important Christian
themes.
Abby Zwart
CCEL Staff Writer
- Systematic Theology [1878]
Description: Charles Finney
(1792-1875) was an American Presbyterian preacher known
for his revival services and extemporaneous preaching.
Systematic Theology is a collection of the lectures Finney gave
at
Oberlin College. They were later published in this volume for
distribution to the British public. Finney is known as a heretic in
many Christian circles, and Systematic Theology receives no lack
of
criticism. His theology of self-sanctification worries many staunch
Calvinists, and Systematic Theology perpetuates the
Calvinist/Armenian
debate. But the lectures are well thought out and address diverse
subjects - moral law, love, government, depravity, atonement,
justification, sanctification, election, perseverance of the saints, and
many others. Finney is revered by many and scorned by others, but his
Systematic Theology is a masterpiece of religious text and
should be
treasured. Important for both debate and development of faith, this
collection is unique and spirited.
Abby
Zwart
CCEL Staff Writer
