Following God Fully: An Introduction to the Puritans Paperback – April 2, 2026

“Simultaneously a splendid introduction, a refresher course, and a great read.” Sinclair FergusonWe want discipleship without sacrifice. The Puritans knew following Christ could cost them their lives. While we skim, scroll, and rush, they meditated, prayed, and examined their hearts. In persecution, defeat, and disaster, they clung to Christ. The Puritans were united in this: they strove to follow God fully. Despite their shortcomings, they were people of faith, and that set them apart in their day and in ours. Open these pages and let their example inspire you to follow God as they did. Fully.ContentsPrefacePART ONE Who Were the Puritans?1. The Myth and Foundation of Puritanism 2. The Story of Puritanism 3. Puritanism Defined 4. Why Puritan Teaching Today? 5. Why the Puritan Lifestyle Today?PART TWO Puritan Stalwarts6. William Perkins (1558–1602) 7. Richard Sibbes (1577–1635) 8. Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680) 9. John Eliot (1604–1690) 10. John Owen (1616–1683) 11. John Bunyan (1628–1688) 12. John Flavel (1628–1691) 13. Matthew Henry (1662–1714) 14. Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758)PART THREE The Triune God and His Saving Work15. Communion with the Triune God 16. God the Father: Predestination, Creation, and Providence 17. Christ the Mediator 18. Christ the Compassionate Intercessor 19. The Holy Spirit 20. Covenant TheologyPART FOUR A Saved and Holy People21. Regeneration 22. Faith and Repentance 23. Union with Christ and Justification 24. Adoption 25. Sanctification 26. Assurance of Salvation 27. Perseverance 28. Heaven, a World of LovePART FIVE Christ’s Bride29. Church and Worship 30. The Lord’s Supper 31. Church Offices and Government 32. The Lord’s Day 33. Preaching 34. Listening to Sermons 35. Pastoral Counseling 36. EvangelismPART SIX Puritans in Daily Life37. Meditation and Prayer 38. Conscience 39. Marriage 40. Child-Rearing 41. Work as a CallingPART SEVEN The Puritans for Today42. Learning from Puritan Faults 43. Lessons from the Puritans for Today 44. How Should We Begin Reading the Puritans? Read more