Description
Book SynopsisThe garden provides the perfect image for the work of grace in our lives. In fact, Scripture often uses plant–based metaphors to describe the life of the believer. From the planting of the gospel seed to growing into oaks of righteousness, Kenneth Wingate explores these different aspects to show how we can flourish in Christ and bear fruit for him
Contents:
Author’s Preface
Chapter 1: The Vineyard
Chapter 2: The Soil
Chapter 3: The Seed
Chapter 4: The Growth
Chapter 5: The Weeds
Chapter 6: The Pruning
Chapter 7: The Fruit
Chapter 8: The Harvest
Chapter 9: The Feast
Afterword
Trade ReviewKen Wingate wants you to wallow in grace. In this manual for the Christian life he writes of deep grace with such a light touch—and good sense. Insights abound; the book is simply fun to read.
-- Dale Ralph Davis (Respected Author and Old Testament Scholar)
One of the most frequently used metaphors in the Bible to picture the Christian life is that of the vineyard producing fruit. Kenneth Wingate has done an excellent job drawing upon this rich imagery to convey the clear teaching of Scripture concerning our growing in grace. Easy to understand, yet challenging to live, this book will be a great help to your pursuit of personal holiness. May God use it to bring forth much fruit in your life.
-- Steven J. Lawson (President, OnePassion Ministries and Professor of Preaching,The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California)
Rich Grace in Poor Soil leads you to the very heart of God. For anyone who feels bruised, hurt or worn out, this book will refresh the soul. Written with a sharpness of insight and a flair for illustration, Rich Grace in Poor Soil is a tonic.
-- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina)
Christians delight to read about grace in the way that happy families pore over old holiday photographs. In this book, Ken Wingate uses the Biblical image of a vineyard to unpack grace in its various and diverse aspects in a way that is both simple and profound. This is warm nourishment for the soul.
-- Iain Duguid (Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Engaging and encouraging, this book digs into the deep soil of divine grace to display wonders that will lead its readers into praise. If you are looking to grow spiritually and enlarge your understanding of God’s marvelous ways, this is the book for you!
-- Richard D. Phillips (Senior Minister, Second Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina)
