A reading plan for the works of Andrew Fuller
I was recently asked by a dear Irish brother for a plan of reading when it came to the works of Andrew Fuller. The following is what I suggested.
Without being self-serving, I hope, begin with the Armies of the Lamb. There is nothing like getting into a figure by reading his letters.
Then I would suggest his circular letters, those written for the Northants Association, in chronological order. These give you some idea of Fuller the churchman in the midst of connectional links and associational network of friends and fellow pastors.
Then read some of his sermons, esp. the ones on the ministry, justification, and soteriological issues.
His Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation is his most important controversial work. After it, read his Letters on Sandemanianism.
Finally, read his Memoirs of Pearce. What he includes in that work says so much about his piety.
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June 20th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
“Armies of the Lamb” will serve well anyone who reads it, even multiple times. I was asked a while back by a church member for a “required reading list” on Fuller and recommended “Armies” as an entrance point, along with Pearce (plus other items) as a way to show sound theological thinking with warm piety. Thanks, Michael, for working on so many Fuller related items. May God bless your labors (labours?, chuckle) in that regard.