Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.3/10
A tender, substantial work that helps us know Christ’s merciful heart without weakening holiness.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 176 pages
- Type
- —
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8.3 / 10
- Strength
- Strong comfort for weary believers, anchored in careful Scriptural reasoning about Christ.
- Limitation
- Its careful argument can feel slow at points, so it rewards unhurried reading.
We read this as a focused meditation on Christ’s disposition toward His people, especially when they feel weak, sinful, and weary.
Goodwin’s aim is not sentiment. He wants us to know Christ truly, and to draw near with confidence and repentance.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
We are helped by the way Goodwin holds together holiness and tenderness. He does not minimise sin, yet he keeps pressing us to see that Christ’s mercy is not reluctant.
We also benefit from his careful reasoning. The book repeatedly asks us to consider what Scripture teaches about Christ’s priestly heart, and how that changes our prayer, our assurance, and our endurance.
For pastors, this is useful for counselling, and for preaching that aims at both conviction and comfort. We are given help in speaking to those who assume Christ must surely be tired of them.
Closing Recommendation
We strongly commend this as a rich and tender guide for cultivating confident, humble communion with Christ.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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