Evaluation
Overall Score: 8.1/10
A sobering book that deepens repentance and magnifies Christ.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 284 pages
- Type
- Devotional
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 8.1 / 10
- Strength
- Strong help for preaching on sin with gravity, and for cultivating real repentance.
- Limitation
- Its tone is intentionally weighty, so some readers will need to pace themselves.
In The Sinfulness Of Sin, Ralph Venning helps us feel the true weight of sin, not to crush hope, but to drive us to Christ with honesty and gratitude.
We are confronted with sin’s deceit, its ugliness, and its ruin, all set against the goodness of God and the mercy offered in the gospel.
Why Should We Read This Resource?
We should read this when our repentance has become thin, or when we sense that we are treating sin as a minor inconvenience rather than a deadly enemy.
For pastors, it sharpens our preaching of both law and grace. It helps us speak about sin in a way that is serious, concrete, and pastorally wise, without slipping into despair or performance religion.
It also strengthens personal holiness, because it trains us to watch the heart, not merely manage outward habits.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend The Sinfulness Of Sin for pastors and believers who want deeper repentance and clearer refuge in Christ. It is sobering, but it serves joy by leading us back to the Saviour.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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