The Bible calls us to read Christian biography. You’re like, “what are you talking about?” I’m talking about Hebrews 13:7, “Remember your leaders, those who spoke the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” Reading, studying, and applying truth discovered in Christian biographies is a way of applying Hebrews 13:7.
Over the past few months I have been deeply provoked and consistently entertained by reading “George Whitefield: The Life and Times”, by Arnold Dallimore http://tinyurl.com/qoeyrw. You can also listen to a biographical sermon given by John Piper on Whitefield here: http://tinyurl.com/cnwn28.
John Foster wrote, “…if a list could be made from the experience of all nations and ages, of the twenty men that have produced the greatest effects, by means of their single personal influence, it is highly probable that the name of Whitefield must there hold a place.”
D. M. Lloyd-Jones has said, “…wherever he went he moved others to greater zeal and activity. His whole personality conveyed the impression of a man who knew his God and at the same time had a loving concern for the souls of men.”
Whitefield has left me with a deeper zeal and love for God every time I have read about him. I trust that God will do the same for you as you read of this giant in the faith.