Christ Victorious: Selected Writings of Hugh Martin is published by Banner of Truth and edited by Matthew and Catherine Hyde. I can promise you that you are in for a great treat if you decide to read this work.
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Christ Victorious: Selected Writings of Hugh Martin
Christ Victorious: Selected Writings of Hugh Martin is essentially divided into three sections, all of which are the words of Hugh Martin:
- Sermons
- Essays
- Letters
I really enjoyed this format. Though there is a lot of similarity in Martin’s sermons and essays and letters, they all have their own flavor as well. They all succeed in leading the reader into a deeper love for the Lord and the atoning work of Christ on behalf of His Church.
Martin is a masterful expositor of God’s Holy Word, and this is especially evidenced in his sermons. The essays of Martin show forth his brilliance and theological competence. He writes with such a devotional style that the reader will surely have their affections stirred up to worship! A greater appreciation for the gospel will certainly result.
The letters are very personal and heart-felt. They provide a glimpse into the heart of Martin, and one will surely see his intense love for the Lord. They are very encouraging to read!
The book is very aesthetically pleasing (as most of Banner’s books are). It is a black hardcover book with gold lettering on the spine, covered by a white dust jacket. The font is a great size, and the margins leave enough room for those who enjoy taking notes.
As Sinclair Ferguson says, “Hugh Martin’s writings should be in the hands of every Christian…His penetration into the theology and internal logic of the gospel is virtually unrivaled today.”
Hugh Martin’s writings should be in the hands of every Christian…His penetration into the theology and internal logic of the gospel is virtually unrivaled today.
Sinclair Ferguson
With that being said, buy this book! It is going to increase your love for the Lord and the beautiful gospel message. Many contemporary Christian authors are not writing at the level that you will find in Hugh Martin. This is the kind of helpful, biblically rich, insightful, mature, expositional, stimulating writing that will affect you and your relationship with the Lord.
Do yourself a favor and spend time reading books like this! You won’t regret it, and you will find yourself meditating upon the Gospel in ways that you haven’t before.
Disclaimer: My thanks to The Banner of Truth Trust for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Matt became a joyful follower of Jesus at the age of 21. He is very grateful to be a husband to Lindsey, and a father to four boys. He is an ordained minister (teaching elder) in the PCA. He previously served as a pastor of biblical counseling and is currently a corporate chaplain in southern Delaware. Matt received his Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds an advanced certification in biblical counseling from the Association of Biblical Counselors. In his free time, he loves playing with his boys, traveling with his wife, and reading (and buying!) books.
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