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John Newton's Theology of Suffering and Its Application to Pastoral Care
John Newton was an eighteenth-century Anglican minister who is best known as the writer of the hymn ""Amazing Grace."" Yet he was also the leading pastoral counselor of his generation who kept up a prolific letter-writing ministry of pastoral care to dozens of people from all walks of life who wrote seeking his advice. But why was Newton's counsel so popular? This work seeks to answer this question by exploring Newton's unique theology of suffering, which formed an essential structure that informed and shaped his model of soul care. Influenced by this doctrine, Newton's manner and methodology of pastoral care is explored, highlighting key principles of his strategy as he sought to care for others. Finally, two examples of Newton's counsel are considered: his ministry to his wife during her chronic health issue and his care of the poet, William Cowper, through his decades of struggle with depression.
Book Details
- Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
- Publish Date: May 22nd, 2025
- Pages: 190
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.50in - 0.94lb
- EAN: 9798385239375
- Categories: • Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources• Christian Theology - History
About the Author
Palmer, Keith: - Keith Palmer is the senior associate pastor of Grace Bible Church in Granbury, Texas. He holds degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The Master's Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an adjunct professor of biblical counseling at The Master's University and director of the Center for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (CBCD). He is married to Lisa and they have three children, Alan, Aimee, and Aric.
Praise for this book
"Here is a thoughtful exploration of Newton's beliefs about the manifold purposes of God in our suffering. Dr. Palmer reveals the biblical foundations of the comfort Newton so skillfully offered to hurting hearts. All who want to deepen their Christlike care of others will find Newton's humble faith and pastoral practice worthy of imitation."
--J. Todd Murray, Pastor of Family Ministries, Grace Immanuel Bible Church, Jupiter, Florida
"It was my privilege to read Dr. Keith Palmer's dissertation on John Newton in its various stages of development, and it is now my privilege to recommend its publication to a wider audience. It will prove profitable to any reader, whether in the lectern, pulpit, or pew."
--J. Stephen Yuille, Professor of Church History, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
"Drawing from a wealth of original material, Keith Palmer identifies Newton as 'the pastoral counsellor par excellence of the eighteenth century, ' gleaning valuable lessons for biblical counselling today. He concludes that Newton's ministry 'is a largely untapped resource for pastoral care', urging further study of his compassionate application of biblical principles."
--Marylynn Rouse, CEO, The John Newton Project
"The theology which motivated Newton's famous hymn, 'Amazing Grace, ' is the same framework from which he skillfully wrote letters of counsel to the hurting and destitute. Palmer aptly demonstrates how the timeless truths of Scripture are as practical for us in our historical moment as they were in John Newton's personal ministry of the word."
--T. Dale Johnson Jr., Executive Director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
--J. Todd Murray, Pastor of Family Ministries, Grace Immanuel Bible Church, Jupiter, Florida
"It was my privilege to read Dr. Keith Palmer's dissertation on John Newton in its various stages of development, and it is now my privilege to recommend its publication to a wider audience. It will prove profitable to any reader, whether in the lectern, pulpit, or pew."
--J. Stephen Yuille, Professor of Church History, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
"Drawing from a wealth of original material, Keith Palmer identifies Newton as 'the pastoral counsellor par excellence of the eighteenth century, ' gleaning valuable lessons for biblical counselling today. He concludes that Newton's ministry 'is a largely untapped resource for pastoral care', urging further study of his compassionate application of biblical principles."
--Marylynn Rouse, CEO, The John Newton Project
"The theology which motivated Newton's famous hymn, 'Amazing Grace, ' is the same framework from which he skillfully wrote letters of counsel to the hurting and destitute. Palmer aptly demonstrates how the timeless truths of Scripture are as practical for us in our historical moment as they were in John Newton's personal ministry of the word."
--T. Dale Johnson Jr., Executive Director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors