Leadership Interviews with Mark Dever Great Lessons from Great Men with Iain Murray
Dec 7, 2023
Iain Murray, a Reformed evangelical author and statesman, shares insights from his rich background as an assistant to Martyn Lloyd-Jones and editor at Banner of Truth. He discusses the contrasting states of evangelicalism in Britain and America, emphasizing the resurgence of interest in historic writers like Spurgeon and Wesley. Murray explores the dangers of hyper-Calvinism and criticizes the rationalism that can stifle genuine preaching. With charming anecdotes and profound reflections, he advocates for a balanced approach to doctrine and evangelism.
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Promote Classics Directly Online
- Use the internet and direct channels to keep classic reprints visible instead of relying on bookstores that prefer new titles.
- Target churches and readers who value older works rather than only chasing new-book placements.
Don't Emulate Without Self-Knowledge
- Murray warns young preachers against simply copying admired models before assessing their own gifts and context.
- Preaching matures; some things only come with years in ministry, so imitation can backfire.
What Hyper-Calvinism Really Is
- Murray defines hyper-Calvinism as a rationalistic narrowing of the gospel that avoids exhortation because it overemphasizes human inability.
- He contrasts it with biblical Calvinism, which preaches God's word broadly and trusts God to awaken hearts.