Leadership Interviews with Mark Dever The Puritans with Ligon Duncan and Michael Lawrence
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Aug 25, 2023 
Mark Dever, a key figure in church reform, engages with Ligon Duncan, a seasoned pastor, and Michael Lawrence, a Puritan scholar, to explore the profound impact of Puritanism. They share personal encounters with Puritan writings and discuss influential authors like Thomas Goodwin and William Perkins. The trio evaluates the significance of works like 'The Reformed Pastor' and Bunyan's allegories for modern ministry. Their reflections on providence, suffering, and the Puritan legacy reveal invaluable insights for contemporary pastors.
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Early Encounter Through Spurgeon
- Mark Dever first encountered the Puritans through Spurgeon's Mornings and Evenings in high school and then read Spurgeon more deeply.
- That early exposure led him into Puritan writers because Spurgeon frequently referenced them and praised their spirituality.
Edwards, Packer, And Owen Shaped Michael
- Michael Lawrence first met Puritan writing via Jonathan Edwards' Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God in high school and loved it despite his class hating it.
- Later at university J.I. Packer steered him to John Owen, especially The Death of Death, which deeply influenced him.
Puritanism Defined And Its Range
- Puritanism spans roughly from the mid-1500s to about 1700 and is primarily an English movement within established British churches.
- It produced a broad practical divinity tradition that continued in different forms beyond that era.