How to Succeed in the Christian Life
Overview
Written for those that are new to Christ, this practical guidebook on how to live a rewarding and successful Christian life is also practical for those who have long been Christian, but do not feel they have achieved the Christian life they desire.
Top Highlights
“3. In the third place, we must keep looking to Jesus as the One whom we should follow in our daily conduct.” (Page 38)
“Paul’s question to these young disciples in Ephesus should be put to young disciples everywhere, ‘Have ye received the Holy Ghost?’ In receiving the Holy Spirit is the great secret of joyfulness in our own hearts, of victory over sin, of power in prayer, and of effective service.” (Page 30)
“The whole secret of victory in the Christian life is letting the Holy Spirit who dwells within you, have undisputed right of way in the entire conduct of your life.” (Page 34)
“4. In the fourth place, in order to receive the Holy Spirit, there must be an absolute surrender of our lives to God.” (Page 32)
“5. In order to receive the Holy Spirit there should be definite asking for the Holy Spirit.” (Page 32)
- Title: How to Succeed in the Christian Life
- Author: R. A. Torrey
- Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
- Publication Date: 1906
- Pages: 121
Reuben Archer Torrey (1856–1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Torrey studied at Yale University, Yale Divinity School, Leipzig University, Erlangen University and received a doctorate degree from Wheaton College.
Soon after becoming a congregational minister, Torrey joined Dwight L. Moody in his evangelistic work in Chicago. Torrey became the superintendent of the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute).
He later became pastor of the Chicago Avenue Church (now the Moody Church). Torrey later served as a chaplain with the YMCA and dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now Biola University).
Torrey authored over 40 books in his lifetime. The classic four-volume set The Fundamentals includes over 90 articles by leading Christian scholars. The R. A. Torrey Collection features 15 titles of biblical doctrine and teaching from Torrey.