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Backslider in Heart

Entity ID:

backslider-in-heart-(finney)

Long Name:

Backslider in Heart

Short Name:

Backslider in Heart

Disambiguation String:

theology of backsliding

Entity Type:

work

Entity Subtype:

book

Summary:

Charles Finney (1792-1875) was an American Presbyterian preacher known for his revival services and extemporaneous preaching. Although he belonged to a Calvinist denomination, he rejected several of Calvinism’s central doctrines. While staunch Calvinists believed in the perseverance of the saints, Finney believed that a Christian could “backslide,” or turn back from the Christian life and revert to a life of sin. In this address, Finney clarifies his theology of backsliding, first explaining what it is not, then what it is. He describes what a backslidden life might look like, and what consequences living in sin bring upon the sinner. Finney closes his address with advice for escaping a state of backsliding, reminding people of Christ’s grace and loving kindness.

Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff

Is An Individual:

No

Is Published:

Yes

Original Language:

eng

CCEL URL:

//ccel.org/ccel/finney/backslide.html

LC Subjects:

All;

Creators:

Creator: Charles G. Finney , Relator: aut, Creator ID: 8668