Newton on the Christian Life ─ To Live Is Christ

Exploring the life of a slave trader turned hymn writer, this book looks to the pastoral legacy of John Newton, whose hundreds of extant letters offer modern Christians valuable insights into the Christian life. Part of theTheologians on the Christian Life series.

TONY REINKE is a former journalist now serving as a theological researcher, writer, and blogger. He works for Desiring God in Minneapolis where he lives with his wife and three children.

Stephen J. Nichols (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries. Previously, he served as research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College. He is an editor (with Justin Taylor) of the Theologians on the Christian Life series and is the author of several books, including The Reformation,For Us and for Our Salvation,The Church History ABCs, andBonhoeffer on the Christian Life.

Justin Taylor (PhD candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) issenior vice president and publisher for books at Crossway. He has edited and contributed to several books includingA God-Entranced Vision of All Things and Reclaiming the Center, and he blogs atBetween Two Worlds—hosted by the Gospel Coalition.

John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is teacher and founder of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for 33 years as pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life,This Momentary Marriage, Bloodlines, andDoes God Desire All to Be Saved?