"I rejoice in the coming of the new John Newton website. "I am pleased and honoured to be associated with The John Newton Project and believe that the life and witness of John Newton, so touched by God's Amazing Grace, still has deep relevance for all today who need fresh inspiration for the outworking of both the personal and horizontal dimensions of the Gospel in evangelism on the one hand and sociopolitical action on the other."įormerly President, Christian History Institute International Team Leader, African Enterprise We are the poorer for not knowing it - so I am right behind the excellent work of The John Newton Project." But he became an outstanding and significant evangelical leader in whose life, preaching and writing is a treasure trove of spiritual insight. "John Newton is only largely known as the author of Amazing Grace. The life and works of John Newton are a priceless portion of our Christian heritage." The anti-slavery reformer William Wilberforce was but one of the many who were deeply indebted to Newton’s pastoral ministry and writings, in concert with his compassion and wise counsel. It was this former slave and slave ship captain, a man guilty of crimes against humanity, whom God in his great grace and mercy used to set so many on the path of service to humanity. “In the annals of history, few persons stand out more conspicuously as examples of the transforming power of the gospel than John Newton. Historian and author of Hero for Humanity: A Biography of William Wilberforce ![]() If my book is any good, the credit should go largely to the JNP and Marylynn." When I was writing my biography of John Newton From Disgrace to Amazing Grace (Continuum 2007) I relied heavily on the JNP and the brilliant work of its Director, Marylynn Rouse. “The JNP is a resource beyond price for authors, scholars or seekers after the spiritual truths proclaimed by John Newton. Author of John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace. Jonathan Aitken, Kevin Belmonte, Wallace Benn, Michael Cassidy, Timothy Dudley-Smith, Timothy George, James Jones, Alec Motyer, James Packer, John Piper, Modupe Taylor-PearceĪuthor, broadcaster, columnist, lecturer and campaigner for prison reform.
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