Wilkerson intro to "The School"

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lwpray Aug 20, 2004

David Wilkerson’s introduction toThe Scool of ChristBy T. Austin-SparksIt was during a time of intense spiritual hunger that the ministry and writings of Austin Sparks came to my attention. My dear friend Leonard Ravenhill asked me to read one of his most prized books. It was an out-of-print copy of SCHOOL OF CHRIST. I was deeply moved by its liberating, refreshing, and spiritual message. I was so blessed I wanted to share it with all my minister friends. After discovering the book was no longer being published, I located Mrs. Austin Sparks, in London, England. This dear 91-year-old saint of God gave me her permission and blessing to publish it once again. I believe the message and spirit of this book will profoundly affect any God-hungry servant of the Lord. Though Austin Sparks is now with the heavenly Father, his dynamic messages are still changing the hearts of those who seek the deeper truths of the Spirit. I agree with Brother Sparks that no man is of any use to God, in eternal values, if he has no settled assurance that he is accepted in the Beloved. Also, the true man of God must fully accept the fundamental principle that – OF HIMSELF HE CAN DO NOTHING, AND ALL THINGS ARE OF AND OUT OF GOD. This is a book you will want to read many times. It was during my third reading that its truth fully dawned on me. It has affected my preaching, my outlook on life, and intensified my hunger for the glorious liberty of the Cross.We believe this book is destined by God to bless and edify numerous spiritually hungry ministers and laymen. David Wilkerson

sermonindex Aug 20, 2004

It was during a time of intense spiritual hunger that the ministry and writings of Austin Sparks came to my attention. My dear friend Leonard Ravenhill asked me to read one of his most prized books. It was an out-of-print copy of SCHOOL OF CHRIST. I never realized that brother Wilkerson reprinted this great volume also! There is a fellowship where you can get most of T. Austin Spearks books for an donation of any amount that the Lord lays on your heart: http://www.austin-sparks.net/articles/bkcatalog.htmlIf you do get them please share them with other chrisitan friends and pastors so they dont sit and gather dust on the shelf.This is a book you will want to read many times. It was during my third reading that its truth fully dawned on me. It has affected my preaching, my outlook on life, and intensified my hunger for the glorious liberty of the Cross.That is a great principle, we must re-read many things that are spiritual so we can meditatively digest and understand these things. It has been for me that after many readings of chapters that I have grasped the full signifigance of what is being potrayed and it becomes something my spiritual man grasps fully. I am tempted to read "The school of Christ" I have peeked at a few pages but haven't had time to read it through.

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lwpray Aug 31, 2004

Two things to remember when reading Mr. Sparks material:1. These items require carefulness while reading. Read with your heart.Do not put the text away if it stands as a provocation in the mental realm.It will do you much good in the spiritual realm.2. In keeping with T. Austin-Sparks’ wishes that what was freely received should be freely given, his writings are not copyrighted. Therefore, we ask if you choose to share them with others, please respect his wishes and offer them freely - free of changes, free of charge and free of copyright.

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TerryLee Aug 31, 2004

“These items require carefulness while reading. Read with your heart.Do not put the text away if it stands as a provocation in the mental realm.It will do you much good in the spiritual realm.”This is ever so true.Sparks’ language opens a highway to the Heavenly regions.His way of handling his subject – Christ – sends a believing heart on a pilgrimage without end.Terry