The Call of God, Or Reflections on the Characters of Abraham and Lot: Genesis XII–XXII
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The Call of God, Or Reflections on the Characters of Abraham and Lot: Genesis XII–XXII chronicles the perplexing relationship between Abraham and Lot, and the ways in which the sentiments of those two characters have operated throughout Israel’s history and in the Church ever since. Mackintosh reveals an astonishing contrast in the behavior exhibited by Abraham and Lot, and implores his readers to notice Abraham’s faith—much like the author of Hebrews did—and follow his example.
Top Highlights
“The altar marks him as one who, having been delivered from the idols of Ur of the Chaldees, had been taught to bow before the altar of the one true God, ‘who made heaven and earth.’” (Page 6)
“is not national faith, nor family faith, but personal faith that will constitute us real witnesses for God in the world.” (Page 6)
“it is never easy to give up present things, in the hope of ‘good things to come” (Page 3)
Man’s complete ruin in sin, and God’s perfect remedy in Christ, are fully, clearly, and often strikingly presented [in Mackintosh’s writings].
—Andrew Miller, a leader of the Plymouth Brethren movement
- Title: The Call of God, Or Reflections on the Characters of Abraham and Lot: Genesis XII–XXII
- Author: C. H. Mackintosh
- Series: C. H. Mackintosh Collection
- Publisher: Loizeaux Brothers Publications
- Pages: 56
Charles Henry Mackintosh (1820–1896) was notable for his work in philanthropic work during the Irish Potatoe Famine which affected much of Ireland, Scotland, and England at the time. He converted to Christianity through correspondence with his sister and through reading John Darby's Operations of the Spirit.