True Spirituality

“The person and work of Francis Schaeffer had a nearly measureless influence on generations of people—believers and unbelievers alike. As he himself proclaimed, his views on Christian spirituality were the basis of everything important he ever did. In this new edition, Crossway has made the seminal text available once again. These pages are as fresh and compelling today as they were when they were first penned. Schaeffer’s approach to what we call sanctification will repay the reader with a deeper and more consistent walk. Everyone should have a copy and be blessed by the contents.”

“If it’s time for a new round of Francis Schaeffer thinking in evangelical circles, here is a good place to start. It’s helpful to remember that the Schaeffers first went to Europe to minister to children. True Spirituality takes us back to the basics that were crucial to their profound later work.”

“Francis Schaeffer has taught us that true spirituality is lived in the present moment by real people among real people—no veneer, no varnish. For all those who want to know how to live as a Christian in our present moment, you will find here timeless and timely theological and biblical wisdom for everyday life. This book has already helped one generation—may it be used to serve another.”

“This new edition of True Spirituality is timely and refreshing. Almost fifty years after Francis Schaeffer first published his deep understanding of the Scripture’s answers to basic human questions about existence, it encourages us by its invitation to an intimate and intellectually honest life under God. Spirituality, rather than intimating withdrawal from life and critical thinking in the material world, suggests an honest embrace of life under the twofold directions of God’s Holy Spirit—promised to comfort, inform, and empower—and our own discerning spirit and mind in order to become informed, honest, and generous people. Belief in God’s real existence, in our true humanity, and in a purposeful history makes the practice of moral clarity—courageous objections to material and social evil—the true spirituality and thus fulfills the command to love God and our neighbor with all our hearts, minds, and souls.”