The Heart Of Christ by Thomas Goodwin
- Devotional meditation
- Sacrificial love
- Redemptive grace
The Heart of Christ: The Tender Mercy of the Savior Toward Sinners and Sufferers
Originally published in the 17th century, Thomas Goodwin’s The Heart of Christ stands as one of the most moving and careful explorations of the compassionate nature of Christ toward believers. A jewel of Puritan devotional theology, it continues to speak with remarkable clarity to those burdened by guilt, doubt, or weakness.
The Theology of a Heart Inclined to Mercy
Unlike works focused on the majesty or judgment of Christ, Goodwin’s concern is to demonstrate, from Scripture, that Christ’s very nature is one of patient, tender compassion—especially toward His people in their weakness. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 4:15 (“we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities”), Goodwin builds a theological and pastoral case for the unwavering love and advocacy of Christ for those united to Him.
This is not a sentimental work. Goodwin, a rigorous theologian and member of the Westminster Assembly, writes with doctrinal precision and reverence for biblical authority. Yet what emerges from his study is deeply personal: Christ not only saves, He sympathizes. Not only pardons, but pleads.
A Voice from the English Puritan Tradition
Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680) was a leading English Puritan and a president of Magdalen College, Oxford. His writings represent the high watermark of Puritan scholarship—rich in exegesis, doctrinal clarity, and pastoral sensitivity. *The Heart of Christ* is among his most accessible works, born out of his desire to comfort troubled consciences and to magnify the gentleness of the Savior.
Published during a time of intense religious and political upheaval in England, the book offered spiritual stability rooted not in political structures or ecclesiastical institutions, but in the unchanging heart of Christ toward His people.
Structure and Emphasis
The work is structured around several key affirmations: that Christ’s heart is drawn especially to believers in their suffering, that His intercession continues even now, and that His love is not diminished by the failures of those He has redeemed. Goodwin supports each point with careful biblical exposition, particularly from Hebrews, the Gospels, and Isaiah.
Rather than focusing on external forms of piety, the book turns the reader’s gaze inward—to Christ’s posture toward the soul. It is a deeply comforting work, offering theological assurance without sacrificing intellectual seriousness.
A Savior Who Feels With His Own
In a world often marked by harshness and indifference, *The Heart of Christ* offers a vision of divine kindness rooted not in vague comfort, but in robust Christology. For Goodwin, the heart of Christ is not a metaphor—it is the deepest truth of who He is. And for those who know their need, that truth is life itself.
Additional information
| Author | Thomas Goodwin |
|---|---|
| Pages | 106 |
| Size | 5.5 x 8.5 in |
| Collection | Faith & Spirituality |
| Imprint | King Solomon |
The Heart Of Christ by Thomas Goodwin
- Devotional meditation
- Sacrificial love
- Redemptive grace
The Heart of Christ: The Tender Mercy of the Savior Toward Sinners and Sufferers
Originally published in the 17th century, Thomas Goodwin’s The Heart of Christ stands as one of the most moving and careful explorations of the compassionate nature of Christ toward believers. A jewel of Puritan devotional theology, it continues to speak with remarkable clarity to those burdened by guilt, doubt, or weakness.
The Theology of a Heart Inclined to Mercy
Unlike works focused on the majesty or judgment of Christ, Goodwin’s concern is to demonstrate, from Scripture, that Christ’s very nature is one of patient, tender compassion—especially toward His people in their weakness. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 4:15 (“we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities”), Goodwin builds a theological and pastoral case for the unwavering love and advocacy of Christ for those united to Him.
This is not a sentimental work. Goodwin, a rigorous theologian and member of the Westminster Assembly, writes with doctrinal precision and reverence for biblical authority. Yet what emerges from his study is deeply personal: Christ not only saves, He sympathizes. Not only pardons, but pleads.
A Voice from the English Puritan Tradition
Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680) was a leading English Puritan and a president of Magdalen College, Oxford. His writings represent the high watermark of Puritan scholarship—rich in exegesis, doctrinal clarity, and pastoral sensitivity. *The Heart of Christ* is among his most accessible works, born out of his desire to comfort troubled consciences and to magnify the gentleness of the Savior.
Published during a time of intense religious and political upheaval in England, the book offered spiritual stability rooted not in political structures or ecclesiastical institutions, but in the unchanging heart of Christ toward His people.
Structure and Emphasis
The work is structured around several key affirmations: that Christ’s heart is drawn especially to believers in their suffering, that His intercession continues even now, and that His love is not diminished by the failures of those He has redeemed. Goodwin supports each point with careful biblical exposition, particularly from Hebrews, the Gospels, and Isaiah.
Rather than focusing on external forms of piety, the book turns the reader’s gaze inward—to Christ’s posture toward the soul. It is a deeply comforting work, offering theological assurance without sacrificing intellectual seriousness.
A Savior Who Feels With His Own
In a world often marked by harshness and indifference, *The Heart of Christ* offers a vision of divine kindness rooted not in vague comfort, but in robust Christology. For Goodwin, the heart of Christ is not a metaphor—it is the deepest truth of who He is. And for those who know their need, that truth is life itself.
Additional information
| Author | Thomas Goodwin |
|---|---|
| Pages | 106 |
| Size | 5.5 x 8.5 in |
| Collection | Faith & Spirituality |
| Imprint | King Solomon |