BOOK DESCRIPTION
Andrew Murray was one of the most influential Christian writers on faith and spiritual growth. A devoted pastor, missionary, and author, he repeatedly called believers to take their relationship with Christ seriously, submit themselves to the Word of God, and examine whether their faith was genuine or merely professed.
 
Known for such Christian classics as Absolute Surrender, Abide in Christ, With Christ in the School of Prayer, and Humility, Murray authored more than 200 books and devotional works. His earnest concern for the spiritual condition of Christians and the church continues to challenge believers to examine their faith in light of Scripture.
 
THIS IS NOT A REPRINT OF ANDREW MURRAY'S ORIGINAL BOOK.
 
More than a century has passed since Murray wrote about the spiritual condition of the church. While his concern for Christian faithfulness remains valuable and relevant, the circumstances confronting believers today have changed considerably. Modern Christianity faces intellectual, emotional, cultural, and personal obstacles to faith that require direct examination from the Scriptures.
 
This edition is a 21st-century update of Murray's concern for the state of the soul. I have preserved his earnest desire to see seekers come to genuine faith while substantially rewriting and expanding the material for readers living today. The chapters examine the quiet no of unbelief, the evidence that never arrives, the God who feels absent, the cost of believing, the pride that won't kneel, the wound that won't heal, the crowd that shapes you, the hypocrisy you can't ignore, the fear of being wrong, the freedom you don't want to lose, the intellectual wall, the delay that drains hope, the conversion you keep postponing, and the invitation still open.
 
Wherever possible, I have retained Murray's serious concern for the spiritual health of Christ's followers. However, the chapter titles and much of the content have been rewritten to address the doubts, fears, wounds, and objections that keep people from believing in the twenty-first century.
 
My prayer is that this updated edition will encourage seekers, skeptics, and struggling believers to examine themselves honestly by the Spirit-inspired Word, move from hesitation to active trust in Christ, and enter the life of faith that Jesus and His apostles called every person to receive.
 
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8172011177
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrew Murray (1828–1917) was a South African pastor, missionary, teacher, and prolific Christian author whose writings have influenced generations of believers. Born in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, he studied in Scotland and the Netherlands before entering the ministry. During more than five decades of Christian service, Murray became widely known for his emphasis on prayer, humility, obedience, spiritual growth, and a close relationship with Christ.
 
He authored more than 200 books and devotional works, including Abide in Christ, Absolute Surrender, The State of the Church, and Humility. His clear, earnest writing continues to challenge Christians to take their faith seriously and apply biblical truth to everyday life.