Thabiti Anyabwile has written a brief review of Iain Murray’s new book, Life of Arthur W Pink. I have not had the chance to read Murray’s biography of Pink, but I really appreciated what Anyabwile wrote. Arthur Pink was raised in a Christian home and later rejected the Christian faith to join the occult. Several years later He came to know Christ and joyfully received the gospel. Anyabwile encouragingly points out that Pink’s testimony is a great encouragement for parents who may have children that were raised in the church but are not serving God. In fact, he writes,

“I thought of this anecdote from Pink’s life because I know a lot of parents worry about the eternal prospects of adult children who appear spiritually dead.  Take heart: God the Holy Spirit may use a choice word spoken in passing to wrestle the wretch into an awakening that leads to everlasting life, fruitfulness and glory.  Pray and speak.  The Lord is at work.”

Like Anyabwile, Pink has been extremely influential in my life. His devotion to Christ and 20th century “puritism” have challenged me greatly. Now, his biography encourages me to encourage parents!