The Puritan Practice of Biblical Meditation

REDISCOVERING PURITAN AND REFORMED BIBLICAL MEDITATION

During the 17th century, English Puritan pastors encouraged their congregations to cultivate the spiritual discipline of meditation on God and His Word. Today, many ignore or reject the idea of biblical meditation, influenced by erroneous notions stemming from mysticism and Eastern religions.
God's Battle Plan for the Mind, revives this forgotten yet essential habit, convincing God's people of the absolute necessity of personal meditation and motivating them to practice it. Saxton draws on the deep and rich writings of the Puritans, who clearly taught how to meditate on divine truth.God's Battle Plan for the Mind presents the best Puritan teachings on biblical meditation, providing practical guides for structuring Christian thought throughout the day.
Throughout its pages, you will discover why meditation is crucial for spiritual growth, how to distinguish between non-biblical forms of meditation and authentic Christian reflection, and how to put this transformative habit into practice. Accompanied by the experiential theology of the Puritans, this book offers a clear and accessible course to enjoy deep meditation on God's Word.

"The popular conception of meditation has been significantly distorted due to mysticism, New Age influences, and Eastern religious notions, to the point that some otherwise sensible Christians seem to reject any mention of meditation as a necessary spiritual exercise. But nothing is more vital or more beneficial for understanding truth and growing in sanctification than quiet, careful, focused reflection on the words and meaning of Scripture. That is what the word meditation means in the Bible. No less than six times, in Psalm 119 alone, the psalmist says 'I will meditate' on the precepts, promises, and principles of God's Word. The Puritans had much to say about biblical meditation and the important role it plays in a sanctified thought life. Dave Saxton has written an extremely useful and encouraging compendium of some of the best Puritan teachings on the subject. You need to get a copy, read it, put its principles into practice, and 'be transformed by the renewing of your mind.'"
John MacArthur,

About the author:
David W. Saxton, senior pastor at Cambridge Bible Church, has over 30 years of experience and degrees in biblical studies. He has pursued advanced theological studies at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary and Puritan Reformed. He is the author of several books.