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Winnington Ingram, Arthur F. (Arthur Foley)
1858
1946
Ingram, Arthur F. Winnington (Arthur Foley Winnington)
Ingram, A. F. W. (Arthur Foley Winnington)
The Potter and the Clay
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"The Potter and the Clay" by Arthur F. Winnington Ingram is a theological work written in the early 20th century. It serves as a spiritual reflection on faith, particularly in the context of the turmoil and suffering brought about by the First World War. The text discusses themes of divine sovereignty, the human condition, and the moral responsibilities that come with belief in God. At the start of the book, the author introduces the metaphor of the potter and the clay, drawn from Scripture, to explore the relationship between God and humanity. He addresses the doubts and despair faced by individuals during wartime, questioning how a good and powerful God can allow suffering and conflict. Ingram elaborates that, like a potter who patiently shapes and reshapes clay, God works purposefully with humanity despite flaws and failings. He emphasizes God's willingness to remake individuals and nations that submit to His will, offering hope and urging readers to seek transformation through faith in God amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Church of England -- Sermons
World War, 1914-1918 -- Sermons
Sermons, English -- 20th century
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