Explore the spiritual meaning behind scripture and the birth of a renewed mind.
This book presents a clear path from the natural to the spiritual mind, showing how true transformation comes through the birth of a divine, inward consciousness guided by faith and obedience.
In approachable, explanatory language, it connects biblical numbers, symbols, and prophecies to the inner work of regeneration. The author argues that understanding the Word’s deeper sense can dispel doubts about its truth and illuminate a practical path to spiritual growth.
- How the second birth purifies truth and reshapes the mind and will
- What it means for the natural mind to be cleansed and united with the spiritual mind
- Examples of how numbers and symbols point to inner states of faith and life
- A practical framework for ongoing conversion, remission of sins, and spiritual maturity
Ideal for readers seeking a rigorous, spiritually grounded explanation of regeneration and how Christian belief translates into daily life through inner transformation.
John William Colenso was consecrated the first Bishop of Natal on 30th November 1853 and died at Bishopstowe in 1883. The publication of this Commentary on Romans in 1861 sparked a controversy over the legitimate lengths to which the Church could go in accommodating itself to African culture, with major consequences for church and society in South Africa. This remarkable book is now made available again in the hope that Colenso's courageous engagement with African culture may resonate with and inspire contemporary work on enculturation of the gospel.