by | Jan 28, 2013 | Bible, Books, Theology, Worship
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: A major principle of interpretation used by the Puritans was the idea, firmly rooted in Scripture, that all of God’s Word points to Christ. As John Owen argued, anyone reading Scripture must always keep in mind...
by | Jan 25, 2013 | Bible, Books, Church, History, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Having discussed the similarities between the two covenants [of works and of grace], [Patrick] Gillespie [1617-1617] turns his attention to the differences between the two covenants, “which are manifold and...
by | Jan 24, 2013 | Bible, Books, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: [John] Owen explains that the [Holy] Spirit does not speak to believers in an outward or inward vocal testimony. In other words, the Spirit does not speak to believers “of the Word, but by the Word.” When...
by | Jan 22, 2013 | Bible, Books, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Revelations from God, such as that given to Abraham, commanding him to sacrifice his only son, had a “divine power and efficacy” that infalliby assured Abraham that the words came from God. Nevertheless, God...
by | Jan 21, 2013 | Books, History, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Stephen Charnock (1628-1680)…lists ten attributes of God that may be recognized by the light of nature: (1) the power of God, in creating a world out of nothing; (2) the wisdom of God, in the order, variety, and...