Dwight L Moody believed that the power of the Holy Spirit had been too much overlooked- as though it were not practical. He wrote- "The result is lack of power in testimony and work. If we would work- not as one that beats the air- but to some definite purpose- we must have this power from on high. Without this power- our work will be a drudgery. With it- it becomes a joyful task- a refreshing …
In this two volume set Witsius exemplifies his own principle- that he alone is a true Theologian- who adds the practical to the theoretical part of Religion. A marriage of extraordinary intellect and spiritual passion- this phrase-by-phrase exposition of the Creed seeks always to apply Scripture to life. In both tone and substance Witsius draws the reader into a deeper understanding of and love…
Presents Dabney (1820-1898)- a leading theologian of his day- as a representative southern Presbyterian who provides a window into the postbellum southern Presbyterian mind.
Among the 11 papers are biographies of Johy Wycliffe and Joseph Alleine- studies of the Puritans on eschatology and justification- and two articles on Arminianism.
16 papers by the editor and others on Puritan views of communion with God- Christian joy- missions- preaching- divine intercession- conscience- apostasy- and more.