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.
Not only was John Calvin a magisterial theologian and one of the great transformative forces of modern history- he also was a consummate preacher who delivered over two thousand sermons in St. Pierre's Cathedral in Geneva- Switzerland- where he pastored from 1536 until his death in 1564. What better way to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth and his towering legacy to the church t…