A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 4 OF THE ETERNAL UNION OF THE ELECT OF GOD UNTO HIM. The union of God’s elect unto him, their adoption by him, justification before him, and acceptance with him, being eternal, internal, and immanent acts in God; I know not where better to place them, and ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 18 OF THE HATRED OF GOD. There are some[1] that deny that hatred belongs to God; or that he hates anything; and urge a passage in the Apocrypha, ``Thou lovest all beings, and hatest none of these that thou hast made; '' (Wisdom 11:24) which is true of the ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 20 OF THE HOLINESS OF GOD. Having considered those attributes of God which bear a likeness to affections in men; I proceed to consider those which in them may be called virtues; as holiness, justice, or righteousness, truth, or faithfulness; and shall begi... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 19 OF THE JOY OF GOD. Joy, which is often attributed to God in the scriptures, bears some resemblance to the affection of joy in men; but is, by some philosophers[1], denied of him; and, indeed, is not to be considered as a passion in him, as in them; and ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 7—Chapter 9 OF THE LAST AND GENERAL JUDGMENT With respect to the last and general judgment, the things to be considered are, 1. The proof of a general judgment: and it may be observed, that there will be a judgment of men in a future state; which is twofold. 1a. A p... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 12 OF THE LOVE OF GOD Next to the attributes which belong to God, as an intelligent Spirit, to his understanding and will, may be considered, those which may be called "Affections"; for though, properly speaking, there are none in God, he being a most pure... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 14 OF THE MERCY OF GOD The Mercy of God differs, in some respects; both from the love and grace of God; from the love of God in its objects, and order of operation: in its objects; which, though the same, are regarded under different considerations. Love p... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 1 OF THE WORSHIP OF GOD, OR PRACTICAL RELIGION OF THE OBJECT OF WORSHIP Have, in the former part of this work, proved there is a God, from the light of nature and reason, from the works of creation, &c. and now my business is to show that this God is to be... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 9 OF THE OMNISCIENCE OF GOD Having considered such attributes of God, which belong to him as an active and operative Spirit; as the Life of God, and his Power, or Omnipotence; I proceed to consider such perfections, which may be ascribed to him as an intel... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 8 OF THE PART WHICH THE FATHER TAKES IN THE COVENANT. The various parts which each contracting Party take in this covenant, are next to be considered. The Father, the first person in the Trinity, takes the first place, and gives the lead in this covenant. ... Read More
Of the Eternal Union of the Elect of God Unto Him.
Of the Hatred of God.
Of the Holiness of God.
Of the Joy of God.
Of the Last and General Judgment.
Of the Love of God.
Of the Mercy of God.
Of the Object of Worship.
Of the Omniscience of God.
Of the Part Which the Father Takes in the Covenant.