A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 23 OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE The exercise of a good conscience is a branch of internal religion, and is concerned with the worship of God; God is to be "served with a pure conscience" (2 Tim. 1:3). And it has to do not only with things natural and legal, accusi... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 6 OF FAITH IN GOD AND IN CHRIST Faith is another branch of inward experimental religion and godliness, for "with the heart man believeth unto righteousness"; and of internal worship, and without which external worship cannot be performed in a manner accept... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 4 OF REPENTANCE TOWARDS GOD Repentance is another part of internal worship; it is a branch of godliness which lies in the disposition of the soul Godwards; for in the exercise of this the sensible sinner has much to do with God; he has a special respect to... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 5—Chapter 7 OF THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST TO HEAVEN The ascension of Christ to heaven was, at his death, burial, and resurrection, according to the scriptures; he himself gave hints of it to his disciples, even before his death, as well as after his resurrection; "What... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 2 OF THE CREATION OF ANGELS. From considering the creation in general, I descend to particulars; not to all the creatures that are made; to treat of the nature, form, figure, and qualities of every creature in heaven, earth, and sea, would be a work too la... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 4 OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF MAGISTRATES AND SUBJECTS The duties of subjection and obedience to magistrates, supreme and subordinate, are frequently inculcated in the sacred writings; and the reason why the apostles so often and so strongly urge them, is ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 7 OF THE GOSPEL There was Gospel in the former dispensation, though called the legal dispensation; it was preached to Adam, to Abraham, and by Isaiah, and other prophets, as has been observed. Yet there is a clearer revelation and ministration of it under ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THE GRACE OF GOD This attribute may be considered, both as it is in God himself, and as displayed in acts towards his creatures; as in himself, it is himself; it is his nature and essence; he is "Grace" itself, most amiable and lovely; hence so often... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 8 OF THE GRACE OF GOD Having treated of Faith in God, and of trust or confidence in him, the next in course to be considered is the Grace of Hope; for it, this order they stand, "faith, hope:—Faith is the substance of things hoped for," and therefore go to... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 7 OF THE PARDON OF SIN The doctrine of pardon properly follows the doctrine of satisfaction; for pardon of sin proceeds upon satisfactory made for it. Forgiveness of sin, under the law, followed upon typical atonement for it: four times, in one chapter, it... Read More
Of a Good Conscience.
Of Faith in God.
Of Repentance Towards God.
Of the Ascension of Christ to Heaven.
Of the Creation of Angels.
Of the Duties of Magistrates and Subjects.
Of the Gospel.
Of the Grace of God
Of the Grace of Hope.
Of the Pardon of Sin.