Category: Systematic Theology

Boettner Perseverance of the Saints

April 17, 2023March 1, 2023 DavidCox

In Boettner Perseverance of the Saints7 chapter work on the perseverance of the Saints, Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian) first states the doctrine, the shows us why it doesn’t depend on good works but God’s grace, he examines the Christian’s temporary slide back into sin, how an outward profession of righteousness is no guarantee of salvation, the arminian sense of insecurity, and warnings against apostasy.

Perseverance of the Saints

by Loraine Boettner

Summary

In this 7 chapter work on the perseverance of the Saints, Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian) first states the doctrine, the shows us why it doesn’t depend on good works but God’s grace, he examines the Christian’s temporary slide back into sin, how an outward profession of righteousness is no guarantee of salvation, the arminian sense of insecurity, and warnings against apostasy.

Assurance

Boettner, L. – Limited Atonement

April 13, 2023March 1, 2023 DavidCox 2 Comments

Limited Atonement

by Loraine Boettner

Summary

In this 9 chapter work, Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian) presents us with the doctrine of the limited atonement, i.e. Christ only died for the elect. He first states the doctrine, the examines the infinite value of Christ’s atonement, the limited purpose and application of the atonement, Christ’s work as a perfect fulfillment of the law, a ransom, the divine purpose, and the exclusion of the non-elect.

Atonement

Clowe Miracles of Jesus Christ

April 1, 2023May 11, 2023 DavidCox

Clowe Miracles of Jesus Christ is a 37 chapter work on various of the miracles of Christ in relation to the miraculous aspect of these deeds.

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Miracles OF JESUS CHRIST, EXPLAINED ACCORDING TO THEIR SPIRITUAL MEANING, in the way of QUESTION and ANSWER.
BY THE REV. J. CLOWES, M.A

MANCHESTER: Printed for a Society of Gentlemen, by J. Gleave, 196 Deansgate. 1816 and 1817.

Miracles of Jesus Christ is a 39 chapter work on various miracles of Jesus (some would probably not be considered a miracle normally), in which the author presents questions and answers. This author may be a follower of Swedenborgism.

MIracles of Christ

Bonar Bethlehem and its Good News

March 30, 2023March 1, 2023 Wlue 777

Bonar Bethlehem and its Good News is a Presbyterian work on the incarnation or Christmas focusing on the city of our Saviour’s birth.

Incarnation-Christmas

Carradine, B. – Beulah Land

March 27, 2023February 23, 2023 DavidCox

Beulah Land
by Beverly Carradine

In this 36 chapter work by Carradine (Methodist), he proposes glimpses of “Beulah Land” the Land of Promise offered to the Israelites in different concepts that represent it. For example, it is a land of Promise, a Sound Mind, The Bridled Tongue, “Honey out of the Rock”, etc. This is somewhat devotional and exhortational.

Heaven