Sermons & Devotionals by John Gill
John Gill
Of Other Eternal and Immanent Acts in God, Particularly Adoption and Justification.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 5 OF OTHER ETERNAL AND IMMANENT ACTS IN GOD, PARTICULARLY ADOPTION AND JUSTIFICATION. I shall not here treat of these as doctrines, in the full extent of them; or as blessings of grace actually bestowed upon, and enjoyed by believers, with all the privileg... Read More
John Gill
Of Patience.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 17 OF PATIENCE Without patience there can be no real self-denial, nor true submission to the will of God in adversity; nor contentment in every state; nor thankfulness for every mercy; it is what accompanies every grace, as faith, hope, and love; hence we ... Read More
John Gill
Of Peace and Tranquility of Mind.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 11 OF PEACE AND TRANQUILITY OF MIND Next to Love and Joy, in order, stands Peace; now to be treated of; "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace" (Gal. 5:22). "Charity," or "love," and "peace," are sometimes mentioned together (2 Tim. 2:22), and where ... Read More
John Gill
Of Propitiation, Atonement, and Reconciliation, as Ascribed to Christ.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 6 OF PROPITIATION, ATONEMENT, AND RECONCILIATION, AS ASCRIBED TO CHRIST Having observed, that though the word "satisfaction" is not syllabically used in scripture, when the doctrine of Christ’s satisfaction is spoken of; yet that there are words and terms ... Read More
John Gill
Of Public Hearings of the Word.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 4 OF PUBLIC HEARING THE WORD The public hearing of the word is another ordinance of divine service under the gospel dispensation. Public reading of the scriptures was a part of synagogue worship (Acts 13:15, 15:21; see Luke 4:16, 17), and reading the scrip... Read More
John Gill
Of Public Prayer.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 5 OF PUBLIC PRAYER Prayer is one part of the saints’ spiritual armour, and a principal one, though mentioned last (Eph. 6:18), it has been often of use against temporal enemies, and for obtaining victory over them; as the prayers of Asa, Jehoshaphat, and o... Read More
John Gill
Of Redemption by Christ
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 1 OF REDEMPTION BY CHRIST Having, in the preceding book, gone through the twofold state of Christ, his humiliation and exaltation; and considered each of the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, sustained and exercised by him therein; I shall now proceed ... Read More
John Gill
Of Regeneration.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 11 OF REGENERATION Regeneration follows adoption, being the evidence of it; regeneration describes the persons who have received the power to become the sons of God (John 1:12, 13), and though these are distinct things, yet they are closely connected toget... Read More
John Gill
Of Repentance Towards God.
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
John Gill
Of Resignation to the Will of God.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 16 OF RESIGNATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Submission, or resignation of the will of man to the will of God, is a part of self-denial, as has been observed in the preceding chapter, and therefore properly next requires a distinct consideration. It is no other th... Read More
John Gill
Of Sanctification.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 14 OF SANCTIFICATION The foundation of "sanctification" is laid in "regeneration"; as it is a holy principle, it is first formed in that; the new creature, or new man, is created in righteousness and true holiness; and it appears in "effectual calling", wh... Read More
John Gill
Of Self-denial
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 15 OF SELF - DENIAL Self-denial accompanies humility; where the one is the other is; a self-denying man is an humble man, and an humble man is a self-denying man. "Proud, boasters, are lovers of their own selves," and cannot by any means deny themselves; b... Read More
John Gill
Of Singing Psalms.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 7 OF SINGING PSALMS, AS A PART OF PUBLIC WORSHIP Next to prayer may be considered, singing the praises of God, as a religious duty: this may be done in a private manner, by a person singly and alone (James 5:13), and between two or more; so Paul and Silos ... Read More
John Gill
Of Spiritual Joy.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 10 OF SPIRITUAL JOY Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, which follows love; "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy" (Gal. 5:22), it attends faith and hope; and as these graces are in exercise, and increase, so does spiritual joy; hence we read of "the joy of fait... Read More
John Gill
Of Spiritual Mindedness.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 22 OF SPIRITUAL MINDEDNESS The contrast between a carnal man and a spiritual man, and between carnal mindedness and spiritual mindedness, is very strongly expressed by the apostle in Romans 8:5, 6. "They that are after the flesh," carnal men, sinful, and c... Read More
John Gill
Of Thankfulness to God.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THANKFULNESS TO GOD Thankfulness follows contentment: a discontented man is not thankful for anything; but a contented man is thankful for everything. Thankfulness is a branch of godliness; none but a godly man is truly a thankful man: there are some... Read More
John Gill
Of the Abrogation of the Old Covenant, or First Administration of it, and the Introduction of the New, or Second Administration of it.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 5 OF THE ABROGATION OF THE OLD COVENANT, OR FIRST ADMINISTRATION OF IT, AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW, OR SECOND ADMINISTRATION OF IT. When we speak of the Abrogation of the Covenant this is to be understood, not of the covenant of grace, as to the matte... Read More
John Gill
Of the Active Obedience of Christ in His State of Humiliation.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 5—Chapter 3 OF THE ACTIVE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST IN HIS STATE OF HUMILIATION The humiliation of Christ may be seen in his obedience to God, through the whole course of his life, even unto death; in order to which, 1. First, He took upon him the form of a servant (Phil.... Read More
John Gill
Of the Anger and Wrath of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 17 OF THE ANGER AND WRATH OF GOD. Besides the love and kindness of God, his grace, favour, and good will, his mercy, pity, and compassion; and his longsuffering and forbearance; which flow from the goodness of his nature; there are other things to be consi... Read More
John Gill
Of the Ascension of Christ to Heaven.
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
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John Gill (1697 - 1771)
Was an English Baptist pastor, biblical scholar, and theologian who held to a firm Calvinistic soteriology. Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, he attended Kettering Grammar School where he mastered the Latin classics and learned Greek by age 11. He continued self-study in everything from logic to Hebrew, his love for the latter remaining throughout his life.His first pastoral work was as an intern assisting John Davis at Higham Ferrers in 1718 at age 21. He became pastor at the Strict Baptist church at Goat Yard Chapel, Horsleydown, Southwark in 1719. His pastorate lasted 51 years. In 1757 his congregation needed larger premises and moved to a Carter Lane, St. Olave's Street, Southwark. This Baptist church was once pastored by Benjamin Keach and would later become the New Park Street Chapel and then the Metropolitan Tabernacle pastored by Charles Spurgeon. During Gill's ministry, the church strongly supported the preaching of George Whitefield at nearby Kennington Common.
John Gill was an English Baptist, biblical scholar, "Jehovist", and held to a staunch Calvinistic Soteriology. Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, he attended Kettering Grammar School where he mastered the Latin classics and learned Greek by age 11. He continued self-study in everything from logic to Hebrew, his love for the latter remaining throughout his life.
At the age of about 12, Gill heard a sermon from his pastor, William Wallis, on the text, "And the Lord called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?" (Genesis 3:9). The message stayed with Gill and eventually led to his conversion. It was not until seven years later that he made a public profession when he was 18.
His first pastoral work was as an intern assisting John Davis at Higham Ferrers in 1718 at age 21. He became pastor at the Strict Baptist church at Goat Yard Chapel, Horsleydown, Southwark in 1719. His pastorate lasted 51 years. In 1757 his congregation needed larger premises and moved to a Carter Lane, St. Olave’s Street, Southwark. This Baptist church was once pastored by Benjamin Keach and would later become the New Park Street Chapel and then the Metropolitan Tabernacle pastored by Charles Spurgeon.
In 1748, Gill was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by the University of Aberdeen. He was a profound scholar and a prolific author, publishing many works.