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
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 2 OF THE CAUSES OF REDEMPTION BY CHRIST Secondly, The next thing to be considered are the causes of redemption; what it springs from, by whom, and by what means it is obtained; and for what ends and purposes it is wrought out. I. First, the moving cause of... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 3 OF THE OBJECTS OF REDEMPTION BY CHRIST Thirdly, the objects of redemption come next under consideration. These are a special and distinct people; they are said to be "redeemed from the earth"; that is, from among the inhabitants of the earth, as after ex... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 5—Chapter 4 OF THE PASSIVE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST, or of His Sufferings and Death Another part of Christ’s humiliation, lies in his sufferings and death; to which he readily submitted; he was "obedient unto death," and in it. He cheerfully endured all sufferings for th... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 4 OF THOSE TEXTS OF SCRIPTURE WHICH SEEM TO FAVOUR UNIVERSAL REDEMPTION There are several passages of scripture, which, at first sight, may seem to countenance the universal scheme; and which are usually brought in support of it; and which it will be neces... Read More
THE QUIET AND EASY PASSAGE OF CHRIST’S PURCHASED PEOPLE THROUGH DEATH TO GLORY. A Sermon, Preached to a Congregation of Protestant Dissenters, in Carter-lane, Southwark. EXODUS 15:16 Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm, they shall be as still as a stone, till thy peopl... Read More
The Scriptures: THE ONLY GUIDE IN MATTERS OF FAITH Preached At The Baptism Of Several Persons In Barbican, November 2, 1750. JEREMIAH 6:16. Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein; and ye shall find rest for your souls. In... Read More
In 1976, when God called me back into missions from the pastorate, one of my first excuses for not moving ahead in obedience was my pulpit. After all, I argued, this church is obviously being blessed, and “God needs me here.” How foolish! We have to learn that God doesn’t need us anywhere. He is not... Read More
Why Christ Came By Paris Reidhead* As we think of the birth of the Lord Jesus, we must consider that He came to die, and to be raised again, and to ascend into Heaven, and come back the second time. And we who rejoice at His birth the first time are the ones that are longing for His return the secon... Read More
There are many misconceptions as to what the Christian life really is. I shall, however, not say very much about this negative side - that is, as to that which is either mistaken, confused or inadequate. The best way of dealing with all such difficulties is to take the positive line, by seeking to p... Read More
Of Redemption by Christ
Of the Causes of Redemption by Christ.
Of the Objects of Redemption by Christ.
Of the Passive Obedience of Christ, or of His Sufferings and Death.
Of those Text of Scripture Which Seem to Favour Universal Redemption.
The Quiet and Easy Passage of Christ's Purchased People Through Death to Glory.
The Scriptures: the Only guide in Matters of Religion.
God Wants Servants
Why Christ Came
The Immense Significance of the Christian Life