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A Body of Divinity
THE CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.
THE DOCTRINES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION EXPLAINED AND DEFENDED.
Quest. LXV., LXVI.
Quest. LXVII., LXVIII.
Quest. LXIX.
Quest. LXX., LXXI.
Quest. LXXII., LXXIII.
Quest. LXXIV.
In this thoughtful lecture series the author guides listeners through the core mysteries of Christian doctrine, beginning with the unseen blessings the church receives through Christ. He explores the intimate union believers share with the Savior, likening it to a marriage that binds hearts and souls, and then turns to the powerful moment of effectual calling, where divine grace overtakes human effort. The discussion sets a solid foundation for understanding how regeneration precedes faith.
From there the work moves into the doctrine of justification, describing how Christ’s righteousness is credited to the repentant and why faith alone, not works, secures forgiveness. It then unpacks the distinct gifts of adoption and sanctification, showing how believers become children of God and are gradually set apart for holy living, even while acknowledging the inevitable imperfections of this life. Listeners will find clear explanations of repentance, the Spirit’s role, and practical ways these truths shape daily conduct.
Full title
A Body of Divinity, Vol. 3 (of 4) Wherein the doctrines of the Christian religion are explained and defended, being the substance of several lectures on the Assembly's Larger Catechism Wherein the doctrines of the Christian religion are explained and defended, being the substance of several lectures on the Assembly's Larger Catechism
Language
en
Duration
~27 hours (1575K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Richard Hulse, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2020-12-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1734
An English Independent minister and theologian, he is best remembered for clear, substantial writing on Christian doctrine and for his influential lectures on the Westminster Larger Catechism. His work helped shape dissenting religious thought in early 18th-century London.
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