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Benjamin Warfield chronicles and explains the false and discredited
miracles performed since the Middle Ages, and puts forth
cessationism as an explanation for the miracles described in the
Bible. A committed believer in the power of Christ, Benjamin
Warfield strongly disagreed with aspects of modern Christianity on
the nature and credibility of miracles. Familiar with a vast array
of examples from over the past thousand years, Warfield shows how
many miracles were exposed as falsehoods. The rejection of miracles
is, for the author, part of his Protestant identity: the Catholic
notion that miracles may still occur, is falsehood and
superstition. For the author, miracles appeared and belonged solely
in the Revelatory Period - the ancient time in which Jesus lived
and preached his principles to followers. Their appearance is not
frequent or spontaneous, and is always justified by a series of
prefacing events. Their origin is with God and God alone, and each
carries a decisive explanation.
Notable in the Presbyterian tradition, Benjamin B. Warfield's
sermons on the history and significance of Jesus Christ as Lord and
Saviour are as lively, informed and embracing today as ever.
Delivered at the end of the 19th century, these lectures are
unflinching in accuracy and frankness: not a man to mince words or
bluster, Warfield tells us who Jesus was and what He meant for the
faithful of the world. The undoubted accomplishments of Christ, and
his sacrifice for the sake of mankind, are detailed with the
authoritative quotation of scripture. Warfield was a conservative
even in his time: revivalism, which the author felt to be a
distraction from the core teachings of Christ, has no presence in
this work. For readers seeking a classic perspective on the life of
Christ, this book is one which confronts the topics at hand with
boldness. For years, Warfield ran the Princeton Theological
Seminary, an institution which to this day is influential in
educating those who will become Presbyterian ministers.
St. Augustine's role in the Pelagian controversy, wherein a popular
theologian issued beliefs contrary to those of the Catholic order,
is explained within. Pelagius was a popular figure in Rome and
wider Christendom; thought to have hailed from the British Isles,
his multilingualism, learned stature and obvious ascetic leanings
made him a well-recognized and appreciated Christian. Years of
preaching in Rome in the 4th and 5th centuries affected Pelagius'
views; in particular, he felt that those who pled their very
humanity was the reason for their sins and wrongdoing were
abominable. In his writings, little of which survive to the modern
day, Pelagius offers an alternative theology based on readings of
the New Testament. The Augustinian notion of original sin - that
sin is inherited to all humanity since the fall of Adam and Eve -
is rejected by Pelagius, who felt that individual humans have the
capacity to shape their own spiritual destiny through both piety
and moral living.
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Inspiration (Hardcover)
Benjamin B Warfield, Archibald A Hodge
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R799
Discovery Miles 7 990
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In this volume, originally published in English in 1900-it was
translated by HENRI DE VRIES (1847-1932)-Abraham Kuyper addresses
what he feels is a scarcely discussed topic among theologians and
practicing Christians: the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Much
had been written about Jesus and the Father, but he found very
little about the Holy Spirit, whose job it is to sanctify the soul.
Kuyper divides his work into three volumes. Volume One covers the
work of the Holy Spirit in the Church; Volumes Two and Three cover
the work of the Holy Spirit in the individual. Dutch theologian
ABRAHAM KUYPER (1837?1920) was prime minister of the Netherlands
from 1901 to 1905. He developed Neo-Calvinism, which emphasizes the
sovereignty of Jesus over all mental pursuits and supports the idea
that there exists a grace given by God to all things in order to
sustain the continued unfolding of creation. Kuyper wrote a number
of books including Conservatism and Orthodoxy (1870), The Social
Question and the Christian Religion (1891), and Common Grace
(1902).
This precious book contains all the sermons, articles and book
reviews on this vital subject by one of the most brilliant
theologians America has ever produced. Sinclair Ferguson, author
and pastor, said, "I commend these pages, as one who has
continually been helped by their contents. It is a treasure to be
enjoyed again and again." Joel Beeke added, ""These sermons,
articles, and book reviews, collected from Warfield's writings,
show the genuine stamp of Reformed experiential piety that rested
on the great 19th-century Princeton theologians. The sermons on the
leading and sealing of the Spirit are themselves worth the price of
the book. Would you like guidance in learning how to live more
closely to Christ, how to walk more by faith through the Spirit,
and how to wrestle at the throne of grace? Read this book
prayerfully, both for clarity of mind and warmth of soul with
regard to the person and ministry of the blessed Spirit. Let
Warfield be your spiritual mentor in the great things of God."
"Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever."
This uncovered treasure is intended for all who desire to teach or
to learn the purpose for which we were created. John Hall
(1806-1894) is best known for his long-term friendship with J.W.
Alexander, that later resulted in his two volume work which
included the 800 letters he received from Alexander over their 40
year friendship. This little gem is full of instruction on the
reason we are here and the way that we can live to the glory of God
and the enjoyment of God. Parents and children, teachers and
pupils, pastors and congregation alike will benefit from this
wonderful book. An Introductory article by Benjamin Warfield adds
to the value of this work.
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