Joseph Alleine Joseph Alleine (1634 - 1668)
Conversion
"Conversion is a work above man's power. We are 'born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God' (John 1:13). Never think you can convert yourself. If ever you would be savingly converted, you must despair of doing it in your own strength. It is a resurrection from the dead (Ephesians 2:1), a new creation (Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:10), a work of absolute omnipotence (Ephesians 1:19). Are not these out of the reach of human power? ... This is a supernatural work ... 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but of mercy he saved us' ... 'Of his own will he begat us' (James 1:18). We are chosen and called unto sanctification, not for it (Ephesians 1:4). God finds nothing in man to turn His heart, but enough to turn His stomach; He finds enough to provoke His loathing, but nothing to excite His love. Look back upon yourself, O Christian! Reflect upon your swinish nature, your filthy swill, your once beloved mire (2 Peter 2). Behold your slime and corruption ... How then should holiness and purity love you? ... Who but must needs cry, Grace! Grace! ... What but free grace could move God to love you."
 
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The Word of Truth Go back to previous page
Sheehan, R.
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Book Details
Paperback: 172 pages
Subtitle: N/A
Publisher: Evangelical Press
Category: Bible (General)
Edition: N/A
Publish Date: 199810
ISBN: 0852344104
Dewey Decimal Classification: N/A
Reference No: S-00035
Synopsis
"Scripture - Its Origin, Sufficiency and Relevance Robert J. Sheehan ‘... the leading reformed baptist theologian of his generation’. Banner of Truth The Word of Truth is a clear, fresh, interesting look at our revealing God and his revelation in Scripture. The book is helpful and timely, particularly as it looks at some current debates about continuing revelation. Highly recommended!’ W. Robert Godfrey, Westminster Theological Seminary, Escondido, California Everything that needs to be said of our doctrine of Scripture is here in this remarkable book. What a gem! How lucid! How comprehensive! ... It is a book no Christian can afford to be without. It is in short a masterpiece! Martin Holdt, Hermanus United Church, Western Cape, South Africa ‘...a healthy study of revelation which reads as a breath of fresh air. Clarity, common sense and a skilful grasp of the issues, together with an infectious enthusiasm for the material, make this book a superb one.’ Derek Thomas, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi"