The Testimony of William Erbery Left Upon Record for the Saints of Suceeding Ages: Being a Collection of the Writings of the Aforesaid Authour, for the Benefit of Posterity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Erbery

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ISBN 10: 0260067571 ISBN 13: 9780260067579

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book, first published in 1656, explores ideas of Christian liberty, authority, and the concepts of freedom of worship defined by the author as 'the appearance of God in the Saints.' Focusing on this key theme, the author argues that true freedom is found only through direct communion with God. In tracing a historical and spiritual lineage from earlier Christian traditions, from the Apostolic Age down to the period of the Reformation, the author situates the religious controversies of the 17th century within a broader narrative of Christianity. Defining the present condition of the Church as a 'fallen state' of spiritual bondage, the author exhorts believers toward radical spiritual discipline and self-denial. Through an exploration of key scriptural passages and the author's own personal experience, this book critiques the established church and its spiritual authorities, arguing instead for a more participatory and experiential faith. Ultimately, the author asserts that true freedom and spiritual autonomy come not through outward adherence to religious forms or the authority of others, but through a direct and unmediated relationship with God.

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