Elements Of Systematic Divinity - Softcover

Daniel Dewar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461628007 ISBN 13: 9780461628005

Publisher: HardPress

Synopsis

Elements Of Systematic Divinity. This 19th-century Protestant Reformed systematic theology defends a robust distinction between the moral law and the gospel, arguing that the eternal and unchangeable law remains a perfect guide for believers and a test of sincerity, while justification is by faith in Christ and true faith naturally produces holiness and good works. It situates the law’s dignity in God’s character, shows its role in convicting of sin and guiding Christian living, and presents the gospel as the means by which obedience is enabled and fulfilled. The treatise outlines the uses of the law for believers, defines good works as holy deeds wrought from faith, defends the continuities of the Decalogue (including the Lord’s Day observance) and critiques Antinomianism by defending repentance, obedience, and visible fruits as essential to salvation. It discusses means of grace (the Word, prayer, baptism, the Lord’s Supper), sacramental theology, and a comprehensive eschatology of death, the intermediate state, the resurrection, and the final judgment, aimed at clergy and educated lay readers within a larger multi-volume systematization.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461628007
• ISBN 13: 9780461628005
• Binding: Paperback