An Essay on the Scheme and Conduct, Procedure and Extent of Man's Redemption (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Worthington

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484362852 ISBN 13: 9780484362856

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

What is the path to a restored humanity? A clear, thoughtful look at redemption through Christian thought.

This edition offers a disciplined examination of how Christian laws aim to reform the heart and guide virtue. It traces the purpose of Christianity to restore human nature toward its original perfection, exploring how religious duty, mercy, and obedience work together to renew the mind, will, and conduct. Rich in scriptural reference and careful argument, it invites readers to consider how faith and practice shape moral life without promising flawless mastery, but with a hopeful pathway toward humane excellence.

The work situates its inquiry in the Book of Job and related Christian sources, weighing objections and clarifying how divine justice, grace, and the moral law interact in everyday faith. It discusses the nature of obedience, the fluency between belief and action, and the enduring question of how perfection relates to human frailty. The result is a measured guide for readers seeking a rational, accessible view of Christian ethics and redemption.

• Plain explanations of the aims and scope of Christian ethics within daily life
• Arguments about how Gospel laws promote holiness and virtue
• Discussion of the balance between divine grace and human effort
• Contextual analysis of Job and related scriptural passages to illuminate the topic

Ideal for readers of theological essays who want a clear, accessible map of Christian moral vision.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484362852
• ISBN 13: 9780484362856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 472