“. . . here is spiritual gold mined from the ministry of the remarkable Alexander Comrie.”
—Sinclair Ferguson A new translation of a theological work in the Dutch Pietist and Marrow Theology traditions! Distinctive Marks of Saving Faith is the mature expression of Alexander Comrie’s warm, Christ-centered, and experiential ministry. This robust exposition of saving faith consistently exhorts believers to embrace Christ and all His benefits. Comrie writes with a pastoral sensitivity that reveals the reality of assurance to struggling sinners. Explore the infinite value of faith as God’s means of uniting us with an infinitely precious Christ:
- Comrie reveals the scriptural elements and effects of saving faith.
- Distinctive Marks of Saving Faith serves as a pastoral guide to counseling doubting believers.
- Exalts union with Christ, not our works, as the ground of assurance.
Endorsements: “. . .here is spiritual gold mined from the ministry of the remarkable Alexander Comrie. . . such extraordinarily rich exposition and pastoral application that even those who do not share Comrie’s theological nuances will be wonderfully enriched. And while Distinctive Marks of Saving Faith was originally written for Christians in general, I suspect that pastors, in particular, will find that Comrie provides considerable help for their private ministry and stimulation and, indeed, inspiration for their preaching. —Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary
“The classic Distinctive Marks of Saving Faith by Alexander Comrie has always been held in high esteem by God’s people. Comrie’s treatise merges the cream of the doctrine of faith from the churches in Scotland and the Netherlands. He knows how to connect the doctrine of the Scriptures to the experience of the believer. —Cornelis Harinck, pastor (emeritus) in the Reformed Congregations (Netherlands) since 1962
“Comrie yearns to lead sinners to a believing embrace of Christ and to see God’s people live by true faith—a grace that rests and feeds on His promises as well as sanctifies and sustains the believer.” —Adriaan C. Neele, president, professor of historical theology and homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
“The message of the Reformation was characterized by sola fide. In this work by Alexander Comrie, we see how faith functions, what its fruits are, and, above all, how it unites us with Christ. These inspiring sermons are food for the soul to deepen the life of grace. Warmly recommended!” —Willem van Vlastuin, professor of theology and spirituality of Reformed Protestantism, Free University of Amsterdam
About the Author:
Alexander Comrie (1706–1774) was born in Perth, Scotland. As a youth, he was catechized by Ebenezer and Ralph Erskine and was greatly influenced by the writings of Thomas Boston. He moved to the Netherlands as a young man to work but eventually studied at the universities of Groningen and Leiden, where he was awarded a doctorate in philosophy. He developed into an able preacher and served the parish of Woubrugge, where he was pastor for thirty-eight years.
Translator:
Bartel Elshout is the pastor of the Kalamazoo Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has translated numerous Reformed works from Dutch to English, including Wilhelmus à Brakel’s
The Christian’s Reasonable Service and Theodore VanderGroe’s
The Christian’s Only Comfort in Life and Death.
Editor:
Joel R. Beeke is chancellor of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also serves as a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregations in Grand Rapids.
Alexander Comrie (1706-1774) was born in Perth, Scotland. As a youth, he was catechized by Ebenezer and Ralph Erskine and was greatly influenced by the writings of Thomas Boston. He moved to the Netherlands as a young man to work but eventually studied at the universities of Groningen and Leiden, where he was awarded a doctorate in philosophy. He developed into an able preacher and served the parish of Woubrugge, where he was pastor for thirty-eight years.
Bartel Elshout is the pastor of the Kalamazoo Reformed Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has translated numerous Reformed works from Dutch to English, including Wilhelmus à Brakel's The Christian's Reasonable Service and Theodore VanderGroe's The Christian's Only Comfort in Life and Death.
Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) served as president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary from 1995 to 2023 and now serves as its chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology. He is a minister of the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
