Synopsis
Lectures In Divinity, Delivered In The University Of Cambridge By J. Hey As Norrisian Professor — John Hey presents a historically grounded, scholarly survey of Anglican doctrinal articles addressing sin, justification, grace, and Christian conduct. The work treats these topics as a connected system, examining how faith, works, and grace relate to salvation and how historical debates shaped the church’s teaching. It surveys core themes such as the role of faith and works in justification, the distinction between pre conversion and post conversion works, and the rejection of works of supererogation. It discusses the nature of heathen virtues, the distinction between precepts and counsels, and the central role of grace, regeneration, and the Holy Spirit in making works acceptable to God. The approach blends patristic testimony, scholastic and reformational critiques, and Anglican formulations to trace the development of the Articles and the balance between faith and works. It cites early authorities such as Clement, Chrysostom, Augustine, the Pelagian debates, Luther, and later Anglican writers, demonstrating a method of history, explanation, proof, and application. The excerpt is intended for educated readers in the Church of England and aims to illuminate the Articles’ meaning and potential refinements.
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