The Power of God (Paperback)

Jonathan Edwards

ISBN 10: 0718893271 / ISBN 13: 9780718893279

Published by James Clarke & Co Ltd, Cambridge, 2013

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Paperback. Paul's epistle to the Romans is one of the most beloved writings in the entire biblical canon, especially for Augustinians and Protestants. It is the subject of thousands of commentaries, many by the most important doctors of the church: Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Hodge, and Barth, to name a few. It offers the doctrines of sin, the gospel, and salvation in a nutshell. It is the basis for the structure of the first Protestant textbook in what later came to be categorized as systematic theology, Philip Melanchthon's Loci Communes (1521). It is a frequently-cited sourcebook of the Reformation solas, which teach that salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone because of the work of God through Christ alone. It is the site of the "Romans road" a standard tool for sharing the gospel used by myriad evangelists in the evangelical movement. It is a central text of scripture, in short, employed by many readers as a key to the whole Bible.Jonathan Edwards never published a major commentary on Romans. He did, however, preach about and write about Romans at numerous times throughout his life. Though he is highly regarded today as a great literary artist, natural scientist, philosopher and psychologist of religion, he was chiefly a biblical thinker, a minister of the Word. And inasmuch as he remains one of the most important thought leaders in all of Christian history, this new work, bringing together a major collection of his writings on the biblical book of Romans, will be a welcome one for many. Compiled into a single handy volume, this is a collection of the extensive writings of the great 18th Century American theologian Jonathan Edwards on St Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Power of God (Paperback)
• Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718893271
• ISBN 13: 9780718893279
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The book you now hold in your hands contains nearly everything the great American puritan Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) ever wrote on the book of Romans. It is collated into a verse-by-verse Bible commentary. Pastors, theologians, historians, and Bible study leaders will find a treasure of biblical insight along with practical application, as one of the great theologians of the Christian church expounds the book that Martin Luther called the "most important piece in the New Testament." Jonathan Edwards' expository genius is clearly evident in both the depth of his biblical insight as well as his logic. Readers will be encouraged and edified as they delve deeply into the book of Romans with Jonathan Edwards by their side. Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) was the leading American theologian in the Colonial period, and his influence continues to be felt two and a hald centuries after his death. David S. Lovi holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in Palatine, Illinois, with his wife, Amy. Benjamin Westerhoff holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Maria, and their children, Isaiah and Faith. 'What a treat! David Lovi and Benjamin Westerhoff have served up for the church sumptuous Edwardsian cuisine from the rich Pauline menu of Romans. This is unique work that gives substantive nuggets of thought from Edwards on the book of Romans. If you love Edwards and you love Romans, this book needs to be in your library.' Brian Borgman, author of Feelings and Faith. 'Lovi and Westerhoff have provided all who study the book of Romans a real gift - a complete collection of Edwards' work on this epistle. As Paul exposits the gospel, so Edwards exposits Paul, and this collection exposits Edwards.' Tim M. Sigler, Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute.

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Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is widely recognised as America's most important philosophical theologian. His highly original works display a deep appreciation of beauty and harmony in ethics, but are also rooted in Reformed theology and bear witness to his heritage of New England Puritanism. Indisputably an Enlightenment man, Edwards played a major role in shaping the First Great Awakening, which fostered a deeply personal sense of the individual's need of salvation by Christ. David S. Lovi holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in Palatine, Illinois, with his wife, Amy. Benjamin Westerhoff holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Maria, and their children, Isaiah and Faith.

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is widely recognised as America's most important philosophical theologian. His highly original works display a deep appreciation of beauty and harmony in ethics, but are also rooted in Reformed theology and bear witness to his heritage of New England Puritanism. Indisputably an Enlightenment man, Edwards played a major role in shaping the First Great Awakening, which fostered a deeply personal sense of the individual's need of salvation by Christ. David S. Lovi holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in Palatine, Illinois, with his wife, Amy. Benjamin Westerhoff holds a master's degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Maria, and their children, Isaiah and Faith.