A Summary of Christian Faith and Practice Confirmed by References to the Text of Holy Scripture: Compared With the Liturgy, Articles, and Homilies of the Church of England

E. J. Burrow

ISBN 10: 037172533X / ISBN 13: 9780371725337

Published by HardPress Publishing, 2018

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• Title: A Summary of Christian Faith and Practice Confirmed by References to the Text of Holy Scripture: Compared With the Liturgy, Articles, and Homilies of the Church of England
• Publisher: HardPress Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 037172533X
• ISBN 13: 9780371725337
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 959 grams

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A Summary Of Christian Faith And Practice Confirmed By References To The Text Of Holy Scripture: Compared With The Liturgy, Articles, And Homilies Of The Church Of England by E. J. Burrow. This work presents a closely argued Anglican doctrinal exposition on salvation, foregrounding grace and faith as the means of justification and tracing a progressive path through adoption, sanctification, and the fruits of good works. It centers on justification as the starting point, with an emphasis on the imputed righteousness of Christ, remission of sins, and reconciliation with God, while distinguishing initial justification from final justification. Adoption is described as believers becoming God’s children and heirs through the Spirit, freeing them from sin and the law and sharing in eternal life. Sanctification is portrayed as a Spirit-enabled, ongoing transformation subsequent to justification and adoption, acknowledging ongoing struggle with sin. Good works are defined as fruits of faith performed in gratitude and obedience, not as a basis for salvation, yet necessary as evidence of living faith. Repentance is treated as an enduring turning from sin toward God, rooted in faith and accompanied by confession and a renewed life. The framework draws on key Anglican texts (Book of Common Prayer, Thirty-Nine Articles, Cranmer’s and Nowell’s catechisms, Jewel, Edward VI’s catechism, and the Homilies) and is anchored in extensive scriptural citations (Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, Hebrews, 1–2 Corinthians, Peter, James, John, and others). Liturgical and catechetical materials are interwoven, including prayers, collects, baptismal rites, catechetical questions, and guidance for pastors and laypeople. The setting is a late medieval/early Reformation English Anglican tract intended to instruct clergy and laity in doctrinal essentials. The voice remains doctrinal, citing Jesus Christ as central and presenting the Father and Holy Spirit in unity, with reform-era authorities invoked to illuminate the system of salvation. The use case emphasizes Theology, Christian Doctrine, and Anglican/Elizabethan/Early Reformation contexts. The work is framed as a doctrinal compilation rather than narrative, focused on catechetical instruction and liturgical belief.