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Stephen Charnock

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Bruce Mann

Rigorous, practical, and deeply reverent, Divine Providence speaks to the struggles of believers today as it tackles difficult questions with biblical truth. Does God govern the world—and how? Is he the author of sin? Why do good people suffer while bad people thrive? What does God's providence mean for how we should live our lives?In a masterful discourse, Puritan theologian Stephen Charnock arms us to trust in the One who works all things for his glory and the good of th...

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Stephen Charnock

Stephen Charnock, B.D., was born in the year 1628, in the parish of St. Katharine Cree, London. His father, Mr. Richard Charnock, practised as a solicitor in the Court of Chancery, and was descended from a family of some antiquity in Lancashire. Stephen, after a course of preparatory study, entered himself, at an early period of life, a student in Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was placed under the immediate tuition of the celebrated Dr. William Sancroft, who became afterwards Archb...

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Stephen Charnock

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Crossway Short Classics

Theologian Stephen Charnock Explains the Unchangeableness of God's Essence, Nature, and PerfectionsDoes God's purpose change when he answers a prayer? Does his will shift when he grants repentance to sinners? Was the essence of God's son altered when he came to earth as a man? The unchangeability of God is central to the gospel, but this doctrine is frequently misunderstood by believers and debated by atheists.In this classic essay, which has been ...

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Stephen Charnock

A Classic Work on the Nature of God by Stephen CharnockStephen Charnock was a highly regarded seventeenth-century English Puritan theologian whose writings have continued to influence the church for centuries. He is known for his sophisticated approach to topics such as the existence and attributes of God, the person and work of Christ, and the doctrine of sin.This ebook, edited by Mark Jones, contains an updated and unabridged edition of Charnock's classic...

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Stephen Charnock

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Wayne Evans

This sermon by Puritan Stephen Charnock pushes past the surface understanding of sin and temptation by diving into the very thoughts and mindsets that reveal a corrupt heart and a soul distanced from God. He writes that through discipline, repentance, and God’s grace, one can push back against evil thoughts, sinful notions, and corruption. Turning continually to God with reverence and dedication, accepting His love and transforming power, is the way to resist these sinful thoughts.

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Stephen Charnock, Jonathan Edwards, Joseph Alleine

The Digital Puritan is a quarterly digest of carefully selected Puritan writings, suitable for personal devotional use or for small group discussion. The focus of each article is typically more practical than theological. The originals have been sparingly edited, generally only to correct typographical errors or make the text more readable. Scripture references (ESV) are embedded in the text as hyperlinks--no wireless connection is needed.This edition contains the following:

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Stephen Charnock

In this seminal work by the renowned 17th century Puritan writer Stephen Charnock, the existence and attributes of God are laid out in successive chapters. Topics range from God's omnipotence, omniscience and omnipotence to chapters dealing with His character, being and mind. There is also a chapter dealing with practical atheism, which will be of great interest to anyone studying the topic of theology.Originally in two volumes this impressive work is now combined into one complete...

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Stephen Charnock

The apostle in those words, ver. 13, 'For whether we be besides ourselves, it is to God; or whether we be sober, it is for your cause,' defends his speaking so much of his integrity; though some men would count him out of his wits for it, yet he regards not their judgment; for if he were in an ecstasy, or 'beside himself,' his purpose was to serve God and his church, and therefore he did not regard the opinion of men, whether he were accounted mad or sober, so he might perform the end of h...

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Stephen Charnock

"The Works of Stephen Charnock" is a collection of his writings that cover a wide range of theological subjects. Charnock's works are marked by their systematic and analytical approach to theology, rooted in a deep reverence for Scripture and a desire to understand and communicate the truths of the Christian faith.Some of Charnock's notable works include:"The Existence and Attributes of God": This extensive treatise explores the nature, attributes, and character of God. It delves into topi...

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Stephen Charnock, Lucas Finch

In "The Existence and Attributes of God," Stephen Charnock presents a profound exploration of theological concepts that intertwine rigorous philosophical reasoning with rich Biblical exegesis. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century, a time of burgeoning Reformation thought, Charnock's work employs a systematic approach, meticulously dissecting the nature of God through the lens of His existence and inherent attributes. His eloquent prose and logical structure resonate with the intell...

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Stephen Charnock

The Existence and Attributes of God in 2 volumes is a series of discourses and lectures delivered by the great Stephen Charnock to the members of his congregation at Crosby Hall. Charnock discusses, in a logical flow of thoughts, the existence of God, and the untenability of maintaining an atheistic worldview. Unfortunately, however, the Discourses were cut short by Charnock's death in 1680.

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Stephen Charnock, Henry Dawson, Henry Dawson

Stephen Charnock's The Existence and Attributes of God is a landmark of Puritan theology, uniting metaphysical rigor with pastoral aim. Cast as extended sermons, it first vindicates God's being against atheism and practical irreligion, then unfolds the divine perfections—aseity, simplicity, immutability, eternity, omnipresence, wisdom, power, holiness, goodness, and mercy. Saturated with Scripture yet conversant with scholastic distinctions, the work inhabits the Reformed orthodox traditio...