I. Definition of Free Will: The Doctrine Refuted Before we begin to uproot the malicious doctrine of the world and the heresies of the devil, it is requisite that we define that which we are refuting, lest there be any confusion as to our purpose. For it is the habit of deceivers, both ancient and…
On the True Spiritual Mortification of Sin
On the True Spiritual Mortification of Sin. Having discussed the doctrine and nature of sanctification, and that God rules us by His Spirit not only commanding our bodies to obey Him, but our hearts to love Him, I think it necessary also to discuss the nature of the mortification of sin, and part of the…
The Self-Destructive Nature of Self-Love
The Self-destructive nature of Self-love. Doctrine. “He that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” (Prov. 8:36) 1. Man is born a self-loving creature. He cannot escape it, nor can he deny it. All human thoughts and actions by nature originate from a principle of self love. The mind has only thoughts of itself,…
Fearless Puritan: 