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An intriguing book, quite unlike any other, The Marrow of Modern Divinity defies pigeonholing. Written in the 1600's by a Puritan author of whom we know little, yet it proved to be a critically important and controversial theological text.
Penned as dialogue between a minister (Evangelista), a young Christian (Neophytus), a legalist (Nomista) who believes Christianity is a set of rules to be obeyed, and Antinomista, who has decided sin is perfectly acceptable because God forgives anyway. Makes for a wonderfully insightful book, highly relevant in its approach to theology still today. Elaborates at length on the Law of God, the gospel, the Covenant of Works, the Covenant of Grace, the Ten Commandments, the Law of Christ, and the True Rest for Heart and Soul.
Click on "additional information" (below) for several commendations by those who know about the book and its author.
This newly laid-out edition includes explanatory notes by the famous puritan Thomas Boston, an Introduction by Philip Ryken and an historical Introduction by William Vandoodeward.
"This truly evangelical volume is remarkably well done. This would be a great gift for your pastor and, if he takes it to heart and it changes his preaching, it could be a great gift to the whole congregation!" -- R. Scott Clark ~ Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, Westminster Seminary, Escondido, California
"Both legalism and antinomianism are perennial dangers for the church and for individual Christians. When we begin to think of the Christian life primarily as a list of "dos" and "don'ts," we are under the sway of legalism. When we begin to think that it is okay for us to go ahead and sin, because God will forgive us anyway, we are feeling the temptation of antinomianism. The Marrow of Modern Divinity proclaims a gospel that can rescue us from both of these dangers. Filled with quotations from the great reformer Martin Luther and from the worthy Puritans, The Marrow emphasizes biblical, evangelical doctrines such as the sovereignty of God in the covenant of grace, the free offer of the gospel, assurance in Christ as the essence of faith, and sanctification by grace rather than by the law. Thomas Boston loved these grace-filled doctrines and discovered that they strengthened his hold on the precious gospel that he lived and preached." -- Philip G. Ryken ~ Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Anyone who comes to grips with the issues raised in The Marrow of Modern Divinity will almost certainly grow by leaps and bounds in understanding three things: the grace of God, the Christian life, and the very nature of the gospel itself. I personally owe it a huge debt. Despite their mild-mannered appearance, these pages contain a powerful piece of propaganda. Read them with great care!" -- Sinclair B. Ferguson ~ Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina
"The Marrow of Modern Divinity is one of the most important theological texts of all time." -- Derek Thomas, Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi
