The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel: Faith and Love in the Writings of William Perkins (Profiles in Reformed Spirituality)
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Overview
The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel familiarizes readers with one of England’s most influential theologians, William Perkins. In the opening biographical sketch, Andrew S. Ballitch and J. Stephen Yuille give an overview of Pekins’s life, theology, and piety. Then, in thirty-two excerpts, readers learn about the relationship between faith and love from Perkins himself as he explains the foundational “grounds of doctrine to be believed” and “grounds of doctrine to be practiced.” Rather than treating theology as a subject for mere academic debate, Perkins calls for true Christian devotion that moves beyond intellectual assent to heartfelt dedication to Christ.
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- Provides an overview of Perkins's life, theology, and piety
- Presents thirty-two selected passages from Perkin's pen
- Offers an excellent introduction to the theology and piety of this very important Puritan
The Piety of William Perkins (1558–1602)
Faith: Grounds of Doctrine to Be Believed
- The Certainty of Scripture
- The Sufficiency of Scripture
- God’s Holiness
- God’s Excellency
- God Triune
- God’s Sovereignty
- God’s Mercy
- The Supremacy of Christ
- The Creation of Man
- The Fall of Man
- Law and Gospel
- The Incarnation
- Christ the Mediator
- Faith
- Justification
- Regeneration
- Christian Liberty
- The Power of the Keys
- The Church
- The Resurrection
- The Judgment
Love: Grounds of Doctrine to Be Practiced
- Repentance
- Self-Denial
- Choosing God
- Fleeing Idolatry
- Worshiping God
- Sanctifying God
- Loving Our Neighbor
- Honoring Our Parents
- Cultivating Virtue
- Pursuing Our Calling
- Holding Faith
In The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel, Andrew Ballitch and Stephen Yuille have given us a splendid combination of a mini biography of the great William Perkins followed by a series of expertly selected passages from his pen which instruct and delight as well as help us to appreciate and love the message he preached. Here is a little book to be read slowly, enjoyed frequently, and treasured permanently.
Sinclair B. Ferguson, teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries and chancellor's professor of Systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary
This book is an excellent introduction to the theology and piety of this very important Puritan who influenced generations of believers in England, New England, and beyond. William Perkin’s writings were not only relevant for past generations but they continue to be for the twenty-first-century church.
Barry Howson, academic dean of the seminary, Heritage College and Seminary, Cambridge, Ontario