Puritan treatise on the perfections of God, andperhaps the greatest of all times. Here, Stephen Charnock reflects on Scripture to develop a better understanding of the nature and being of God. In true Puritan fashion, Charnock makes practical application of all the doctrinal content he develops. Thus, Charnock's work is rightly regarded as simultaneously a scholarly and evotional classic.' - Dr. Joel Beeke
This book covers topics such as: the existence of God; the failure of practical atheism; the spiritual nature of God; spiritual worship; God's eternality; God's immutability; God's omnipresence; God's knowledge (omniscience); God's wisdom; God's power; God's holiness; God's goodness; God's dominion; God's patience.
Stephen Charnock was an English minister during the seventeenth century. In the late 1650s he spent some time in Ireland as chaplain to the Governor, where his preaching attracted considerable attention.
After King Charles II came to power in 1660, Charnock returned to England but was not permitted to hold a public ministry. He could only minister privately. This changed in 1675 when government restrictions were relaxed, and Charnock became co-pastor with Thomas Watson of a Presbyterian church in London. Charnock died in 1680.
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Great Narration Choice Great narration choice, one of my favorite puritan theologians.
Interestingly last week I was listening to an interview at a conference held at Bethlehem Church (John Piper's church) In the interview Jerry Bridges was asked how he came in contact with the Puritans. He said that the massive work, "Existence and Attributes of God" was the 2nd Puritan work he had ever read. As he read the section on the Holiness of God he admitted that he kept getting down on the floor and renewing repentance toward God. Charnock joined Thomas Watson as a co-pastor in 1675. What a blessed flock to sit under this ministry! www.thereformedpastor.com