The Mysteries of Christianity
Revealed Truths Expounded and Defended
| Weight | 0.56 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.3 × 14.3 × 2.4 cm |
| ISBN | 9781848717152 |
| Binding | Cloth-bound, eBook (ePub & Kindle), Cloth-bound & eBook (ePub & Kindle) |
| Format | Book |
| Page Count | 352 |
| Original Pub Date | 1874 |
| Banner Pub Date | Oct 24, 2016 |
Book Description
From the Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson
‘Mystery’ is a biblical word that over the years has been reduced in meaning. Taking on an atmosphere very different to the sense in which it was used for example by the apostle Paul. It is important therefore in opening these pages to realize that in discussing Christianity’s mysteries Crawford is dealing with realities that can be known by us only if God himself reveals them. They come to us recorded in the pages of Scripture, not as a result of our own abilities to engage in reasoning. Thus The Mysteries of Christianity is in essence an exposition and defence of Christianity as a supernatural, Trinitarian faith at the heart of which lie the mysteries of the incarnation, the atonement, the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, and the marvels of divine providence.
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| Introduction by Sinclair B Ferguson | xiii | |
| 1 | Subject of Discussion stated | 1 |
| Mystery defined; misconceptions of it rectified | 1 | |
| Order of discussion proposed | 8 | |
| I) Doctrines which are mysterious from want of internal evidence | 9 | |
| 2 | Recapitulation | 27 |
| II) Doctrines which are mysterious from the transcendental nature of their subjects | 30 | |
| 3 | How God may be said to ‘hide’ while revealing himself | 58 |
| Any revelation from God may be expected to treat of mysteries | 60 | |
| III) Doctrines which are mysterious from the limited extent of their disclosures | 63 | |
| 4 | Like mysteries emerge in philosophies and in theology | 81 |
| IV) Doctrines which are mysterious from their apparent inconsistency with other doctrines | 83 | |
| 5 | That ‘Where mystery begins, religion ends,’ is true in one sense | 103 |
| But not true in the sense intended by those who allege it | 104 | |
| V) Mystery arising from the inadequacy of human language to express revealed truth | 106 | |
| VI) Mystery arising from the incapacity of fallen men to discern spiritual things | 112 | |
| Bearing of mystery on the interpretation of Scripture | 123 | |
| 6 | The Doctrine of the Trinity | 133 |
| 7 | Union of Divine and Human Nature in the Person of Christ | 153 |
| 8 | The Doctrine of the Atonement | 173 |
| 9 | The Work of the Holy Spirit | 197 |
| 10 | The Purposes of God—the doctrine stated | 227 |
| 11 | The Purposes of God—the doctrine vindicated | 251 |
| 12 | Cautions against prying into things unrevealed | 285 |
| APPENDIX | ||
| A | Believing and Disbelieving | 305 |
| B | Things above reason distinguished from things against reason | 306 |
| C | Mysteries in mathematics | 308 |
| D | Physical theory of life | 310 |
| E | The unity of God | 313 |
| F | Attempted explanations of the Trinity | 314 |
| G | Moral Suasion | 317 |
| H | Permissive purposes of God | 323 |
| I | Purposes of God respecting the non-elect | 325 |
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Book Description From the Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson ‘Mystery’ is a biblical word that over the years has been reduced in meaning. Taking on an atmosphere very different to the sense in which it was used for example by the apostle Paul. It is important therefore in opening these pages to realize that in […]
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Book Description From the Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson ‘Mystery’ is a biblical word that over the years has been reduced in meaning. Taking on an atmosphere very different to the sense in which it was used for example by the apostle Paul. It is important therefore in opening these pages to realize that in […]
Alan Haskins –
I must admit being quite unprepared, when commencing to read T.J. Crawford, to have my mind exercised in such a dynamic way but what a wonderful pleasure “The Mysteries of Christianity” has proved to be.
The initial 5 Lectures, (1) Doctrines which are mysterious from want of internal evidence, (2) Doctrines which are mysterious from the transcendental nature of their subjects, (3) Doctrines which are mysterious from the limited extent of their disclosures, (4) Doctrines which are mysterious from their apparent inconsistency with other doctrines and (5) Mystery arising from the inadequacy of human language to express revealed truth lead us brilliantly to consider a further 7 Lectures on, for example, The Trinity, The Atonement, The Work of the Holy Spirit etc.
These enlightening ‘Lectures’ will thrill the reader who with careful diligence works his way through them.
Your anticipation will be completely satisfied as TJ Crawford expands his themes.
This is not light reading but great benefit and blessing will be sure to follow and an appreciation, despite the limitations of our mental capacity, of the manifold grace of the triune God.
The layout of this book is superb, with Scripture references on the margins and an Appendix of Notes A to I which follows Lecture 12.
It is well bound, attractive, pleasing to handle and will prove to be a favourite among those who treasure good reformed theological publications.
Buy it, let your mind be stretched and your heart humbled as you contemplate all that God has revealed to us as we with wonder and amazement look forward to the further revelation of His mysteries in eternity.