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This volume is a compilation of Newcomen's most rare sermons. The sermons reflect a life dedicated to experiencing and understanding the bible, spiritual truth, and experimental Christianity. His first sermon, "The All-Seeing Unseen Eye Of God" is a fantastic exhortation to holiness from Hebrews 4:13, "But all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him, with whom we have to do." It is one of the best puritan sermons in print on this subject. God knows every person who ever was or will be, all their works, all their speeches, and all their thoughts, and such things are always present in the mind of God. Also included are "The Craft and Cruelty of the Church's Adversaries," "Jerusalem's Watchman," "Walking Worthy of the Gospel," and a funeral sermon on Acts 13:36. This work is not a scan or facsimile and has been made easy to read with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

John Greene (d. 1660), was Pastor of Pencombe, a Presbyterian and Reformed minister, and a member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. These three works contained in this volume are rare. They are all that remain of his preaching and writing. The treatise on Adam's fall covers who Adam was in creation in the Covenant of Works, his constitution, and the manner and reality of the fall. Greene includes an incredibly valuable section on why Adam fell, but also discusses how Adam fell. His two sermons cover the exposition of "The Church's Duty for Received Mercies" on 1 Samuel 12:24, "Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth...consider what great things he hath done for you." His second sermon on "Nehemiah's Tears" is an exposition on prayer and fasting on Nehemiah 1:3-4, "...that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven." This work is not a facsimile and has been made easy to read with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Love's text is, "When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with Him in glory," (Col. 3:4). Why should the Christian have a hope of heaven? What may be expected there? What is Christ's role there right now and how will the Christian interact with Him before the throne of God? What does it mean that Christ is glorious, and how will his appearing usher in with great glory the heavenly state for all those who trust in him? Nothing has greater influence into a Christian's practice here in this world than the serious consideration of our everlasting estate in the world to come; the glory and happiness which is prepared for the elect in Christ. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

This work is the final available sermon compilation of Mr. Cawdrey. His first sermon is "The Saints Shall Judge the World," from Revelation 20:4, "And I saw seats, and they say upon them, and judgment was given unto them." It is so unique that a Christian may never hear it preached in today's modern age. His second sermon is on the topic of hypocrisy called, "A Close Hypocrite Discovered," from Luke 18:11, "God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican." His last sermon is against Antinomian sentiments called, "The Lawfulness of Doing Good out of Hope of Reward," springing from Hebrews 6:19.This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

How much do you love Jesus Christ? Is your love true or manufactured? Such questions rub Christians the wrong way since it calls into question whether or not one has true love to the Savior Jesus Christ. Preston not only questions how one loves Christ, but shows both how one might love Christ sincerely, as well as the accursed state of those who do not love the Lord Jesus at all, or in a hypocritical manner. His text is 1 Cor. 16:22 "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha." He shows how to love Christ, reasons to love Christ, who Christ is as the one we ought to love, and consequences for not loving him as we should; both as a Christian, and as the result of not being converted.This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

What does it mean to have true communion with Jesus Christ? Strong takes great pains and careful consideration to bring the reader into a thorough understanding of this most vital Christian doctrine. His main text is Exodus 20:24, "...I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee." Strong teaches, 1. how we are to set up the worship of God in his ordinances, and, 2. that wherever God is worshipped, there he will meet those worshipping him with a blessing. This is true communion with God through his son Jesus Christ. Strong shows, 1. the grounds of all the fellowship and the communion that the saints have with God, 2. the properties of this communion, 3. several acts of communion, and, 4. God's glorious end in communion with the saints.This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

John Cotton (1585-1662) was an English Reformed minister and colonist. This work a foundational reformed document on singing psalms, both from a biblical and exegetical perspective. It follows the same biblical and theological ideas that the Westminster Assembly determined that all Reformed churches in the world have a duty "to praise God publicly, by singing of psalms together in the congregation, and also privately in the family." He covers how to sing with a lively voice (clearing all objections that might be against this), who ought to sing psalms (individuals or the whole congregation), whether women may sing as well as men, whether carnal men may sing, as well as godly Christians, the manner of singing, and objections against the practice. This work ought not to be missed to study what God says in determining the manner in which sinners are to approach him in worship. This work is not a scan or facsimile and has been made easy to read with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

In this book Smith argues that Christianity is the only true religion. This particular book was one of Smith's most popular works, and went through dozens of editions and reprints during his lifetime (his sermons in general had gone through eighty-five editions by 1620). "God's Arrow" focuses on utterly destroying paganism (the atheism of the natural man), Islam (the religion of carnality) and Roman Catholicism (the religion of the deceived, apostate and Antichristian establishment posing as God's authority in the world), with an exhortation to unite Christ's church in the truth rather than divide it. Smith's arguments are lucid and biblically powerful, and a sanctifying treat to the Christian's mind and soul. He quickly demonstrates the absurdity of that which is "not the true religion" of Jesus Christ and concretely sets down the right religion contained in Holy Scripture. This is a classic work that should not be missed!

Josiah Shute's meticulous exploration of God's intricate dance between divine justice and benevolence in the second plague of frogs upon the Egyptians is masterful. As a prominent Reformed theologian and preacher, Shute's insights into Exodus 8:1-10 span nine compelling sermons, presenting a riveting examination of God's interactions with his people, and their enemies. In this work, Shute reaffirms God's righteousness, emphasizing that His judgments, while sometimes perceived as severe, always have a greater purpose. Exploring the very nature of afflictions, Shute unveils them not only as divine punishments, but instruments of God's will, designed to address inherent pride, even within the righteous. But Shute's discourse doesn't end at self-reflection. He drives home the rewards of facing afflictions with a God-centered heart, echoing sentiments of biblical figures like David, emphasizing that true reconciliation and a deeper walk with God arise from rightly received trials. Josiah Shute's "Judgment and Mercy" on Exodus 8:1-10 invites readers to a deeper understanding of God's sovereign intentions, challenging them to see beyond the immediate pain of afflictions and embrace the divine wisdom embedded within. A theological masterpiece that promises to enrich the soul and sharpen the believer's perspective on God's unerring ways.

Thomas Halliday is relatively little known by anyone in the Reformed community today, much less the Christian community. This is a tragedy. His sermons are beyond excellent. They are exegetically outstanding and practically powerful as Reformed sermons should be. It is a sad providence that more of his writings are not in print. As a result of this first volume being reproduced for our day, no doubt, more of Halliday's works will soon come to light. Sufficient for today is this volume which contains a "Memoir" by Andrew Symington, and seven theologically rich sermons by Halliday which comprise important Christian doctrines: the first and greatest commandment, the doctrine of regeneration, the doctrine of perseverance of the saints, the doctrine of God's sovereignty and other gems.

In this work Bond expounds Isaiah 45:15, "Verily, thou art a God that hides thyself, O God of Israel the Savior." He shows how God is a "hidden" God, and that in strange circumstances, mysterious circumstances, God shows Himself to be the only Savior. Bond teaches that God's great salvation of His people, especially their rescue from Babylon, are commonly carried on in a mystery. Such a "mystery" is necessary, 1. For the Lord's greater glory; 2. For His people's greater good; and 3. For his enemies' greater confusion.This is not a facsimile or scanned document. It is newly typeset with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

The purpose of this twofold work is to increase in the knowledge and grace of Christ, to deny the self and the world, and to fashion the Christian to the course by which they may become pleasing in the eyes of God. In the first part, Byfield deals with the wicked man. He demonstrates the signs of those openly wicked, those who are hypocrites, and then how faith may be found and adoption to eternal life attained. In the second part he deals with the godly man. He covers a general division of those things which demonstrate a godly man, as well as signs of humiliation, true faith, and those graces that the godly need while on their journey to heaven.After all this, he concludes his treatise with the way godly men must get assurance, and keep it.This work is not a scan or facsimile and has been made easy to read with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

In this timely evangelical work that should be shared with everyone, Vincent states that "sin will have a very bad end." Original and actual sin will send a man, woman, or child to hell unless they are converted by Jesus Christ. Vincent explains Romans 14:10, "We shall stand before the judgment seat of Christ." He covers the Judge (God), those who will be judged (all men), things which are to be judged (all thoughts, actions and deeds) and the certainty of judgment. Here he gives application and a warning: turn to God, or be turned into hell.This is not a scan or facsimile, and has been updated in modern English for easy reading. It also has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

In this work Ambrose covers the doctrine of regeneration in three tiers. First he covers the words of Christ in John 3:3, "Except a Man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God." He explains the order the Spirit sets down in the necessity, generality, manner and issue of the new birth. Secondly, he explains the doctrine in relationship to how the new birth changes a Christian towards their duty under the Law in mimicking the character of God as a new creation. In the third part, he demonstrates the behavior of a man in the new birth outlining the soul's preparation, God's part and man's part in the new birth, closing with Christ, and growing in Christ. This is an important treatise on a foundational topic since being religious is not the same as being regenerate.This work is not a scan or facsimile and has been made easy to read with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

In this work Henry Smith explains Daniel 4:29-34 concerning the life and actions of king Nebuchadnezzar. Though this work is insightful into the manner of kings and magistrates, it is also extremely helpful on the sin of pride, which every Christian struggles to overcome. Nebuchadnezzar boasts, and demonstrates his pride over the "city he built" and then is brought low like a beast until God graciously delivers him. His deliverance is marked with looking up to heaven while spending time in the wilderness among the animals as a beast, and acknowledges that God is the one true Most high above all men. This is a classic work that will humble the Christian.This is not a scan or facsimile, and contains an active table of contents for electronic versions.

This work by Philips covers the important topic of the nature of the church. Philips explains that salvation is only found in the Church. He demonstrates what the Church is; by what means men are added to the Church; the Author, or Efficient cause of this addition; the time and continuance of that work; and the happiness of those that are added to the Church. His text comes from Acts 2:47, "And the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved." In this treatise he covers three branches to define the church, and then explains how the church ministers the salvation of God through Jesus Christ by the ministry of the Word, faith and baptism. This is an excellent work which is also a polemic against the Roman Catholic Church as well as heretical sects.This work is not a scan or facsimile and has been made easy to read with an active table of contents for electronic versions.

This treatise by Vincent was originally a series of sermons that covered 1 John 2:15, "Love not the world." Vincent then updated these sermons and turned them into tract form in order to publish this work at the request of the hearers who needed to be reminded to study this vital doctrine. Vincent covers 1) defining "the world," 2) "what the love of the world" is, 3) how Christians may love the world and how they ought not, 4) various words of caution and application, as well as exhorting those who do love the world to see their sin, and 5) various remedies against such sin. He also encourages believers to be steadfast in loving God more than they would or could love the world.This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

In this treatise on suffering for Christ, Vincent expounds Rev. 2:10, "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer...and be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." The world and devil are out to persecute the Christian and to stop the witness of the Gospel. All of this persecution is for the suffering and trial of the saints which is ordained by God for specific purposes. This is the perfect volume for someone going into the missionary field to bring the Gospel to people that are outwardly hostile to Christ. It is also an excellent companion volume for the Christian who is outwardly persecuted for his faith in his home, his work or local community.This is not a scan or facsimile, and has been updated in modern English for easy reading. It also has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

The nature of covenant renewal permeates all of the bible. It is the centerpiece of Jesus Christ and the substance of his covenant with the Father. In Shute's work, this central theme of renewal and reformation revolves around the power of God's Word, as exemplified in the book of Ezra, specifically chapters 9-10. The narrative commences with Ezra 9:4, where individuals gathered to deeply respect the words of the God of Israel, resulting in a significant spiritual awakening and a commitment to a lasting reformation. Shute underscores the significance of approaching God's Word with reverence and humility. The assembly during Ezra's time serves as evidence of the spiritual power that emerges from respect for the divine Word, leading to collective acknowledgment of sins and a pathway to redemption. He confronts atheistic skepticism regarding Scripture's directives, showing that it embodies the divine will and possesses the authority to penetrate even the most obstinate hearts if the Spirit is working. Shute explores two facets of reverence for God's Word: initial contrition and action imbued with the Spirit towards reform. Christians are encouraged and directed to ground themselves in the teachings of Scripture to remain steadfast in the face of moral decay and sin, akin to Ezra's assembly, who revered God's Word after being show their impiety against God's directives. In a fallen world marked by moral depravity, Shute's message serves as a symbol of Christian hope in Jesus Christ. Embracing and deeply respecting Christ's Word will create personal and public change, advancing reformation in individuals, families, churches, communities and in the broader world. In this He calls upon readers to set an example for others, highlighting the lasting impact of faithfulness and its role in bringing about true and lasting reformation to the glory of God.

In following the Apostle Paul, who would lay no foundation except that of Jesus Christ, Arrowsmith introduces the fundamentals of the Christian faith in this updated and made easier to read theological work. He masterfully knits together a chain of theological principles teaching and explaining the doctrines that defined the Reformation. Such principles include man's blessedness which comes from God through Jesus Christ; the nature of Holy Scripture; the existence and attributes of God; the doctrine of election and reprobation, and finally the providence of God.

This work is one of Pagitt's most famous and was originally written in over 400 pages. This "cliff note" version describes the most important aspects of various heresies. Pagitt succinctly covers heretical groups such as the Jesuits, Socinians, Arminians, Anabaptists, Pelagians, Seperatists and others. At the end of the work is attached a public "ordinance" which the magistrate enforced on heretics of the day.Added to this volume is a very important sermon on what the bible teaches concerning heresy. Sedgwick explains the nature of heresy, the danger of heresy, and then concludes with three uses in application.This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

This volume entitled, "The Calling, Rebellion and Punishment of Jonah, and Other Sermons," demonstrates Smith's keen intellect and practical observations in four sermons on the Prophet Jonah, as well as twenty-six other sermons on various subjects such as contentment, temptation, pride, righteousness and the way to heaven. Also is included a number of morning and evening prayers, and other short works that demonstrate the truths of Jesus Christ contained in the Holy Scriptures. All of these works have been updated to reflect modern language without losing Smith's eloquence or power in preaching. This work is a must read for lovers of Puritanism, practical preaching and biblical doctrine.This is not a scan or facsimile.

Christopher Love (1618-1651) was a fiery and practical Puritan preacher. His works consist of some of the best written and preached biblical expositions in the English language.This volume is a spiritual treat, in that, it has never been published since the time Love's executors distributed it in 1653. To have this particular volume in print is exciting in that it houses the very last of Christopher Love's available works for publication. The Christian has a number of duties to follow at Christ's command living in such evil days. The matter of these works is wholesome, seasonable, with a great savor of Love's gracious spirit. He manifests to the world the workings both of his heart and life, being zealously devoted to the service of Christ, and the Christian soul. He covers: SERMON 1: Christ's Prayer the Saint's Support on John 17:15.SERMON 2: A Divine Balance to Weigh All Doctrines By on 1 Thess. 5:21.SERMON 3: A Christian's Great Enquiry on Acts 16:30-31.SERMON 4: A Description of True Blessedness on Luke 11:28.ANNEXED: Edmund Calamy's sermon, The Saint's Rest, or Their Happy Sleep in Death on Acts 7:60.Endeavor earnestly to make a spiritual improvement of these topics which have been put by divine providence in you your hand. And let the Lord be magnified in your conversation for all that soul-advantage which you may receive. Labor to be well rooted in the truths of the Gospel, in order to bear up courageously against the evil of these deceiving times. And because so many shamefully disgrace their profession, by their carnal self-seeking, and apostasy, therefore, you should rather hold forth the power of godliness in the ways of self-denial, and faith, to the honor of Christ.This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions

Rev. Stephen Egerton (1555-1621) was an early puritan divine, a man of great learning and practical godliness. In this treatise, Egerton demonstrates the Christian's duty in hearing the word of God preached. In the first chapter he shows what it means to "take heed" in hearing the word following what Christ said, "Take heed therefore how ye hear," (Luke 8:18). Then, he gives general duties in chapter 2 in relationship to preparations that ought to be made before coming to hear the sermon. Chapter 3 deals with what the hearer ought to do while hearing the sermon. And chapter 4 deals with the duties of the Christian after the sermon. Egerton takes a simplistic and manageable approach to teaching Christians what is required by Christ in hearing the Word of God preached. He is quite comprehensive to remind the believer of the most important aspects of the truth in his doctrine as it relates to the preached word. Egerton has a vivid, masterful grasp of his matter, and dissects the doctrine of hearing the word preached in a catechistic manner through questions and thorough answers. Since God is speaking to the Christian in the preached word by all true ministers, that the minister's mouth is God's mouth in the act of preaching, one would do quite well to heed Rev. Egerton's application of Christ's exhortations to hear what God is saying to us rightly, biblically, and for the good of our souls.This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Matthew Mead (Meade) (1630-1699) was an independent puritan divine, and popular reformed preacher and morning lecturer at Stepney Church (London).The title of this work, "Almost a Christian" is drawn from Mead's main text, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian," (Acts 26:28). This statement by Agrippa is the foundation on which the entire treatise revolves. What does it mean to be "almost a Christian?" How far can a man or woman go, how far can a teenager or child go, that they actually fall short of salvation? How far may a man, woman, or child run the race of the Christian, and yet not run as to obtain their end? It is, unfortunately, a sad consequence of so many people throughout history who have entered eternity unaware of their present danger. Mead warns and directs every professing Christian to consider what it means to lay under the scrutiny of a spiritual examination for the good of their souls. The reason? To find out whether that Christian is a true believer, or they have merely deceived themselves being "almost a Christian." What a terrible place to be to delude one's self for decades only to find out upon their last breath, at the judgment seat of God, that Christ "never knew them." Many souls miscarry into eternity on such grounds. Mead has most orderly and precisely laid out a series of biblical propositions and their corollary answers to help the reader discern, and thoroughly examine, their current spiritual state before Jesus Christ. He desires that they be "altogether a Christian," instead of "almost a Christian." This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Why study the life of Manasseh who was such a wicked and deplorable man? Aside from the thief on the cross who hung there next to the Christ, Manasseh is the "other" near deathbed convert that one finds in Scripture. Manasseh ought to hold a special place to two kinds of people who read the Bible. The first is the sinner who thinks they have sins that are bigger than Christ is a Savior. They are timid to come to the Savior, believing that God might not save such a lost person as they are. And the second are believers who wonder how their sinning after conversion affects their standing before God, robbing them of the full assurance of faith that they should have in Christ. God worked in the life of one of the most wretched people who ever lived, and the narrative in 2 Chronicles 33 shows how a despicable heathenish dog can be converted and changed by the abundant power of Jesus Christ through the Covenant of God's free Grace. As wicked as Manasseh might have been, God still reached down from heaven to change him, save him, reconcile him, and begin reformation not only of his own life, but life in the church at large. Consider that God saved a wretch like Manasseh from sin and hell, as abominable as he was, and abundantly pardoned him through saving grace only found in Jesus Christ. Such a truth should give sinners hope and give Christians a reason to cultivate a greater amount of godly assurance as they walk through the journey of this life before the face of God.Study Questions follow at the end of the work.C. Matthew McMahon, Ph.D., Th.D., is a Reformed theologian, and pastor of Grace Chapel in Crossville, TN. He is the founder and chairman of A Puritan's Mind, the largest Reformed website on the internet for students of the Bible concerning Reformed Theology, the Puritans and Covenant Theology. He is also the founder of Puritan Publications which publishes rare Reformed and Puritan works from the 17th century, specializing in the Westminster Assembly.

Christ is clearly portrayed in Scripture as the incarnate God-man who came down from heaven to save his people from the apostasy of Adam in the garden. He is the second Adam, the Branch and High Priest of the everlasting covenant (planned before time began), who came to redeem and save wicked sinners through his merit of living a perfect life to uphold God's Law, and willingly died on a cross to became a curse through death in order to appease God's wrath for his one and only bride. To use biblical terms, he expiated sin and propitiated the wrath of God, justifying his people, sanctifying them through his heavenly intercession by sending his Spirit to work in them, and will one day glorify them making them perfect to rule and reign with him forever. It is one thing to understand the various historical narratives concerning these truths in the Gospels, but it is another thing altogether to consider how Jesus saw himself in the Gospels. This work investigates Christ's interpretation of the phrase "Son of Man" as found in the book of Daniel, (7:13) and applied to himself throughout the Gospels. Though the phrase "Son of Man" is seen in various Old Testament books and used for a variety of purposes, Christ's use is specific in its reference to Daniel and his own description. In this way a question becomes important as it relates to Christ's self-disclosure, "Do you see Christ as Christ saw himself? Do you see Christ clearly?"