One thing more is to be added: that such as he is here, such he is in his other pieces. So that thou hast here, reader, a specimen of the strain and spirit of this holy man, this being his familiar and ordinary way of preaching, and these sermons coming out first, not as if they were the nonsuch of what he left behind him, but because they could soonest be despatched, and to obviate the injuries might else be done by spurious treatises both to him and thee; and likewise by this little tast...

Theologian Stephen Charnock Explains the Unchangeableness of God's Essence, Nature, and PerfectionsDoes God's purpose change when he answers a prayer? Does his will shift when he grants repentance to sinners? Was the essence of God's son altered when he came to earth as a man? The unchangeability of God is central to the gospel, but this doctrine is frequently misunderstood by believers and debated by atheists.In this classic essay, which has been ...

"Discourses on Regeneration" by Stephen Charnock is a theological work focusing on the Christian doctrine of the new birth. Charnock explores the necessity of spiritual rebirth and transformation, emphasizing the Christian concept that true, meaningful change in one's spiritual life emanates from a divinely inspired internal renewal. The book is structured as a series of discourses exploring various aspects of this regeneration, such as its nature, efficient cause, and the role of the Word...

One thing more is to be added: that such as he is here, such he is in his other pieces. So that thou hast here, reader, a specimen of the strain and spirit of this holy man, this being his familiar and ordinary way of preaching, and these sermons coming out first, not as if they were the nonsuch of what he left behind him, but because they could soonest be despatched, and to obviate the injuries might else be done by spurious treatises both to him and thee; and likewise by this little tast...

Rigorous, practical, and deeply reverent, Divine Providence speaks to the struggles of believers today as it tackles difficult questions with biblical truth. Does God govern the world—and how? Is he the author of sin? Why do good people suffer while bad people thrive? What does God's providence mean for how we should live our lives?In a masterful discourse, Puritan theologian Stephen Charnock arms us to trust in the One who works all things for his glory and the good of th...

Stephen Charnock's The Existence and Attributes of God is a landmark of Puritan theology, uniting metaphysical rigor with pastoral aim. Cast as extended sermons, it first vindicates God's being against atheism and practical irreligion, then unfolds the divine perfections—aseity, simplicity, immutability, eternity, omnipresence, wisdom, power, holiness, goodness, and mercy. Saturated with Scripture yet conversant with scholastic distinctions, the work inhabits the Reformed orthodox traditio...

"The Works of Stephen Charnock" is a collection of his writings that cover a wide range of theological subjects. Charnock's works are marked by their systematic and analytical approach to theology, rooted in a deep reverence for Scripture and a desire to understand and communicate the truths of the Christian faith.Some of Charnock's notable works include:"The Existence and Attributes of God": This extensive treatise explores the nature, attributes, and character of God. It delves into topi...

Charnock presents a strong biblical case for the absolute necessity of repentance for living the Christian life. Being “born again” means taking on a new life, dead to sin and alive to Christ."Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water, and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." — John iii. 3,5...

A Classic Work on the Nature of God by Stephen CharnockStephen Charnock was a highly regarded seventeenth-century English Puritan theologian whose writings have continued to influence the church for centuries. He is known for his sophisticated approach to topics such as the existence and attributes of God, the person and work of Christ, and the doctrine of sin.This ebook, edited by Mark Jones, contains an updated and unabridged edition of Charnock's classic...

The Digital Puritan is a quarterly digest of carefully selected Puritan works which provides a steady diet of sound Puritan teaching. The language has been gently modernised to render it more readable, while still retaining much of the flavour and character of the original text. Hundreds of helpful notes and Scripture references (in the English Standard Version®) are included as end-notes; no internet connection is needed.The following articles appear in this summer 2014 e...

Elite sport can be an unforgiving and harsh environment. This book explores psychological predictors of wellbeing and performance excellence in elite level athletes, and presents an innovative approach for optimizing mental wellbeing and sporting performance. Jointly developed by performance psychologists, clinical psychologists and sport scientists the Flexible Mind approach draws on contemporary psychological theory and research to help athletes build ‘psychological flexibility’...

In this seminal work by the renowned 17th century Puritan writer Stephen Charnock, the existence and attributes of God are laid out in successive chapters. Topics range from God's omnipotence, omniscience and omnipotence to chapters dealing with His character, being and mind. There is also a chapter dealing with practical atheism, which will be of great interest to anyone studying the topic of theology.Originally in two volumes this impressive work is now combined into one complete...