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Summaries by Reg Barrow and others.
Resource 1. BEZA,
THEODORE (Revised and enlarded by Peter Hall)
The Harmony of Protestant
Confessions Exhibiting the Faith of the Churches of Christ, Reformed After the
Pure and Holy Doctrine of the Gospel, Throughout Europe
After 1579 (and some failed attempts at writing
a common Protestant Confession), it was decided that it would be a safer plan
to compile a Harmony, in which the Protestant Confessions already extant
could be distributed under certain heads, and by which all parties involved
might be called back to agreement and any appearance of variation that existed
might be discussed and explained. The design was accordingly entrusted to Theodore Beza (Calvin's student and successor in Geneva),
Daneau, and Salnar. Twelve major
Confessions, beginning with Augsburg (1530) through to The
Confession of Scotland (1560), are catalogued
according to topics (loosely ordered along the general lines of the headings
found in the Westminster Confession) in this unique and massive volume.
The Westminster Confession (1647), The Synod of Dort (1619), The Thirty-nine
Articles of the Church of England (1571), and the Irish Articles of 1615, have
all been appended to this work, increasing its value and making it the most comprehensive compilation and topically indexed
reference tool available to creedal Christians today! Over 700
pages.
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Resource 2.
ZANCHIUS, JEROM
The Doctrine of Absolute
Predestination
Translated by Toplady at the age of nineteen and
held from publication for some time, it was later requested by Dr. Gill that it
be released to the public. After good circulation in North America and
overseas, "John Wesley attempted to circulate a few mutilated extracts
from the book, signed with the initials of Toplady's name. This forgery of
Mr. Wesley caused Toplady to issue another edition, and this is the edition
that we have reprinted," notes Atherton in the introduction. Furthermore,
Atherton calls this "one of the best, if not
the best book ever issued on Absolute Predestination." He also notes that "[i]n our day so-called
Protestants not only deny and reject these truths, but very zealously support
the popish theory of free-will. There is
one thing all history testifies to, namely, that what the world calls Calvinism
is the only doctrine that produces civil and religious liberty, pure and
undefiled religion, national independence and prosperity, whilst all other
systems produce superstition, worldliness and national decay, only to end in
lawlessness, Bolshevism and destruction. It is forgotten that only the pure
truth of God can make a nation great or save a sinner. To our Triune
Covenant Lord be all the praise and glory." 170 pages.
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Resource 3. FOXE,
JOHN
Acts & Monuments or
Foxe's Book of Martyrs (c. 1554; 8 volumes, 1843-49 edition)
"No book ever inflicted a wound so deep
and incurable on the Romish system of superstition & bloody persecution... (it) was placed in...
all churches and chapels throughout the kingdom, by order of Queen
Elizabeth." (Smith, Select Memoirs [$US19.99 P; $US29.00 HP], p. 245). Contains much information not found in any of the liberally
edited & severely shortened editions of this classic work which are in
print today. Covering martyrs from the early church through to Foxe's
day, it was one of the most influential books of the sixteenth century! It overflows with faith
building testimony of the power of God to overcome the most cruel &
barbarous acts of human depravity & demonic cruelty. 6890 pages. A very rare set, now back in print after 150 years!
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Resource 4. BROWN,
JOHN (of Wamphray)
The Life of Justification
Opened (1695)
The title continues: "Or, a Treatise
grounded upon Gal. 2.11. Wherein the Orthodox Doctrine of Justification by
Faith, & Imputation of Christ's Righteousness, is clearly expounded,
solidly confirmed, & learnedly vindicated from the various Objections of
its Adversaries. Whereunto are subjoined some Arguments against Universal
Redemption." In 1828 Dr. Burns wrote, "Mr. John Brown was
unquestionably one of the most eminent divines Scotland has yet produced, as
his numerous writings, still carefully sought after by solid and judicious
Christians, fully envince" (Johnston, Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, p. 339). Regarding
this book Dr. Walker noted, "By far our most thorough exposition and
discussion of the doctrine it handles; and all the more to be prized because of
the particular bearing it has on the new views which Baxter and others had
begun to propagate, and which in some shape are ever returning upon
ourselves" (Ibid., p. 341). Interestingly, Brown, in the preface, after warning
against Arminianism "as the immediate way to introduce Popery"
states, "Yea even those who were purer in appearance, pressing the moral
duties and practical doctrine of piety (I mean the followers of that famous
Minister Mr. Richard Baxter) did corrupt the true doctrine of justification,
because they adopted universal grace and redemption." One of the best,
if not the best, books ever written on the topic of justification! 563 pages.
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Resource 5. BEZA,
THEODORE
The Life of John Calvin
Beza was Calvin's friend, student and
successor at Geneva.
As an eye-witness to Calvin's conduct and an intimate
friend, this work (of 100 pages), of necessity, retains a special quality that
other treatments of Calvin's life will lack. Notwithstanding, the best
modern treatment of Calvin's views and work is found in Carlos Eire's War
Against the Idols: The Reformation of Worship from Erasmus to Calvin ($39.96).
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Resource 6.
RUTHERFORD, SAMUEL
Letters of Samuel Rutherford
Spurgeon said, "What
a wealth of spiritual ravishment we have here! Rutherford is beyond all praise
of men. Like a strong-winged eagle he soars into the highest heaven and with
unblenched eye he looks into the mystery of love divine." Continuing, he
comments, "let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford's Letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in
all the writings of men... none penetrated further into the innermost heart of
holy fellowship with Jesus. Whenever we think of him we compare him to Milton's
Uriel, the angel that stood in the sun itself."
Richard Baxter commented,
"Hold off the Bible, such a book as Mr. Rutherford's Letters, the world never saw the like."
And Cecil notes,
"It is one of my classics. Were truth the beam, I have no doubt that if
Homer, and Virgil, and Horace, and all that the world has agreed to idolize,
were weighed against that book, they would be lighter than vanity. He is a real
original" (Remains cited in Johnston's The Treasury of the
Scottish Covenant).
Walker adds his voice to this chorus of praise
calling these, "letters which, I may say, stand
all alone in religious literature... So far as I know, they are the only
letters two centuries old (i.e. when Walker wrote this--RB) which are still a
practical reality in the religious life of Scotland, England, and America. And
criticism cannot get rid of the fact that they continue to retain their hold of
human hearts, -- that they have won a place for themselves besides such books
as Augustine's Confessions or Thomas a Kempis." (Theologians..., p. 8).
The body of this publication is from the 1891
edition of S.R.'s Letters. It contains Andrew Bonar's sketch of
Rutherford's life and biographical notices of his correspondence, as well as
the full compliment of Rutherford's letters. Furthermore,
to make this the most complete edition of Rutherford's Letters ever published,
we have added:
1. Robert M'Ward's original (1664) "Preface
To the Christian Reader," of 45 pages (taken from a 1783 edition of
Rutherford's Letters, which is easier to read, being in more modern type).
2. Rutherford's "Testimony to the
Covenanted Work of Reformation, between 1638 and 1649."
3. Rutherford's "Dying Words, containing
several Advices to some Ministers and near Relations" -- which further
corroborates the large body of other evidence (cf. George Gillespie's dying
testimony at the end of his Works, volume 2, for example) testifying to those
glorious truths (of covenanted faithfulness to Christ and separation from
malignants) that were foremost in the minds of the most prominent Covenanters,
even moments before they eternally entered the presence of their Almighty
Father.
4. A postscript from earlier editions of this
work (thought to be written by M'Ward).
All the above sections, which we
have added, have been left out of many former editions of Rutherford's Letters -- including the Banner
of Truth hardcover that was in print a couple of years ago. This is the first time, to our knowledge, that these
valuable additions (which were at various times published together with these
letters) and the full edition of Ruthrford's Letters have all been gathered into one publication.
The importance of M'Ward's original preface can
be seen when we consider who he was and the part he played in Rutherford's life
and the Reformation of his day. M'Ward was a persecuted and exiled Protester
(exiled for preaching, in 1661, "against the overturning of the Covenanted
Reformation by Parliament," -- Dictionary of Scottish Church History
& Theology,
p. 538), who "collected and arranged the
papers of his preceptor, Samuel Rutherford, and gave the world his
(Rutherford's--RB) Letters."
The
Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology (pp. 537-38) further
notes that McWard "studied at St. Andrews
where he was a favorite of Samuel Rutherford" and that "when
Rutherford went to London as a Commissioner to the Westminster Assembly, McWard
accompanied his as an amanuensis... was a zealous Protester... in 1661 he
preached against an overturning of the Covenanted Reformation by Parliament, entering
a protest in heaven that he desired to be free from the guilt thereof. He was
imprisoned 'for sedition and treasonable preaching... he
helped with the editing and publication of Rutherford's Examen Arminianismi (Utrecht, 1668)... wrote several tracts to
encourage resistance to those whom he believed were usurpers of power in the
Church of Scotland. He asserted that is was not, as then constituted, 'of the
genus Church at all, -- that, by its mere physical force-raid on the real
Church of Scotland, it has proved itself to be absolutely devoid of
ecclesiastical rights.' ... such publications rendered McWard, with his close
friend John Brown of Wamphray (who was also taught by Rutherford--RB), odious
to the regime of Charles II, and diligent efforts were made to have him
expelled from Holland... He continued zealous against the Indulgences, opposing
the efforts of Robert Fleming, his successor, at conciliation (see Earnest
Contendings for the Faith)... Wodrow characterized him as 'a person of great knowledge,
zeal, learning, and remarkable ministerial abilities.'"
The original publication of Rutherford's Letters came just three years
after Rutherford's death. M'Ward hoped to strengthen
the hands of the persecuted Covenanters with the publication of his preface and
the release of Rutherford's Letters.
In his preface M'Ward sets forth the
context (and theological genius) of not only S.R.'s letters, but also of the
turbulent times that drew forth some of the greatest theological literature
ever produced. Among these works we find the Westminster Standards,
the "Solemn League and Covenant" and a large body of other
Presbyterian/Covenanter/Puritan writings that have been handed down to
posterity, from these very days. These men knew (as M'Ward demonstrates in his
preface to Rutherford's Letters) that the covenanted cause of Christ would
prosper, though it was suffering a great setback at this time. Additionally,
though these covenanted Presbyterians were blessed with towering and sanctified
intellectual abilities, they were no ivy tower theologians; each, to a man (almost), were more than willing to
suffer and/or die for the covenanted cause of Christ. M'Ward's
preface is an invaluable aid to understanding these men and their times. Furthermore, this is the
only place that you can obtain a copy of this exceedingly rare and valuable
piece of testimony to the covenanted Reformation, as our "rare
bound photocopy editions" are the first reprintings of this preface in
many years.
Additionally, it is very interesting to note
that when these letters were first published in 1664 (note the date, just
shortly after the great ejection), the book was titled Joshua Redivivus
(i.e. revived--RB) or Mr. Rutherford's Letters Divided into Two Parts. The
First, Containing those Which were Written from Aberdeen, Where He was Confined
by a Sentence of the High Commission, Drawn Forth Against Him, Partly on the
Account of His Declining them, Partly Upon the Account of His Non-conformity.
The Second, Containing, Some Which were Written from Anworth, Before He was by
the Prelates Persecution Thrust from His Ministry; and Others Upon Diverse
Occasions Afterward from St. Andrews, London, etc. Now Published, for the Use
of All the People of God; But More Particularly, for Those Who Now Are, or
Afterward May Be Put to Suffering for Christ and His Cause; By a Well Wisher
(Robert M'Ward--RB) to the Work of the People of God. These Scriptures
followed the full title to further stress the point of this publication:
"They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that
whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things
will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me"
(John 16:2-3); and "And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having
received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye
were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia" (1 Thes.
1:6-7).
These letters were put out by
Covenanters, for Covenanters, in defense of the Covenanted Reformation -- to
strengthen the hands of the suffering covenanted servants (and martyrs) of
Christ.
M'Ward, who was banished to Holland (where he co-ministered with John Brown of
Wamphray), specifically notes in his preface that his purpose in publishing the
first edition of Rutherford's Letters (1664) was to bring
comfort and encouragement to those 2000 ministers recently ejected for
faithfulness to the Solemn League and Covenant. This was to be accomplished by setting forth Rutherford's
example of faithfulness, courage and zeal, as seen throughout these letters,
under similar circumstances of suffering. This book was also
intended to minister to the myriads of faithful Covenanters who were at that
time experiencing increasingly violent persecution and opposition.
Moreover, as Andrew Bonar notes
in his prefatory "Sketch of Samuel Rutherford" (included in this
edition) These letters will ever be precious to:
1. All who are sensible of their own, and the
Church's decay and corruptions.
2. All who delight in the Surety's imputed
righteousness.
3. All who rejoice in the Gospel of free
grace.
4. All who seek to grow in holiness.
5. All afflicted persons.
6. All who love the Person of Christ.
7. All who love that blessed hope and the
glorious appearing of the great God and Saviour.
Another Rutherford masterpiece, not to be
missed! 828 pages. Enjoy the feast!
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Resource 7. WYLIE,
JAMES A.
The Papacy: Its History, Dogmas,
Genius, and Prospects (1889 edition)
In its day, this book, of 572 pages, won the
Evangelical Alliance first prize for an essay on Popery. "With all we have read of Popery, we have yet met with
nothing in the English language which we regard to be so complete in itself,
and so overwhelmingly destructive to Romanism," noted the
Evangelical magazine. (Evangelical magazines of Wylie's day obviously knew who
their enemies were then; there are few that recognize this today. Some, in our
day, even teach that a return to Rome is advisable, thinking that an alliance
with idolaters will help free the land of social evils. In reality this will
only serve as a further provocation against "the Holy one of Israel,"
bringing more curses, wrath and guilt upon our land.).
Wylie's book combines the qualities of clear structure, vigorous logic, and
eloquent style and yet is written with an absence of unchristian passion and
prejudice -- making its argument all the more useful to those trapped in Rome's
web of deceit (or those seeking a fair and comprehensive treatment of this
massive topic). It is also indexed. When
this book first appeared in German, the Papists were careful to give it the
"silent treatment," lest an inquiring Papist should hear of it and be
inclined to read it. These same Romanists (later) also invoked the civil power
against it, so fearful were they of its contents.
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Resource 8.
GILLESPIE, GEORGE
A Dispute Against the English
Popish Ceremonies Obtruded on the Church of Scotland (1637,
reprinted from the 1660 edition)
George Gillespie was one of the Scottish
commissioners to the Westminster Assembly, the youngest member there, and
undoubtedly one of the most influential. William Hetherington observes "The
effect produced by this singularly able work may be conjectured from the fact
that within a few months of its publication, a proclamation was issued by the
Privy Council, at the instigation of the Bishops, commanding that all copies of
the book that could be found be called in and burned by the hangman. Such was
the only answer that all the learned Scottish Prelates could give to a treatise
written by a youth who was only in his twenty-fifth year when it appeared"
("Memoir," from the Works of George Gillespie, p. xviii.). James
Bannerman notes, "This was Gillespie's first
work, and it may be truly said to have settled the controversy which called it
forth, so far as argument was concerned. No answer to it was ever attempted by
the Prelatic party; and no answer was possible. It displays singular acuteness,
learning, and force of reasoning; and the thoroughness of the discussion is as
remarkable as the power with which it is conducted" (The Church of
Christ,
vol. 2., p. 435). Possibly the best uninspired book
ever written on biblical worship, an extensive and thorough masterpiece that
leaves no stone unturned. For advanced study.
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Resource 9. BARROW,
GREG (on behalf of the Session of the Puritan Reformed Church of
Edmonton)
A Reformation Discussion of
Extraordinary Predictive Prophecy Subsequent to the Closing of the Canon of
Scripture (1998)
"The following document is a response to
questions raised by Mike Wagner (a member of the Puritan Reformed Church of
Edmonton or PRCE) regarding the position of the PRCE on the subject of
extraordinary predictive prophecy subsequent to the closing of the canon of
Scripture. This is not intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject,
but simply a response to specific questions asked. Though this was not
initially intended for public distribution, we have received requests that it
be made available to a wider audience. It is hoped that this summary of our
position will aid the Church of Christ by encouraging further study of this
difficult subject" (Introductory paragraph).
This book (of 28 pages) clearly
demonstrates that many major Reformers (and even the early church fathers) were
not strict cessationists, nor were they "Charismatics." It
shows how extraordinary predictive prophecy was practiced during both
Reformations and how the Reformers justified this from Scripture. Proof for this
continuing practice (and the parameters laid out in Scripture) is provided from
the teaching and practice of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
(from the Second Book of Discipline), John Knox, Samuel Rutherford, George
Gillespie, James Durham, David Steele, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Thomas
Goodwin, Justin Martyr and a host of others. Notice,
for example, the following comment by George Gillespie,
I must say it, to the glory of God, there
were in the church of Scotland, both in the time of our first reformation, and
after the reformation, such extraordinary men as were more than ordinary
pastors and teachers, even holy prophets receiving extraordinary revelations
from God, and foretelling diverse strange and remarkable things, which did
accordingly come to pass punctually, to the great admiration of all who knew
the particulars. Such were Mr. Wishart the martyr, Mr. Knox the reformer, also Mr.
John Welsh, Mr. John Davidson, Mr. Robert Bruce, Mr. Alexander Simpson, Mr.
Fergusson, and others.
It were too long to make a narrative here of all such particulars, and there
are so many of them stupendous, that to give instance in some few, might seem
to derogate from the rest, but if God give me opportunity, I shall think it
worth the while to make a collection of these things (George Gillespie,
"Miscellany Questions," in The Works of George Gillespie Vol. 2, Chapter 5,
section 7, p. 30).
The following eight questions
are answered herein:
Question #1 - What is the
difference between the theological position on prophecy (extra biblical revelation)
of the above mentioned men of God and the present day charismatics?
Question #2 - What is the explicit
Scriptural teaching that underlies and justifies what those men of God did? Why
should I believe that extra-biblical revelation can still occur?
Question #3 - Is the cessationist
position basically correct with extraordinary exceptions, or is the
cessationist position a theological error that should be repudiated?
Question #4 - Is it permissible for
church officers to receive extra-biblical revelation that will guide them in
the direction of church affairs?
Question #5 - Is it permissible for
members of our congregations to claim to receive extra-biblical communications
from God about future events and to claim to be prophets?
Question #6 - How would someone
know that he has received extra-biblical communication from God rather than
having simply deceived himself?
Question #7 - How would I know that
someone claiming to get extra-biblical revelations from God is actually getting
such revelations from God?
Question #8 - What is the
difference between mysticism and genuine spiritual experience?
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Resource 10. KNOX,
JOHN
Against an Anabaptist: In
Defense of Predestination
Curt Daniel calls this "Knox's major theological work." Moreover, he states that this is "more than a short answer (to the Anabaptist--RB, 468 pages), it is a complete exposition and defence of the Reformed doctrine at the height of the Scottish Reformation" which helped "guide early Presbyterianism and build the theological bridge between Edinburgh and Geneva." Furthrermore, Walker writes: "Very far from being a mere iconoclast, he (Knox) was also a great teacher of his country men... the long and elaborate treatise on Predestination, in which the doctrines of grace and of divine sovereignty are so vigorously, yet upon the whole so wisely, asserted and maintained -- gives Knox a high place among theologians" (Theology and Theologians of Scotland). This work was much esteemed by Knox's Puritan friends in England and "Calderwood, in summing up Knox's character, remarks: 'How profound he was in divinity, that work of his upon Predestination may give evidence" (Laing. ed., p. 17). Furthermore, Laing beautifully sets the context of this work, writing, "At the Period of the Reformation, there prevailed among Christians of all denominations the general belief, 'that the salvation of man depends on the free grace of God. But they differed on the question, whether the divine decree which has reference to this point is unconditional, or depends on the conduct of man, whether it is general or particular... Thus it happened, that Roman Catholics, Arminians, and most of all Socinians endeavoured, in the sense of Pelagianism, or Semi-pelagianism, to reconcile the divine decrees with human liberty. On the other hand, both Lutherans and Calvinists, following the example of Augustine, rejected the notion of the freedom of the will, and denied every co-operation on the part of man. Nevertheless it is a striking fact, that the Lutherans avoided the strict consequences of the Augustinian system, and asserted that the decree