The Necessity of Self-Examination
The Necessity of Self-Examination

Author: Jonathan Edwards

Publisher: Digital Puritan Press

Published:

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1105608247

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In The Necessity of Self-Examination, Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) guides the reader in a thorough search of his thoughts, intentions, words, and deeds. Edwards begins by convincing the reader of the necessity of self-examination, proceeds to show why many living in sin are unaware of it, and finally giving specific directions on how to go about examining oneself. He illustrates this with chapters on self-examination concerning one’s behaviour at church, whether any secret sins are permitted, how one thinks of and treats his fellow man, and how one conducts himself in his household. This Digital Puritan edition includes a biographical preface by Gerald Mick and an appendix of seventy-five questions drawn from the text of the book, suitable for quick review or for use in an accountability group setting. Scripture references (in the English Standard Version®) are hyperlinked and embedded into the book. No internet connection is required.

Radical Depravity
Radical Depravity

Author: John Owen

Publisher: Felipe chavarro

Published: 2020-10-09

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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Jesus Christ saves radically depraved men, women, and children from their sins. However, to understand, believe, and love the good news about the crucified and resurrected Savior, we must first understand our condition. Thus, we offer this issue of the Free Grace Broadcaster: Radical Depravity. Arthur Pink introduces us to this weighty subject by asking the question, “Is man a totally and thoroughly depraved creature by nature?” Thomas Reade then tells us about the deadly consequences and bitter fruits of Adam’s fall: in Adam all die. We then consider Joel Beeke’s helpful survey of the doctrine of human depravity. A second article by Thomas Reade leads us to a painful truth: the heart of man is evil. But he does not leave us there: he takes us to the blessed Son of God for deliverance. John Owen describes with great clarity the depraved and corrupted state of man’s mind and teaches us that the only remedy for this great darkness is the new birth: “You must be born again.” Loraine Boettner explains the extent and effects of original sin, which results in human inability in the matters of salvation. What is our true spiritual condition outside of Christ? Charles Spurgeon declares that we are legally, spiritually, and eternally dead. Nevertheless, he also tells us that we can be legally, spiritually, eternally alive by faith in Jesus Christ the Son! We then hear from John Flavel that in mercy, grace, and love, God draws sinners to Jesus Christ, gradually, suitably, powerfully, effectually, and finally. That is indeed good news! J. C. Ryle brings our subject to a close by asking a penetrating question: “Are you dead or alive?” Each of us, dear readers, must answer that question.

Practical Religion
Practical Religion

Author: John Charles Ryle

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 3732676188

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Reproduction of the original: Practical Religion by John Charles Ryle

A Discourse on Self-Examination
A Discourse on Self-Examination

Author: Nathaniel Vincent

Publisher:

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9781626632745

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Nathaniel Vincent (1639-1697) was a nonconformist puritan divine. His colleagues called him ¿smart¿brisk and well-rounded as a minister of the Gospel, holding a facetious and jolly humor, as well as being a considerable scholar.¿In one of the best treatments on self-examination ever written, Vincent takes great care teaching, ¿Prove your own selves,¿ from 2 Corinthians 13:5. Christians often do not take the necessary time to examine themselves in light of true Christian conversion and practice. The Apostle Paul even says that Christians must examine themselves before coming to the Lord¿s Supper. It is a requirement and commandment of utmost importance.Vincent explains what it means to prove ourselves, what it is to be proved, what we are to prove, the manner of proving, the rule of proving, special seasons of proving, and arguments for self-examination. He also shows differences between Christians and unbelievers in several cases of conscience, with a practical section of sin-mortifying application. He then concludes the book with how self-examination works prior to the Lord¿s Supper, and gives a number of personal meditations on how Christians should think before they come to the Lord¿s Supper.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.