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.

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

Author: Nathaniel Vincent

Publisher: Puritan Publications

Published: 2013-05-21

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1626630364

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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, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

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.

Think Again
Think Again

Author: Jared Mellinger

Publisher: New Growth Press

Published: 2017-04-10

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1942572549

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Stuck inside your own head? Pastor Jared Mellinger demonstrates how the hope of the gospel rescues us from too much introspection. With short, story-filled chapters and practical instructions for fighting false guilt and unhelpful self-examination, Think Again offers real relief from the burden of excessive self-analysis.

For Self-Examination and Judge for Yourselves!
For Self-Examination and Judge for Yourselves!

Author: Søren Kierkegaard

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0691622604

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For Self-Examination and its companion piece Judge for Yourself! are the culmination of Soren Kierkegaard's "second authorship," which followed his Concluding Unscientific Postscript. Among the simplest and most readily comprehended of Kierkegaard's books, the two works are part of the signed direct communications, as distinguished from his earlier pseudonymous writings. The lucidity and pithiness and earnestness and power, of For Self-Examination and Judge for Yourself! are enhanced when, as Kierkegaard requested, they are read aloud. They contain the well-known passsages on Socrates' defense speech, how to read, the lover's letter, the royal coachman and the carriage team, and the painter's relation to his painting. The aim of awakening and inward deepening is signaled by the opening section on Socrates in For Self-Examination and is pursued in the context of the relations of Christian ideality, grace, and response. The secondary aim, a critique of the established order, links the works to the final polemical writings that appear later after a four-year period of silence. Originally published in 1944. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

A Bright Tomorrow
A Bright Tomorrow

Author: Jared Mellinger

Publisher: New Growth Press

Published: 2018-06-04

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1948130521

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Packed with biblical truth, A Bright Tomorrow addresses anxiety about an uncertain future by reminding readers of what they are certain of—God's grace, his unshakeable promises, and the hope of resurrection. Jared Mellinger helps readers remember their security in Christ in the midst of parental fears, cultural decline, aging, death, and ...