The Systematic Theology of John Brown of Haddington


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John Brown (1722-1787) of Haddington was a leading Scottish minister in the early eighteenth-century. A Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion, this book is based on his seminary lectures.




Systematic Theology: A Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion


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Brown's systematic theology was first published in 1782 at the request of theological students. In seven "books," it covers the traditional topics of revelation, God, man, Christ, personal salvation, and the church. It contains more than 26,000 proof texts and numerous exegetical insights along with a consistent covenantal emphasis, experiential depth, and compelling applications. Brown's style is methodological, including numerous divisions and sub-points to aid students, and his content is full of evangelical piety. This single volume of Reformed systematic theology is rich with content and an indispensable tool for students, pastors, and professors of theology. Table of Contents: Book 1: The Regulating Standard of Religion, Natural and Revealed Book 2: God, the Author, Object, and End of All Religion in His Perfections, Persons, Purposes, and Works Book 3: The Covenant Bonds of Religious Connection between God and Men Book 4: Christ the Mediator of the Covenant of Grace in His Person, Offices, and States Book 5: The Principle Blessing of the Covenant of Grace: Union with Christ, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Spiritual Comfort, and Eternal Glorification Book 6: The External Dispensation of the Covenant of Grace by the Word and Ordinances of God Book 7: The Church or Society for and to Which the Covenant of Grace is Dispensed










Counsel to Gospel Ministers


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John Brown of Haddington, eighteenth-century Scottish divinity professor, invested deeply in the lives of his students. Counsel to Gospel Ministers presents a collection of his letters to students who were training to be ministers. Throughout these letters, Brown stresses the need for preaching a clear gospel message with precise application. Yet he equally emphasizes the importance of exemplary behavior in ministers’ conduct. Here is sage advice to pastors for taking the gospel seriously in all aspects of their life and ministry. With the publication of these letters, Brown’s pastoral wisdom can be shared with new generations of gospel ministers. Table of Contents: Biographical Introduction Part One: Six Letters on Gospel Preaching Part Two: Ten Letters on the Exemplary Behavior of Ministers Part Three: Address to Students of Divinity




Brown's Dictionary of Bible Characters


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John Brown (1722 -1787), a biblical theologian gathered all the biblical material on significant Bible names. This new compilation misses no one from it. It contains interesting facts and provocative thoughts to develop your interest.







The Un-melting Pot


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Unfashionable


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Argues that becoming an influential Christian and a force for good in the world often means being different and doing unfashionable things with regard to money, lifestyle, personal possessions, and relationships.