By Joseph Charles Philpot.
Contemplations and Reflections from his Reviews.
By Joseph Charles Philpot.
About the Author Joseph Charles Philpot:
Joseph Charles Philpot (1802-1869) was an English preacher and writer who played an important role in the development of the Strict Baptist movement in the 19th century.
Philpot was born in Ripple, Kent, England, and was educated at Oxford University. He became a minister in the Church of England in 1825 but later became dissatisfied with its teachings and joined the Strict Baptists in 1835. He soon became a prominent preacher in this movement and was widely regarded as one of its leading figures.
Contemplations & Reflections by J. C. Philpot, from his “Reviews”
“Contemplations and Reflections” consists of a series of devotional essays based on Philpot’s reviews of books, sermons, and other writings. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including biblical interpretation, doctrine, and practical Christian living. Philpot’s writing style is deeply spiritual and personal, and his insights are grounded in a thorough understanding of Scripture.
Contents:
Pride
Idolatry
Communion with God
Name and Fame
Religion, in some shape or another
All the devil’s tricks!
Countless treasures!
Christian giving
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Experimental Preaching
Doctrinal Preachers
Sanctification
The two natures in a believer
Disease & Remedy
The depth of the fall
The experience of a believer
The grace of God
Spiritual-mindedness
The Sovereignty of God
Personal revival of the soul
The incomprehensible of God
The love of Jesus for His people
The treasures of Divine wrath
Before we can read to our soul’s profit
In this world of ours
Hidden wisdom
Unity and diversity
Scripture
Figures & metaphors of Scripture
Hymns & Sacred Poetry
Unfulfilled Prophecy
Education of children
The Song of Solomon
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Dying wordsThe use of commentaries
Controversy
Poetry
Roman Catholicism
The Church of England
The ministry of the day
Walking with God
A divine religion
The will of Christ
Unity and Diversity
The man and his ministry
The dead profession of the day
Mere notional knowledge
Truth & Error
Attacks on Biblical Truths
Enduring monuments
Books which will never die
Bring the books too
Letters
Religious news
Autobiographies
Death-beds
The ways and dealings of God
The Precepts of God’s word
A miracle of grace
Sunday Schools
The work of the ministry
A minister should not be too sensitive.