By Stehphen Charnock.
Discourses on God’s Salvation of Sinners.
Volume 2
By Stephen Charnock.
About Stephen Charnock:
Stephen Charnock was born in London in 1628 and attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge. It was during his time at university that he underwent a religious conversion. Afterward, he preached in Southwark before going on to further his studies at Oxford. He became a Fellow of New College and later served as Senior Proctor.
Charnock went on to become chaplain to Governor Henry Cromwell in Ireland, where he gained popularity as a preacher. He served as a lecturer at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin from 1655 to 1660 and also served as the minister of St Werburgh’s Church.
Following the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Charnock returned to London and continued his studies while ministering privately. In 1675, he began a shared Presbyterian pastorate with Thomas Watson at Crosby Hall in Bishopsgate. He passed away at the age of 52 in July of 1680.
About this book:
“Discourses on God’s Salvation of Sinners” is another notable work by Stephen Charnock. In this book, Charnock explores the doctrine of salvation from a biblical and theological perspective, focusing on the ways in which God brings salvation to sinful human beings through the work of Christ.
The book is divided into six discourses, each of which addresses a different aspect of God’s salvation. The first discourse deals with the nature of sin and the need for salvation, arguing that all human beings are fallen and in need of redemption. The second discourse focuses on the person and work of Christ, exploring the biblical teaching on his incarnation, death, and resurrection.
The third discourse examines the role of faith in salvation, emphasizing the importance of trust and dependence on God’s grace. The fourth discourse deals with the nature of regeneration, arguing that salvation involves a radical transformation of the human heart and will.
The fifth discourse addresses the topic of justification, exploring the biblical teaching on how sinful human beings can be declared righteous before God. Finally, the sixth discourse deals with the doctrine of sanctification, discussing the ways in which God transforms the lives of believers to conform them to the image of Christ.
Throughout the book, Charnock emphasizes the centrality of Christ in God’s plan of salvation. He argues that salvation is not a human achievement but a divine gift, and that it is only through faith in Christ that human beings can be saved.
“Discourses on God’s Salvation of Sinners” is a rich and insightful work that continues to be widely read and appreciated by Christians of all denominations. It provides a clear and compelling exposition of the biblical doctrine of salvation, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this central Christian teaching.