Modernized, Edited & Reformatted
These sermons follow Burroughs' impactful discourses on the gravity of sin, providing a timely contrast by emphasizing the revitalizing facets of the Gospel.
Within the pages of this treatise, readers encounter a comprehensive exploration of Gospel grace, an elucidation of God's justice, an exaltation of His mercy, and an encouraging call for repentant sinners to approach Christ's blood for forgiveness. This work challenges presumptuous notions of heaven held by sinners on the precipice of destruction, offering a panoramic view of God's love, the grace of the Son, and the redemption made available through Christ's sacrifice. It provides life-giving waters for those sinking and fainting under the weight of sin.
The book explores the nature of sin, emphasizing its damnable nature and God's necessary abhorrence of it. It meticulously addresses how God's justice cannot be separated from His mercy, presenting the solution: sin being transferred from the believer to the Surety, Jesus Christ. This powerful truth is illuminated through the narrative of sin being condemned and punished in Christ, while the repentant sinner stands justified and pardoned. The book resonates with those who seek peace with God through Jesus Christ, offering a clear understanding of Gospel truths and encouraging readers to embrace this transformative message.
As you open the pages of this book, may the Lord grant you illumination and insight into the author's intentions, along with the earnest prayer of those who desire your spiritual growth and salvation through an ever-deepening knowledge of God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Table of Contents
To the Reader
CHAPTER I. Opening the Text and Presenting the Main Doctrine.
CHAPTER II. The Blessedness of Sin's Pardon
CHAPTER III. The Profound Mysteries of Godliness in Sin's Forgiveness
CHAPTER IV: The Foundation and Overflow of Mercies through Pardon of Sin
CHAPTER V. The Journey of Pardoning Mercy Through Challenges
CHAPTER VI. Pardoning Mercy and the Well of God's Everlasting Love
CHAPTER VII. Pardoning Mercy and the Triune God's Engagement
CHAPTER VIII. The Perfection of Pardoning Mercy
CHAPTER IX. The Unchanging Nature of Pardoning Mercy
CHAPTER X. Pardoning Mercy Denied to the Fallen Angels
CHAPTER XI. Pardoning Mercy Granted Selectively
CHAPTER XII. The Preciousness of Pardoning Mercy
CHAPTER XIII: Pardon of Sin as the Ultimate Purpose of God's Ordinances
CHAPTER XIV. The Disrespect Shown to God's Pardoning Grace Through Disregard
CHAPTER XV: Discrediting God's Grace Through Unbelief
CHAPTER XVI. Different Misconceptions Regarding the Forgiveness of Sins
CHAPTER XVII. True Indicators of Sin Forgiveness
CHAPTER XVIII: How to Apply the Evidences of Forgiveness of Sin
CHAPTER XIX. Encouragement to Seek Forgiveness of Sin, Along with Cautions and Guidelines for Action
