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The Son of God sitting at the right hand of the Father in the throne room of Heaven—a perfect, eternal, and sinless being—is a daunting and intimidating image. Thomas Goodwin seeks not to diminish that truth, but to enhance it by ensuring the church that Jesus Christ is also still perfectly...

Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680) was a faithful pastor, Westminster divine, advisor to Oliver Cromwell, and president of Magdalen College, Oxford. In this book, Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones acquaint the reader with Goodwin through an informative biographical introduction. The remainder of the book...

A discourse of the several parts which the three persons of the Godhead bear in the accomplishment of our salvation, and that they have taken on them several works appropriate to them therein.—And the distribution of our salvation into three parts, according to the number of the three persons, and the part which each of them have taken therein, viz., the Father in election, the Son in redemption and justification, the Holy Ghost in sanctification and application. - Summary by Preface

God, who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. Hebrews 1:1-2 - Summary from the text

The grace of Jesus, free and everlasting, isn't diminished by iniquity but is inclined toward the afflicted. The Savior, who was tempted but never sinned, shows tender affection for sinners. And in the book of John, when Jesus spoke of his coming ascension to heaven, he didn't focus on his own glory; he promised to remain close to believers, interceding for them from heaven.

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the distinct roles played by the three persons of the Godhead in the fulfillment of our salvation. This discussion delves into the specific works attributed to each the Fathers role in election, the Sons in redemption and justification, and the Holy Spirits in sanctification and application. Discover how our salvation is intricately divided among these divine figures, each contributing uniquely to our spiritual journey. - Summary by Preface

This insightful treatise explores the compassionate heart of Christ in His glorified human nature, revealing His tender affections toward His followers as they navigate the struggles of sin and suffering. Discover the profound grace that extends from Heaven to those on Earth, offering hope and comfort in times of infirmity.

Explore the unparalleled glory and power that accompanies the proclamation of the Gospel, highlighting its superiority over the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.

In the past, God communicated with humanity through prophets in various ways, but in these last days, He has spoken to us through His Son, the appointed heir of all things, by whom the universe was created. Join us as we explore the profound implications of Hebrews 11-2.

How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? —Jeremiah 4:14 Our minds are constantly flooded with unwelcome ideas in this age of information and entertainment. In The Vanity of Thoughts, Thomas Goodwin challenges us to fight these frivolous and sinful mental companions. This timely...