The Doctrine of Repentance
by Thomas Watson | Book Summary
Author: Thomas Watson
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Essential to true Christianity is knowing what real repentance is and why it is necessary. Christ Himself proclaimed that without it, we would perish! Reading and studying Scripture on this crucial doctrine is vital. "The two great graces, essential to a saint in this life, are faith and repentance. These are the two wings by which he flies to heaven." (p. 7) Thomas Watson, a master of both Scripture and the human heart, instructs his readers on this critical doctrine, writing with directness and simplicity. The church has long neglected the doctrine of repentance. Few understand what it is, and fewer still know how to apply it. "Tomorrow may be our dying day; let this be our repenting day." (p. 8). In The Doctrine of Repentance, Thomas Watson clearly illustrates sin, defines repentance, uncovers false repentance, and shows his readers how repentance shows itself in the life of the penitent. |
Thomas Watson (c. 1620 – 1686) was an English, Nonconformist, Puritan preacher, and author. Little is known regarding his early life. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. His later writing and sermons exhibited a firm grasp of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew in addition to extensive comprehension of history, logic, and the sciences.
In 1646, he began a sixteen-year-pastorate at St. Stephen's, Walbrook, showing strong Presbyterian views during the civil war. Briefly imprisoned in 1651 with other ministers for his part in Christopher Love's plot to recall Charles II, he was later released in June 1652 and reinstated as vicar. His fame and popularity grew until the Restoration when he was ousted for Nonconformity.
Watson's works include A Body of Divinity, The Ten Commandments, The Lord's Prayer, The Beatitudes, and All Things for Good.
The Doctrine of Repentance
by Thomas Watson
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Thomas Watson |
| Publisher | Banner of Truth |
| Date | January 1, 1988 |
| Pages | 128 |
Overview:
One of the least understood and talked about doctrines is that of repentance. The world disparages any mention of sin, and repentance, both in society as well as in the church, has fallen to the wayside.
Essential to true Christianity is knowing what real repentance is and why it is necessary. Christ Himself proclaimed that without it, we would perish! Reading and studying Scripture on this crucial doctrine is vital.
"The two great graces, essential to a saint in this life, are faith and repentance. These are the two wings by which he flies to heaven." (p. 7) Thomas Watson, a master of both Scripture and the human heart, instructs his readers on this critical doctrine, writing with directness and simplicity.
The church has long neglected the doctrine of repentance. Few understand what it is, and fewer still know how to apply it. "Tomorrow may be our dying day; let this be our repenting day." (p. 8). In The Doctrine of Repentance, Thomas Watson clearly illustrates sin, defines repentance, uncovers false repentance, and shows his readers how repentance shows itself in the life of the penitent.
Thomas Watson (c. 1620 – 1686) was an English, Nonconformist, Puritan preacher, and author. Little is known regarding his early life. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. His later writing and sermons exhibited a firm grasp of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew in addition to extensive comprehension of history, logic, and the sciences.
In 1646, he began a sixteen-year-pastorate at St. Stephen's, Walbrook, showing strong Presbyterian views during the civil war. Briefly imprisoned in 1651 with other ministers for his part in Christopher Love's plot to recall Charles II, he was later released in June 1652 and reinstated as vicar. His fame and popularity grew until the Restoration when he was ousted for Nonconformity.
Watson's works include A Body of Divinity, The Ten Commandments, The Lord's Prayer, The Beatitudes, and All Things for Good.