Twenty-four Discourses by Nathan Perkins
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About this eBook
| Author | Perkins, Nathan, 1748-1838 |
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| LoC No. | 00515614 |
| Title |
Twenty-four Discourses On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation |
| Alternate Title |
24 Discourses On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball |
| Summary | "Twenty-four Discourses" by Nathan Perkins is a collection of sermons likely delivered to a Congregational church in Hartford, Connecticut, around the late 18th century. This work aims to elucidate important truths, duties, and institutions of Christianity, with a particular emphasis on the significance of the New Testament ordinances such as baptism and the Lord's Supper. The author seeks to address the beliefs and practices of Christians, encouraging personal conviction and adherence to the tenets of faith. The opening of the discourses begins with a dedication to Perkins' congregation, emphasizing his commitment to their spiritual education and the defense of the core principles of Christianity. He outlines the importance of understanding the common state of humanity—what it means to be "without Christ" and the overwhelming spiritual need for divine grace and revelation for salvation. This portion lays a foundational understanding of Perkins' approach, which posits that reason alone is insufficient for achieving a true understanding of God and morality, setting the stage for the forthcoming discussions on various theological topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Congregational churches -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Sermons, American -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Christian life -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57823 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 41 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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