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Note: the answers given herein are often quoted directly from the text, but your answers in all cases should
be in your own words.
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b. A focus on truth without practical application can lead to cold formality, spiritual pride, and even distort the
gospel by adding conditions to salvation by grace alone.
c. It focuses on these truths, but in the context of the believers union with Christ which brings with it the
beautiful combination of salvation by grace alone and holiness (and humility) in life.
11. a. It denies the common grace of God in love toward all men, and implies that God hates the non-elect
b. 1) The biblical manner in which they held to the different facets of the love of God, and 2) the way in which
they held in harmony the doctrines of divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
12. Personal answer.
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8. Fierce revenge from Anglicans upon the Puritans; a reversal of all religious freedoms requiring strict conformity to
the Church of England; suffering and persecution of the non-conformists.
9. The influence of their preaching was greatly diminished under the antagonistic king. The Clarendon Code required
conformity, and many were arrested or forced out of their positions and livelihood. Non-conformists were
barred from the universities, reducing the education level and quality of teaching. There was also disunity
between the Presbyterians, the Congregationalists, and the Independents. There were very few quality
leaders to replace those who passed on.
10. a. It is similar today: people desire to silence those who uphold awareness of sin, holiness and the sovereignty of
God.
b. Personal answer.
Lesson 4 Conclusion
1. here we have a race of preacher-pastors who believed in expounding and applying the whole counsel of Gods
Word with all the hard work that requires. This was a labor in which they sought the closest conjunction of
the Holy Spirit with the Word.
2. a. For profundity and reliability in theological formulation.
b. For evangelistic and pastoral zeal.
c. For compelling, powerful preaching.
3. J.C. Ryle (1816-1900), C.H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), Horatius Bonar (1808-1889), Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-
1981). You may want to also consider some modern Puritans: John Piper, R.C. Sproul, Joel Beeke, John
MacArthur, Alistair Begg, D. James Kennedy.]
4. - the Christian family and the Lords Day;
- a stable doctrine of divine sovereignty and human responsibility;
- the biblical doctrine of sin;
- a view of the moral law as a principle of conduct for the regenerated heart to glorify God in the obedience of
faith;
- a robust prayer and devotional life;
- the importance of keeping the heart with all diligence, and of the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to be
watchful;
- it is eminently biblical and balanced in its proportion of doctrine, experience, and practical application.
5. The Puritan hope for the future growth of the Church is God-centered and founded on promises that cannot fail.
The Puritan doctrine of the last things inspired prayer, motivated effort, inculcated endurance, and
strengthened patience.
6.. Personal answer.
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