Justification by Faith Alone

▶ DESCRIPTION

That we are justified only by faith in Christ, and not by any manner of virtue or goodness of our own.

Such an assertion as this, I am sensible, many would be ready to call absurd, as betraying a great deal of ignorance, and containing much inconsistency, but I desire everyone’s patience till I have done.

In handling this doctrine, I would:



I. Explain the meaning of it, and show how I would be understood by such an assertion.

II. Proceed to the consideration of the evidence of the truth of it.

III. Show how evangelical obedience is concerned in this affair.

IV. Answer objections.

V. Consider the importance of the doctrine.



▶ CONTENTS

1. We Are Justified Only by Faith in Christ, and Not by Any Manner of Goodness of Our Own

2. Explain the Meaning of the Doctrine

3. Consideration of the Evidence

4. Show How Evangelical Obedience Is Concerned in this Affair

5. Answer Objections

6. Importance of this Doctrine

7. Other Books


▶ AUTHOR

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was a Congregational minister of New England (now USA), a friend of such men as George Whitefield and Ebenezer and Ralph Erskine. The writings he left to posterity show something of the enormous spiritual stature of this scholar and preacher of the Gospel.