The Existence and Attributes of God

Stephen Charnock (1628–1680) was a Cambridge graduate, Presbyterian clergyman, Puritan theologian, and chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Virtually none of his writings were published until after his death.


"The Existence and Attributes of God" is remembered as Puritan's definitive contribution to theology proper. Charnock's meditations on God's character include:


I. The Existence of God

II. Practical Atheism

III. God's Being a Spirit

IV. Spiritual Worship

V. The Eternity of God

VI. The Immutability of God

VII. God's Omnipresence

VIII. God's Knowledge

IX. The Wisdom of God

X. The Power of God

XI. The Holiness of God

XII. The Goodness of God

XIII. God's Dominion

XIV. God’s Patience