Foreword by Thomas K. Ascol
Introduction
Chapter 1: On the Holy Scriptures
The Authority of Scripture
The Necessity of Creeds and Confessions
God’s Two Books
The Necessity of the Holy Spirit in Bible Intake
Chapter 2: On God and the Holy Trinity
Knowing God
The Only Living and True God
The Holiness of God
God is Simple: The Doctrine of Divine Simplicity (Part 1)
God is Simple: The Doctrine of Divine Simplicity (Part 2)
The Truth of the Trinity
Chapter 3: Of God’s Decree
All Things that Come to Pass
The Beauty of Predestination
Chapter 4: Of Creation
The Theological Interpretation of Scripture
He Made Them Male and Female
A Positive Law
Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence
Not the god of the Deists
How Far Does Providence Reach
Chapter 6: Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and the Punishment Thereof
The Covenant of Works
What We Inherited from our First Parents
Chapter 7: Of God’s Covenant
The Covenant of Grace
Covenant Theology
The Covenant of Redemption
Chapter 8: Of Christ The Mediator
Jesus: Truly God and Truly Man
How Far Christ Went To Redeem Us
The Sufficiency of Christ
Prophet, Priest, and King
Chapter 9: Of Free Will
We Are Free According to Our Nature
Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling
The Word, The Spirit, and Regeneration
What Happens to Those who Cannot Understand the Gospel
Chapter 11: Of Justification
For Christ’s Sake Alone
The Instrument of our Justification is Faith
How Were Those in the Old Testament Saved
Chapter 12: Of Adoption
What it Means to be in God’s Family
Chapter 13: Of Sanctification
You Will Be Sanctified
A Continual War
Chapter 14: Of Saving Faith
How Our Faith Is Strengthened
The Principle Acts of Saving Faith
When Your Faith is Weak
Chapter 15: Of Repentance Unto Life and Salvation
Worldly Sorrow Versus Godly Sorrow
Repent Specifically and Thoroughly
No Sin Is Outside of the Reach of God’s Grace
Chapter 16: Of Good Works
The Standard of Our Good Works
Good Works Won’t Save You
The Necessity of Good Works
Good Works and the Unbeliever
Chapter 17: Of the Perseverance of the Saints
No One Can Snatch You
Our Perseverance Depends upon God
Chapter 18: Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation
Is There Such Thing as Temporary Believers?
An Infallible Assurance
What If I Don’t Feel Saved?
Chapter 19: Of the Law of God
The Ten Commandments Didn’t Start at Mount Sinai
The Three-Fold Division of the Law
The Three-Fold Use of the Law
Chapter 20: Of the Gospel and of the Extent Of the Grace Thereof
According to the Sovereign Will and Good Pleasure of God
Irresistible Grace
Chapter 21: Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
What is the Liberty Christ Has Secured?
God is the Lord of the Conscience
Christian Liberty is Not a License to Sin
Chapter 22: Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day
All Must Worship the One True God
The Primacy of Prayer
The Lord’s Day
The Regulative Principle: What We Must Do When We Gather
Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows
Lawful and Unlawful Oaths
Chapter 24: Of the Civil Magistrate
Civil Magistrates are Servants of God
Our Duties Toward the Civil Magistrate: Lawful Submission and Prayer
Chapter 25: Of Marriage
Marriage Was Invented by God
The Purpose of Marriage
Chapter 26: Of the Church
catholic with a little “c”
Visible Saints
The Pope as that Antichrist
The Work of Pastors
The Duties of Church Members
The Discipline of the Church
Associating with Other Churches
Chapter 27: Of the Communion of Saints
Gather and Give
Chapters 28-30: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Two Ordinances of God (Part 1)
Two Ordinances of God (Part 2)
Two Ordinances of God (Part 3)
Chapter 31: Of the State of Man After Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead
What Happens When We Die?
What Happens When Christ Returns?
Chapter 32: Of the Last Judgement
The Appointed Day
Come Lord Jesus
Conclusion: Believe the Whole Counsel of God’s Word
