by William Gearing
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William Gearing’s The Arraignment of Ignorance is a bold and unrelenting indictment against one of the greatest spiritual plagues of any generation—willful ignorance of God and His truth. Drawing from Hosea 4:6—"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"—Gearing lays bare the disastrous effects of neglecting divine wisdom, exposing ignorance as the root of spiritual decay, moral corruption, and eternal ruin. With the sharpness of a prosecutor presenting an airtight case, he demonstrates that ignorance is not a neutral or innocent condition but an active rejection of God's revelation, leading to idolatry, false worship, and rebellion against divine authority. This is not a book for the complacent—it is a call to spiritual urgency, warning that those who remain ignorant of God’s truth do so at their own peril.
What makes The Arraignment of Ignorance particularly compelling is Gearing’s passionate plea for Christians to engage with Scripture and cultivate a deep understanding of God. He draws heavily from church history, the writings of the Reformers, and the witness of Scripture to show that previous generations of believers prized the knowledge of God, while many today remain content with spiritual blindness. He does not merely diagnose the disease—he prescribes the cure, urging ministers to faithfully preach and catechize, parents to train their children in biblical truth, and individuals to pursue a personal knowledge of Christ. This book is a wake-up call to all who would rather remain ignorant than engage in the serious work of knowing God. If you are weary of shallow Christianity and desire a book that will shake you out of spiritual complacency, The Arraignment of Ignorance is a must-read.
About the Author:
William Gearing was a 17th-century Puritan preacher known for his fiery sermons and unyielding commitment to biblical truth. A firm advocate for doctrinal clarity and the necessity of theological education among all believers, Gearing’s works reflect the Puritan conviction that ignorance of God is a damning sin, and that the pursuit of divine knowledge is essential for salvation and godly living. His writings continue to serve as a clarion call for the church to awaken from spiritual slumber and take seriously the call to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREF. I. Right Worshipful.
PREF. II. To the Reader.
1. The Arraignment of Ignorance.