by Thomas Brooks
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Thomas Brooks' Nine Strong Consolations: Of the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus Christ is a powerful and soul-stirring exposition on the glorious doctrine of imputed righteousness. With the precision of a theologian and the fervor of a pastor, Brooks lays out nine profound consolations that flow from Christ’s righteousness being credited to believers. This is a deeply pastoral work, written to anchor the weary, doubting, and tempted Christian in the unshakable truth that their standing before God rests not in their own works but in the perfect obedience and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Brooks systematically demolishes every fear, every accusation of Satan, and every pang of conscience that might cause a believer to waver in their assurance. With relentless biblical reasoning, he demonstrates how Christ’s righteousness satisfies divine justice, cancels all unrighteousness, and secures an unshakable kingdom and eternal inheritance for all who trust in Him.
Each consolation is a mighty weapon against the legalism, doubt, and spiritual despair that often afflict believers. Brooks masterfully argues that Christ’s imputed righteousness answers every fear, provides a true foundation for joy and peace, upholds believers in their weakness, and gives them boldness before God’s judgment seat. This booklet is not just doctrinal—it is experiential, written by a man who knew the struggles of the Christian life and sought to lead God’s people into the full assurance of faith. If you are prone to doubt, if you wrestle with guilt, or if you long for a rock-solid understanding of why you can stand righteous before God, Nine Strong Consolations is essential reading. It will drive you away from self-reliance and deeper into the arms of Christ, who alone is our righteousness.
About the Author:
Thomas Brooks (1608–1680) was a beloved Puritan preacher and writer, known for his warm-hearted pastoral works and his unwavering commitment to the doctrines of grace. His writings, including Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices, Heaven on Earth, and The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod, are filled with deep biblical insight, powerful application, and a passion for the glory of God. Brooks had a rare gift for making the highest doctrines of the faith both accessible and deeply practical, and his works continue to comfort and strengthen believers to this day. Nine Strong Consolations is a shining example of his ability to take rich theological truth and apply it directly to the hearts of God’s people.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Question: What blessed fruit grows upon this glorious tree of paradise
First Consolation: in this imputed righteousness of Christ—there is enough to satisfy the justice of God
Second Consolation: this imputed, this mediatorial righteousness of Christ—takes away all your unrighteousness
Third Consolation: this righteousness of Christ, presents us perfectly righteous in the sight of God
Fourth Consolation: this imputed righteousness of Christ will answer to all the fears, doubts, and objections
Fifth Consolation: this imputed righteousness of Christ secures an unshakable kingdom, incorruptible riches, and an eternal inheritance
Sixth Consolation: this imputed righteousness of Christ is the only true foundation for the believer’s happiness, joy, comfort, and peace of conscience
Seventh Consolation: in this imputed rightesouenss, you have the highest reason in the world to rejoice and triumph in Christ Jesus
Eighth Consolation: this imputed righteousness of Christ strengthens and upholds believers amid the weakness and imperfection of their own righteousness
Ninth Consolation: imputed righteousness will give you the greatest boldness before God's judgment-seat.