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A Treatise of the Divine Promises (eBook)

by Edward Leigh

in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats

A Treatise of the Divine Promises: In Five Books. In the first, A general description of their nature, kinds, excellency, right, use, properties, and the persons to whom they belong. In the four last, A declaration of the Covenant itself, the bundle and Body of all the Promises, and the Special Promises likewise, which concern a man's self, or others, both Temporal, Spiritual and Eternal.

This text has been initially updated from EEBO-TCP by Project Puritas (Logan West, David Jonescue, Alex Sarrouf) www.puritansearch.org. Further revision and editing done by Monergism. Copyright Monergism via universal text usage permission from the above.

"A Treatise on the Divine Promises" by Edward Leigh is a comprehensive exploration of the nature, types, and significance of God's promises as revealed in the Scripture. Organized into five books, the treatise meticulously delineates the characteristics, recipients, and applications of divine promises. It addresses temporal, spiritual, and eternal promises, offering profound insights into how believers can integrate these promises into their lives for spiritual growth, enduring faith, and ultimate salvation. The work stands as a significant contribution to Puritan literature, emphasizing the transformative power of understanding and embracing God's promises.

Leigh underscores the certainty and goodness of God's promises, emphasizing that they reveal God's favor and providence towards His covenant people for their ultimate good. This understanding positions believers to live a life anchored in divine assurances and hope. Furthermore the treatise methodically categorizes promises as temporal, spiritual, and eternal, providing believers with a framework to understand and apply these promises to various aspects of life. Leigh encourages believers to meditate on, remember, and apply these promises, ensuring a life lived in accordance with divine will and provision. Leigh links the promises of God with the nurturing of Christian virtues. He advocates that the awareness and contemplation of divine promises can strengthen faith, foster hope, and encourage adherence to God's will, thereby enhancing the believer's spiritual journey and connection with God.

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Table of Contents

TO THE RELIGIOUS, VIRTUOUS AND EVERY WAY ACCOMPLISHED LADY, 

TO THE CHRISTIAN READER.

BOOK I.

CHAP. 1. The Nature of the Promises.

CHAP. 2. The Kinds of them.

CHAP. 3. The Excellency of them

CHAP. 4. The right Use of them.

CHAP. 5. The properties of them.

CHAP. 6. The persons to whom the promises belong.

BOOK II.

CHAP. 1. Of the Covenant.

CHAP. 2. Of Special Temporal Promises.

CHAP. 3. Temporal Promises in regard of evil things.

CHAP. 4. Temporal promises in regard of good things

CHAP. 5. Temporal Promises in regard of good things. 

CHAP. 6. God hath promised not only to give these outward things, but to bless them to his children.

BOOK III.

CHAP. 1. Spiritual Promises – In regard of Evil.

CHAP. 2. Promises against opposition for truth and goodness from persons.

CHAP. 3. Promises against evils in the world.

CHAP. 4. Infirmities Are.

CHAP. 5. In regard of God, Desertions.

CHAP. 6. Spiritual Promises – In regard of Good.

CHAP. 7. Promises of Christ, and those by him.

CHAP. 8. Promises of the Spirit.

CHAP. 9. The operation of the Spirit.

CHAP. 10. Promises of Spiritual Graces.

CHAP. 11. The Degrees of Graces.

CHAP. 12. Spiritual Duties.

CHAP. 13. The Ordinances of God.

BOOK IV.

CHAP. 1. Eternal Promises.

CHAP. 2. For Salvation.

CHAP. 3. Performances of it.

BOOK V.

CHAP. 1. Promises in regard of Others.

CHAP. 2. Promises Against the seductions of Antichrist.

CHAP. 3. Promises for calling the Jews.

CHAP. 4. Promises for bringing in the Gentiles.

CHAP. 5. Promises to Magistrates.

CHAP. 6. Promises to Masters of families and godly Servants.

CHAP. 7. Promises to Husband and Wife.

CHAP. 8. Promises for Company.

A TABLE OF THE PROMISES, AS THEY ARE DISPERSED IN THE SEVERAL BOOKS OF SCRIPTURE.

By Topic

Joy

By Scripture

Old Testament

Genesis

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

1 Samuel

2 Samuel

1 Kings

2 Kings

1 Chronicles

2 Chronicles

Ezra

Nehemiah

Esther

Job

Psalms

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Song of Solomon

Isaiah

Jeremiah

Lamentations

Ezekiel

Daniel

Hosea

Joel

Amos

Obadiah

Jonah

Micah

Nahum

Habakkuk

Zephaniah

Haggai

Zechariah

Malachi

New Testament

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acts

Romans

1 Corinthians

2 Corinthians

Galatians

Ephesians

Philippians

Colossians

1 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians

1 Timothy

2 Timothy

Titus

Philemon

Hebrews

James

1 Peter

2 Peter

1 John

2 John

3 John

Jude

Revelation

By Author

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