A Body of Practical Divinity
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A Body of Practical Divinity is an 18th-century theological work by Baptist minister John Gill that systematically presents Reformed Christian doctrine and its practical application to the believer’s life.
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| A Body of Practical Divinity canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: A Body of Practical Divinity Context triple: [John Gill, notableWork, A Body of Practical Divinity]
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A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is a seminal 1746 theological work by Jonathan Edwards analyzing the nature of true Christian experience and distinguishing genuine religious emotions from false or superficial ones.
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Institutes of the Christian Religion
Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin’s seminal 16th-century theological work that systematically outlines Reformed Protestant doctrine and became a foundational text of Calvinism.
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C.
A Discourse of Conscience
A Discourse of Conscience is a theological treatise by the Puritan divine William Perkins that explores the nature, operations, and spiritual significance of conscience in Christian life.
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The Marrow of Theology
The Marrow of Theology is a seminal 17th-century Reformed theological textbook that systematically presents Puritan Calvinist doctrine in a concise, scholastic format.
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A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians
A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians is an influential late-18th-century evangelical Christian treatise critiquing nominal Christianity and urging a more authentic, active faith.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: A Body of Practical Divinity Target entity description: A Body of Practical Divinity is an 18th-century theological work by Baptist minister John Gill that systematically presents Reformed Christian doctrine and its practical application to the believer’s life.
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A.
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is a seminal 1746 theological work by Jonathan Edwards analyzing the nature of true Christian experience and distinguishing genuine religious emotions from false or superficial ones.
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B.
Institutes of the Christian Religion
Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin’s seminal 16th-century theological work that systematically outlines Reformed Protestant doctrine and became a foundational text of Calvinism.
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C.
A Discourse of Conscience
A Discourse of Conscience is a theological treatise by the Puritan divine William Perkins that explores the nature, operations, and spiritual significance of conscience in Christian life.
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D.
The Marrow of Theology
The Marrow of Theology is a seminal 17th-century Reformed theological textbook that systematically presents Puritan Calvinist doctrine in a concise, scholastic format.
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E.
A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians
A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians is an influential late-18th-century evangelical Christian treatise critiquing nominal Christianity and urging a more authentic, active faith.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian literature
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systematic theology ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| aim | to instruct believers in both doctrine and practice ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Baptists
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surface form:
Particular Baptists
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| author | John Gill ⓘ |
| authorOccupation | Baptist minister ⓘ |
| authorTheologicalTradition | Reformed Baptist ⓘ |
| centuryOfAuthor | 18th century ⓘ |
| circulation | used in Baptist and Reformed circles ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Great Britain ⓘ |
| denominationalContext |
Baptists
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surface form:
Baptist
|
| doctrinalEmphasis |
grace in salvation
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holiness of life ⓘ sovereignty of God ⓘ |
| doctrinalTradition | Calvinism ⓘ |
| emphasis | application of doctrine to practice ⓘ |
| focus |
practical application of doctrine to the believer’s life
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systematic presentation of Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| format | prose treatise ⓘ |
| genre | didactic prose ⓘ |
| hasPart |
doctrine of Christ
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doctrine of God ⓘ doctrine of salvation ⓘ doctrine of the Christian life ⓘ doctrine of the Holy Spirit ⓘ doctrine of the church ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | early modern Christianity ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Puritan divinity
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Reformed scholastic theology ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian believers
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ministers ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
doctrinal instruction
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practical Christian living ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | printed book ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 18th century ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor | A Body of Doctrinal Divinity ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| structure | systematic treatment of major heads of doctrine ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian doctrine
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Christian ethics ⓘ practical divinity ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation | Reformed ⓘ |
| theologicalStance | confessional Reformed Baptist ⓘ |
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