The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel familiarizes readers with one of England's most influential theologians, William Perkins. In the opening biographical sketch, Andrew S. Ballitch and J. Stephen Yuille give an overview of Perkins' life, theology, and piety. Then, in thirty-two excerpts, readers learn from the relationship between faith and love from Perkins himself as he explains the foundational "ground of doctrine to be believed" and "grounds of doctrine to be practice". Rather than treating theology as a subject for mere academic debate, Perkins calls for true Christian devotion that moves beyond intellectual assent to heartfelt dedication to Christ.
184 pages
“In The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel, Andrew Ballitch and Stephen Yuille have given us a splendid combination of a mini biography of the great William Perkins followed by a series of expertly selected passages from his pen which instruct and delight as well as help us to appreciate and love the message he preached. Here is a little book to be read slowly, enjoyed frequently, and treasured permanently.”
- Sinclair B. Ferguson, teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries and chancellor's professor of Systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary
Table of Contents:
The Piety of William Perkins (1558–1602)
Faith: Grounds of Doctrine to Be Believed
1. The Certainty of Scripture
2. The Sufficiency of Scripture
3. God’s Holiness
4. God’s Excellency
5. God Triune
6. God’s Sovereignty
7. God’s Mercy
8. The Supremacy of Christ
9. The Creation of Man
10. The Fall of Man
11. Law and Gospel
12. The Incarnation
13. Christ the Mediator
14. Faith
15. Justification
16. Regeneration
17. Christian Liberty
18. The Power of the Keys
19. The Church
20. The Resurrection
21. The Judgment
Love: Grounds of Doctrine to Be Practiced
22. Repentance
23. Self-Denial
24. Choosing God
25. Fleeing Idolatry
26. Worshiping God
27. Sanctifying God
28. Loving Our Neighbor
29. Honoring Our Parents
30. Cultivating Virtue
31. Pursuing Our Calling
32. Holding Faith
The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel: Faith and Love in the Writings of William Perkins is in the following collections:
