Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles Creed, vol. 2
Overview
In volume two of Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles Creed, Herman Witsius continues his observations of the Apostles Creed. Focusing on the character of Christ, his earthly life, and his death and resurrection, Witsius discusses the Holy Spirit and the position of the Church in the world. He also remarks on forgiveness and eternal life.
Volume two of Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles Creed is essential to understanding the ramifications and fullness of the Apostles’ Creed for the history of the Church.
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- Notes for further study
- Index of Hebrew and Greek words
- More than 600 pages of theological insight
Top Highlights
“The Forgiveness of sins, therefore, is, the absolution of the sinner from guilt which Christ took upon himself; or, the declaration of God the Lawgiver and Judge, that on account of the satisfaction made by Christ the Surety, the sinner shall not suffer the punishment which he has deserved.” (Page 390)
“It is better for thee, finally, to be inflamed with a holy desire of revenge against thy sins, and to repay them the same severities which they inflicted upon Jesus.” (Page 107)
“If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? but there is forgiveness with thee.’g” (Page 386)
Herman Witsius . . . was a masterful Dutch Reformed theologian, learned, wise, mighty in the Scriptures, practical . . . on paper he was calm, judicious, systematic.
A writer not only eminent for his great talents and particularly solid judgments, rich imagination, and elegance of composition, but for a deep, powerful, and evangelistic spirituality, and savor of godliness.
- Title: Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles Creed, vol. 2
- Author: Herman Witsius
- Translator: Donald Fraser
- Publisher: Edinburgh
- Publication Date: 1823
- Pages: 648
Herman Witsius (1636–1708) was born in Holland. He became a pastor in 1656 and a professor of divinity in 1675. Fluent in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew, he authored several theological books.