A Treatise on Christian Faith

by Herman Witsius; Madan

Publishers:

E. Dilly; J. Fuller

, 1761

Overview

Divided into 33 succinct sections, A Treatise on Christian Faith is Herman Witsius’ careful examination of the doctrine of faith. In just 40 pages, Witsius provides believers a solid and practical basis for understanding day-to-day faith. He goes into detail about variousChristian faith acts, such as desiring truth and thirsting after Christ.

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Key Features

• Preface by the translator
• Translation from the original Latin
• Theological insights on the doctrine of faith

Contents

Top Highlights

“First, That which faith comprehends, or at least supposes, is a knowledge of the things which are to be believed.” (Page 3)

“when we speak of faith, which is the fruitful fountain of the whole, spiritual life” (Page 2)

“It may sometimes happen, even amongst the most eminent believers, especially when exposed to some vehement temptation, that there may be doubts and staggerings, and even contrary inclinations, as the waverings of Asaph, Jeremy, and others, about the providence of God, do prove; these are certain defects in faith, which arise from the infirmity of the flesh.” (Pages 14–15)

“All should strive to have their faith as little implicit, and as much distinct as possible, as becometh those who are filled with all knowledge, Rom. 15:14. for the more distinctly a person sees, by the light of the Spirit, a truth revealed by God, and the rays of divinity that shine therein, the more firmly will he believe it.” (Page 6)

“Whatever God, who is truth itself, reveals, cannot but be most true and worthy of all acceptation, although I cannot discover it with my eyes, or fully comprehend it in my mind.” (Page 13)

Endorsements

Herman Witsius . . . was a masterful Dutch Reformed theologian, learned, wise, mighty in the Scriptures, practical . . . on paper he was calm, judicious, systematic.

—J. I. Packer

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.

—John Gill

Product Details

• Title: A Treatise on Christian Faith
• Authors: Herman Witsius, Madan
• Publishers: E. Dilly, J. Fuller
• Print Publication Date: 1761
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Faith
• Resource ID: LLS:TREATWITSIUS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-01-31T19:06:38Z

About Herman Witsius

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.