by Edward Leigh
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"Of God's Works" by Edward Leigh is an essential treatise offering an in-depth exploration of divine actions and their implications. This scholarly work is derived from Leigh's comprehensive theological compilation, "A System or Body of Divinity," where he explains fundamental religious principles, refutes contrary errors, and discusses major controversies with various theological schools such as Papists, Arminians, and Socinians.
This book deeply explores the concepts of God's decree, creation, and providence. Leigh discusses these themes with clarity, grounding his arguments in Scripture and traditional theological thought. He categorizes God's works as eternal decrees and temporal actions, elaborating on the specifics of creation and providence.
The book is organized into chapters that address the intricacies of divine creation, from the heavens and angels to the elements, light, day, and night. Leigh provides detailed insights into each aspect of creation, emphasizing the wisdom, power, and goodness of God. He also explores the creation of terrestrial beings and humanity, highlighting the unique relationship between God and man.
Leigh's discourse on predestination is particularly noteworthy. He provides a balanced and scholarly examination of election and reprobation, addressing common objections and defending the doctrine with theological rigor. His work is not only a theological treatise but also a pastoral guide, offering comfort to believers and challenging misconceptions about divine justice and mercy.
"Of God's Works" stands as a critical resource for those seeking to understand the theological foundations of creation and providence. Leigh's meticulous scholarship and profound insights make this work a timeless contribution to Reformed theology, appealing to both scholars and lay readers interested in deepening their understanding of God's works and decrees.
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Table of Contents
CHAP. I. Of God's Decree, and especially of Predestination, and the Parts thereof, Election and Reprobation
- Of God's Decree
- Of Predestination-
- Election and Reprobation
- Arguments against the Papists and Lutherans
CHAP. II. The Execution of God's Decree
CHAP. III. Of the Creation of the Heavens, the Angels, the Elements, Light, Day and Night.
CHAP. IV. Of some of the Meteors, but especially of the Clouds, the Rain and the Sea, the Rivers, Grass, Herbs and Trees.
CHAP, V. Of the Sun, Moon and Stars.
CHAP. VI. Of the Fishes, Fowls, Beasts.
CHAP VII. Of the Angels good and bad.
CHAP. VIII. Of Man.
CHAP IX. Of God's Providence.