by Henry Newcome
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"The Sinners Hope" by Henry Newcome is a deeply insightful work that offers comfort and guidance to those grappling with spiritual turmoil and the afflictions of conscience due to sin. While this waa first published in the mid-17th century, this text is as relevant today as it was when it first addressed the Congregation of Manchester. The foundational scripture used for the entire treatise is Ezra 10:2, which Newcome utilizes to discuss the themes of repentance and hope amidst sin. This particular passage from Ezra serves as a springboard for exploring the nature of sin and the redemptive hope available through repentance and divine mercy
Newcome explores the profound biblical truth that even in the darkest of times, when sin seems to overwhelm, there is still hope offered through Christ. The book methodically breaks down the complexity of sin, the nature of divine forgiveness, and the duty of repentance. It is structured to guide the reader from despair to hope, emphasizing that the recognition of one's sinfulness is not an endpoint but a gateway to redemption through God's mercy.
Each chapter is meticulously crafted to address different aspects of spiritual despair and the sinner’s hope, such as understanding the nature of sin, recognizing the necessity of God’s grace for salvation, and the transformative power of repentance. Newcome uses scriptural references and theological discourse to reassure the believer that God’s promises of forgiveness are steadfast and accessible even to the most troubled soul.
This book is not just theological discourse; it is a call to practical faith. It offers a roadmap out of spiritual despondency and urges the reader towards a rejuvenated faith that actively seeks God’s mercy. "The Sinners Hope" is essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the reconciliation available in Christ, providing solace and a renewed sense of purpose to those who fear their sins are too great to be forgiven.
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Table of Contents
TO THE REVEREND PT. I
To Henry Newcome
TO THE REVEREND PT. II
His much esteemed Friend Mr. Henry Newcome Minister of the Gospel, at Manchester.
TO THE REVEREND PT. III
Mr. Richard Heyrick: Warden of the late College at Manchester, his much honored Brother, and faithful fellow laborer in the Congregation there.
TO THE CHRISTIAN READER
Especially to those of the Congregation of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, To whose Service The Lord hath at present appointed him in the Ministry of The Gospel.
TO THE READER
Who is spiritually alive, and reads for spiritual nourishment.
1. CHAP. I.
The Introduction, from the Text, and Coherence, to the Observation.
2. CHAP. II.
The Observation and the several cases wherein Sinners may Hope.
3. CHAP. III.
The Nature of the Sinners Hope, as his Privilege and Duty, truly stated.
4. CHAP. IV.
The Grounds of the Sinners Hopes as before stated.
5. CHAP. V.
The Use of the Observation to the un-converted, tending to the startling of Sinners out of their security.
6. CHAP. VI.
Further tending to inform several sorts of Sinners, especially of the dangerousness of their present station; how little Hopes, and upon what terms only, there are any hopes, of sundry sorts of Men.
7. CHAP. VII.
The truth improved against the impenitency of wicked men, to persuade them to come in.
8. CHAP. VIII.
The way readied for gross sinners to come over into a condition of Hope.
9. CHAP. IX.
The Observation improved to the Godly, in respect of Peace and Comfort, and that to such as are but setting out towards God: following their Fears and Scruples, and clearing up their hopes unto them.
10. CHAP. X.
The doubtful cases of such as have made longer Profession briefly discussed from the Observation.
11. CHAP. XI.
The truth improved to the Godly in respect of any prevailing Sin.
12. CHAP. XII.
The Observation improved to the Godly in respect of their afflictions.