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Existence and Attributes of God, The 1152pp, hbk Stephen Charnock Stephen Charnock was an English minister during the 17th century.  In the late 1650s he spent some time in Ireland as chaplain to the Governor, where his preaching attracted considerable attention.  After King Charles II came to power in 1660, Charnock returned to England but was not permitted to hold a public ministry.  He could only minister privately.  This changed in 1675 when government restrictions were relaxed, and Charnock became co-pastor with Thomas Watson of a Presbyterian church in London.  Charnock died in 1680. List Price:  US$39.99; Our Price:  S$23.50nett Baker Book House

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Though written in the 17th century, The Existence and Attributes of God remains a classic, exhaustive treatment of the doctrine of God by Puritan Stephen Charnock. Charnock reflects on Scripture to draw out its full implications for understanding the God of the Old and New Testaments.  The practical aim of these meditations is godly living, so that increased knowledge leads naturally to greater obedience and more heartfelt worship. In this book, Charnock meticulously works through the doctrines of God's power, patience, holiness, wisdom, knowledge, dominion, goodness, and immutability.  From this mutifaceted discussion of God's qualities Charnock blends one inspirational, devotional, and scholarly whole.

CONTENTS Life & Character of the Author Preface Discourse 1  --- On the Existence of God Discourse 2  --- On Practical Atheism Discourse 3  --- On God's Being a Spirit Discourse 4  --- On Spiritual Worship Discourse 5  --- On the Eternity of God Discourse 6  --- On the Immutability of God Discourse 7  --- On God's Omnipresence Discourse 8  --- On God's Knowledge Discourse 9  --- On the Wisdom of God Discourse 10 -- On the Power of God Discourse 11 -- On the Holiness of God Discourse 12 -- On the Goodness of God Discourse 13 -- On God's Dominion Discourse 14 -- On God's Patience