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John Gill (1697 - 1771)
Read freely text sermons and articles by the speaker John Gill in text and pdf format. Was an English Baptist pastor, biblical scholar, and theologian who held to a firm Calvinistic soteriology. Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, he attended Kettering Grammar School where he mastered the Latin classics and learned Greek by age 11. He continued self-study in everything from logic to Hebrew, his love for the latter remaining throughout his life.
His first pastoral work was as an intern assisting John Davis at Higham Ferrers in 1718 at age 21. He became pastor at the Strict Baptist church at Goat Yard Chapel, Horsleydown, Southwark in 1719. His pastorate lasted 51 years. In 1757 his congregation needed larger premises and moved to a Carter Lane, St. Olave's Street, Southwark. This Baptist church was once pastored by Benjamin Keach and would later become the New Park Street Chapel and then the Metropolitan Tabernacle pastored by Charles Spurgeon. During Gill's ministry, the church strongly supported the preaching of George Whitefield at nearby Kennington Common.
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Of the Corruption of Human Nature.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 3Chapter 11
OF THE OF THE CORRUPTION OF HUMAN NATURE.
Having proved the imputation of the guilt of Adams sin to his posterity, what follows upon this is, the corruption of nature derived unto them from him; ... read more
Of the Covenant of Grace, as Exhibited in the Times of David, and the Succeeding Prophets, to the Coming of Christ.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 4Chapter 4
OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE, AS EXHIBITED IN THE TIMES OF DAVID, AND THE SUCCEEDING PROPHETS, TO THE COMING OF CHRIST
Christ, the great blessing of the covenant, was spoken of by all "the holy prophets ... read more
Of the Creation of Angels.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 3Chapter 2
OF THE CREATION OF ANGELS.
From considering the creation in general, I descend to particulars; not to all the creatures that are made; to treat of the nature, form, figure, and qualities of every ... read more
Of the Creation of Man.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 3Chapter 3
OF THE CREATION OF MAN.
Man was made last of all the creatures, being the chief and masterpiece of the whole creation on earth, whom God had principally and first in view in making the world, and ... read more
Of the Death of the Body.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 7Chapter 1
OF THE DEATH OF THE BODY
The death to be treated of, is not the death of the soul, which dies not, as will be seen hereafter; nor the moral or spiritual death, which has been discoursed of elsewhere ... read more
Of the Decrees of Rejection, of Some Angels, and of Some Men.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 2Chapter 3
OF THE DECREE OF REJECTION, OF SOME ANGELS, AND OF SOME MEN.
I make use of the word "rejection" in this article, partly because it is a scriptural phrase and ascribed to God, and partly because it ... read more
Of the Distinct Personality, and Deity of the Father.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 29
OF THE DISTINCT PERSONALITY,
AND DEITY OF THE FATHER.
Though what has been already observed, clearly shows there is a distinction of Persons in the Godhead, and wherein that distinction lies; ye ... read more
Of the Distinct Personality, and Deity of the Holy Spirit.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 31
OF THE DISTINCT PERSONALITY,
AND DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
What only remains now to be considered, under the article of the Trinity, are the personality and divinity of the Holy Ghost; to prove ... read more
Of the Distinct Personality, and Deity of the Son.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 30
OF THE DISTINCT PERSONALITY,
AND DEITY OF THE SON.
That the Son of God is a person, and a divine person distinct from the Father and the Spirit, cannot be doubted; for since his Father is a pers ... read more
Of the Duties of Church-members to Each Other.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 2Chapter 2
OF THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBER OF A CHURCH TO EACH OTHER
A church thus confederated and united by consent and agreement, there are various duties incumbent on its members; which, both for their own c ... read more
Of the Duties of Husband and Wife.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 4Chapter 1
OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
Having considered Public Worship in all its branches, I now proceed to treat of Private Worship; by which I mean, not merely the private teachings and ... read more
Of the Duties of Magistrates and Subjects.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 4Chapter 4
OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF MAGISTRATES AND SUBJECTS
The duties of subjection and obedience to magistrates, supreme and subordinate, are frequently inculcated in the sacred writings; and the reaso ... read more
Of the Duties of Masters and Servants.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 4Chapter 3
OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF MASTERS AND SERVANTS
These duties arise not from a relation founded in nature, as those of parents and children; but from a relation founded in contract, compact, coven ... read more
Of the Duties of Members to their Pastors.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 2Chapter 4
OF THE DUTIES OF MEMBERS OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS
As pastors of churches have a work to do, which is both honourable and useful; so there are duties incumbent on those who are under their care ... read more
Of the Duties of Parents and Children.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 4Chapter 2
OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN
These duties arise from a relation founded in nature. There is a natural instinct[1] in all creatures, even in the brutal creation, and in the more ... read more
Of the Eternal Union of the Elect of God Unto Him.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 2Chapter 4
OF THE ETERNAL UNION OF THE ELECT OF GOD UNTO HIM.
The union of Gods elect unto him, their adoption by him, justification before him, and acceptance with him, being eternal, internal, and immanen ... read more
Of the Everlasting Council Between the Three Divine Persons, Concerning the Salvation of Men.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 2Chapter 6
OF THE EVERLASTING COUNCIL BETWEEN THE THREE DIVINE PERSONS,
CONCERNING THE SALVATION OF MEN.
Having treated of the internal and immanent acts in the divine mind, and which are eternal; I shall ... read more
Of the Everlasting Covenant of Grace, Between the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 2Chapter 7
OF THE EVERLASTING COVENANT OF GRACE,
BETWEEN THE FATHER, AND THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The council before treated of, is the basis and foundation of the Covenant of grace, and both relate ... read more
Of the Exhibition of the Covenant of Grace Under the Mosaic Dispensation.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 4Chapter 3
OF THE EXHIBITIONS OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE UNDER THE MOSAIC DISPENSATION
Having traced the manifestation and application of the Covenant of Grace from the times of our first parents, through the pa ... read more
Of the Exhibitions of the Covenant of Grace in the Patriarchal State.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 4Chapter 2
OF THE EXHIBITIONS OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE IN THE PATRIARCHAL STATE
Through the administration of the covenant of grace may be considered in a three fold state; as in the patriarchal state, before ... read more
Of the Faithfulness of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 23
OF THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD.
Faithfulness is an attribute that belongs to God; from whence he is denominated the "faithful God" (Deut. 7:9). It is essential to him, and without which he would not be ... read more
Of the Fear of God.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 1Chapter 5
OF THE FEAR OF GOD
The fear of God has so great a concern in divine worship, that it is sometimes put for the whole of it; and a worshipper of God is frequently described in scripture by one that ... read more
Of the Goodness of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 16
OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD.
Having treated of the love, grace, mercy, and longsuffering of God, it will be proper to take some notice of his "goodness", from whence they all proceed; for that God loves ... read more
Of the Gospel.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 4Chapter 7
OF THE GOSPEL
There was Gospel in the former dispensation, though called the legal dispensation; it was preached to Adam, to Abraham, and by Isaiah, and other prophets, as has been observed. Yet the ... read more
Of the Grace of God
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 13
OF THE GRACE OF GOD
This attribute may be considered, both as it is in God himself, and as displayed in acts towards his creatures; as in himself, it is himself; it is his nature and essence; he is ... read more
Of the Grace of Hope.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 1Chapter 8
OF THE GRACE OF GOD
Having treated of Faith in God, and of trust or confidence in him, the next in course to be considered is the Grace of Hope; for it, this order they stand, "faith, hope:Faith ... read more
Of the Grace of Love.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 1Chapter 9
OF THE GRACE OF LOVE
After faith and hope follows love; for in this order they stand, "now abide faith, hope, charity," or love, "these three" (1 Cor. 13:13), "but the greatest of these is charity ... read more
Of the Hatred of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 18
OF THE HATRED OF GOD.
There are some[1] that deny that hatred belongs to God; or that he hates anything; and urge a passage in the Apocrypha,
``Thou lovest all beings, and hatest none of these tha ... read more
Of the Holiness of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 20
OF THE HOLINESS OF GOD.
Having considered those attributes of God which bear a likeness to affections in men; I proceed to consider those which in them may be called virtues; as holiness, justice, ... read more
Of the Holy Scriptures.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 2
OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
As what I shall say hereafter concerning God, his essence, perfections, persons, works, and worship, and everything relative to him, will be taken out of the sacred scriptures ... read more
Of the Honour and Happiness of Man in a State of Innocence.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 3Chapter 6
OF THE HONOUR AND HAPPINESS OF MAN IN A STATE OF INNOCENCY.
Having considered the first and principal events of providence respecting angels, I shall proceed to consider such as respect man, as so ... read more
Of the Immortality of the Soul.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 7Chapter 2
OF THE IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL
Though the body dies, and when it dies, the soul dies not; it survives the body, and not only lives after it, but lives for ever, it never dies: though the body withou ... read more
Of the Imputation of Adam's Sin to all His Posterity.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 3Chapter 10
OF THE IMPUTATION OF ADAMS SIN TO ALL HIS POSTERITY
Having considered the disobedience of our first parents, and the sad effects of it to themselves, I shall next consider the concern their post ... read more
Of the Incarnation of Christ.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 5Chapter 1
OF THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST
Having treated, in the preceding Book, of the exhibition of the covenant of grace, both under the Old and New Testament dispensations, and of the law and gospel, as held ... read more
Of the Infinity of God, His Omnipresence and Eternity.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 6
OF THE INFINITY OF GOD,
HIS OMNIPRESENCE AND ETERNITY.
The next attribute of God to be considered is, his "Infinity"; when we say that God is "infinite", the meaning is, that he is unbounded and ... read more
Of the Intercession of Christ.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 5Chapter 11
OF THE INTERCESSION OF CHRIST
Secondly, another branch of Christs priestly office is his intercession; and this may be considered much in the same method as the former, by showing,
1. That Christ ... read more
Of the Internal Acts and Works of God; and of His Decrees in General.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 2Chapter 1
OF THE INTERNAL ACTS AND WORKS OF GOD;
AND OF HIS DECREES IN GENERAL.
Having considered the nature, perfections, and persons in God, I shall now proceed to treat of his acts and operations; whi ... read more
Of the Joy of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 19
OF THE JOY OF GOD.
Joy, which is often attributed to God in the scriptures, bears some resemblance to the affection of joy in men; but is, by some philosophers[1], denied of him; and, indeed, is no ... read more
Of the Justice or Righteousness of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 21
OF THE JUSTICE OR RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD.
Concerning this attribute of God, I shall,
1. First, Show that it does belong to him, and is natural and essential to him. The scriptures do abundantly ascr ... read more
Of the Kingly Office of Christ.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 5Chapter 13
OF THE KINGLY OFFICE OF CHRIST
The prophetic and priestly offices of Christ having been considered; the kingly office of Christ is next to be treated of. Christ is king in a twofold sense: he is a ... read more
Of the Knowledge of God.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 1Chapter 3
OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
Since the knowledge of God and of divine things is a part and branch of true godliness, or of experimental religion, and a very essential one too, it is first to be conside ... read more
Of the Last and General Judgment.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 7Chapter 9
OF THE LAST AND GENERAL JUDGMENT
With respect to the last and general judgment, the things to be considered are,
1. The proof of a general judgment: and it may be observed, that there will be a jud ... read more
Of the Law Given to Adam, and the Covenant made with Him in the State of Innocence...
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 3Chapter 7
OF THE LAW GIVEN TO ADAM, AND THE COVENANT MADE WITH HIM IN HIS STATE OF INNOCENCE; IN WHICH HE WAS THE FEDERAL HEAD AND REPRESENTATIVE OF HIS POSTERITY.
The manner in which God governs rational c ... read more
Of the Law of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 4Chapter 6
OF THE LAW OF GOD
It appears by what has been observed, that there was an intermixture of law and gospel under the former dispensation, as there also is in the present one; they are interspersed in ... read more
Of the Liberty of the Sons of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 6Chapter 10
OF THE LIBERTY OF THE SONS OF GOD
Among the several effects, or privileges of adoption, liberty is one, and a principal one; and requires to be treated of particularly and distinctly. "Then are the ... read more
Of the Life of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 7
OF THE LIFE OF GOD.
Having considered the attributes of Simplicity, Immutability, Infinity, Omnipresence, and Eternity, which belong to God, as an uncreated, infinite, and eternal Spirit; and which ... read more
Of the Long-Suffering of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 15
OF THE LONGSUFFERING OF GOD.
The longsuffering of God, the same with his forbearance and patience, arises from his mercy, is a display of it, or is one way in which mercy shows itself; and so, by t ... read more
Of the Lord's Prayer.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 3Chapter 6
OF THE LORDS PRAYER
The whole Scripture directs to and furnishes with matter for prayer; but more particularly the prayer which is commonly called "The Lords Prayer," may be considered as a dire ... read more
Of the Lord's Supper.
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity
Book 3Chapter 2
OF THE LORDS SUPPER
After the ordinance of baptism follows the ordinance of the Lords Supper; the one is preparatory to the other; and he that has a right to the one has a right to the other; an ... read more
Of the Love of God.
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity
Book 1Chapter 12
OF THE LOVE OF GOD
Next to the attributes which belong to God, as an intelligent Spirit, to his understanding and will, may be considered, those which may be called "Affections"; for though, proper ... read more
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