Reading Recommendation

Gospel Fear

"True fear and trembling at the Word is that which will settle the heart and strengthen the heart against all other fears." Jeremiah Burroughs

This is an excellent collection of sermons preached by Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646). He was an English Congregationalist and a well-known Puritan preacher. He was a member of the Westminster Assembly and one of the few who opposed the Presbyterian majority.

While one of the most distinguished of the English Independents, he was one of the most moderate. He was know for his irenic spirit. Richard Baxter is quoted as saying if all Presbyterians had been like Stephen Marshall and all Independants like Jeremiah Burroughs, their differences might have been easily composed. Such a reputation is consistent with the motto on his study door (in Latin and Greek): "Opinionum varietas et opinantium unitas non sunt ασυστατα" ("Difference of belief and unity of believers are not inconsistent").

I would encourage you to buy this wonderful work. The church will be revived and strengthened by hearing these God-centered and heart searching sermons. You can buy it individually, or you can buy the entire Gospel Life Series, which would be my recommendation.

Grace to you,

John