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On Christian Doctrine

By Filings on Thu, 03/20/25
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Old Books
Books
Augustine
Church Fathers

“The first book is by far the richest for Christian devotion. Here Augustine distinguishes between things that should be ‘enjoyed’ (God alone) and those that should be ‘used’ (everything else, including Scripture, as a means to lead to God). He teaches his famous ordo amoris (order of loves)” - Churches Without Chests

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Topics: Knowing God, Old Books, J.I. Packer
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  • Temptations old books can help us face
  • Puritan Books Evaluated: Part 4 – The Excellency of a Gracious Spirit by Jeremiah Burroughs
  • Puritan Books Evaluated: Part 5 – ‘A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit’ by John Owen
  • Christ for the World: Delight in the Incarnation with Athanasius

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