{"product_id":"the-christians-reasonable-service-4-volumes-2","title":"The Christian's Reasonable Service, 4 Volumes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1700, \u003cem\u003eThe Christian’s Reasonable Service\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDe Redelijke Godsdienst\u003c\/em\u003e) ran through twenty Dutch editions in the eighteenth century alone! The title is derived from Romans 12:1, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your\u003cem\u003e reasonable service\u003c\/em\u003e.” It expresses what God requires from man, and particularly from the Christian, that he serve Him in Spirit and in truth—intelligently, rationally, and in harmony with and response to God’s revelation of Himself, His Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a decidedly Puritan flavor and representing Reformed experiential religion at its best, Wilhelmus à Brakel systematically moves through the major doctrines of the Bible in hopes of seeing the minds of God’s people renewed for the purpose of promoting godliness. Throughout his work, but particularly in the practical application of each doctrine, à Brakel strives unceasingly to exalt the name of Jesus as the name that the Father has given above every other name—there being no other name given under heaven among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Wilhelmus à Brakel’s \u003cem\u003eThe Christian's Reasonable Service\u003c\/em\u003e is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. À Brakel not only challenges the mind as he plumbs the depths of the teachings of Scripture, but he also challenges the heart as readers must grapple with the truth and its implications for their growth in grace. Not only can historians read à Brakel to learn about historic Reformed theology, but scholars, pastors, and laymen can all benefit from a close reading of these wonderful volumes.” \u003cbr\u003e—J. V. Fesko, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Seminary California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With its fine balance of Reformed doctrinal statement and application to Christian life and personal piety, à Brakel’s \u003cem\u003eChristian’s Reasonable Service\u003c\/em\u003e provides a superb illustration of the theological project associated with the late seventeenth century development of the Dutch \u003cem\u003eNadere Reformatie\u003c\/em\u003e, or ‘Further Reformation.’ Although it abounds in sound definition and detailed exposition, this vernacular theology was intended not for the academic setting but for the purpose of educating the laity in both faith and practice. It remains a significant study in Reformed theology even as it exemplifies the true sense of the old Reformed maxim, \u003cem\u003eEcclesia reformata semper reformanda\u003c\/em\u003e—namely, that the doctrine of the church has been reformed but the life of the Christian is always to be reformed, guided by the teachings of the Reformation. The Elshout translation beautifully conveys the sense and the spirit of à Brakel’s work.” \u003cbr\u003e—Richard A. Muller, P. J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology, Calvin Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“No systematic theology compares to Wilhelmus à Brakel’s \u003cem\u003eThe Christian’s Reasonable Service\u003c\/em\u003e for its explicit concern to weld the objective and subjective in theology. Emerging from the Dutch Further Reformation, à Brakel is without equal in exploring both the intricate details of the Reformed theological system whilst ensuring that at every turn theology is done in the interests of piety and the glory of God. In an era when the subjective has either been lost in a sea of postmodernity or viewed with suspicion for its apparent lack of academic integrity, only those who have never read this monumental treatise would dismiss it as guilty of either. An achievement to place alongside Calvin’s \u003cem\u003eInstitutes\u003c\/em\u003e and the systematic theologies of Turretin, Hodge, and Berkhof.” \u003cbr\u003e—Derek W. H. Thomas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume One:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheology: The Doctrine of God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Knowledge of God from Nature\u003cbr\u003e2. The Word of God\u003cbr\u003e3. The Essence of God\u003cbr\u003e4. The Divine Persons\u003cbr\u003e5. The Decrees of God: General Observations\u003cbr\u003e6. Eternal Predestination: Election and Reprobation \u003cbr\u003e7. The Covenant of Redemption Between God the Father and God the Son Concerning the Elect; or, the Counsel of Peace\u003cbr\u003e8. The Creation of the World \u003cbr\u003e9. Angels and Devils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthropology: The Doctrine of Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Concerning Man, Particularly the Soul\u003cbr\u003e11. The Providence of God\u003cbr\u003e12. The Covenant of Works\u003cbr\u003e13. The Breach of the Covenant of Works\u003cbr\u003e14. Original and Actual Sin\u003cbr\u003e15. Man’s Free Will or Impotency and the Punishment Due upon Sin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristology: The Doctrine of Christ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16. The Covenant of Grace\u003cbr\u003e17. The Necessity of the Atonement by the Surety Jesus Christ\u003cbr\u003e18. The Divinity, Incarnation, and Union of the Two Natures in the One Person of Our Lord Jesus Christ\u003cbr\u003e19. The Three Offices of Christ, and Particularly His Prophetic Office \u003cbr\u003e20. The High Priestly Office of Christ\u003cbr\u003e21. The Kingly Office of Jesus Christ\u003cbr\u003e22. The State of Christ’s Humiliation by Which He Made Atonement for the Sins of the Elect\u003cbr\u003e23. The State of Christ’s Exaltation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume Two:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcclesiology: The Doctrine of the Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24. The Church\u003cbr\u003e25. The Duty to Join and Remain with the Church\u003cbr\u003e26. The Communion of Believers with Christ and with Each Other\u003cbr\u003e27. The Government of the Church, and Particularly the Commissioning of Ministers\u003cbr\u003e28. The Offices of Minister, Elder, and Deacon\u003cbr\u003e29. Ecclesiastical Authority and the Use of the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30. The External and Internal Call\u003cbr\u003e31. Regeneration\u003cbr\u003e32. Faith\u003cbr\u003e33. Distinguishing Marks of Saving Faith\u003cbr\u003e34. Justification\u003cbr\u003e35. The Adoption of Children\u003cbr\u003e36. Spiritual Peace\u003cbr\u003e37. Spiritual Joy\u003cbr\u003e38. The Sealing of the Believer by the Holy Spirit and by Means of the Sacraments\u003cbr\u003e39. Holy Baptism\u003cbr\u003e40. The Lord’s Supper\u003cbr\u003e41. The Practice of the Lord’s Supper Consisting in Preparation, Celebration and Reflection\u003cbr\u003e42. The Life of Faith in Reference to the Promises\u003cbr\u003e43. A Warning Exhortation Against Pietists, Quietists, and All Who in a Similar Manner Have Deviated to a Natural and Spiritless Religion Under the Guise of Spirituality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume Three:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation (cont.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44. Sanctification and Holiness\u003cbr\u003e45. The Law of God: General Considerations\u003cbr\u003e46. The First Commandment \u003cbr\u003e47. The Second Commandment\u003cbr\u003e48. The Third Commandment\u003cbr\u003e49. The Fourth Commandment\u003cbr\u003e50. The Fifth Commandment\u003cbr\u003e51. The Sixth Commandment\u003cbr\u003e52. The Seventh Commandment\u003cbr\u003e53. The Eighth Commandment\u003cbr\u003e54. The Ninth Commandment\u003cbr\u003e55. The Tenth Commandment\u003cbr\u003e56. The Glorification of God\u003cbr\u003e57. Love Toward God\u003cbr\u003e58. Love Toward the Lord Jesus\u003cbr\u003e59. The \u003cbr\u003e60. Obedience Toward God\u003cbr\u003e61. The Exercise of Hope in God\u003cbr\u003e62. Spiritual Strength or Courage\u003cbr\u003e63. The Profession of Christ and His Truth\u003cbr\u003e64. Contentment \u003cbr\u003e65. Self-denial\u003cbr\u003e66. Patience \u003cbr\u003e67. Sincerity (or Uprightness)\u003cbr\u003e68. Prayer\u003cbr\u003e69. The Lord’s Prayer Explained and Applied; The Address and the First Petition: Hallowed Be Thy Name\u003cbr\u003e70. The Second Petition: Thy Kingdom Come\u003cbr\u003e71. The Third Petition: Thy Will be Done\u003cbr\u003e72. The Fourth Petition: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread\u003cbr\u003e73. The Fifth Petition: Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors\u003cbr\u003e74. The Sixth Petition: Lead Us not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from Evil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume Four:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation (cont.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75. Fasting\u003cbr\u003e76. Watchfulness\u003cbr\u003e77. Secret Prayer\u003cbr\u003e78. Spiritual Meditation\u003cbr\u003e79. Singing Spiritual Songs\u003cbr\u003e80. Vows\u003cbr\u003e81. The Practice of Reflecting upon Previous Experiences\u003cbr\u003e82. Love Toward Our Neighbor\u003cbr\u003e83. Humility\u003cbr\u003e84. Meekness\u003cbr\u003e85. Peaceableness\u003cbr\u003e86. Diligence\u003cbr\u003e87. Compassion\u003cbr\u003e88. Prudence\u003cbr\u003e89. Spiritual Growth\u003cbr\u003e90. Regression of Spiritual Life in the Godly\u003cbr\u003e91. Spiritual Desertion\u003cbr\u003e92. The Temptation Toward Atheism or the Denial of God’s Existence\u003cbr\u003e93. The Temptation Whether God’s Word Is True\u003cbr\u003e94. Unbelief Concerning One’s Spiritual State\u003cbr\u003e95. The Assaults of Satan \u003cbr\u003e96. The Power of Indwelling Corruption\u003cbr\u003e97. Spiritual Darkness\u003cbr\u003e98. Spiritual Deadness\u003cbr\u003e99. The Perseverance of the Saints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEschatology: The Doctrine of the Last Things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100. Death and the Ensuing State of the Soul \u003cbr\u003e101. The Resurrection of the Dead\u003cbr\u003e102. The Last Judgment and the End of the World\u003cbr\u003e103. Eternal Glory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppendix: The Administration of the Covenant of Grace in the Old and New Testaments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Church of the Old Testament from Adam to Abraham \u003cbr\u003e2. The Church from Abraham to Sinai\u003cbr\u003e4. The Ceremonial Laws Given at Sinai and the Condition of the Church from Sinai to Christ\u003cbr\u003e5. The State of Believers in the Old Testament\u003cbr\u003e6. The Church of the New Testament from the birth of Jesus Christ to the Revelation of John\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009747312951,"sku":"cbs1789813077708","price":44.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/the-christians-reasonable-service-4-volumes_1_9e96964f-2d56-4e82-a998-2a188a4e7b44.png?v=1789813082","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/the-christians-reasonable-service-4-volumes-2","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}