OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND MR. AARON SPURRIER,[1] Late Pastor of a Church of CHRIST at Limehouse. Preached Sept. 17, 1749. PHILIPPIANS 1:23. —Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better. ABOUT two years ago I stood in this place, and delivered a discourse at th... Read More
DYING THOUGHTS: CONSISTING OF A FEW UNFINISHED HINTS, WRITTEN BY Dr. GILL, A Little Before His Decease. The use our Lord makes of the doctrine of death, is Matthew 24:44. Therefore be ye also ready, for in such hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh: Either to judgment, or by death: and happy t... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 12 OF ACTUAL SINS AND TRANSGRESSIONS. From the sin of Adam arises the corruption of nature, with which all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, are infected; and from the corruption of nature, or indwelling sin, arise many actual sins and i... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 9 OF ADOPTION Some think that adoption is a part and branch of justification, and included in it; since that part of justification which lies in the imputation of the righteousness of Christ entitles to eternal life, hence called, "the justification of lif... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 3 OF THE OFFICERS OF A CHURCH, PARTICULARLY PASTORS Having treated of a church, as "essentially" considered, with respect to its matter and form, I shall now proceed to consider it, 2. "Organically," or as an organized church, a corporate body, having its ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 11 OF REGENERATION Regeneration follows adoption, being the evidence of it; regeneration describes the persons who have received the power to become the sons of God (John 1:12, 13), and though these are distinct things, yet they are closely connected toget... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 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, covenant, and agreement. Men are by nature, or as to their orig... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 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 there is a clearer revelation and ministration of it under ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 7 OF THE PARDON OF SIN The doctrine of pardon properly follows the doctrine of satisfaction; for pardon of sin proceeds upon satisfactory made for it. Forgiveness of sin, under the law, followed upon typical atonement for it: four times, in one chapter, it... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 4 OF THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD. The next external work of God is "Providence"; by which all the creatures God has made are preserved, governed, guided, and directed. The word itself is never used of the divine Being syllabically, or in so many syllables in scr... Read More
A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Aaron Spurrier, Baptist Minister.
Dying Thoughts: Consisting of A Few Unfinished Hints, Written by Dr. Gill a little before his decease.
Of Actual Sins and Transgressions.
Of Adoption.
Of Church-officers, Particularly Pastors.
Of Regeneration.
Of the Duties of Masters and Servants.
Of the Gospel.
Of the Pardon of Sin.
Of the Providence of God.