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Book Description<\/h2>\n

From the Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Mystery\u2019 is a biblical word that over the years has been reduced in meaning. Taking on an atmosphere very different to the sense in which it was used for example by the apostle Paul. It is important therefore in opening these pages to realize that in discussing Christianity\u2019s mysteries Crawford is dealing with realities that can be known by us only if God himself reveals them. They come to us recorded in the pages of Scripture, not as a result of our own abilities to engage in reasoning. Thus The Mysteries of Christianity<\/em> is in essence an exposition and defence of Christianity as a supernatural, Trinitarian faith at the heart of which lie the mysteries of the incarnation, the atonement, the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, and the marvels of divine providence.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nIntroduction by Sinclair B Ferguson<\/td>\nxiii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nSubject of Discussion stated<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMystery defined; misconceptions of it rectified<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOrder of discussion proposed<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nI) Doctrines which are mysterious from want of internal evidence<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nRecapitulation<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nII) Doctrines which are mysterious from the transcendental nature of their subjects<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nHow God may be said to \u2018hide\u2019 while revealing himself<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAny revelation from God may be expected to treat of mysteries<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nIII) Doctrines which are mysterious from the limited extent of their disclosures<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nLike mysteries emerge in philosophies and in theology<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nIV) Doctrines which are mysterious from their apparent inconsistency with other doctrines<\/td>\n83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nThat \u2018Where mystery begins, religion ends,\u2019 is true in one sense<\/td>\n103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBut not true in the sense intended by those who allege it<\/td>\n104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nV) Mystery arising from the inadequacy of human language to express revealed truth<\/td>\n106<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVI) Mystery arising from the incapacity of fallen men to discern spiritual things<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBearing of mystery on the interpretation of Scripture<\/td>\n123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nThe Doctrine of the Trinity<\/td>\n133<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nUnion of Divine and Human Nature in the Person of Christ<\/td>\n153<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nThe Doctrine of the Atonement<\/td>\n173<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nThe Work of the Holy Spirit<\/td>\n197<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nThe Purposes of God\u2014the doctrine stated<\/td>\n227<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nThe Purposes of God\u2014the doctrine vindicated<\/td>\n251<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nCautions against prying into things unrevealed<\/td>\n285<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAPPENDIX<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/td>\nBelieving and Disbelieving<\/td>\n305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/td>\nThings above reason distinguished from things against reason<\/td>\n306<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/td>\nMysteries in mathematics<\/td>\n308<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/td>\nPhysical theory of life<\/td>\n310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E<\/td>\nThe unity of God<\/td>\n313<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F<\/td>\nAttempted explanations of the Trinity<\/td>\n314<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G<\/td>\nMoral Suasion<\/td>\n317<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H<\/td>\nPermissive purposes of God<\/td>\n323<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I<\/td>\nPurposes of God respecting the non-elect<\/td>\n325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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