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The technical mode system, involving a action, and characterised tinctive life, which is by no means understand. Of this system the Anxious is a proper representative. It open naturally toother forms of ab.
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John Williamson Nevin (February 20, 1803 – June 6, 1886), was an American clergyman, born in Franklin co., Pa., Feb. 20, 1803. He graduated at Union college in 1821, studied theology at Princeton, and continued there afterward as assistant teacher and wrote “Biblical Antiquities” (2 vols., 1828). He was licensed to preach in 1828. From 1829 to 1839 he was assistant teacher and professor of Hebrew and Biblical literature in the Presbyterian theological seminary at Allegheny City, and in 1833-'4 edited “The Friend,” a weekly literary journal. In 1840 he moved to Mercersburg, and took charge of the theological seminary there; and in 1841 he became also president of Marshall college. In 1843 he published “The Anxious Bench,” which was translated into German, and also a translation of Dr. Schaff's “Principle of Protestantism,” with an introduction. In 1846 he published “The Mystical Presence;” in 1847, “The History and Genius of the Heidelberg Catechism;” in 1848, “Antichrist, or the Spirit of Sect and Schism.” From January, 1849, to January, 1853, he edited the “Mercersburg Review.” At the close of 1851 he resigned his situation as professor in the theological seminary, continuing to act as president of Marshall college until its removal to Lancaster in 1853. He was the originator and exponent of what is called the “Mercersburg system of theology,” which arose on the occasion of some revival measures in 1843. It endeavored to restore the Protestant sacramental faith of the 16th century, and opposed sects as a rejection of the actual incarnation of Christ in his church. The church is the body of Christ, and hence divine and an object of faith; its ministers hold a divine power by apostolic succession; and its sacraments are seals as well as signs of grace. Baptism is for the remission of sins; and Christ is really, if not physically, present in the eucharist. His most important works have been made available again through CrossReach Publications.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes aim at a phenomenon that has come to prevail in many German Reformed and Lutheran churches: the Anxious Bench system, and with it, the broader system of what are termed in this book as "New Measures". The author's chief concern is with the spiritual harm he believes is caused by these measures and the error that pervades their use in the practice of religion. He shows how such practices hinder rather than facilitate the true goal of religious life, which is to awaken a sincere and lasting devotion to God. This book does not support the practice of the Anxious Bench system or other sensational techniques in religious worship, considering them to be departures from the authentic spirit of Christianity. Instead, the author calls for a return to more traditional and substantial practices of worship and pastoral care. In his view, true Christian revival is not to be found in emotional or theatrical displays, but through faith and the diligent cultivation of one's devotion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243322978_0
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