The Pearl of Christian Comfort

The Pearl of Christian Comfort is a dialogue between a mature believer and a young Christian, designed “for the instruction and consolation of all troubles hearts who are not properly able to distinguish between the law and the gospel.” Petrus Dathenus masterfully explains the relationship between faith and works in an evangelical and experimental manner, typical of the early Dutch Second Reformation. This succinct treatise lets the light of Scripture shine clearly on the practical issues involved in teaching and living the doctrines of sovereign grace.

Endorsement

“Many years ago I came across this wonderful work, written to comfort a believer struggling with assurance. Its simple, conversational style makes it warmly pastoral and accessible. Dathenus, a major shaper of early Reformed theology and liturgy, applies the distinction between the law and the gospel with beauty and grace. It’s amazing how much gospel comfort is packed into such a little book.”
—Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California; and founder and editor-in-chief of White Horse Inc.