Watson, Thomas
The Ten Commandments - Hardcover (Watson)
Description
In this book Thomas Watson continues his exposition of the Shorter Catechism drawn up by the Westminster Assembly. Watson was one of the most popular preachers in London during the Puritan era. His writings are characterized by clarity, raciness and spiritual richness. The series of three volumes, of which this is the second, makes an ideal introduction to Puritan literature.
There are few matters about which the Puritans differ more from present-day Christians than in their assessment of the importance of the ten commandments. The commandments, they held, are the first thing in Christianity which the natural man needs to be taught and they should be the daily concern of the Christian to the last.
In The Ten Commandments Watson examines the moral law as a whole as well as bringing out the meaning and force of each particular commandment. In view of the important function of the law in Christian life and evangelism this is a most valuable volume.
The other volumes are Body of Divinity and The Lord's Prayer.
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
OBEDIENCE
LOVE
THE PREFACE TO THE COMMANDMENTS
THE RIGHT UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW
II. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT
THE SECOND COMMANDMENT
THE THIRD COMMANDMENT
THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT
THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT
THE NINTH COMMANDMENT
THE TENTH COMMANDMENT
III. THE LAW AND SIN
MAN’S INABILITY TO KEEP THE MORAL LAW
DEGREES OF SIN
THE WRATH OF GOD
IV. THE WAY OF SALVATION
FAITH
REPENTANCE
THE WORD
BAPTISM
THE LORD’S SUPPER
PRAYER
About the Author
Thomas Watson (c. 1620-1686) was a Puritan preacher and author during the English Revolution and the Act of Uniformity. Watson’s works are a legacy that have continued to be a blessing to those who love sound, heart-searching exposition of the Scriptures.