Do you want to stay informed about this journal? Click the buttons to subscribe to our alerts.
John Gill and the History of Redemption as Mere Shadow
Exploring Gill’s Doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption
In: Journal of Reformed TheologyAbstract
John Gill was an influential minister and theologian of the eighteenth century. Deeply influenced by the Reformed tradition, he made significant innovation to the doctrine of the covenant of redemption. Current surveys of his theology have unfortunately not adequately explored this innovation. The primary cause of this failure is a lack of attention to Gill’s historical context, a context shaped by doctrinal antinomianism and no-offer Calvinism. This article will contextualize Gill’s thought and provide a more accurate reading of his covenant theology by arguing that he offered a unique construction of the covenant of redemption that radically minimized human agency in the reception of salvation.
Purchase
Buy instant access (PDF download and unlimited online access):
Institutional Login
Log in with Open Athens, Shibboleth, or your institutional credentials
Personal login
Log in with your brill.com account
| All Time | Past Year | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 581 | 74 | 8 |
| Full Text Views | 353 | 7 | 1 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 179 | 28 | 4 |
John Gill and the History of Redemption as Mere Shadow
Exploring Gill’s Doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption
In: Journal of Reformed TheologyAbstract
John Gill was an influential minister and theologian of the eighteenth century. Deeply influenced by the Reformed tradition, he made significant innovation to the doctrine of the covenant of redemption. Current surveys of his theology have unfortunately not adequately explored this innovation. The primary cause of this failure is a lack of attention to Gill’s historical context, a context shaped by doctrinal antinomianism and no-offer Calvinism. This article will contextualize Gill’s thought and provide a more accurate reading of his covenant theology by arguing that he offered a unique construction of the covenant of redemption that radically minimized human agency in the reception of salvation.
| All Time | Past Year | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 581 | 74 | 8 |
| Full Text Views | 353 | 7 | 1 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 179 | 28 | 4 |