The PuritanBoard - Puritan Literature http://www.puritanboard.com/ Discussions about Puritan authors and their works. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.puritanboard.com/images/retro/misc/rss.jpg The PuritanBoard - Puritan Literature http://www.puritanboard.com/ Matthew Henry Commentary Challenge http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/matthew-henry-commentary-challenge-55677/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:29 GMT I note that on Facebook, Andrew Myers has posted this: Matthew Henry Commentary Challenge (11/19/09, at 9:22am) Perhaps the most famous and beloved of any Reformed Bible commentary is that of Matthew Henry. Elsewhere, I have written about the... I note that on Facebook, Andrew Myers has posted this:

Matthew Henry Commentary Challenge
(11/19/09, at 9:22am)

Perhaps the most famous and beloved of any Reformed Bible commentary is that of Matthew Henry. Elsewhere, I have written about the background to its production. Today I write to encourage others to take up the "Matthew Henry Commentary Challenge." Prayerfully consider reading the whole of this devotional and practical commentary beginning at the first of the new year. That is what I plan to do, if the Lord wills.

David Bogue and James Bennett, History of the Dissenters, Vol. 3, pp. 17-18:

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[George Whitefield] is said to have studied this book [Matthew Henry's commentary] literally on his knees, to have read it through four times, and to the end of his life, to have spoken of the author with the most profound veneration, ever calling him the great Mr. Henry.
There are many different editions: concise, abridged, study Bible and unabridged, single or multi-volume, online or hardcopy. The unabridged edition will, I think, provide the most spiritual benefit to the diligent student of God's Word, but I would encourage anyone who is willing to take up whichever edition is most feasible for them.

Philip Doddridge, Lectures on Preaching, in Works, Vol. 5, p. 474:

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Henry is perhaps the only commentator so large that deserves to be entirely and attentively read through. -- The remarkable passages, I think, should be marked.
Other saints from the past have taken up and highly commended this exercise. To do so once in your life, if not more, I believe, will deepen one's understanding of the Word and provide the means for much rich meditation and spiritual fruit.

It is a challenge for many to read through the Bible in one year, let alone a large companion commentary. It is not a light thing to take up such a project, and perhaps some will do so only to discover that this project wasn't for them, or distractions will overtake them in their noble effort (it is worth pondering Luke 14.28 as you consider this challenge). Yet, I think there is benefit for all to be had here, whether or not one finishes (and I expect it to take more than a year, especially as one meditates upon this spiritual feast, which requires "digestion" not speed reading). I am not setting benchmarks or deadlines, but I do plan to post devotional gems as I read through the commentary, as well as encouragements along the way.

Letter from Charles Spurgeon to his son Charles, quoted in The Autobiography of Charles H. Spurgeon: 1856-1878, p. 296:

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Read Matthew Henry right through, if you can, before you are married; for, after that event, I fear that Jacob may supplant him.
Join with me, if you, dear Reader, are willing, and take up your commentary on the whole Bible by Matthew Henry, and begin reading it daily starting on January 1, 2010.

May God richly bless our studies of his Word and this devotional commentary.
--------end------- ]]> Puritan Literature Wayne http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/matthew-henry-commentary-challenge-55677/ Favorite Dr. Lloyd-Jones book? http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/favorite-dr-lloyd-jones-book-54875/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:51:00 GMT Hi everyone, looking for a good book to start out with regarding Martin Lloyd-Jones. Any suggestions/recommendations? Tolle Lege :) Hi everyone,

looking for a good book to start out with regarding Martin Lloyd-Jones. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Tolle Lege :) ]]> Puritan Literature passingpilgrim http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/favorite-dr-lloyd-jones-book-54875/ Three threads in Puritan thought http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/three-threads-puritan-thought-54869/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:13:47 GMT I am coming to the end of 25 lectures on Puritan theology and have had a few surprises along the way. 1. The Ramist influence - a methodolody of breaking things down to gain understanding (ever wonder why thwere are so many point, sub-points and... I am coming to the end of 25 lectures on Puritan theology and have had a few surprises along the way.

1. The Ramist influence - a methodolody of breaking things down to gain understanding (ever wonder why thwere are so many point, sub-points and sub-sub-points?)

2. Syllogism - Raising a major premise and then a minor premise then arriving at a logical conclusion.

3. Casuistry - the application of scripture to conscience

Feel free to tidy up/refine these definitions.

The second causes me a little concern as it does seem to place some faith in human reasoning. I am aware of the major differences between the Reformed and Catholic view is whether the human mind is fallen or not in it's capacity to think and reason. Syllogism does require the identification of two premises and their correct understanding. :doh: ]]> Puritan Literature Eoghan http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/three-threads-puritan-thought-54869/ <![CDATA[St. Louis notice - Oct 27 - Steve Burlew speaking [BoT]]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/st-louis-notice-oct-27-steve-burlew-speaking-bot-54714/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:36:14 GMT FYI for anyone in the St. Louis area: Banner of Truth mgr. to speak on Covenant Sem. campus:

Men in Ministry, Belief & Action

Ministry Lunch on Tuesday, October 27
Rev. Steve Burlew, Manager of the North American office for Banner of Truth will be on campus October 27 for a ministry lunch brown-bag titled “Men in Ministry, Belief & Action: Why You Need to be Reading the Puritans.” Steve will be providing free copies of the Puritan work “Impure Lust” to anyone who attends the ministry brown bag. Also, the book store will be selling Puritan Paperbacks for 50% off. The brownbag will be held in B111 from 12:30-1:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27. Steve will also be available for one-on-one meetings Tuesday morning and afternoon. If you are interested in signing up for a meeting slot, please email Joel.Hathaway@covenantseminary.edu ]]> Puritan Literature Wayne http://www.puritanboard.com/f118/st-louis-notice-oct-27-steve-burlew-speaking-bot-54714/