C. Matthew McMahon
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Presumptive Regeneration, or, the Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants – by Cornelius Burgess (1589-1665)
Cornelius Burgess (1589-1665) was an active and zealous puritan, a member of the Westminster Assembly, and esteemed as a very learned and judicious divine.
This work by Burgess was written to prove and declare the Scriptural position of Presumptive Regeneration in administering the covenant sign on infants of believers (otherwise known as the baptismal regeneration of elect infants). Burgess’ thesis is, “That it is most agreeable to the institution of Christ, that all elect infants that are baptized (unless in some extraordinary cases) ordinarily receive the Spirit from Christ in baptism, for their first solemn initiation into Christ; and for their future actual renovation, in God’s good time, if they live to years of discretion, and enjoy the other ordinary means of grace appointed of God to this end.” It also serves to separate the Reformed Doctrine from the Scripturally deviant positions of the Anabaptists, Arminians, Federal Visionists of today, and the Roman Catholic Church.
Burgess teaches through a careful study of Scriptural doctrine and application, that the benefits of the Covenant of Grace are only efficaciously conferred by the Holy Spirit to the elect, which include elect infants. This laver of regeneration (Titus 3) is found opened to us in baptism, and that infants of believers are presumed to receive the same benefits in the sacrament as any others.
This topic was debated thoroughly at the time Burgess was writing, and his work serves as a Reformed polemic to those who would take exception to the Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th century, as well as from various divines such as the early church fathers like Cyprian, Athanasius and Augustine, Reformers like Calvin, Bucer and Beza, Reformed Confessions like the Helvetica and Belgica, as well as English divines of his day like Bishop Jewel, Dr. Whitaker, Dr. Fulke, Dr. Davenant, Bishop of Salisbury, Dr. White, Bishop of Norwich, Dr. Daniel Featly, Dr. William Ames, and many others.
This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.
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Presumptive Regeneration, or, the Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants – by Cornelius Burgess (1589-1665)
Cornelius Burgess (1589-1665) was an active and zealous puritan, a member of the Westminster Assembly, and esteemed as a very learned and judicious divine.
This work by Burgess was written to prove and declare the Scriptural position of Presumptive Regeneration in administering the covenant sign on infants of believers (otherwise known as the baptismal regeneration of elect infants). Burgess’ thesis is, “That it is most agreeable to the institution of Christ, that all elect infants that are baptized (unless in some extraordinary cases) ordinarily receive the Spirit from Christ in baptism, for their first solemn initiation into Christ; and for their future actual renovation, in God’s good time, if they live to years of discretion, and enjoy the other ordinary means of grace appointed of God to this end.” It also serves to separate the Reformed Doctrine from the Scripturally deviant positions of the Anabaptists, Arminians, Federal Visionists of today, and the Roman Catholic Church.
Burgess teaches through a careful study of Scriptural doctrine and application, that the benefits of the Covenant of Grace are only efficaciously conferred by the Holy Spirit to the elect, which include elect infants. This laver of regeneration (Titus 3) is found opened to us in baptism, and that infants of believers are presumed to receive the same benefits in the sacrament as any others.
This topic was debated thoroughly at the time Burgess was writing, and his work serves as a Reformed polemic to those who would take exception to the Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th century, as well as from various divines such as the early church fathers like Cyprian, Athanasius and Augustine, Reformers like Calvin, Bucer and Beza, Reformed Confessions like the Helvetica and Belgica, as well as English divines of his day like Bishop Jewel, Dr. Whitaker, Dr. Fulke, Dr. Davenant, Bishop of Salisbury, Dr. White, Bishop of Norwich, Dr. Daniel Featly, Dr. William Ames, and many others.
This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.
ePub Pack at the Puritan Shop on Sale Now
Kindle Version
Presumptive Regeneration, or, the Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants - Kindle edition by Cornelius Burgess, C. Matthew McMahon
Nook Version
Presumptive Regeneration, or, the Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants by Cornelius Burgess | 2940149962075 | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble
Google Play Version
Presumptive Regeneration, or, the Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants - Cornelius_Burgess
Print Version (Which is currently on sale and has an additional 30% - see the email sent out)
Presumptive Regeneration, or, the Baptismal Regeneration of Elect Infants by Cornelius Burgess (Paperback)
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