Gilbert Tennent sermons 46, "opus Salutis" (On the work of salvation), 1744 or 1745 and "De perseverantia sanctorum" (On the perseverance of the saints), 1748

Gilbert Tennent sermons 46, "opus Salutis" (On the work of salvation), 1744 or 1745 and "De perseverantia sanctorum" (On the perseverance of the saints), 1748

1744/1750

PHS.TennentSermons046

Gilbert Tennent (1703-1764) was an Irish-American Presbyterian clergyman, and one of the leaders of the Great Awakening.

This manuscript contains two sermons written by Tennent. The first sermon, on the topic of salvation, begins with reference to Phillippians 2:12,"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." The second sermon, on the topic of saintly perseverance, begins with reference to John 10:27-28, Phillippians 1:6, and 1 Peter 1:5.

From dates noted on the manuscript, it looks like Tennent wrote these sermons in 1744 and delivered one or both again in 1750.

Pennsylvania--Philadelphia

Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA

Presbyterian Historical Society

20 pages

tiff

http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

eng

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Opus salutis (The work of salvation) and De perseverantia sanctorum (the perseverance of the saints), two short sermons written several years apart. The first outlines what salvation is, why we should be concerned about it and work for it, and how to do so. It presents some common objections raised in thinking about the state of one's soul and the hereafter, responses, and a "praxis" set of jottings and tags as prompts for discussion and use in daily living.

The second sermon urges the constant work necessary to commit to seeking salvation and gain it. This was a work in progress; ideas, lists, and Bible references continue beyond the closing pages to the back cover.

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