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Glorious Freedom (Puritan Paperbacks) Paperback – September 14, 2000
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The original title of this study was The Excellency of the Gospel above the Law. In it Sibbes described the fuller self-revelation of God in the coming of Christ and its greater effect in those who behold that glory by the Spirit. The vitality of the new covenant results in spiritual liberty and likeness to Christ.
Thomas Goodwin and Philip Nye supervised the first edition of this work which was first published in 1639, four years after Sibbes' death. They described it as showing 'the liberty of the sons of God… the image of their graces here and glory hereafter' and as providing 'much comfort and great encouragement to all (who) begin timely and continue constantly in the ways of God'.
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- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBanner of Truth
- Publication dateSeptember 14, 2000
- Dimensions4.78 x 0.65 x 7.23 inches
- ISBN-100851517919
- ISBN-13978-0851517919
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Glorious Freedom
A renowned Puritan shows the transforming liberty which comes from seeing Christ in the gospel. This is an exposition of 2 Corinthians 3:17-18.
The original title of this study was The Excellency of the Gospel above the Law. In it Sibbes described the fuller self-revelation of God in the coming of Christ and its greater effect in those who behold that glory by the Spirit. The vitality of the new covenant results in spiritual liberty and likeness to Christ.
Thomas Goodwin and Philip Nye supervised the first edition of this work which was first published in 1639, four years after Sibbes’ death. They described it as showing ‘the liberty of the sons of God… the image of their graces here and glory hereafter’ and as providing ‘much comfort and great encouragement to all (who) begin timely and continue constantly in the ways of God’.
The text of the original treatise is reproduced here with the minimum of editing.
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Pages | 138 | 184 | 184 |
Topic | Spiritual Growth, Encouragement, Salvation, Assurance | Christian Living, Spiritual Growth | Spiritual Growth, Encouragement, Jesus Christ |
Series | Puritan Paperbacks | Puritan Paperbacks | Puritan Paperbacks |
Original Pub Date | 1630 | 1654 | 1684 |

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Richard Sibbes was born at Tostock, Suffolk, in 1577 and went to school in Bury St Edmunds. His father at first intended that Richard should follow his own trade as a wheelwright, but the boy s 'strong inclination to his books, and well-profiting therein' led to his going up to St John's College, Cambridge in 1595. He was converted around 1602-3 through the ministry of Paul Bayne, the successor of William Perkins in Great St Andrew's Church.
After earning his B.D. in 1610, Sibbes was appointed a lecturer at Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge. Later, he was chosen to be the preacher at Gray's Inn, London, and he remained there until 1626. In that year he returned to Cambridge as Master of St Catherine's Hall, and later to Holy Trinity, this time as its vicar. He was granted a Doctorate in Divinity in 1627, and was thereafter often referred to as 'the heavenly Doctor Sibbes'. He continued to exercise his ministry at Gray's Inn and Holy Trinity until his death on 6 July 1635 at the age of 58.
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After earning his B.D. in 1610, Sibbes was appointed a lecturer at Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge. Later, through the influence of friends, he was chosen to be the preacher at Gray's Inn, London, and he remained there until 1626. In that year he returned to Cambridge as Master of St Catherine's Hall, and later returned to Holy Trinity, this time as its vicar. He was granted a Doctorate in Divinity in 1627, and was thereafter frequently referred to as 'the heavenly Doctor Sibbes'. He continued to exercise his ministry at Gray's Inn, London, and Holy Trinity, Cambridge, until his death on 6 July 1635 at the age of 58.
The Trust publishes the Works of Richard Sibbes in seven volumes, together with a number of his writings in the Puritan Paperbacks and Pocket Puritans series. Volume 1 of the Works contains a Memoir of Sibbes by the editor, Alexander B. Grosart.
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- Publisher : Banner of Truth; New edition (September 14, 2000)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0851517919
- ISBN-13 : 978-0851517919
- Item Weight : 6.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.78 x 0.65 x 7.23 inches
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On a technical note, the old English is a little hard to understand initially, but comes easier as you read. The warm content of the book far outweighs the challenges of the archaic English.
Many Christians and churches will answer ethical questions by saying, "Well, what rule can we find on this topic in the bible?" They then simply apply that rule, which is basically obediance to the law due to fear of punishment from God.
Sibbes will help you see clearly how dependent we are on God's grace, and what a marvelous gift it is that our veil has been removed and we can be transformed into His image. Meanwhile, our job here on earth is to reflect his glory to an unbelieving world.
Excellent book, especially recommended to those willing to read slowly and with much meditation.
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