God's ambassadors : the Westminster Assembly and the reformation of the English pulpit, 1643-1653 / Chad Van Dixhoorn.

Author: Van Dixhoorn, Chad B. author.

ImprintGrand Rapids, Michigan : Reformation Heritage Books, [2017]

Descriptionxxiv, 215 pages ; 24 cm

Note:The call for reform -- The road to reform -- "Democratick Annarchie" -- Purifying the pulpits: assembly examinations -- The pastor's office: assembly debates -- Ordaining preachers: the directory for ordination -- Directions for preaching: the directory for public worship -- On preachers: godly, trained, and ordained -- On preaching: the word of God as the ordinary means of grace -- On preaching: audible and visible words -- On preaching: Christ-centered sermons -- On preaching: Christ-centered exegesis -- On study and style: "the spirit's working" -- Conclusions -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1. The duties of a minister -- Appendix 2. The directory for ordination -- Appendix 3. The subdirectory for preaching.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-209) and index.

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