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""The devil loves to fish in troubled waters"--from Jeremiah Burroughs's Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Jeremiah Burroughs reminds us that peace and calm in the midst of great troubles is a requirement for a Christian, and that learning contentment is the ABCs of the Christian life. But contentment does not come naturally. We excuse our stress, anxiety, and discouragement by claiming that we are just planning for the future and reacting normally to trials. But in this Puritan classic, Burroughs presents readers with the high calling to be content whatever the circumstances: "Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal." "Burroughs, being a wise pastor, works the teaching of contentment into every possible nook and cranny in the Christian life. If you want to read something to make you feel you have arrived, this is not the book for you. Burroughs understands that contentment is a mystery and cannot be taught lightly. It requires diligent application if we are to say with Paul that we have learned the secret of being content in all circumstances"--from Nancy Wilson's introduction"--

Updated to Modern English"The Saint's Treasury" by Jeremiah Burroughs is a deeply insightful theological work that comprises a series of sermons. Each sermon addresses a distinct spiritual theme, articulating the profound nature of Christian faith and practice. The contents include explorations of the exceptional nature and holiness of God, the central role of Christ in the believer's life, the joy of experiencing heavenly things through faith, the contrast between the natural man's subjection to the law and the Christian's liberty through the Gospel, and reflections on preparing for Judgment. This book offers rich, scripturally grounded insights, making it an invaluable resource for deepening one's understanding of these key aspects of Christian doctrine and life.The book presents a theology deeply rooted in the Puritan tradition, emphasizing the centrality of Christ in the Christian faith. Burroughs' teachings focus on the necessity of understanding and acknowledging Jesus Christ as the mediator between God and humanity. He underscores the belief that no blessings or grace can be received from God except through Christ, a cornerstone of Puritan theology. This perspective is particularly evident in his emphasis on the mediation of Christ as essential for salvation and the reception of divine mercy.

A thought-provoking sermon on the nature of God and His relationship with mankind. Burroughs explores the concept of divine authority and what it means for believers. He argues that God has given humans the mandate to take up arms in certain circumstances, and uses historical examples to illustrate his point. A fascinating analysis of theology and the role of religion in society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

What does it mean to live contentedly before God? In The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, beloved English Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs presents a biblical framework for answering this enduring question. First published in 1648, Burroughs' practical theology of contentment serves up timeless wisdom for Christians wrestling with discontentment, covetousness, anxiety and envy.Structured across nearly a dozen sermons, Burroughs mines Scripture to excavate the true nature of contentment. He demonstrates that it transcends earthly fortunes and material possessions alone. Rather, the "self-sufficiency" furnished by communion with Christ Himself becomes the fountainhead that quenches thirsts no tangible thing can satisfy. Burroughs uncovers domino effects triggered when the soul anchors itself steadfastly in God rather than chasing elusive worldly substitutes.With intricate reasoning influenced by his theological mentor William Ames, Burroughs provides correctives to misunderstandings that hinder contentment. He clarifies that divine contentedness does not breed idleness or excuse wholesome betterment of one's station in life. On the contrary, souls filled with God's presence shine His image most purely. They turn reliance on Christ alone into catalysts empowering diligence, wisdom and stewardship for blessing others despite lingering uncertainties externally.Across centuries, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment has won sustained appreciation from luminous thought leaders like Richard Baxter, John Owen, Charles Spurgeon and Martyn Lloyd-Jones. By returning adrift souls to first things in the ever-flowing fountain of life, Burroughs kindles embers of early Protestant vigor ready to warm postmodern hearts chilled by more recent winds of doctrine.

CÓMO VIVIR PIADOSAMENTE EN TODAS LAS AREAS DE LA VIDA Escrita en 1646, esta obra esencial del prominente líder puritano congregacional, Jeremiah Burroughs, ofrece una mirada introspectiva sobre cómo los cristianos deben vivir sus vidas de acuerdo con las enseñanzas de Cristo.Compuesto por diez sermones basados en Filipenses 1:27, Conducta Evangélica se divide en dos secciones fundamentales. La primera examina el cuidado que los cristianos deben tener de sus conductas, enfatizando la importancia de reflejar la imagen de Dios y promover Sus designios en el mundo. La segunda parte profundiza en cómo la conducta de los creyentes debe estar en armonía con el evangelio de Cristo, elevándose por encima de las normas establecidas por la ley natural y la ley mosaica. Burroughs no solo aborda la conducta cristiana en términos de adoración a Dios y amor a los enemigos, sino que también profundiza en temas como la misericordia divina, la reconciliación con los pecadores y el valor que Dios otorga a cada alma. Además, este trabajo incluye dos apéndices notables que exploran el reino espiritual y providencial de Cristo y la miseria de aquellos que buscan satisfacción únicamente en los placeres terrenales.Esta obra constituye una guía completa para una vida cristiana genuina y dedicada, incitando a los lectores a alinear sus vidas con los principios del evangelio. Conducta Evangélica sigue siendo una fuente de inspiración y desafío para los cristianos contemporáneos, invitándolos a un examen profundo de sus propias vidas y prácticas.La introducción del libro proporciona un contexto histórico esencial para su comprensión, subrayando la importancia de interpretar textos históricos como este dentro de su marco específico. Además, el libro explora la influencia de la ley natural en la ética cristiana y la teoría política de los dos reinos de Burroughs, ofreciendo una perspectiva única en la teología política puritana y su relevancia en el debate contemporáneo sobre ética y política. Con un enfoque pionero y basado en un análisis exhaustivo de las fuentes primarias, Conducta Evangélica se presenta como una obra imprescindible para entender la profundidad y complejidad de la teología política puritana. "Este magistral tratado aborda la vida correcta de los creyentes. Incluye siete sermones sobre Filipenses 1:27 ("Sea vuestra conversación como conviene al evangelio de Cristo"), tres sobre Juan 18:36 ("Mi reino no es de este mundo"), y un sermón sobre Éxodo 14:13, titulado "El deber de los santos en tiempos difíciles". Burroughs mueve al lector a lamentar su estado de alienación y a anhelar el manantial de la santidad, la unión y la comunión con Cristo. Subraya que no puede haber obras de santificación antes de la unión con Cristo. Pero una vez en Cristo, el cristiano debe dar pruebas de esa unión persiguiendo fervientemente la vida piadosa a la que Dios le llama. Las buenas obras son peligrosas si se convierten en el fundamento de la justificación, pero son necesarias y útiles en la santificación. La conversación y la conducta de los creyentes deben estar en un plano más elevado que las de los incrédulos." JOEL BEEKE Sobre el autor: Jeremiah Burroughs (1599 - 1646) fue un congregacionalista inglés y un conocido predicador puritano. Burroughs estudió en el Emmanuel College de Cambridge y se licenció en 1624, pero abandonó la universidad por su no conformidad con la Iglesia establecida. Fue ayudante de Edmund Calamy en Bury St. Edmunds y, en 1631, nombrado párroco de Tivetshall, Norfolk. Suspendido por no conformidad en 1636 y privado poco después, fue a Rotterdam (1637) y allí fue maestro de la iglesia inglesa. Regresó a Inglaterra en 1641 y sirvió como predicador en Stepney y Cripplegate, Londres. Fue miembro de la Asamblea de Westminster y uno de los pocos que se opusie

In this classic work, Puritan Jeremiah Burroughs gives 14 sermons on the regulative principle, meticulously explaining the right manner of appraching and worshipping God."Jeremiah Burroughs, in his classic book Gospel Worship, said, "The reason why we worship God in a slight way is because we do not see God in His glory." Modern man hears about a God who isn't worth worshiping. Why should he worship a God who wants to do good, but can't pull it off because man just won't cooperate? Who then is sovereign? Man is!" - Don Kistler"Jeremiah Burroughs' Gospel Worship has greatly influenced my understanding of biblical worship. It is one of the most important books I have ever read."-R.C. Sproul"This treatise on Leviticus 10:1-3 is a call to propriety and sobriety in the worship of God. It deals with the believer's sanctification through "three great ordinances": (1) Hearing the Word, (2) Receiving the Lord's Supper, and (3) Prayer In a day that promotes man-made forms of worship, Gospel Worship is a call to biblical worship of the Triune God though the means that He has instituted. Burroughs shows how important worship is to God and teaches us how to "give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name" (Ps. 29:2). He makes plain that we do not need new forms of worship to be relevant, but to renew old forms of worship."-Joel Beeke

Burroughs' text in this work is Psalm 148:13, focusing on the phrase, "For his name alone is excellent." His main argument is to demonstrate God's glorious character, that the psalmist does not rest in simply praising God for his glory that appears in the creatures, but he rises higher to praise and bless God for what there is in himself above that which appears in any creature. Burroughs sets his point of view directly in line with the glorious nature of God himself, and the excellent name of God above all things. It is true that God manifests himself in heaven and earth as glorious, but, there is a further glory of God that is within himself, beyond all that is, or can be manifested in or to any creature. This is the substance of this ensuing work.Burroughs covers two main doctrines: that a gracious heart is not satisfied with praising God only for his works but rises higher to praise him for himself. And, God is a most excellent being above all things. In these two doctrines he lays out the biblical arguments that press Christians to give glory to God's inherent excellency. Certainly, God is to be praised for all his works, (for creation, providence and redemption in Jesus Christ), but God is to be praised especially for who he is in and of himself in his glorious nature.