The work explores the concept of goodness and its relationship to morality, arguing that true goodness can only be achieved through a deep understanding of God's character and will. It critiques traditional notions of virtue and moral excellence, suggesting that they are often based on humanistic or rationalistic principles rather than divine revelation. The author contends that genuine goodness is not merely a matter of following rules or performing good deeds, but rather involves a profound transformation of the heart and mind through faith in Christ. Throughout the work, the author engages with various philosophical and theological perspectives, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Calvinism, to develop his own distinctive understanding of goodness as a divine attribute that is both transcendent and immanent.
By Archibald Alexander · First published 1847 · Genre: Religious/Spiritual, Philosophical, Ethical