A Confession of Evangelical Principles, in a Let
The work is an apologetic treatise that defends the principles of Evangelicalism against criticisms from various quarters. It presents a systematic exposition of the faith, addressing topics such as justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, and the nature of true Christianity. The author argues that Evangelicalism is not a sect or denomination, but rather a movement grounded in biblical doctrine and practice.
By J. Church · First published 1835 · Genre: Religious, Theological, Apologetic · 5,404 words
First lines
Letter.
_Banbury_; _February_ 1st, 1808.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: J. Church
- Date: 1835 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Theological, Apologetic, Epistolary, Doctrinal
- Length: 5,404 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Religious — The text is a detailed exposition of religious beliefs and doctrines, focusing on Christian theology and principles.
- Theological — The work discusses complex theological concepts such as predestination, justification, and the nature of God.
- Apologetic — The author defends his religious beliefs against accusations and criticisms, making it an apologetic work.
- Epistolary — The format of the text is a letter addressed to a friend, which is characteristic of the epistolary genre.
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Evangelicalism · Christianity · Theology · Religion · Faith · Spirituality · Moral Principles · Ethics · Philosophy · Apologiology · Confessionalism · Protestantism
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