English Puritan Theology - Reformed Theological Seminary

Lesson 01

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To gain a proper basic understanding of the Puritan mind and way of life. To understand the historical context in which the Puritans lived. To give the student a correct viewpoint concerning the Puritans in light of their negative portrayal by historical prejudices.

Lesson 02

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To understand the historical development of the Puritan movement To gain perspective on the struggles that the Puritan pastor faced

Lesson 03

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To explore what concepts were distinctive of Puritan theology To investigate Puritan ideals concerning one’s inward and outward life To gain an understanding of and an appreciation of the purpose and style of puritan literature

Lesson 04

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To ascertain what was the central focus of the Puritans in their lives and writings To understand Calvin’s purposeful ordering of the doctrine presented in his Institutes of the Christian Religion (specifically as it relates to providence and election) To explore the effect of the writings of Theodore Beza on the theology of the Puritans

Lesson 05 Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To explore the spectrum of understanding of the doctrines of faith and assurance among the Puritans To compare five different accounts of faith to help the student gain an understanding of Puritan views To learn the Puritan view of the importance of the Doctrine of assurance

Lesson 05 Part 2

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To explore the spectrum of understanding of the doctrines of faith and assurance among the Puritans To compare five different accounts of faith to help the student gain an understanding of Puritan views To learn the Puritan view of the importance of the Doctrine of assurance

Lesson 06 Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To give the student a clear definition of sanctification as the Puritan’s saw it defined To explore the Puritan understanding of the role of the individual in the sanctification process To investigate the Puritan viewpoint on measuring sanctification in one’s life and the lives of others

Lesson 06 Part 2

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To give the student a clear definition of sanctification as the Puritan’s saw it defined To explore the Puritan understanding of the role of the individual in the sanctification process To investigate the Puritan viewpoint on measuring sanctification in one’s life and the lives of others

Lesson 07 Part 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To learn the Puritan understanding of the nature of conscience To investigate the influence of the scriptures on the conscience To explore the Puritan view of the effect of preaching on the conscience

Lesson 07 Part 2

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To learn the Puritan understanding of the nature of conscience To investigate the influence of the scriptures on the conscience To explore the Puritan view of the effect of preaching on the conscience

Lesson 08

March 1, 2003 • Dr. J. I. Packer

To help the student gain an understanding of Puritan views of how to live one’s life in the world To explore Puritan ideas on the marriage relationship To investigate the Puritan concept of the family and the relationships therein To gain an understanding of the Puritan views of the personal life and disciplines involved in daily living