The Blessed and Boundless God (Puritan Treasures for Today)

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? — Psalm 89:6From the psalmist’s assertion that no one in heaven or earth is like God, George Swinnock derives his principal doctrine—namely, God is incomparable. Throughout The Blessed and Boundless God, he proves his doctrine by demonstrating God’s incomparableness in His being, attributes, works, and words. Swinnock is a pastor-theologian who views theology as the means by which we grow in acquaintance with God and, consequently, in godliness. Therefore, he carefully applies his doctrine by demonstrating how God’s incomparableness informs, counsels, and comforts us. Read this book prayerfully, thoughtfully, and expectantly, keeping in mind Swinnock’s simple conviction that “when we take the incomparable God as our God, we are incomparably blessed.”ContentsPart 1—God’s Incomparable Being1. The Excellence of God’s Being 2. Independent 3. Perfect 4. Universal 5. Unchangeable 6. Eternal 7. Simple 8. Infinite 9. IncomprehensiblePart 2—God’s Incomparable Attributes10. The Perfections of God’s Nature 11. Holiness 12. Wisdom 13. Power 14. Justice 15. Knowledge 16. Faithfulness 17. Mercy 18. Patience 19. Boundless AttributesPart 3—God’s Incomparable Works20. The Greatness of God’s Works 21. Creation 22. Providence 23. Redemption 24. God Works Irresistibly 25. God Works Arbitrarily 26. God Works Effortlessly 27. God Works IndependentlyPart 4—God’s Incomparable Words28. The Manner of God’s Words 29. The Matter of God’s Words 30. The Effect of God’s WordsPart 5—Application31. The Malignity of Sin 32. The Madness of Sinners 33. The Misery of Sinners 34. The Folly of Pride 35. The Importance of Worship 36. The Wonder of Grace 37. Knowing God 38. Sanctifying Knowledge 39. Satisfying Knowledge 40. Saving Knowledge 41. The Means of Attaining Knowledge 42. The Motives for Attaining Knowledge 43. Praising God 44. The Motives for Praising God 45. Incomparably Blessed Read more