The Blessed and Boundless God (George Swinnock)

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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 89:6

From 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.”

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Table of Contents

Part 1—God’s Incomparable Being

1.      The Excellence of God’s Being

2.      Independent

3.      Perfect

4.      Universal

5.      Unchangeable

6.      Eternal

7.      Simple

8.      Infinite

9.      Incomprehensible

Part 2—God’s Incomparable Attributes

10.  The Perfections of God’s Nature

11.  Holiness

12.  Wisdom

13.  Power

14.  Justice

15.  Knowledge

16.  Faithfulness

17.  Mercy

18.  Patience

19.  Boundless Attributes

Part 3—God’s Incomparable Works

20.  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 Independently

Part 4—God’s Incomparable Words

28.  The Manner of God’s Words

29.  The Matter of God’s Words

30.  The Effect of God’s Words

Part 5—Application

31.  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

Author  

George Swinnock  (1627–1673) was an English Puritan known for his vivid illustrations of biblical truth. His complete works have been reprinted in five volumes by Banner of Truth Trust.

Product Details

Title: The Blessed and Boundless God 

ISBN: 9781601783387

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Pages: 160