Theology: Explained and Defended (5 vols.)

by Timothy Dwight

Publisher:

Clark & Lyman

, 1818–1819

Overview

Timothy Dwight IV, the grandson of Jonathan Edwards and son of a major in the army of George Washington, is widely known for his theological writings, preaching, and his presidency at Yale University. Theology: Explained and Defended, by Timothy Dwight (5 vols.), solidly outlines the doctrine found in the Ten Commandments, as well as topics such as the sovereignty of Christ, justification, grace, the depravity of man, and much more. Students, professors, laity, and pastors will find this collection to be a solid theological foundation from which to build upon.

A compelling collection of 170 sermons, the words of Dwight provide thought-provoking, biblical reflection as he reminds us of the great importance of theological study. His sermons and memoirs are easily referenced in digital format and scripture references readily appear with a mouse-over, making Theology: Explained and Defended (5 vols.) a powerful set of resources and an excellent addition to your Logos Bible Software collection.

Key Features

• 170 sermons preached by Timothy Dwight
• Memoirs of this well-loved theologian, pastor, author, and professor
• Five volumes of dogma

Praise for the Print Edition

His Theology: Explained and Defended was a textbook for fifty years in many sections of the country and as far away as Australia. He preached steadily on the evidences of divine revelation, defended the Genesis record of the creation, the flood, and the history of the nations. He attacked skepticism by sound logic and overwhelming eloquence. He hammered away at the basic doctrines of conviction of sin and regeneration. His sermons were partly responsible for the four revivals which broke out in Yale College during his administration.

—Charles J. Woodbridge, Westminster Theological Journal

Product Details

• Title: Theology: Explained and Defended, by Timothy Dwight
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publisher: Clark & Lyman
• Volumes: 5
• Pages: 3,007

Theology: Explained and Defended, vol. 1

• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publisher: Clark & Lyman
• Publication Date: 1818
• Pages: 641

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Timothy Dwight IV led a fascinating life, which is explained in a seventy-eight page memoir at the beginning of this volume, followed by thirty-one sermons. The content of each sermon points to the undeniable existence of God, as Dwight compares atheism to Christianity, elaborates on direct proof of the existence of God, addresses the subject of angels, and discusses the soul of man. His sermons are rich with Scriptural references and biblical wisdom.

Theology: Explained and Defended, vol. 2

• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publisher: Clark & Lyman
• Publication Date: 1818
• Pages: 619

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This second volume of Dwight's sermons contains thirty-seven, first addressing the depravity of man, then discussing the divinity of Christ, Christ as a prophet, the priesthood of Christ, His resurrection, and the doctrine of justification. Dwight's words elucidate the doctrine contained within the gospels, Hebrews, and Romans.

Theology: Explained and Defended, vol. 3

• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publisher: Clark & Lyman
• Publication Date: 1818
• Pages: 575

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Sermons covering the topics of regeneration, the law of God, and various of the Ten Commandments are included in this third volume. True to character, Dwight's astute preaching continually points all who read his sermons to Christ.

Theology: Explained and Defended, vol. 4

• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publisher: Clark & Lyman
• Publication Date: 1818
• Pages: 562

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Continuing his series of sermons on the Ten Commandments, Dwight also discusses grace, faith, repentance, and man's inability to follow the law of God.

Theology: Explained and Defended, vol. 5

• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publisher: Clark & Lyman
• Publication Date: 1818
• Pages: 610

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Centering most of the sermons in his fifth volume around the subject of grace, Dwight also covers the topic of death. This last volume contains thirty-eight sermons.

About Timothy Dwight

Timothy Dwight IV, born in 1752, was the grandson of Jonathan Edwards. He graduated from Yale in 1769, becoming a tutor at Yale after his graduation as well as a chaplain at Hopkins Grammar School. Later, in 1777, he became a chaplain in the Connecticut Continental Brigade. A politician, preacher, and author, he was one of the leaders of the second Great Awakening. Dwight died in 1817.