Author
John Davenport
1597–1670
John Davenport. Co-founder of New Haven Colony (1638). Close associate of John Cotton. Led the minority opposing the Half-Way Covenant (1662), insisting on credible conversion as a prerequisite for baptism.
Works in the Library 3
Another Essay for Investigation of the Truth 1663
Davenport's theological essay investigating baptismal subjects and church consociation, addressing two fundamental ecclesiastical questions.
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A Sermon Preached at the Election of the Governor at Boston in New England 1670
Davenport's election sermon to Massachusetts officials addressing civil governance and religious duty.
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The Power of Congregational Churches Asserted and Vindicated 1672
Davenport's theological defense of congregational church polity, asserting the authority and independence of local congregations.
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Passages John Davenport cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 3 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
Genesis 17:79×
1 Corinthians 5:127×
1 Corinthians 7:147×
Matthew 28:197×
1 Timothy 3:155×
2 Corinthians 2:65×
Matthew 18:175×
1 Corinthians 5:44×
1 Corinthians 12:134×
1 Peter 2:44×
2 Corinthians 8:54×
Colossians 2:54×
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