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Thomas Collier

Thomas Collier (c. 1618–1691) was an English Particular Baptist minister and theologian whose prolific writings shaped seventeenth-century Nonconformist thought during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, Interregnum, and Restoration. His works, including systematic theological treatises and polemical defenses of Baptist ecclesiology, articulated a sophisticated Reformed theology while critiquing the established church's ministerial corruption and advocating for congregational autonomy and believer's baptism. Collier's intellectual contributions positioned him as a significant figure in the development of English Baptist identity and the broader Nonconformist resistance to ecclesiastical hierarchy during an era of religious and political upheaval.

Works in the Library 16

The Exaltation of Christ in the Days of the Gospel 1646 Collier exalts Christ as the sole high priest, prophet, and king over saints in the gospel age, emphasizing his exclusive spiritual authority and mediatorial offices. → A Brief Discovery of the Corruption of the Ministry of the Church of England 1647 Collier argues the established Church of England's ministry lacks apostolic authority, presenting three grounds demonstrating they cannot legitimately claim to be Christ's ministers. → A Discovery of the New Creation 1647 Collier preaches on the new creation in Christ, delivered at Putney headquarters during the English Civil War, addressing spiritual transformation through the gospel. → The Marrow of Christianity 1647 Collier presents ten sections of essential Christian truths for saints, with an epistle by John Saltmarsh, offering spiritual principles for Christian knowledge and practice. → The Covenant of Grace 1649 Collier expounds the covenant of grace as a spiritual law of light, liberty, righteousness, and peace, intended to edify saints and promote Christian unity and holiness. → Discourse Held in Axbridge 1651 Collier records a public theological debate between himself and two opponents concerning weighty matters of Christian faith and practice held in Somerset in 1650. → The Pulpit-Guard Routed 1651 Collier refutes Thomas Hall's twenty arguments against lay preaching, demonstrating the lawfulness of private preaching and proving Hall's ministry exhibits anti-Christian characteristics. → The Font-Guard Routed 1652 Collier refutes Thomas Hall's twenty arguments for infant baptism through scriptural examination, also answering Baxter's arguments and responding to related defenses of paedobaptism. → A Word in Season to a Distracted and Troubled People 1655 Collier offers grounds for peace and unity among troubled believers during England's civil conflict, urging the godly to avoid warfare and maintain peaceful witness. → The Day-Dawning and the Day-Star Arising 1655 Collier addresses the future restoration of dispersed Israel and Judah, connecting their calling to Christ's imminent second coming and the approaching end of the age. → A Discourse of the True Gospel Blessedness in the New Covenant 1659 Collier distinguishes the old and new covenants, explaining Christ's mediatorial role and the principles, duties, and privileges belonging to believers under the new covenant. → The Decision and Clearing of the Great Point 1659 Collier addresses the proper relationship between Christ's spiritual rule and civil magistrate authority, presenting his conclusions to Parliament and civil powers for consideration. → An Additional Word to the Body of Divinity 1674 Collier supplements his confession of faith with extended discussion of election and grace, adding proposals for peace and union among believers committed to gospel truth. → The Body of Divinity 1674 Collier presents a systematic confession of faith covering essential Christian doctrines and practices, designed to benefit believers and clarify orthodox Christianity against contemporary errors. → A Confession of Faith 1678 Collier publishes a confession of faith defending orthodox gospel principles against contemporary heresies, with critical annotations on a competing London confession of faith. → A Compendious Discourse About Christian Faith 1682 Collier explains major Christian doctrines through dialogue between a minister and inquirer, addressing debates about divine sovereignty and Christ's redemptive work against Calvinist positions. →

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Genesis 3:1518× 1 Peter 1:517× 2 Peter 3:1317× Revelation 11:1517× Mark 16:1516× Revelation 22:1416× Romans 2:714× Romans 8:2914× Colossians 1:2013× Hebrews 5:913× Acts 3:2212× Galatians 4:412×

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