Author
Thomas Watson
1620–1686
London. Body of Divinity is the most accessible systematic theology of the Puritan era. Clear, warm, quotable.
Works in the Library 9
The Art of Divine Contentment 1654
Watson explores Christian contentment as a spiritual art, teaching believers to find sufficiency in God's providence and grace amid life's varied circumstances and trials.
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The Saints' Spiritual Delight 1657
Watson's work on spiritual joy and delight, exploring the believer's experiential communion with God and sources of Christian satisfaction.
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The Beatitudes 1660
Watson's devotional commentary on the Beatitudes, exploring Christ's ethical teachings and their spiritual significance for Christian living.
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Farewell Sermons 1662
Watson's farewell sermons on Philippians 4:9, preached upon his ejection from ministry, offer pastoral comfort and spiritual instruction to his congregation during religious persecution.
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All Things for Good 1663
Watson's theological work demonstrating how divine providence orchestrates all circumstances for the spiritual benefit of God's elect.
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The Mischief of Sin 1671
Watson's treatise on sin's destructive consequences, demonstrating how transgression humbles and impoverishes the human soul spiritually.
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A Body of Divinity 1692
Watson's systematic exposition of Christian doctrine organized around the attributes and works of God, serving as a comprehensive theological reference.
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The Lord's Prayer 1692
Watson's devotional exposition of the Lord's Prayer, examining each petition's spiritual significance and practical implications for Christian prayer.
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The Ten Commandments 1692
Watson's expository work on the Decalogue, explaining each commandment's meaning, application, and role in Christian moral life and obedience.
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Passages Thomas Watson cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 9 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
1 Peter 5:417×
2 Peter 1:416×
Colossians 1:1215×
Malachi 3:1715×
1 Peter 5:514×
1 Timothy 6:914×
Acts 26:1814×
Philippians 3:1914×
2 Corinthians 4:1713×
Ezekiel 36:2613×
Philippians 3:813×
Psalm 16:1113×
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