Andrew S. Ballitch – författare

Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern ReadersRegarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology. The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes.Volume 7, The Holy Spirit—The Helper, includes the treatises “The Reason of Faith” and “The Causes, Ways, and Means of Understanding the Mind of God as Revealed in His Word.” Exploring the topics of illumination and biblical interpretation, it features 50 pages of helpful introductions by editor Andrew Ballitch, along with outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources.Released over a number of years, The Complete Works of John Owen will inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith. Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original work, newly typeset with outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotesInformative New Introductions: Provide historical, theological, and personal contextSupporting Resources Enhance Reading: Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languagesPart of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: Will release 40 hardcover volumes over a number of yearsPerfect for Churches and Schools: Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans

Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern ReadersRegarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology. The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes.Volume 8, The Holy Spirit—The Comforter, includes the treatises “The Work of the Holy Spirit in Prayer,” “The Holy Spirit as a Comforter,” and “A Discourse of Spiritual Gifts.” Each treatise has been edited by Puritan scholar Andrew Ballitch.Released over a number of years, The Complete Works of John Owen will inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith.   Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original work, newly typeset with outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotesInformative New Introductions: Provide historical, theological, and personal contextSupporting Resources Enhance Reading: Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languagesPart of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: Will release 40 hardcover volumes over a number of yearsPerfect for Churches and Schools: Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans

Scripture opens itself up by its own words and interpretation.William Perkins is the father of Puritanism, often remembered for his preaching manual, The Art of Prophesying. Much attention has been given to the Puritan movement, especially in its later forms, but comparatively little has been given to Perkins. In The Gloss and the Text, Andrew Ballitch provides a thorough examination of the hermeneutical principles that governed Perkins's approach to biblical interpretation. Perkins taught that the Bible was God's word as well as the interpretation of God's word. Interpretation is no private matter; it is a public gift of the Spirit of God for the people of God. Ballitch's study sheds light on Perkins as a preacher, theologian, and student of Scripture.