Thomas Watson’s A Body of Divinity (1692) is a Puritan classic, distilling the Westminster Shorter Catechism into a comprehensive, accessible theological guide. Based on Watson’s sermons, it covers core Reformed doctrines with clarity and practical application. It begins with God’s attributes—omnipotence, omniscience, sovereignty—and humanity’s duty to glorify Him. Watson explores creation, providence, and the fall, emphasizing sin’s impact and human depravity. He then details Christ’s redemptive work, including His incarnation and atonement, followed by the Spirit’s role in regeneration, faith, and repentance. Key doctrines like justification and sanctification are unpacked, with calls to holiness. The moral law, via the Ten Commandments, and prayer, through the Lord’s Prayer, guide Christian practice. Eschatological sections on death, judgment, and heaven urge perseverance. Watson’s vivid metaphors and scriptural grounding make the work engaging and convicting, a timeless resource for Reformed theology.THOMAS WATSONA Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson is a seminal work of Puritan theology, published posthumously in 1692, based on his sermons on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Spanning key Christian doctrines, it offers a systematic, practical, and devotional exposition aimed at both clergy and laity. Watson’s clear, vivid style and use of metaphors make complex theological concepts accessible and engaging.The book covers the essentials of Reformed theology, beginning with God’s nature and attributes—His omnipotence, omniscience, and sovereignty. Watson emphasizes humanity’s purpose to glorify God, exploring topics like creation, providence, and the fall. He delves into sin’s consequences, human depravity, and the need for redemption, leading to a detailed treatment of Christ’s person and work, including His incarnation, atonement, and intercession.Watson then addresses the application of redemption through the Holy Spirit’s work in regeneration, faith, and repentance. He explains justification, adoption, and sanctification, urging believers to pursue holiness. The book also covers the moral law, expounding the Ten Commandments as a guide for Christian living, and discusses prayer, particularly the Lord’s Prayer, as a means of communion with God.Eschatological themes, such as death, judgment, hell, and heaven, conclude the work, with Watson urging perseverance and hope in eternal glory. His pastoral tone shines through, blending doctrinal rigor with practical application, encouraging readers to examine their faith and live godly lives.Watson’s use of scripture, analogies, and pithy phrases (e.g., “Sin is the midwife of misery”) makes the work memorable and convicting.

66 The Ninth Commandment (00:00)

67 The Tenth Commandment (16:00)

68 Man's Inability To Keep The Moral Law (45:33)

69 All Sins Not Equally Heinous (1:00:03)

70 What Sin Deserveth (1:17:13)

71 Faith (1:33:43)

72 Repentence (1:50:26)

73 The Word Read And Preached, How Effectual (2:08:04)

74 Baptism (2:25:53)

75 The Lord's Supper (2:43:04)

76 Prayer (3:33:26)

77 The Preface To The Lord's Prayer Part 1 (3:52:07)

78 The Preface To The Lord's Prayer Part 2 (4:29:59)

79 The Preface To The Lord's Prayer Part 3 (5:10:19)

80 The First Petition In The Lord's Prayer (5:46:41)

81 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 1 (6:36:28)

82 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 2 (7:12:34)

83 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 3 (7:45:47)

84 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 4 (8:26:00)

85 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 5 (8:53:40)

86 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 6 (9:25:17)

87 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 7 (10:06:31)

88 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 8 (10:32:46)

89 The Second Petition In The Lord's Prayer Part 9 (10:50:48)

Thomas Watson’s A Body of Divinity (1692) is a Puritan classic, distilling the Westminster Shorter Catechism into a comprehensive, accessible theological guide. Based on Watson’s sermons, it covers core Reformed doctrines with clarity and practical application. It begins with God’s attributes—omnipotence, omniscience, sovereignty—and humanity’s duty to glorify Him. Watson explores creation, providence, and the fall, emphasizing sin’s impact and human depravity. He then details Christ’s redemptive work, including His incarnation and atonement, followed by the Spirit’s role in regeneration, faith, and repentance. Key doctrines like justification and sanctification are unpacked, with calls to holiness. The moral law, via the Ten Commandments, and prayer, through the Lord’s Prayer, guide Christian practice. Eschatological sections on death, judgment, and heaven urge perseverance. Watson’s vivid metaphors and scriptural grounding make the work engaging and convicting, a timeless resource for Reformed theology.THOMAS WATSONA Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson is a seminal work of Puritan theology, published posthumously in 1692, based on his sermons on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Spanning key Christian doctrines, it offers a systematic, practical, and devotional exposition aimed at both clergy and laity. Watson’s clear, vivid style and use of metaphors make complex theological concepts accessible and engaging.The book covers the essentials of Reformed theology, beginning with God’s nature and attributes—His omnipotence, omniscience, and sovereignty. Watson emphasizes humanity’s purpose to glorify God, exploring topics like creation, providence, and the fall. He delves into sin’s consequences, human depravity, and the need for redemption, leading to a detailed treatment of Christ’s person and work, including His incarnation, atonement, and intercession.Watson then addresses the application of redemption through the Holy Spirit’s work in regeneration, faith, and repentance. He explains justification, adoption, and sanctification, urging believers to pursue holiness. The book also covers the moral law, expounding the Ten Commandments as a guide for Christian living, and discusses prayer, particularly the Lord’s Prayer, as a means of communion with God.Eschatological themes, such as death, judgment, hell, and heaven, conclude the work, with Watson urging perseverance and hope in eternal glory. His pastoral tone shines through, blending doctrinal rigor with practical application, encouraging readers to examine their faith and live godly lives.Watson’s use of scripture, analogies, and pithy phrases (e.g., “Sin is the midwife of misery”) makes the work memorable and convicting. It reflects Puritan priorities: God’s glory, scripture’s authority, and personal piety. Widely read for centuries, A Body of Divinity remains a cornerstone of Reformed theology, valued for its depth, clarity, and spiritual insight.

Thomas Watson’s A Body of Divinity (1692) is a Puritan classic, distilling the Westminster Shorter Catechism into a comprehensive, accessible theological guide. Based on Watson’s sermons, it covers core Reformed doctrines with clarity and practical application. It begins with God’s attributes—omnipotence, omniscience, sovereignty—and humanity’s duty to glorify Him. Watson explores creation, providence, and the fall, emphasizing sin’s impact and human depravity. He then details Christ’s redemptive work, including His incarnation and atonement, followed by the Spirit’s role in regeneration, faith, and repentance. Key doctrines like justification and sanctification are unpacked, with calls to holiness. The moral law, via the Ten Commandments, and prayer, through the Lord’s Prayer, guide Christian practice. Eschatological sections on death, judgment, and heaven urge perseverance. Watson’s vivid metaphors and scriptural grounding make the work engaging and convicting, a timeless resource for Reformed theology.

THOMAS WATSON

A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson is a seminal work of Puritan theology, published posthumously in 1692, based on his sermons on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Spanning key Christian doctrines, it offers a systematic, practical, and devotional exposition aimed at both clergy and laity. Watson’s clear, vivid style and use of metaphors make complex theological concepts accessible and engaging.The book covers the essentials of Reformed theology, beginning with God’s nature and attributes—His omnipotence, omniscience, and sovereignty. Watson emphasizes humanity’s purpose to glorify God, exploring topics like creation, providence, and the fall. He delves into sin’s consequences, human depravity, and the need for redemption, leading to a detailed treatment of Christ’s person and work, including His incarnation, atonement, and intercession.Watson then addresses the application of redemption through the Holy Spirit’s work in regeneration, faith, and repentance. He explains justification, adoption, and sanctification, urging believers to pursue holiness. The book also covers the moral law, expounding the Ten Commandments as a guide for Christian living, and discusses prayer, particularly the Lord’s Prayer, as a means of communion with God.Eschatological themes, such as death, judgment, hell, and heaven, conclude the work, with Watson urging perseverance and hope in eternal glory. His pastoral tone shines through, blending doctrinal rigor with practical application, encouraging readers to examine their faith and live godly lives.

1 Introduction (00:00)

2 Preliminary Discourse on Catechising

(02:56)3 Man's Chief End Is To Glorify God #1 (17:41)

4 Man's Chief End Is To Glorify God #2 (1:02:32)

5 Of The Scriptures (1:18:54)

6 That There Is A God (1:55:30)

7 God Is A Spirit (2:14:05)

8 God Is Infinite (2:28:09)

9 Of The Knowledge Of God (2:41:57)

10 Of The Eternity Of God (2:59:02)

11 God's Unchangeableness (3:15:09)

12 The Wisdom of God (3:31:16)

13 God's Power (3:48:14)

14 The Holiness Of God (4:04:38)

15 God's Justice (4:18:44)

16 The Mercy Of God (4:34:18)

17 The Truth Of God (4:52:06)

18 One God (5:05:26)

19 The Trinity (5:19:23)

20 Creation (5:32:40)

21 The Providence Of God (5:49:21)

22 The Covenant Of Works (6:12:18)

23 Concerning Sin (6:23:14)

24 Adam's Sin (6:37:30)

25 Original Sin (6:51:25)

26 Man's Misery By The Fall (7:08:27)

27 The Covenant Of Grace (7:23:52)

28 Christ The Mediator Of The Covenant (7:42:57)

29 Christ's Prophetical Office (7:57:12)

30 Christ's Priestly Office (8:14:06)

31 Christ's Intercession (8:29:45)

32 Christ's Kingly Office (8:54:37)

33 Christ's Humiliation In His Incarnation (9:09:15)

34 Christ's Exaltation (9:42:00)

35 Christ The Redeemer (9:57:18)

36 Faith (10:11:18)

37 Effectual Calling (10:27:50)

38 Justification (10:44:04)

39 Adoption (10:58:16)

40 Sanctification (11:23:47)

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