A Conference: Mr. John Cotton Held in Holland

A landmark 1646 collection presenting John Cotton's theological conference with the New England elders on three contested questions: whether gracious conditions precede faith, whether justification can be evidenced by sanctification, and the active power of faith. Cotton argues from free grace that the Spirit's witness — not sanctification — grounds assurance. Also includes Francis Cornwell's twelve reasons against set forms of prayer and a treatise on the spiritual church as the true Spouse of Christ, built on the eternal offices of King, Prophet, and Priest.