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On the Gospel and Repentance

Johann Gerhard

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1Content
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min 2Editor’s Introduction
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 3THE GOSPEL
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 4REPENTANCE
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 5Editions Of The Theological Commonplaces
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 6Comparison of Editions of Gerhard’s Loci
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 7Chapter I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 8The etymology of evangelium (“Gospel”).
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 9The definition of the word.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 10Homonyms.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 11When the word “Gospel” is being used generally or specifically.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 12Synonyms for “Gospel.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 13Summaries of the Gospel in the Old Testament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 14From the New Testament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min 15Parabolic and typological descriptions of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 16Chapter II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 17What the benefits of the Gospel are.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 18That the Gospel is properly the message of the free forgiveness of sins because of Christ.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min 19The testimony of the ancients.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 20Whether new commandments are given in the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 21The arguments of Bellarmine in favor of the affirmative side.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 22Whether laws are contained in the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min 23Whether the Gospel contains threats and terrors.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 24Whether conditional promises are contained in the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 25Matthew 19[:17]: “If you wish to enter into life, keep the Commandments.” Luke 10[:28]: “Do this, and you will live.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 26Romans 8[:13]: “If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the flesh, you will live.” 2 Timothy 2[:11]: “If we have died with Him, we sh
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 27Ezekiel 18[:21]: “But if a wicked man turns away from all his sins,” etc., “he will live.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 28In what way faith is required in the promises of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 29Whether the Gospel requires the condition of obedience.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 30Whether the Gospel requires both faith and works.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 31Chapter III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 32The internal impulsive cause of the decree of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 33The external [impulsive cause].
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 34The revealing of the Gospel is the work of the entire Holy Trinity.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 35Whether the Son is the “contributory cause” of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 36The instrumental cause of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 37The apprehending instrument.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 38Chapter IV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 39That there is one and the same Gospel in the Old and New Testaments.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 19 min 40First, John 1[:17]: “The Law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 41Second, Romans 1[:2]: “The Gospel promised beforehand through His prophets.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 42Third, Romans 16[:25]: “The Gospel is the mystery which was kept silent for long ages.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 434 Chemnitz’s Works 8:838–46.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 44Chapter V
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 45And universal.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 46Whether the condition of faith removes the grace and universality of the promises of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 47To whom the evangelical goods pertain.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 48The effects and goods of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 49The accidental effects of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 50Those are the words of Brenz.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 51Whether the Gospel of John is to be worn about the neck.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 52The efficacy of the Spirit must not be separated from the word of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 53The end purpose of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 54Chapter VI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 55The points of agreement between the Law and the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 56The difference between Law and Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min 57Where the distinction between Law and Gospel must especially be observed.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 58Statements of the ancients about the distinction between Law and Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 59Judgment on the statements of the ancients.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 60Biel ( Sent ., 3, dist. 40, q. 1):
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 61Bellarmine’s opinion about the distinction of Law and Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 62Whether the promises in the Old and New Testament differ.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 63Whether new commandments have been given in the New Testament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 64[That] the Law comes alone, and the Gospel comes with grace.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 65Nonprincipal differences between Law and Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 66Chapter VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 67The arguments of those who claim that Christ is the new Lawgiver: First, from Matthew 5.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 68Second, from the names given to Christ.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 69Third, from a comparison of Christ with Moses.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 70Fourth, from the publishing of the new commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 71Fifth, from mention of the specific “law of Christ.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 72Sixth, from the institution of the Sacraments.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 73Chapter VIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 74What they think was added to the First Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 75What they say has been added to the Second Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 76What they say has been added to the Third Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 77What they say has been added to the Fourth Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 78What they say has been added to the Fifth Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 79What has been added to the Sixth Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 80What they say has been added to the Seventh Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 81What they say has been added to the Eighth Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 82What they say has been added to the Ninth Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 83What they say has been added to the Tenth Commandment.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 84Chapter IX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 85The opinion concerning evangelical counsels is refuted.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 86First, we cannot rise to a perfect love of God.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 87Second, something is always lacking in good works.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 88Bellarmine counters:
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 89Fourth, [1 John 3:16:] “We ought to lay down our lives for our brethren.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 90Fifth, nothing should be added to God’s Commandments.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 91Sixth, we cannot do as much as we owe.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 92The statements of the fathers.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 93The arguments in favor of establishing the evangelical counsels.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 94First, Isaiah 56[:4–5]: “Thus says the Lord to the eunuchs: ‘I shall give them a better name.’ ”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 95Second, Wisdom 3[:13]: “Blessed is she who is barren and undefiled,” etc.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 96Third, Matthew 13[:8]: “some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 97Fourth, Matthew 19[:11–12]: “Some castrate themselves for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min 98Fifth, Matthew 19[:21]: “If you would be perfect, go and sell everything.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 99Sixth, Matthew 19[:21]: “Follow Me.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 100Seventh, 1 Corinthians 7, where a counsel of continence is proposed.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min 101Eighth, 1 Corinthians 9: The apostle did more than he had been commanded.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 102We respond.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 103Examples from the early church.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 104The statements of the fathers.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 105The arguments of reason.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 106Chapter X
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 107It must not be denied simply that the Gospel is the preaching of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 108The distinctions that must be observed in this question.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 109The Gospel, understood properly, is not the preaching of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 110That the Law does not know Christ; therefore it does not accuse unbelief.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 111Other arguments: First, that the righteousness of the Law is accused, and yet the Law does not accuse itself.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 112Second, that Christ’s suffering and death pertain to the Gospel, yet in His Passion the wrath of God shines forth.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 113Third, that salutary contrition comes from the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 114Fourth, that the Holy Spirit rebukes the world concerning sin (John 16[:8]).
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 115Fifth, that the Gospel excludes all boasting.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 116The authority of Dr. Philipp [Melanchthon].
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 117Chapter XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 118Whether there is only one testament with regard to matter or substance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 119[Negative conclusions.]
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 120Affirmative [conclusions].
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 121Arguments for the essential identity of both testaments.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 122Second, God entered into a covenant with Noah and Abraham.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 123Third, the doctrine concerning Christ was also taught under the old testament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 124Fourth, the moral Law has not been antiquated.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 125Chapter XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 126Abuses of the doctrine of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 127Its true use.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 128The definition of the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 129Connection with the preceding commonplace.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 130The necessity and usefulness of the doctrine of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 131Chapter I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 132Whether Luther denied that repentance was grief.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 133Μετάνοια.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 134Μεταμέλεια.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 135How μετάνοια and μεταμέλεια differ.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 136[Hebrew terms.]
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 137The homonyms of the word “repentance”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 138The synonyms of “repentance.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 139Other ways of saying “repentance,” from the ancients.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 140Is repentance the second plank after shipwreck?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 141Chapter II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 142The Novatians deny this.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 143What repentance is.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 144Hebrews 6[:4–6]: “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 145First, “the power to forgive sins must be reserved for God alone.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 146Second, “God would be mutable.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 147Third, “Scripture speaks doubtfully about remission.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 148Fourth, “Esau did not find a place of repentance.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 149Chapter III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 150Chapter IV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 151To what end penance is established as a sacrament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 152Is it the Novatian heresy to say that repentance is not a sacrament?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 153Does the Augsburg Confession claim that penance is a sacrament properly speaking?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 154The arguments with which penance is excluded from the number of the sacraments: First, it has no external element.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min 155The imposition of hands.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 156Second, repentance existed also in the Old Testament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min 157Third, the sacrament of penance lacks a foundation in John the Baptist’s sermon and in the practice of Christ Himself.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 158Fourth, the sacrament of penance has no foundation in the doctrine and examples of the apostles.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 159Fifth, it has no foundation in the fathers.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 160Three arguments that penance is not a sacrament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 161Arguments in favor of establishing the sacrament of penance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min 162Statements of the fathers for establishing the sacrament of penance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 163Chapter V
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 164The divisions of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min 165Chapter VI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 166Is man’s will a contributing cause of repentance?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 167Arguments to establish cooperation in conversion.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 168[The instrumental cause is the Word of God.]
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 169Chapter VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 170Contrition is a part of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 171Faith is a part of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 172Statements of the ancients.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min 173Do the Evangelicals disagree in listing the parts of repentance?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 174Do terrors belong to the parts of repentance?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 175First, that Scripture distinguishes terror from repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 176Second, [that] theologians do not mention terrors in their definition of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 177Third, [that] being terrified is a natural affection.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 178Fourth, [that] terrors are found in those who do not repent, and some people repent without terrors.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 179Some claim that faith is not part of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 180First, [that] faith is distinguished from repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 181Second, [that] faith precedes and produces repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 182Third, [that] believing is an act of faith, not of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 183Fourth, [that] the fathers do not mention faith.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 184Fifth, [that] the Ninevites doubted.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 185Whether good works are a part of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 186In what sense some people claim good works are parts of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 187Good works are the consequence of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 188Whether mortification and vivification are parts of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 189Whether contrition, confession, and satisfaction are parts of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 190The arguments which Bellarmine has produced in favor of this enumeration of parts.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 191What is found lacking in this partition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min 192Section I: Contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 193What contrition includes.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 194External signs of contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 195The efficient cause of contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 196The difference between salutary and destructive contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 197What should be thought about the distinction between legal and evangelical contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 198The instrumental cause of contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 199The purpose for which contrition is required.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 200Is contrition a terror conceived from the threats of the Law?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 201Is contrition suffering?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min 202Whether contrition pertains to the Gospel.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 203Does contrition free us from sins?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 204Can contrition be had without the special help of God?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 205Does contrition include a hatred of sin?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 206Does contrition include the intent to live correctly?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 207Whether contrition is necessary for justification.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 208How much contrition is required?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min 209Whether contrition is a cause of the remission of sins.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 210First, Ezekiel 18[:27]: “He shall make his soul live.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 211Second, “Make for yourselves a new heart” (in the same place).
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 212Third, Jonah 3[:10]: “God saw their works.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 213Fourth, Psalm 51[:17]: “A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 214Fifth, Daniel 4[:27]: “Redeem your sins with alms.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 215Sixth, Luke 7[:47]: “Many sins are remitted to her because she loved much.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 216The statements of the fathers.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 217Rational arguments.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 218Does contrition forgive sins before absolution?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 219Are all sins forgiven to the truly repentant?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 220Is imperfect contrition good?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 221Section II: Confession.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 222Public confession.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 223Private confession.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 224Whether confession is disapproved.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 225The advantages of confession before the minister of the church.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min 226Papist auricular confession.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min 227Bellarmine counters ( De poenit ., 3, ch. 18):
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 228Second, it demands something impossible.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 229Third, it transforms Gospel into Law.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 230Fourth, it is a torment to consciences.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 231Should one confess only to a priest?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 232Fifth, it labors under many difficulties.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 233Sixth, it was not used in the early church.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 234Seventh, it was repealed by Nectarius.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 235Marsilius Patavinus ( Defensor pacis , part 2, ch. 6):
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 236Those are the words of Bellarmine.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min 237Second, on the basis of types and allegories of the Old Testament.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min 238He goes on to say:
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 2392 Corinthians 5[:19]: “He gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 240James 5[:16]: “Confess your sins.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 2411 John 1[:9]: “If we confess our sins . . .”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 242The testimony of the fathers and councils.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 243Rational arguments.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 244Absolution.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 245Section III: Satisfaction.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 246Whether Christ made satisfaction only for original sin.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 247Arguments in favor of the negative side.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 248Whether Christ made satisfaction for the punishment of our sins.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 249The bountiful pity of God does not halve pardon.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min 250Public.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 251Private.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 252Disagreements of the Papists concerning satisfaction.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 253Bellarmine’s discourse on satisfaction.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min 254[Augustine] ( De civ. Dei , bk. 13, ch. 4):
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 20 min 255Whether the guilt of punishment can be redeemed by good works.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 256Whether works of satisfaction can be undertaken voluntarily.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 257Whether it is right for priests to enjoin satisfactory works.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min 258How many works of satisfaction there are.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 259What carena, quadragena , and septena mean.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 260Whether we can make true satisfaction to God. First, Isaiah 1[:16]: “Cease to do perversely.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 261Second, Daniel 4[:27]: “Redeem your sins with almsgiving.” Proverbs 16[:6]: “By mercy iniquity is redeemed.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 262Third, Matthew 3[:8]: “Bear fruits worthy of repentance.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 263Fifth, sacrifices in the Old Testament were for making satisfaction.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 264The statements of the fathers.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min 265Papal indulgences.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 266Arguments against indulgences.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min 267The foundation for indulgences: from Colossians 1[:24].
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min 268The papal jubilee.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 269The Christian jubilee.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 270Who ought to repent?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 271The Prayer of Manasseh [v. 8]: “Repentance is not set for the just.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 272Luke 15[:7]: “Righteous persons need no repentance.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 273When must repentance be done?
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 274The fruit of true repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min 275What should arouse us to repent.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min 276Repentance must not be deferred.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 277Things to be considered so as to stir up contrition.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min 278Things fittingly considered for stirring up and strengthening faith.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 279The definition of repentance.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 280Glossary
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min 281SOURCES
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 282For Further Study
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 283Person Index
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min 284Scripture Index
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 64 min 285Works Cited
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min 286Ambrose of Milan
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 287Anselm of Canterbury
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 288Augustine of Hippo
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 289Augustine of Hippo, cont.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 290Bellarmine, Robert (Roberto Bellarmino)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 291Bernard of Clairvaux
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 292Bernard of Clairvaux, cont.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 293Beza, Theodore
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 294Chemnitz, Martin
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 295Chrysostom (John Chrysostom)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min 296Cicero, Marcus Tullius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 297Cluniacensis, Petrus. See Petrus Cluniacensis
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 298Conradus de Lichtenau (Abbas Urspergensis)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 299Cyprian (Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 300Cyril of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 301Epiphanius of Salamis
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 302Erasmus, Desiderius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 303Et omnis utriusque sexus. See Omnis utriusque sexus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 304Funccius, Johannes (Johann Funck)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 305Gerhard, Johann
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 306Gregorius de Valentia. See Valentia, Gregorius de
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 307Heilbrunner, Jakob
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 308Ignatius of Antioch (Ignatius the Martyr)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 309Ius canonicum
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 310Jerome (Sophronius Eusebius Hieronymus)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 311Junius, Franciscus, and Tremellius, Immanuel
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 312Luther, Martin
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min 313Luther, Martin, cont.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min 314Melanchthon, Philipp
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 315Nazianzen, Gregory (Gregory of Nazianzus)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 316Sabunde, Raymundus de. See Raymundus de Sebunda
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 317Salmeron, Alfonsus (Alfonso Salmerón), cont.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 318Tertullian (Quintus Septimus Florens Tertullianus)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 319Tharasius. See Tarasius of Constantinople
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 320Theophylact (Theophylactus de Achrida)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 321Thomas Aquinas, cont.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min 322Urspergensis, Abbas. See Conradus de Lichtenau
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