David Dickson
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David Dickson (1583–1663) was a Church of Scotland minister and theologian who served as Professor of Divinity at Glasgow and Edinburgh. He is known for his biblical commentaries on the Psalms and Pauline epistles, his co-authorship of The Sum of Saving Knowledge, and his prominent role in the Covenanting movement.
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Effectual Application of Redemption (Of the Covenant of Redemption - Part IV)
AS to the fourth article of the covenant of Redemption, it concerneth the means and manner how the elect shall be called forth from the perishing world, and be effectually called and turned unto God, so as the world among whom the elect do live, shall not have cause of stumbling justly: for, he…
Gifts & Benefits Purchased (Of the Covenant of Redemption - Part III)
THE third article of the covenant of Redemption, past between the Father and the Son, concerneth the benefits, gifts, and graces to be given unto the redeemed: all which gifts and graces, are summarily comprehended in that one gift of God, spoken of, John 4.10, which gift is Christ, who is freely…
Of the Covenant of Redemption (Introduction)
Because the healing of the sicknesses of the conscience cometh by a right application of divine Covenants about our salvation: therefore it is necessary, that some measure of the knowledge thereof be opened up. 1. A divine covenant we call, a contract or paction, wherein God is at least the one…
The Persons Redeemed (Of the Covenant of Redemption - Part I)
The first article of the Covenant of Redemption concerneth the persons redeemed THE redeemed in Scripture, are pointed forth under sundry expressions; sometime they are called the predestinate; sometime the elect; sometime these whom God foreknew; sometime they who are called according to His…
The Price of Redemption (Of the Covenant of Redemption - Part II)
AS to the second article of the Covenant of Redemption concerning the price of Redemption, and the fitting of the Redeemer for accomplishing the work of Redemption, God would not have silver, or gold, or any corruptible thing, 1 Pet. 1.18. He refuseth all ransom that can come from a mere man, Psalm…