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Petrus van Mastricht’s Theoretical-Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to live for...

3:8–9, 12; Gal. 4:14; cf. Matt. 26:26). To this end, (1) our God and Mediator offers himself to us so that we may receive him (Isa. 55:1–2; John 7:37–39; Rev. 22:17), and that certainly by faith (John 1:12). (2) He acts as a suitor, standing at the door, knocking and speaking sweetly so that he may be received (Rev. 3:20; Song 5:2; Hos. 2:14). (3) He seeks spiritual matrimony (Hos. 2:19), surely so that he may be received by consent, which makes a marriage (Song 2:16). For this reason, (4) we do
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