Faith Seeking Assurance (Anthony Burgess)

Faith Seeking Assurance

It is not uncommon for professing Christians to question the genuineness of their faith. In seasons like this, they can wonder whether it is even possible to know for sure if they are in a state of saving grace.

Anthony Burgess shows that Christians not only can come to an assurance of their salvation but should pursue having just that.  Burgess provides helpful advice for avoiding a presumptuous spirit while developing a humble confidence in grace.

Here is a book that will help you understand the marks of grace and avoid some common abuses associated with self-examination. Read it with an open Bible and a prayerful heart, looking to the Holy Spirit as your faith seeks assurance.

Table of Contents for Faith Seeking Assurance

Preface

The Necessity and Advantage of Assurance
Additional Advantages of Assurance
Can Hypocrites Attain Practical Knowledge about Religion?
Assurance May Be Experienced
The Adjuncts of Assurance
The Difference Between True Assurance and Presumption
Remedies for Carnal Confidence and Directions to the Godly Who Lack Assurance
Marks of Grace and Assurance
Using Signs for Assurance and Proving That They Evidence Justification
The Lawfulness and Obligation of Proceeding by Signs, and Answering Doubts
How People Miscarry in Self-Examination by Signs
The Duty and Particulars of Assurance
The Assurance of Our Calling Demonstrated, and Answers to Objections
Assurance versus Presumption, with Directions to the Godly

Endorsement

“Anthony Burgess laments in Faith Seeking Assurance, ‘In former times Christians labored much for experimental knowledge, while today they are satisfied with mere brain knowl­edge.’ With biblical, practical, and Christ-focused wisdom, characteristic of the Puritans generally, Burgess helps us assess the reality of our own spiritual condition. He takes us through the Scriptures to the promises of Christ Himself, for to know Him is the assurance of eternal life. Joel Beeke has done the church of the twenty-first century a great service by making this work of the seventeenth century accessible to all who refuse to be satisfied with ‘mere brain knowledge’ of the Savior.” — Stephen J. Casselli, senior minister, Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida

About the Author

Anthony Burgess (d. 1664) was a member of the Westminster Assembly and pastor in Sutton Coldfield.