The Living Letter, Written with the Pen of Truth / Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached at the Obelisk Chapel, St. George's Fields, on Sunday Morning, Sept. 26, 1813.

Name: The Living Letter, Written with the Pen of Truth / Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached at the Obelisk Chapel, St. George's Fields, on Sunday Morning, Sept. 26, 1813.
Author: J. Church

By J. Church

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A sermon interprets Paul's metaphor that the faithful are an epistle written on hearts, not with ink but by the Spirit. It explains divine writing as the imprint of Christ's image—wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and love—renewed in believers by the Holy Spirit, and as the words of truth delivered through apostolic ministry. The preacher contrasts true apostleship with false teachers, emphasizes public visibility of transformed lives as testimony, and urges assurance of election and the use of preaching and spiritual travail as means by which God effects and reveals this inward inscription.

About the Author

J. Church

J. Church was a 19th-century preacher and author known for his sermons and theological writings. He served at the Surrey Tabernacle and the Obelisk Chapel, where he delivered many of his notable sermons. His works often explore themes of faith, salvation, and the nature of God, reflecting his evangelical principles. Among his key writings is "A Confession of Evangelical Principles," which outlines his theological beliefs. Church's sermons, such as "Consolation in Life and Death, Derived from the Life of Christ," provide insight into his pastoral care and the spiritual guidance he offered to his congregation.