Independent minister · theologian · Reformed Orthodoxy
Thomas Goodwin
Born
1600
Died
1680
English Independent minister and Reformed orthodox theologian whose extensive writings address Christology, salvation, Christian experience, and the constitution and government of the church.
Goodwin's exposition of Romans 8:34, setting forth Christ's death, resurrection, ascension and intercession as the object and support of justifying faith.
Of the Right Institution of the Churches of Christ. That the Order and Government of those Churches, are Established by Divine Institution. What is the Nature of Divine Institutions, and how the Knowledge of them is conveyed to us; that Christ hath setled Ordinances for Worship, and Discipline, which are to continue unto the End of the World; that the Power of Church Censures, and Excommunication hath its Institution
