He who believes the truth enters on the enjoyment of a happiness which is of the same nature, and springs from the same sources, as the happiness of God. Jehovah rests and rejoices in the manifestation made of His all-perfect character in the person and work of Jesus Christ. And he who believes enters into this rest and participates in this joy.

— John Brown of Haddington (1722–1787), Theologe, Pfarrer und Autor

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Grace & Redemption, Peace & Rest

John Brown of Haddington

John Brown von Haddington war ein schottischer reformiert-presbyterianischer Pfarrer, Theologe und Dozent des 18. Jahrhunderts, der ab 1750 in Haddington wirkte. Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch seine weit verbreitete Studienbibel „Self-Interpreting Bible“, die auf dem Prinzip aufgebaut war, die Heilige Schrift durch sich selbst auszulegen. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er als Verfasser prägnanter Querverweise und reformierter Auslegungen, die einen christuszentrierten Zugang zum biblischen Text betonen.

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