Thomas Goodwin: The English Reformation and the Puritans with Michael Reeves
Summary
This sermon introduces Thomas Goodwin, a significant but forgotten Puritan theologian praised for his theological intellect and pastoral heart. It highlights his early life, his self-doubt and subsequent redirection towards resting on Christ's grace, and his influential role in the Westminster Assembly and as a chaplain. The takeaway is the importance of Christ's free grace over internal signs and the enduring impact of a pastor's heart in ministry.