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Confession, Exploration and Comfort in Upon the Burning of Our House July 10th, 1666

 
   The theological concept of humankind?s inherent depravity created tension in the lives of seventeenth century New England Puritans.  The Puritans believed that humans were born sinful and remained in this condition throughout life.  This doctrine stressed self-discipline and introspection, through which the Puritan sought to determine whether particular spiritual strivings were genuine marks of true religiosity.  God preordained election to heaven, and some Puritans would be saved through the righteousness of Jesus Christ despite their sins.  There was no certainty in this life what eternal destiny awaited because the knowledge of who was elect was a divine mystery.  The experience of conversion, where the soul, touched by the Holy Spirit, is turned from sinfulness to holiness, was at least some indication of election.  Although full assurance might never be attained, the conviction of having been chosen by God fortified the Puritans to contend with the hardships of creating a community of... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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