A Westminster Divine and Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus
This republished work by John Philips (1585-1663), a Westminster Divine, argues that salvation is found only within Christ's church, demonstrating that the doctrine of extra ecclesiam nulla salus was upheld by historic Protestant Reformers and their confessions, not merely Roman Catholic teaching. The resource provides both historical context on Philips' life and ministry across England and New England, and substantive theological argumentation on the necessity of the church for eternal life in light of God's sovereign election, redemptive grace, and the Spirit's irresistible calling. This work serves as an important corrective to modern evangelical assumptions that downplay ecclesiology in soteriology.
The Way to Heaven by John Philips (1585-1663) edited by C. Matthew McMahon & Therese McMahon Puritan Publications, USA, 2013 120 pp., Paperback $14.99 eBook $7.99 ISBN: 978-1-938721-95-3 eISBN: 978-1-938721-94-6 Introduction Some in our day claim that it is Roman Catholic or “extremist” to teach that outside the church there is no salvation (Latin: extra ecclesiam nulla salus), even though this is teaching of the historic Christian church, from the church fathers onwards, including the...