A Scottish Classic on Sanctification: James Fraser of Alness’s “Explication” of Romans 6:1-8:4
This article examines James Fraser of Alness (1700-1769), a Scottish Presbyterian minister, and his theological work explicating Romans 6:1-8:4 on the doctrine of sanctification. Stewart's lecture, delivered at the 2014 British Reformed Fellowship Conference, introduces readers to this neglected Scottish Reformed classic and its contribution to understanding how believers are made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. The resource situates Fraser within the broader Reformed theological tradition and historical context of early modern Scottish Presbyterianism.
Rev. Angus Stewart For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace (Rom. 6:14). Introduction At the biennial British Reformed Fellowship (BRF) Conference, it is customary to have a special lecture. Typically, this speech either relates to the place of the conference or it ties in with its subject. By this reckoning, the 2014 BRF Conference had a very special lecture because it concerned both the conference location (Scotland) and its theme: “Be Ye...