The Instructed Christian: The Plain Man’s Senses Exercised to Discern Both Good and Evil

Book Description

The most precious truths of the Christian faith— the truthfulness of Scripture, the nature of God, the deity of Christ, justification by faith, and more— are the ones Satan loves to attack.

 Puritan William Lyford guides you through the essentials of Christian theology— especially those that are controversial. With a heart to instruct you in the faith, Lyford exposes errors on topics such as the doctrine of Scripture, the nature of God, the deity of Christ, the hypostatic union, election and reprobation, original sin, particular redemption, free will, and justification by faith.

At every turn, Lyford answers your questions from the Bible, illustrating truth and helping you to apply it.

Read this reprinted classic to learn why knowing the truth— and refuting error— is essential for godly living! 

Author

William Lyford (ca. 1597–1653) was a fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and minister of the gospel at Sherborn, Dorset.

Endorsement

“Lyford unfolds the central doctrines of the Christian faith not as abstract propositions but as life-giving realities meant to shape belief, worship, and practice. Lyford’s aim is not controversy for its own sake but edification through sound teaching, refutation of error, and obedience. The Instructed Christian deserves a place not only on the shelf but in the regular reading of every serious Christian. Pastors, theologians, and teachers will find it a reliable and thoughtful companion, and lay readers will be rewarded by a patient and prayerful engagement with its pages.”
—Randall J. Pederson, editor of Day by Day with the English Puritans

Additional Information

Cover: Softcover
Number of Pages: 345
Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications
Publication Date: 2026