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An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
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For to avoid this wile, we are to know that howsoever our righteousness be so indeed, if either it be compared to the Law of God and his justice, or taken alone by it self in opposition to Christ, yet notwithstanding as it is a fruit of Gods Spirit, as coming from • heart purified by faith, as done by the adopted Child ⟨p. 161⟩of God united to Christ; as it is a way wherein to walk to heaven; thus it is a matter whereby we may reap much comfort, giving us an evidence that we belong to Christ, although it be no matter of boasting.
For to auoyd this wile, we are to know that howsoeuer our righteousnesse be so indeed, if either it be compared to the Law of God and his iustice, or taken alone by it selfe in opposition to Christ, yet notwithstanding as it is a fruite of Gods Spirit, as comming from • heart purified by faith, as done by the adopted Child ⟨p. 161⟩of God vnited to Christ; as it is a way wherein to walke to heauen; thus it is a matter whereby we may reape much comfort, giuing vs an euidence that we belong to Christ, although it be no matter of boasting.
4 He hath yet a further wile, he will grant that it is needful and of use: but yet we need not be too strict and careful▪ if we have some evidences of our faith, it is enough; the Lord will pardon, his mercy is great, &c. A subtle wile, whereby many are deceived.
4 Hee hath yet a further wile, he will grant that it is needfull and of vse: but yet wee need not be too strict and carefull▪ if we haue some euidences of our faith, it is enough; the Lord will pardon, his mercy is great, &c. A subtill wile, whereby many are deciued.