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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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Doct. The fruit of that honour which we perform to Christ Jesus, is eternal life: Joh. 10.27, 28. 1. Pet. 1.3, 4. which is not in regard of any desert of the works, but of Gods free grace, who sets down this reward to encourage us, and to magnify his own mercy.
Doct. The fruite of that honour which we performe to Christ Iesus, is eternall life: Ioh. 10.27, 28. 1. Pet. 1.3, 4. which is not in regard of any desert of the workes, but of Gods free grace, who sets downe this reward to encourage vs, and to magnifie his owne mercy.
Which shows his fatherly tenderness towards us, that whereas we are bound to do no less, and he might absolutely command us; yet he rather chooseth to draw us on by the hope of reward.
Which shewes his fatherly tendernesse towards vs, that whereas we are bound to doe no lesse, and he might absolutely command vs; yet hee rather chuseth to draw vs on by the hope of reward.
Use. To be stirred up to the performance of these duties, both in regard of thankfulness to God, and in respect ⟨p. 50⟩of our own good.
Vse. To bee stirred vp to the performance of these duties, both in regard of thankefulnesse to God, and in respect