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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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Answ. First, generally, in regard of Nature, it is impossible for any man to believe, because first, by nature we relish not spiritual things, we see no fruit, or benefit by them, and so we regard them not. Secondly, by nature we are not capable of them: 1. Cor. 2.14.
Answ. First, generally, in regard of Nature, it is impossible for any man to beleeue, because first, by nature we relish not spirituall things, we see no fruit, or benefit by them, and so we regard them not. Secondly, by nature wee are not capable of them: 1. Cor. 2.14.
2. But in special, whereas Christ saith, How can ye believe; he makes this their ambition to be a peculiar let and hinderance to them. For whereas the doors of our hearts is naturally shut up against saving faith, ambition is as a bar that keeps it fast from opening.
2. But in speciall, whereas Christ saith, How can yee beleeue; hee makes this their ambition to be a peculiar let and hinderance to them. For whereas the doores of our hearts is naturally shut vp against sauing faith, ambition is as a barre that keepes it fast from opening.
The first thing then to be noted in these words, is the cause of their unbelief, viz. their ambition and desire of honour.
The first thing then to be noted in these words, is the cause of th•ir vnbeliefe, viz. their ambition and desire of honour.