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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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He that receiveth his testimony] Here Faith is described by the nature and object of it, which is the testimony of Christ, that is, the Gospel, whereof Christ is the Author. The point of doctrine hence arising is, that true faith is only grounded upon the Word of God, as Joh. 17.8. That faith which relies upon mans word and authority, brings no honour to God, nor comfort to our own consciences.
He that receiueth his testimony] Here Faith is described by the nature and obiect of it, which is the testimony of Christ, that is, the Gospell, whereof Christ is the Author. The point of doctrine hence arising is, that true faith is onely grounded vpon the Word of God, as Ioh. 17.8. That faith which relyes vpon mans word and authority, brings no honour to God, nor comfort to our owne consciences.
Hath set to his seal that God is true.] Here is the excellency of faith showed by the effect. That faith ratifieth and confirmeth the truth of God; as Abraham's faith is said to glorify God, Rom. 4.20. whereas unbelief makes God a liar, 1. Joh. 5.10. But how can faith seal up the truth of God, or infidelity impeach it? Indeed the truth of God doth not depend upon man, but upon the immutability of Gods will; yet Faith is said to ratify and confirm it, first, in regard of the manifestation of the truth of God to others: as among men, he that believeth another, doth manifest to the world, that accounts him a true and trusty man. Secondly, because it assures and ascertains unto our own hearts and consciences the truth of God. Thirdly, in regard of Gods acceptation.
Hath set to his seale that God is true.] Here is the excellency of faith shewed by the effect. That faith ratifieth and confirmeth the truth of God; as Abrahams faith is said to glorifie God,