A. 1. We ought to search the Scripture that we may know the will of God.1 For in them is the will of God contained. This is that searching, 2to which knowledge and understanding is promised. And for our better help herein, we ought diligently to frequent the Ministry of Gods Word: as it is noted▪ of the converted Jews,3 that they continued steadfastly in the Apostles doctrine: whereby is declared that they were diligent and constant hearers of the Apostles, and also faithful professors and practisers of their doctrine. The former was the cause of the latter. The preaching of the Word is a great help to bring us to do the, will of God: and that in a double respect. First, because the will of God is thereby the more clearly, distinctly, and fully opened unto us. Secondly, because it is a means sanctified of God to breed credence to the truth of that which is revealed, and a•siance therein: yea, and to bow our will, heart, and affections to yield thereto, and to be settled thereupon. In this respect saith the wisdom of God, which is especially set forth in the preaching of his Word,4 Blessed is the man that heareth me: watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
A. 1. We ought to search the Scripture that we may know the will of God.1 For in them is the will of God contained. This is that searching, 2to which knowledge and vnderstanding is promised. And for our better helpe herein, wee ought diligently to frequent the Ministerie of Gods Word: as it is noted▪ of the conuetted Iewes,3 that they continued stedfastly in the Apostles doctrine: whereby is declared that they were diligent and constant hearers of the Apostles, and also faithfull professors and practisers of their doctrine. The former was the cause of the latter. The preaching of the Word is a great helpe to bring vs to doe the, will of God: and that in a double respect. First, because the will of God is thereby the more clearely, distinctly, and fully opened vnto vs. Secondly, because it is a meanes sanctisied of God to breed credence to the truth of that which is reuealed, and a•siance therein: yea, and to bow our will, heart, and affections to yeeld thereto, and to bee setled thereupon. In this respect saith the wisedome of God, which is especially set forth in the preaching of his Word,4 Blessed is the man that heareth me: watching dayly at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doores.
- 11. Search the Scripture.
- 2Prou. 2, 4, 5.
- 3Act. 2. 42.
- 4Pro. 8. 33.
