A treatise of faith divided into two parts. The first showing the nature, the…A treatise of faith diuided into two parts. The first shewing the nature, the…

CHAP. IIII. Christ hath purchased for us life everlasting no less then righteousness. p, 256 Eternal life is promised upon condition of faith in Christ. p. 256 Life eternal is begun in them that believe. p. 257 When first we believe them are we entitled to life everlasting, and so have the accomplishment of glory in respect of right and propriety. p. 257. 258 ⟨image 14⟩It is our duty to believe in God through Jesus Christ for the obtaining of eternal life to be given of grace. ibid. It is very necessary to believe it. 1. That we might with more quietness of Mind bear the afflictions, troubles and persecutions, which befall us in this world. p. 258 2. It serves to establish our hearts against sundry worldly cares and fears. p. 259 3. If we keep Heaven in our eye, we shall fight courageously, and run with patience, notwithstanding all opposition. ibid. The acts of faith concerning these promises. 1. As an humble petitioner it receiveth and layeth hold upon salvation it self promised. p. 259. 260 2. Faith doth not begin to apprehend life, and then leave it to works: but doth ever rest upon the promise, until we come to enjoy it. p. 260 3. By faith we receive the promised Spirit, as the earnest of our inheritance. p. 260. 261 4. Faith in the promises of everlasting life leadeth forward in the paths of peace and righteousness, p. 261. 262 5. It seeketh to get our title confirmed and assured to the conscience by evidence, and earnest, or pawn. p. 263 6. It striveth to enter the possession of this heavenly kingdom by degrees. p. 263 7. It earnestly desires and longeth after the full accomplishment of glory. p. 263. 264 8. It assureth that we are made heirs of glory, to which God of his grace will bring us in his time appointed. p. 264. 265 God in great mercy doth vouchsafe to his adopted sons many excellent royalties in this life. p. 265. 266 The act of faith that arise from the privileges of the godly in this life. 1. Faith resteth upon the grace of God to receive from him whatsoever may be good and profitable. p. 266. 267 ⟨image 14⟩2. It petitioneth instantly for succour. p. 267. 268 3. It receiveth earthly blessings as gifts of the covenant, and tokens of love. p. 268 4. Faith in these & the foresaid promises doth greatly enlarge the heart towards God. ibid. 5. It doth inwardly quiet and cheer the heart in the midst of manifold outward discouragements. p.

CHAP. IIII. CHrist hath purchased for vs life euerlasting no lesse then righteousnesse. p, 256 Eternall life is promised vpon condition of faith in Christ. p. 256 Life eternall is begun in them that belieue. p. 257 When first we belieue them are wee intituled to life euerlasting, and so haue the accomplishment of glory in respect of right and propriety. p. 257. 258