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The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of…The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of…
The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of adoption and trial thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. John 1.12,13. By T.H.The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of adoption and triall thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. Iohn 1.12,13. By T.H.
London: printed by T. Badger for P. Stephens and C. Meredith, 1640
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Doct. Faithful service and obedience is a following of Christ, or coming after him. His practice is a president to us, his action a copy for us to imitate. The proof of this point is evident, 1 Cor. 11.1.1 be ye followers of me, as I am of Christ, and therefore, Gen. 5.24.2 Enoch was said to walk with God, that is, to do as God doth. The Point is of great use, therefore give me leave to make known three things.
Doct. Faithfull service and obedience is a following of Christ, or comming after him. His practice is a president to us, his action a copy for us to imitate. The proofe of this point is evident, 1 Cor. 11.1.1 be ye followers of me, as I am of Christ, and therefore, Gen. 5.24.2 Enoch was said to walk with God, that is, to doe as God doth. The Point is of great use, therefore give me leave to make knowne three things.
First, In what we should follow Christ. Secondly, How far we should follow Christ. Thirdly, The reason why service is following of Christ.