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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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Doctrine 7. Self-denial is a special means to make us Christs Disciples. 44 Self-cenyall is to be expressed in three particulars. 1. In renouncing the authority of self, laying down all at Christs feet. 45 2. In not expecting sufficiency in any thing, but Christ. 46 3. In not suffering our affections to hanker after them. 47
Doctrine 7. Selfe-denyall is a speciall meanes to make us Christs Disciples. 44 Selfe-cenyall is to be expressed in three particulars. 1. In renouncing the authority of selfe, laying downe all at Christs feete. 45 2. In not expecting sufficiency in any thing, but Christ. 46 3. In not suffering our affections to hanker after them. 47
Reasons. 1. Because Christ and selves service cannot stand together. Ibid. 2. Because we owe Christ chiefest service. 48
Reasons. 1. Because Christ and selfes service cannot stand together. Ibid. 2. Because we owe Christ chiefest service. 48
Use. 1. Instruction. Its not an easy thing to be a Disciple of Christ. 49 2. It shows the reason why many deny Christ in times of trial, viz. want of Self-denial. Ibid. Quest. How far self is in the children of God. 51 Quest. Who they be that deny self. 4. Trials of it. 53 3. Exhort. Begin with Self-denial, if you will persevere in following Christ. 57 Means to attain it three. 58 1. Consider the baseness of self-seeking. ⟨image 7⟩1. In the nature of it. Its base slavery to, 1. Sin. 2. Satan. 3. A corrupt mind. 59 2. The evil that comes by it in 3. things. 60 2. Consider the good that comes by Self-denial in 2. things 61 1. Self-denial is the only way to preserve all. Ibid. 2. If we deny our selves, God will not deny us. 62 3. Maintain in thy soul the authority of the Word. 63